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Letters to the Editor

Mon, Dec 14

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12/12/09 — To: the Editor— The sky is falling, the sky is falling! That is what many people want us to believe when we talk about wind turbines. Ironic, how they all start their letters with statements like, “We have a responsibility to address climate change,” as did the letter from Cuttyhunk...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Dec 7

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12/05/09 - To: the Editor— On September 9, the U.S. Mint announced that images depicting Block Island’s natural character would appear on new quarters to be minted in the next few years. They will soon find out that wind turbines will not fit on them. I have often been asked “Why is it that someone...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Nov 30

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11/28/09 - To: the Editor— It is now a month since my mother, Miriam Toubman, left us. The tradition is that the initial period of grief is 30 days. I am starting to get it right; I still want to call my mom, but she is not there. This is to thank the myriad who stopped me and Jennifer in the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Nov 23

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11/21/09 - To: the Editor— I read with interest the thoughtful “Featured Letter” that was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Block Island Times and printed in the November 7 edition of the paper. The letter contains a number of interesting and certainly some provocative points. Indeed, the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Nov 16

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11/14/09 - To: the Editor— I read with interest and growing approval John Spier’s thoughtful and wide ranging essay on wind power in last week’s Block Island Times. Some of your older readers may recall the vitriolic exchanges John and I shared in the letters column of this newspaper, years ago...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Nov 9

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11/07/09 - To: the Editor— Zoning is something that was put in place to protect homeowners from changes to their neighborhood that would affect their enjoyment of their property and the value of their property. Nowhere is this more important than on Block Island. The request of the Town Council to...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Nov 2

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10/31/09 To: the Editor— There will be a Financial Town Meeting on Wednesday, November 4, to approve increased funding for the rebuilding/repair of the Old Harbor docks. There is funding of $1.7 million already in place and the additional funding will allow this project to move forward immediately...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Oct 26

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Letters

10/24/09 - To: the Editor— Our Town Council has been bedazzled by Deepwater’s image of Russian dancers dressed as windmills and beautiful electric rates dressed as green energy independence. I just read the proposal in front of the Public Utilities Commission. Deepwater’s “cheap” electricity is...
Letters to the Editor

Wed, Oct 21

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Letters

10/17/09 - To: the Editor— Regarding the discussion of Jack Gray’s wishes for the land on which the transfer station is located I believe his fundamental wishes are quite clear. He wanted the land to be used for the benefit of the town and its citizens. The initial use was as a dump where the town’...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Oct 12

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Letters

10/10/09 - This letter was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Block Island Times: After the “hearing” last night regarding the transfer station, we are very concerned that three council members will make the decision on the proposed zoning change, which will have many ramifications for many...
Letters to the Editor

Wed, Oct 7

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Letters

To: the Editor— I read with amusement the whimsical editorial about the proposed wind turbine, which the editorial calls a “windmill,” at the transfer station in last week’s Block Island Times. Fortunately, in America, our system of law deals with facts, instead of conjecture. One would hope that...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 28

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Letters

09/26/09 To: the Editor— I own property on Block Island that is located in the vicinity of the transfer station where the proposed windmill will be located. I am vehemently opposed to a windmill that will adversely affect the Island. Forty-five db at 300 feet is very loud. The noise, as well as the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 21

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Letters

09/19/09 - To: the Editor— Why are we even considering a change in zoning for the transfer station to allow for a windmill or any other use when Jack Gray’s charitable gift of the property to the people of Block Island states unequivocally: “When said dump area has been filled, it shall be planted...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 14

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Letters

To: the Editor— I was struck by the beautiful east-west double photo of the south bluffs and the sea in your August 29 edition. I watched the drill barge recently taking core samples off the south coast. At 150 feet high it loomed large over the ocean. At 450 feet with blinking lights and fog horns...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 7

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09/05/09 - To: the Editor— On Thursday, September 10, the Planning Board and Town Council plan a public workshop to discuss and answer questions about the zoning amendment that would allow a wind turbine at the Transfer Station. We would like to hear about citizens’ concerns and objections. This is...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Aug 31

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08/29/09 - To: the Editor— The other morning after a walk and swim together with visiting friends, we got into our Subaru at the pavilion and headed home for breakfast. My wife had asked me to bring my wallet so we could pick up a couple of things at the store on the way. I had left it in the car...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Aug 24

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08/22/09 - To: the Editor— On July 17, 2009 I had a heart attack while hiking with friends on Black Rock Road. Many thanks to Betty Gann (dispatcher), Chip Anderson (policeman on ATV), Dave Morrison, Martha Hemmingway (paramedics), Julie Conant (in ambulance), Dr. Janice Miller and her excellent...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Aug 17

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To: the Editor— Our heartfelt thank you to our many Block Island friends and visitors who attended our performances of “Say it with Music.” We hope you enjoyed watching our antics as much as we did performing them. Due to your support and generosity we were able to add considerable sums to the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Aug 10

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08/08/09 To: the Editor— Hi Block Island! My name is Sandy Tremblay and I can’t begin to tell you just how excited I am to be preparing my log cabin home in West Greenwich for the arrival of Spot. I myself have grown up around horses all my life and have worked for a large equine veterinary...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Aug 3

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08/01/09 - To: the Editor— I commend Mr. Hassinger for resigning from his position on the Historic District Commission to assist with the rebuilding of Ballard’s Inn. I have viewed the renderings he has produced of the potentially new Ballard’s Inn and that were on the Block Island Times website...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jul 27

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Letters

07/25/09 - To: the Editor— I would like to comment on the large advertisement taken out by Deepwater Wind Rhode Island in your July 18, 2009 issue. The ad features a photograph of a young girl holding up a pinwheel. Cute, and clearly meant to tug on our heartstrings. From the start of the wind farm...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jul 20

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07/18/09 - To: the Editor— My name is Hilary Waterous, and growing up in South Kingstown I was lucky enough to be a regular visitor to beautiful Block Island. During my childhood and even young adult years I always thought of Block Island as a pristine hidden gem that I couldn’t wait to come back...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jul 13

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07/11/09 - To: the Editor— We certainly had a glorious Fourth — perfect weather and marvelous fireworks. I think this year’s fireworks were the best ever. We may not have had as much money to spend but that which we had was well spent. The artistry of the program was gorgeous. Thank you Jason and...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jul 6

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Letters

07/04/09 - This letter was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Block Island Times. Dear Council Members, The Board of Directors of the Block Island Residents Association strongly supports a speedy adoption of the revision to the Sewer Commission ordinance relating to the enforcement of non-...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jun 29

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Letters

06/27/09 - To: the Editor— My name is Norman Birk. I live in Connecticut but am lucky enough to own a second home on Block Island, 1670 Lakeside Drive. My family and I absolutely love Block Island! I read the May 23 letter to the Block Island Times written by Terry Mooney. He took the words right...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jun 22

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Letters

06/20/09 - To: the Editor— I was unaware that the town of New Shoreham had outlawed the use of insecticides and herbicides on town-owned land, and that the use of fertilizers is under discussion. I find some of the thinking over-assuming in the extreme, although I agree in general that the practice...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jun 15

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Letters

06/13/09 - This letter was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Block Island Times: When I read in the Block Island Times (May 23, 2009) that the Town Council had rejected the use of 2,4-D for the control of broadleaf weeds in the newly constructed Heinz athletic field due to the implied...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jun 8

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Letters

06/06/09 - To: the Editor — I appreciate the efforts of the letter writer in the May 30 issue of the Block Island Times questioning how the town is spending our tax dollars. I hope ways will be found to curtail the seemingly ever-increasing expenses of many of our town organizations. Perhaps even...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jun 1

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Letters

05/30/09 - To: the Editor— To all members of our community: I am writing in response to the article pertaining to the Block Island Rescue Squad charging for our services. There is quite a bit of misconception and misunderstanding surrounding this idea and I would like to take this opportunity to...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, May 25

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Letters

05/23/09 - To: the Editor— Did anyone read the interesting article in the Providence Journal on May 10 discussing the only-in-Rhode Island political/judicial situation? The state’s highest-paid lobbyist/lawyer, Robert Goldberg, and the jurist in waiting for the top position on the Rhode Island...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, May 18

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Letters

05/16/09 - To: the Editor— Second Warden Ray Torrey’s insightful comment at the Financial Town Meeting that “we have a good thing going here” deserves serious reflection. It certainly is a “good thing” that many homeowners live here only a few months a year and make minimal demands on public...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, May 11

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Letters

05/09/09 - To: the Editor— The Board of Directors of the Block Island Residents Association is pleased to announce that BIRA has made a $10,000 donation to the Mary D. Fund. We have made this unprecedented, single largest gift in our history because we know there are members of our community who...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, May 4

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Letters

05/02/09 - To: the Editor— The attitude of the School Committee is troublesome. The board seems unaware of the financial crisis sweeping the globe. The Town Council has wisely tried to limit growth in this year’s budget. The School Committee remains unmoved. The world has big economic problems...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Apr 27

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Letters

04/25/09 - To: the Editor— I found the comments by Peter Wood with regard to spending taxpayer money very appealing, especially in light of the bi-partisan demonstrations around the country on April 15. Spending nationally needs to be controlled and, as we know since all politics is local (thanks...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Apr 20

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Letters

04/18/09 - To: the Editor— I liked the idea of publishing the Block Island Times several times a week because then I could send several thank you letters to the Easter Bunny of Block Island. Alas, you are continuing to publish weekly so this is my only opportunity to express my surprise and delight...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Apr 13

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Letters

04/11/09 - To: the Editor— Since moving to this community nearly three years ago, our family has always been made to feel welcome here. This past Friday, we were once again moved by the reception of the community given the amazing amount of support our daughter, Hailey, received at the first and...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Apr 6

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Letters

04/04/09 - To: the Editor— On behalf of the Honan and Perry families, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the members of Block Island’s American Legion Post 36 for their unselfish contribution as military honor guard at my brother Barry Honan’s recent funeral. It was truly an honor for us to see...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Mar 30

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Letters

03/28/09 - To: the Editor— The Board of Directors of the Block Island Residents Association has voted to endorse the decision of the Town Council and various community organizations to appeal the recent court ruling that would allow the expansion of Champlin’s Marina into a larger portion of the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Mar 23

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Letters

03/21/09 - To: the Editor— I am very interested in the island’s Charter Review Commission, as I am on a Home Rule Committee for a small island off Texas, slightly similar size and voter base, although it’s our first charter. Several issues from the last Block Island Times issue interested me. First...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Mar 16

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03/14/09 - To: the Editor— On February 28, 2006, the full Rhode Island Coastal Resource Management Council denied the Champlin’s application to expand its marina with a 5-5 tie vote. The marina then appealed that decision in the Superior Court with reference to alleged procedural irregularities by...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Mar 9

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Letters

03/07/09 - To: the Editor— The charter of the Town of New Shoreham is a document that describes and determines how the town government is organized and how it functions. One provision of the charter says that it must be reviewed every 10 years, and a Charter Review Commission appointed by the Town...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Mar 2

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Letters

02/28/09 - This letter was sent to William Nesbitt by Town Councilor Peter Baute and copied to the Block Island Times: Your communication and concerns are appreciated. I would like to add some information so you may have a better understanding of the issues. We as a council did meet in public...
Letters to the Editor

Tue, Feb 24

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Letters

To: the Editor— Congratulations to Corrie Heinz and Peter Wood as recipients of the 25th annual Bayberry Wreath Award; a much deserved honor for each of them! It is a timely reminder that not only is the torch being passed to a new generation nationally, but here on Block Island as well, including...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Feb 23

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Letters

02/21/09 - To: the Editor— Congratulations to Corrie Heinz and Peter Wood as recipients of the 25th annual Bayberry Wreath Award; a much deserved honor for each of them! It is a timely reminder that not only is the torch being passed to a new generation nationally, but here on Block Island as well...
Letters to the Editor

Sun, Feb 22

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To: the Editor— After reading the article about my retirement in last week’s paper I feel that I need to make some corrections. My letter to the superintendent was a letter of intent as required by our contract. In order to receive severance pay a potential retiree must notify the superintendent of...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Feb 9

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Letters

To: the Editor— I am writing to clarify any confusion or misrepresentation on the island in regards to the Harbor Church, Jerry Blackstone Jr. and the Light of the World Christian Church (LTW). Mr. Blackstone began traveling twice a month to Block Island early this summer. He comes with financial...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Feb 2

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Letters

To: the Editor— I have lived at E. Searles Ball Housing going on 20 years now. I love my apartment, the same one that I moved into in 1989. The last manager was the best we have had. She was unceremoniously fired a year ago. Since then, it has been run by the president of BIED. The sidewalks...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jan 26

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Letters

To: the Editor — I am the attorney for Interstate Navigation Company, d/b/a The Block Island Ferry (Interstate). I would like to clear up any misconceptions regarding Interstate’s rates that may have resulted from Bob Perry’s recent letter to the editor: 1. There has been no rate...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jan 19

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Letters

To: the Editor— Does Interstate Navigation have Block Island’s best interests in mind? With its current rate increase it is obvious the company does not. Albeit only a mistakenly miscalculated 5.2 percent increase, it is still an increase, which goes directly against what our Tourism...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jan 12

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To: the Editor— The Helping Hands ministry of Harbor Church and St. Ann’s-by-the-Sea would like to thank the many donors who filled the shelves with food and monetary donations. We are grateful to all who reached into their hearts and pockets to help fill the need during these hard...

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