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Sat, Sep 16

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: There aren't enough words in the world to express my feelings for all of the help I received during my grand performance on Monday. Many thanks to Interstate Navigation and all their crew and staff for getting me their crew and staff for getting me on and especially...
LETTERS SEP 02 2006 LETTERS SEP 02 2006

Sat, Sep 2

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LETTERS SEP 02 2006 LETTERS SEP 02 2006 To the Editor: In view of the barrage of letters to the Times and the huge turnout at the August 21 Town Council meeting, we think it is very clear that there is community wide concern over various disturbing trends on Block Island, including overcrowding,...
LETTERS AUG 26 2006 LETTERS AUG 26 2006

Sat, Aug 26

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LETTERS AUG 26 2006 LETTERS AUG 26 2006 To the Editor: On behalf of my family, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Block Island for the extraordinary support in the wake of our mother's/wife's passing. Helen Gempp passed away August 5 after a recent terminal diagnosis...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Aug 19

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: I write to offer an opinion with regard to recent events which have placed Ballard's on the Town Council agenda for August 21. By its flagrant infractions of the rules governing its liquor license, Ballard's has demonstrated its lack of any concern for its neighbors,...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Aug 12

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Joe and I would like to thank all those who so promptly came to his assistance when he had the misfortune of being stung by a Portuguese Man-of-War while swimming. Thank you, lifeguards, who not only were at his side when they saw he was in severe pain but were quick...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Aug 5

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: I am frustrated at the Block Island Times because my letter about the Ethic Commission's Legal Counsel was edited throughout by removing the title (Ms.) from her surname. In writing that letter, I had a complaint to make, but I also wanted it to be respectful and...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jul 29

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Recently on a small island in Florida (the same size as Block Island), I witnessed the peaceful coexistence of rental golf carts and motor vehicles sharing the same roadways. Inspired by these ecologically friendly means of transport, I saw it as a perfect match for...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jul 22

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: The big news about Seawinds is that we induced the developer to preserve and restore the traditional farmhouse on the property and to construct an identical frame house next door. Both houses will be the affordable housing required in the project. The original plan,...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jul 15

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Please allow us to add our voices of heartfelt praise to those of many others acknowledging the commitment, professionalism and courage of our police, fire and rescue organizations on this, a very special island. The recent, tragic plane crash on our property provided...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jul 1

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: I was saddened to read of the death of Tom Ritzinger. He was a driving force behind the Double Ender Celebrations Committee (Fourth of July parade and fireworks committee). It was through him that I adopted the persona of "Uncle Sam" on the Fourth of July. We used to...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jun 24

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: The Champlin's Marina legal team continues its claim that Coastal Resources Management Commission chairman Michael Tikoian revealed his vote prematurely. Well, from the perspective out here in the audience, his vote was never a sure bet. However, the votes of some...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jun 17

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: This is a letter in response to the "concerned" citizens of the West Side: Enough is enough! I am so sick and tired of listening to all of the ranting about the asphalt plant, so now it is my turn. The gravel pit has been on West Side Road since 1948, and Sprague Farm...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jun 10

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Just a little note of thanks and a short story. First, thanks to my husband, who stood by me unfailingly with that unconditional love, while being as scared and shocked as myself. Thanks to the lady who gave me peace of mind that my "furry friends" were taken care of...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jun 3

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: "...Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone..." -Joni Mitchell Well, we all know how that sorry song finished. However, it also served to remind me of how things "go" while we're all about our business preparing for summer and our...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, May 27

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LETTERS LETTERS The following letter was sent to the Town of New Shoreham with a copy sent to the Block Island Times: As the town can permit the temporary use of asphalt machinery on the West Side, it can permit it indefinitely as well. This should be a major concern to everyone. Even at the...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, May 20

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LETTERS LETTERS To the citizens of the Town of New Shoreham: As a result of recent changes in the way the state of Rhode Island allows staffing in police departments, there has been a flurry of activity in order to come into compliance with existing laws. Due to the late notification of these...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, May 13

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Many years ago, when two boats a day came from Point Judith at the height of the summer, when 70-year-old men called 50-year-old men "boy" in a kind way, when the police force was staffed by one year-round and two summer cops, I had the honor, privilege and good...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, May 6

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: At the May 1 Financial Town Meeting I was stunned when the appropriation for the Double Ender Celebration Committee was cut in half. Out of a total budget for 2006-07 of $11,000,000, it was the only item cut. While I realize that the person making the motion to take $...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Apr 29

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LETTERS LETTERS To The Editor: Scenic Block Island urges all voters to approve the hiring of a part-time town planner at the Financial Town Meeting May 1. A good planner would go a long way toward helping us deal with the changes coming to our community. We face serious growth issues and, so far,...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Apr 22

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Thank you Herman Hassinger, Ray Torrey, Fran Migliaccio and Peter Baute. When I announced my candidacy for First Warden in February as an Independent, I ended with a request for like-minded individuals to step forward as Independents to run for Town Council. I could...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Apr 8

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Recent reports demonstrate that Vision Appraisal has made a number of mistakes in recent property assessments in other municipalities in New England. I believe that their method of evaluating unique island properties is flawed and needs to be reviewed. Another firm...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Apr 1

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: We were away when Coastal Resources Management Council rendered its decision on Champlin's Marina expansion into the Great Salt Pond. What wonderful news it was. Every Block Islander who participated in this real upset of a blatant power-play should take a bow. I am...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Mar 25

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: We appreciate your tireless effort to save Great Salt Pond and prevent the "walk-across" expansion of the marinas. We have been renting Dean Hofe's house (the old Crook Allen house on Swedes Hill) for the past 35 years, and although we can't vote, we have supported...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Mar 18

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Peggy and Bruce, congratulations on a job well done! You have served our community well over the last 6 years and done an award-winning job. As a resident, your dedication and love for Block Island has been clear to me. As a member of the business community, your...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Mar 11

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Me thinks I can smell the odor of Mr. Willi's intentions all the way down here in Sebastian, Fla. 'Tis time to clean house and get rid of a potential embarrassment. Otto Bloomingburg Sebastian, Fla. To the Editor: Who would have thought that you would be so busy this...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Mar 4

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: I want to applaud the Coastal Resources Management Council for holding firm against the Champlin's Marina proposal. Recently, I joined Governor Carcieri in calling on the Council to reject Champlin's application to expand its facility into Great Salt Pond. I want to...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Feb 18

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: I would like you to reread my letter that appeared in the Nov. 20, 2004, Block Island Times , Page 2. In the last paragraph, I said: "In 2006, I will ask for your vote to be your first warden (mayor)." If that was not announcing my intention to run for first warden...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Feb 11

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: The editorial in last week's paper speaks to a very important point. I think it is time for independent voters to take back the island. We seem to be stuck in an endless morass of meetings on top of meetings, of petty arguments and discussions by a Town Council that...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jan 28

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: I write to strongly endorse Keith A. Lewis's articles in the Providence Journal (Jan. 13) and the Block Island Times (Jan. 21). Mr. Lewis does an excellent job of laying out the case against Champlin's proposed expansion in considerably less than "…3,000 pages of...
LETTERS

Sat, Jan 21

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To the Editor: Congratulations to The Nature Conservancy, the Block Island Land Trust and the Jones family for completing the process of conserving another 40 acres of Block Island. Over the years I have been so impressed with the efforts of the individuals behind these organizations and the...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jan 14

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Kudos to the Block Island Times for the article disclosing that nine lodging establishments operated last year without rooming-house licenses because of fire safety deficiencies. It's truly bad news! When I owned the Bellevue House on Block Island, I sweated the...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Jan 7

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: In 1962 my husband and I visited the island, stayed at the Spring House, rented bicycles and explored. We happened to find "Cutting Cottages," walked down the cliff and found a pristine beach one could only dream about. The next year we rented at Cutting Cottages and...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Dec 24

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: It seems that my invitation to substantive debate has been declined. How sad, though, that both Everett Littlefield and now John Willis have resorted to variations of that timeworn cliché, "America: love it or leave it." They should study their history and be reminded...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Dec 17

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Your recent editorial about the Tourism Council thinking outside the box was right on target. I am sure that all the members of the council are well-intentioned and hard-working, but greater coordination with other organizations in town would probably produce better...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Dec 10

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LETTERS LETTERS This letter was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Block Island Times: At its most recent meeting, the board of directors of the Block Island Residents Association (BIRA) voted to make a substantial contribution to Citizens Concerned about Seawinds. While the discussion at...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Dec 3

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: John Hopf's eloquent depiction of our present predicament, in his letter in the Nov. 19th issue, tells us, I think, that in important ways we no longer control our own destiny on Block Island. The existing structure of governance —Town Council, Planning and Zoning...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Nov 26

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Citizens Concerned About Seawinds is asking the community for financial support to fight the Seawinds development. Recognizing that this "Blockbuster" is of community concern, many are working tirelessly to assist us financially and otherwise. This project must be...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Nov 19

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: This past week we were treated to a glimpse of how politics in the "City-State of Rhode Island" are conducted. Two top underlings in the Providence political "Machine" were caught in flagrante when an open mic for a television talk show caught them scheming...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Nov 5

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: A "yes" vote on Tuesday for the housing trust is very important for the community, so that we can apply to affordable housing the successful techniques we have used to preserve open space AND to permit us to manage our affordable-housing strategy locally. Robert Ellis...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Oct 29

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: My name is Vincent Conte, and I have been a service industry professional for over 15 years, and the acting GM at Ballard's over the past two seasons. I feel strongly that some clarification must be given to the situation that Ms. Rousseau described in Old Harbor. Her...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Oct 22

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LETTERS LETTERS This written statement was presented to the Town Council on Oct. 17, 2005, and copied to the Block Island Times: It is my understanding that now that the Champlin's briefs have been filed, [Town Solicitor] Don Packer is devoting more time to the Seawinds consent decree negotiation...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Oct 15

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: On behalf of the students and staff of the Block Island School, I wish to express my deepest appreciation to the taxpayers who braved awful weather to approve the additional appropriation necessary to complete our construction project. Your overwhelming support means...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Oct 8

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: It was not a decision made easily. Over the last few years, the Fourth of July parade has started at Legion Park and ended at Rebecca. There has always been a large crowd lining Water Street. Over the last few years, things have changed. Not us, but a collection of...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Oct 1

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LETTERS LETTERS This letter was sent to the Block Island Police Department and the Double Ender Committee, and copied to the Block Island Times: We are writing in regard to the route change for the Fourth of July parade. We are not happy about it! Parades have come down "main streets" in cities and...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Sep 24

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: On behalf of the Committee for the Great Salt Pond I would like to thank everyone who participated in Friday's public comment hearing. Everyone should be extremely proud of their performance and attendance. The comments made were articulate, intelligent, and from the...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Sep 17

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Richard Wood, M.D., has offered an analysis ( Block Island Times , Sept. 10, 2005) of the financial situation of Block Island Health Services, Inc., apparently seeing the budget imbalance solely as a result of the existence of "several highly paid administrators with...
LETTERS LETTERS

Mon, Sep 12

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: It's hard for me to believe there hasn't been a groundswell of opposition to the proposed addition of high-speed ferries from Montauk, Point Judith and Newport. It's clear to me the island has already exceeded its ability to cope. I don't know what the answer is, but...
LETTERS LETTERS

Mon, Sep 5

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Yes, Block Islanders, you can spoil a great thing. Overexpansion has been a way of life in the United States for most of the 20th century. One has to look not very far, no matter where one lives, to see bad examples. The politicians and developers tell us that we must...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Aug 27

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: Ever been asked what's so special about living on Block Island? Why we love it so? This may give you an idea. As my daughter and I lay sprawled on the pavement of the ferry lot on Aug. 5, a whole new group of reasons began to unfold. First, there was the Rescue Squad...
LETTERS LETTERS

Sat, Aug 20

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LETTERS LETTERS To the Editor: While it's always nice to see the Town Council react to public input, I find it distressing that the issue they have chosen to discuss recently is driving on the beach. The percentage of people affected by beach traffic at night is in the single digits, while the...

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