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Mon, Jun 29

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Jan 5

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To: the Editor— I would like to thank all the people involved in saving my dog Maximus from drowning on Christmas Eve day. It would have been very painful for me if my faithful companion had died. I thank you for your being aware of my other dog, Hope, barking for help which alerted you to...
Letters to the Editor

Tue, Dec 23

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To: the Editor— A letter of thanks to the Block Island Community: As the season of giving approaches I feel compelled to write this letter of appreciation to our community for their wonderful gift. As most of you know, the new Rescue Facility is essentially complete. This project has entailed...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Dec 8

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To: the Editor— In reference to your article “2008 Verdict: a tough summer,” I would like to expound, albeit very briefly, with just one idea on Lois Bendokas’ remark that next year will be a telling summer. Sorry to break this to you, Lois, but this was the telling summer...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Nov 24

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To: the Editor — I was never 100 percent convinced of the global warming phenomenon. But now, when I see that Aldo’s is opened until Thanksgiving, it has me on board as a full advocate of this theory. John H. Tripler Center Road This letter was sent to Dave Alves of the Coastal...
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Mon, Nov 17

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To: the Editor — John and I send our thanks and appreciation to all the great folks that helped us on October 3, when John had a heart attack and had to be flown off-island. The wonderful Rescue Squad, our dedicated Medical Center staff, and, of course, New England Airlines. We are indeed...
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Mon, Nov 10

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To: the Editor— The article, by Russell Powell, “Ticked off: Debating chronic Lyme Disease” November 1, 2008, was of great interest, especially since Block Island was the epicenter of the research on the illness by both Yale and Harvard during the early onset of the disease in New...
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Mon, Nov 3

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Featured Letter to the Editor — On Tuesday, in addition to choosing a new president, Block Island voters and taxpayers will have the opportunity to elect two people to the Block Island Health Services’ (BIHS) Board of Directors. Voting will be at Town Hall on November 4 from 9 a.m. to 9...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Oct 27

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To: the Editor— Thank you for your coverage of the power company issue in the October 18 issue. Some background information might be useful to your readers. The Electric Utility Task Group (EUTG) had its origins early in the term of the present Town Council, and was mandated to search out...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Oct 20

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To: The Editor— We are writing in response to the report in the Block Island Times of the October 8 meeting of the Planning Board in which the issue of revising the zoning ordinance to eliminate the special use permit requirement for non-commercial horse stables was discussed. It is not clear...
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Mon, Oct 13

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To: the Editor— The Block Island Early Learning Center would like to express much gratitude and appreciation to everyone who participated in the second annual Halloween and Motoring Event. The event was held Sunday, October 5 and a wide variety of vehicles ranging from the 1920s to 2008...
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Mon, Oct 6

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To: the Editor— In my opinion, the gravel pit off West Side Road lately has seen increased activity beyond what is allowed in a residentially zoned area and beyond what is allowed under prior agreements with the town and with previous owners. With prodding from West Side neighbors, the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 29

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To: the Editor— My sincere thanks to Peter Baute for digesting the BIPCo numbers and trying to explain this very important and confusing piece of business. The analysis continues the island process of focusing on the most expensive cost of living budget variable. We all knew that the charge...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 22

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To: the Editor— For the past three years the Old Harbor Task Force has been urging the Town Council to gain control of the Old Harbor through purchase or condemnation of the land along Water Street. Part of our dream came true when the voters approved the purchase of the land across from the...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 15

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To: the Editor— I am writing in response to Suzanne Frigon’s letter that was published two weeks ago. I find it difficult to understand how a person that has visited Block Island for 20 years fails to recognize that this is a community and not just a vacation destination. Where is it...
Letters to the Editor

Mon, Sep 8

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To: the Editor — The other day, after receiving several inquiries about the elimination of parking spaces at the Coast Guard beach facility, I took myself down to have a look at the situation. I was saddened to find that a good portion of the parking had been blocked off by posts and ropes...
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Mon, Sep 8

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To: the Editor— The Town Council recently voted unanimously to seek state funding for widening Corn Neck Road from Bridgegate Square to Scotch Beach. Michael Rock is correct that this section “requires the least disruption to the landscape.” Nonetheless, this is a very foolish...
Letters to the Editor

Tue, Sep 2

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To: the Editor— The Town Council recently voted unanimously to seek state funding for widening Corn Neck Road from Bridgegate Square to Scotch Beach. Michael Rock is correct that this section “requires the least disruption to the landscape.” Nonetheless, this is a very foolish...
Letters to the Editor

Sat, Nov 4

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Letters to the EditorNOV 03 2006 To the Editor: Block Island is not known "for its tourists," as some would claim, although it is a beautiful place to be treasured by many. I believe the most important thing Block Island is known for is that is an "extraordinarily special place." (Gov. Carcieri,...
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Sat, Oct 28

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Letters To the Editor: I am appealing to the citizens of New Shoreham to vote for Leslie Dodge Slate for First Warden November 7. Les is a force of nature. He never developed his sizeable property in the Historic District, which begs for hotels. He provided affordable housing and business...
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Sat, Oct 7

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to the Block Island Times Your editorial last week about topics for Town Council candidates sounded to me like a year or two out of date. It also had an eerie resemblance to the list of issues proposed in an ad on page 15 by the Block Island Five slate of candidates, or four, or whatever. It didn't...
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Sat, Sep 30

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Letters, SEP 30 2006 To the Editor: My friend Herman received instant name recognition from the banner. Block Island got regional and national name recognition in the media. That's good for tourism. It's so over! Bud, good for business. Sonny Kern Champlin Road This letter was written to Amy L...
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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...
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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,...
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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...

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