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News
Paine or Payne? It’s all the same family
Fran Migliaccio
Thu, Nov 26
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Features
A centuries old Block Island family tree has found life and organization in Peter Greenman’s new book, “The Block Island Descendants of John Paine.” Any account of the Payne family would have to be fascinating, and this one certainly is. Greenman makes it clear that he has not written about all...
Covid-19 holidays at the farm
John Willis
Thu, Nov 26
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Features
As we approach the holiday season, especially at the Beacon Hollow Farm during a world-wide pandemic, I try to look ahead and make plans for some Happy Holidays — a thankful Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. My family, like most nowadays, is scattered and must be shared with their in-laws. It...
Personal Essay
The old island’s worth
Ryan McGarry
Thu, Nov 26
Category:
News
When I was a boy, I knew of not many things outside the ocean-lined bluffs that skirt Block Island’s shore. A secluded little oasis just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island is where I was fortunate enough to call home. It is a place as historically rich as the seasonal homeowners, who come from...
Shellfish Commission seeks ways to improve clamming
Renee Meyer
Thu, Nov 26
Category:
News
Each spring, the New Shoreham Shellfish Commission reseeds the Great Salt Pond with some 35,000 quahogs of harvestable size to supplement the native clams so that both resident and visiting clammers can have a satisfactory experience. In the past, former members of the commission have likened this...
RIAC to host public meeting on business plan for B.I. Airport
Thu, Nov 26
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News
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Features
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is inviting community members and other stakeholders of the Block Island State Airport to receive an update on RIAC’s strategic business planning process and seek additional community input. RIAC operates and maintains the state’s General Aviation Airports (...
Lobster Pot Tree shines bright in 2020
Margie Comings
Thu, Nov 26
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News
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Features
Several weeks ago, Turtle Hatfield and his wife, Heather, started getting questions from the island community worried that the Covid-19 virus would prevent them from constructing the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree this year. No way was Turtle and his crew going to let the virus deprive everyone of this...
Covid-19 Testing to continue
Thu, Nov 26
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Features
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (201) 229-6349...
Fred Benson Town Beach to connect to town water
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 26
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News
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Features
During the Town Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 (the same meeting where the Holiday Stroll was cancelled), Town Manager Maryanne Crawford addressed the use of a well at Fred Benson Beach Pavilion for its water supply. The well has experienced “problems in recent years; nine out of the last...
Shop local and online in 2020
Renee Meyer
Thu, Nov 26
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News
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Features
Normally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, shopkeepers throughout Block Island’s downtown can be found busily decorating their storefronts and setting up their shops for the annual Holiday Shopping Stroll, originally scheduled for Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. But as we all know, 2020 has been...
Mary D. Fund buoyed by $200K donation
Marg and Mary Donnelly
Thu, Nov 26
Category:
News
Mom and I have seen the stress that Covid-19 has brought to our community and so we were determined that The Mary D. Fund would do even more during this challenging time. To do so, we reached out for a grant. I quietly worked away with the great help of Donna Corey who was there for us every step...
Coast Guard rescues crew from barge
Wed, Nov 25
Category:
News
The Coast Guard rescued three mariners from a disabled, 108-foot barge off Point Judith, Rhode Island, Wednesday. At 8:17 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, received a call via VHF Channel 16 from the tug Warthog, reporting their vessel...
Update from Harbormaster on GSP
Wed, Nov 25
Category:
News
The following update was provided by Harbormaster Kate McConville on Wednesday, Nov. 25:
Good morning, After their initial investigation, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management did not find a need to take samples for water testing. The closure has been lifted. This was again...
DEM accepting online renewals of fishing licenses for 2021
Wed, Nov 25
Category:
News
The following release was shared to
The Block Island Times
from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Wednesday, Nov. 25:
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is now accepting online renewal applications from holders of commercial...
Sewer line cleaning to be conducted today
Tue, Nov 24
Category:
News
The following announcement was posted by the New Shoreham Water and Sewer Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 24:
The New Shoreham Wastewater Pollution Control Staff will be conducting line cleaning today, Tuesday Nov. 24, 2020. If you reside in one of these areas it is advisable to keep your...
Update from Harbormaster
Mon, Nov 23
Category:
News
The following announcement was provided by Harbormaster Kate McConville on Monday, Nov. 23:
Good evening, I was notified late this afternoon storm water may have been discharged into the Great Salt Pond, and out of an abundance of caution, the Pond will be closed to shellfishing for 48...
Covid-19 update from Medical Center
Mon, Nov 23
Category:
News
The following message was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 23:
Dear Block Island Community: The case count remains stable at 20 (total known cases since March). There have been no NEW cases reported in the last week. As we all gear up for the Thanksgiving...
Update on asymptomatic Covid-19 testing
Mon, Nov 23
Category:
News
A reminder from Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks about asymptomatic Covid-19 testing at the Fire Barn this week only:
Tuesday is walk-up testing day (no reservation required) between 12 and 1 p.m. The test is free. There will NOT be testing this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.
Flu clinic update
Mon, Nov 23
Category:
News
The following flu clinic update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 23:
Dear Block Island Community: We will be holding our last official flu clinic of 2020 tomorrow from 3 to 4 p.m. If you are unable to make this time and still would like a flu shot, please...
School Committee gently re-opens school
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
With pressure coming from those who want to keep the school closed and those who want to keep it open, the School Committee, on the recommendation of Supt. Mike Convery, came to a compromise by allowing three grades to return to in-person learning on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The three grades —...
Lacoste thanks community in final meeting as First Warden
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
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News
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Features
During the Nov. 18 Town Council meeting, Ken Lacoste announced that this would be his final meeting as First Warden, after serving seven terms on the Town Council. “As tonight’s Warden’s Report will likely be my last, I ask for your indulgence as I would like to thank some folks,” said Lacoste...
With so many bikes, horses on trails, Land Trust considers monitors
Renee Meyer
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
In a new endeavor, the members of the Land Trust are considering the need for trail monitors. At its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, Chair Barbara MacMullan said she had noticed “lots of bike tracks and horse poop” on the Greenway Trails this past season. Neither bikes nor horseback riding are...
NAMI-BI helping those in need during these challenging times
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
As the holiday season approaches and the island begins to slow down, while being in an ongoing pandemic, increased concerns have been raised about mental health and wellness issues here on the island. Nationally, there has been an increase of mental health cases relating to depression, domestic...
RIAC to host public meeting on business plan for B.I. Airport
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
,
Features
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is inviting community members and other stakeholders of the Block Island State Airport to receive an update on RIAC’s strategic business planning process and seek additional community input. RIAC operates and maintains the state’s General Aviation Airports (...
Town Council cancels Holiday Stroll
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
As Covid-19 numbers continue to grow around the country and on the island, the Town Council made the decision to cancel the 2020 Holiday Stroll. In previous seasons, the Holiday Stroll, which takes place on the weekend after Thanksgiving, has provided opportunities for local businesses to sell...
Sewer company used its generators this summer
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
,
Features
The Block Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, just like the island itself, used to be powered by generators, but those generators were turned off after the wind farm started to generate electricity. However, plant Supt. Dylan Chase turned the generators back on during the high-use summer months this...
Liquor licenses approved
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
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Features
The Town Council — meeting as the New Shoreham Board of License Commissioners — approved all the liquor license applications on the agenda, except for The Gables on Dodge Street. The council made its decisions at the annual licensing meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12. The owners of the property (Plat 6...
Block Island Annual Holiday Stroll put on hold
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
News
The Block Island Town Council, after a lengthy discussion during its meeting last night, voted to put a pause this year on the annual Holiday Stroll. While some stores on the island will be open throughout the holiday season, the goal is to discourage visitors from traveling from the mainland and...
DEM announces new online feature for updates in seafood landings
Tue, Nov 17
Category:
News
The following announcement was forwarded to
The Block Island Times
from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Tuesday, Nov. 17:
The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative, chaired by Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit,...
Flu clinic update
Mon, Nov 16
Category:
News
The following flu clinic update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 16:
Dear Block Island Community: We will be holding our weekly flu clinic on THURSDAY this week from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This is based on a reduction in traffic. As a reminder, flu shots are free to...
Covid-19 update from Medical Center
Mon, Nov 16
Category:
News
The following Covid-19 update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 16:
Dear Block Island Community: Today Block Island saw its 20 th COVID-19 case. This number represents the total cases we have had since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, since...
Starting Monday, Nov. 16
New protocols at the Block Island Grocery
Sun, Nov 15
Category:
News
New protocols and procedures regarding shopping at the Block Island Grocery go into effect at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16.
Message from Medical Center
Fri, Nov 13
Category:
News
The following message was posted by the Block Island Medical Center on Friday, Nov. 13:
Dear Block Island Community: We appreciate your patience over the last 48 hours as we activated our COVID action plan. Laurie Anderson will be back on island as of 7pm this evening and the Medical...
Library now open
Thu, Nov 12
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News
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Features
After seven months of offering curbside service and participatory online events and programs, the Island Free Library has opened its doors. But the inside looks a little different, with screens and Plexiglass dividers mounted for the health and safety of visitors. Even with the recent announcement...
Covid cases disrupt school
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
News
The Block Island School has returned to online learning for the next three weeks after two sibling elementary students, along with their father, tested positive for Covid-19. The school is undergoing a “deep cleaning,” according to Supt. Mike Convery, who also said that the town had been in touch...
Ethics, conflicts of interest aimed at Tourism Council, which pushes back
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
News
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Features
Amid some good economic tourism figures coming in from the past summer, the members of the Block Island Tourism Council spent the major portion of their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 answering questions about conflicts of interest, the salary and sales commission payments to Director Jessica Willi,...
Council: No new restrictions to emergency ordinance
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
News
Although anxiety and concern in the community have recently risen after news broke that three new confirmed cases of Covid19 were reported on the island, the Town Council did not enact any new amendments to the existing Emergency Ordinance that was approved in March. However, it was learned on...
Housing Board eyes next development project
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
News
With the Cherry Hill Lane subdivision project completed and occupied, the Housing Board is wasting no time in its efforts to identify the next phase of the island’s affordable housing needs. To that end, the Board is putting the finishing touches on a new island-wide survey that will help guide the...
Summer vehicle reservations to open mid March, 2021
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
News
The following announcement was posted by the Block Island Ferry on Wednesday, Nov. 11:
To our valued year-round and seasonal customers, We would like to inform you of our plans to open for summer vehicle reservations for the 2021 season. We have decided to move the opening date back to...
Medical Center Director tests positive for Covid-19
Wed, Nov 11
Category:
News
The following Covid-19 announcement was shared by the Block Island Medical Center on Wednesday, Nov. 11:
Dear Block Island Community: Earlier this afternoon, Dr. Warcup tested positive for COVID-19 via the Abbott rapid test. We are putting our COVID-19 action plan into place. We will be...
Shellfishing message from Harbormaster
Wed, Nov 11
Category:
News
The following message was provided by Harbormaster Kate McConville on Wednesday, Nov. 11:
Many have been out and about enjoying the wonderful weather and the opening of scallop season. PLEASE be safe and use a dive flag and/or colored float if you are out and about snorkeling. There is...
Covid-10 update from Dr. Warcup
Sun, Nov 8
Category:
News
The following Covid-19 update was provided by Block Island Medical Center Director Dr. Tom Warcup on Sunday, Nov. 8:
Please click on the link below to view a video update from Dr. Warcup: https://youtu.be/bvm6MqSBego Key points from the video include: -3 new positive COVID-19 cases...
Covid-19 message from Town Manager
Sat, Nov 7
Category:
News
The following message was shared to
The Block Island Times
from New Shoreham Town Manager Maryanne Crawford on Saturday, Nov. 7:
As of this morning, Saturday, Nov. 7, the island has three new confirmed COVID-19 cases. To echo the words of Gov. Gina Raimondo, the next few weeks...
Two students test positive for Covid-19, prompting school closures
Sat, Nov 7
Category:
News
Two elementary school siblings have tested positive for Covid-19, prompting a closure of The Block Island School until the end of the month, according to Supt. Mike Convery. Starting Tuesday, all students will start distance learning, Convery said. The two students were in school on Thursday and...
The Block Island Yacht Club 2021 Maritime Scholarship Available
Fri, Nov 6
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The Block Island Yacht Club is pleased to offer applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship Award starting November 30th .2020 Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue maritime careers, and are currently enrolled in a college undergraduate maritime...
Notice for broadband project
Fri, Nov 6
Category:
News
The following announcement was posted to the Town of New Shoreham’s website on Friday, Nov. 6:
On island work related to the Island Wide Broadband Project is underway with Pike Telecom physically reviewing fiber routes and existing infrastructure. The crews will be carrying proper...
A local facemask does double duty
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
News
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Features
A small cloth facemask can be a powerful tool. This has been proved during the past six months or so when the mask was found to be effective in slowing the spread of Covid-19. But island resident Chris Willi found another use. He designed a mask with a small profile of the island on the left hand...
Lot subdivision proposed at Overlook property
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
News
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Features
The owners of a six-acre parcel of land in New Harbor have filed an application with the Planning Board to subdivide the property into two parcels: one 4.5 acres in size and one 1.5 acres in size. The application was submitted by Overlook Realty LLC owner Steve Filippi, and was the subject of a...
Nicholas Ball Park: All shiny and new
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
News
,
Features
Cordoned off with some old-fashioned thick marine rope, adorned with bike racks designed by a world class artist, a chess or checkers board, a water-bottle filling station, and a nice, new pathway — upgrades to the Nicholas Ball Park are complete, according to Old Harbor Task Force Chair Margie...
Covid-19 update from Dr. Warcup
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
News
,
Community
The following update was shared by Block Island Medical Director Dr. Tom Warcup on Thursday, Nov. 5:
Dear Block Island Community: Click this link to watch Dr. Warcup's latest video update: https://youtu.be/3DqZqv6C8Iw Here is a written summary of Dr. Warcup's video: BIHS has an Abbott...
Remembering Steve
Donna Corey
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
News
,
Features
Isobel Norton said it so well:
“Those we hold most dear
Never truly leave us...
They live on
In the kindnesses they showed
The comfort they shared
And the love they brought
into our lives...”
The legacy of those who have gone...
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