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Balancing safety and business
Kern: Island businesses ‘fared very well’ after state inspections
Fri, Jul 10
Category:
News
UPDATE:
Gov. Gina Raimondo said today during her press conference that she would not hesitate to shut down specific regions in the state if those areas started to spike in COVID-19 cases. Stressing that she was using “hypotheticals,” Raimondo said that such tourist-centric areas such as...
Actualización del centro médico
Fri, Jul 10
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News
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Features
,
Community
La siguiente actualización fue proporcionada por Block Island Medical Center el jueves 9 de julio:
ACTUALIZACIÓN COVID-19 del Centro Médico 9 de julio de 2020 Tras el anuncio el lunes de una persona positiva COVID-19 que trabaja en un establecimiento local, no ha habido casos COVID-19...
Update from Medical Center
Fri, Jul 10
Category:
News
,
Features
,
Community
T
he following update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Thursday, July 9:
COVID-19 Update from the Medical Center July 9, 2020 Following the announcement on Monday of a COVID-19 positive individual working at a local establishment, there have been no additional positive...
ConserFest to hold virtual event on Aug. 2
Thu, Jul 9
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News
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Features
ConserFest is moving ahead this year with a virtual event on Sunday, Aug. 2. Even though our schedule has been changed up a bit, the current situation has not lessened our commitment to the projects and organizations we support, including the Amos House, Helping Hands Food Pantry, and The Mary D...
Order This... to go!
Eating Asian at TigerFish
Amy Lockwood MacDougall
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
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Features
We’ve all had it happen. Suddenly and without warning, you find yourself craving an extremely specific food. Maybe it’s pizza. Maybe it’s sushi. Maybe it’s a lot of things, but it’s probably Chinese food. You can satisfy that craving at TigerFish, open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The menu...
NEW SHOREHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BLOCK ISLAND SCHOOL
4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL – 2019-2020
Thu, Jul 9
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News
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Features
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Community
HIGHEST HONORS Jacques Boudreau – Grade 12 Mikhaela Brown-Padien – Grade 12 Ruby Crawford – Grade 12 Charlotte Hall – Grade 12 Mathias Heinz – Grade 12 Moira O’Neill – Grade 12 Savannah Brown – Grade 11 Stephanie Rich – Grade 11 Lucy Rigby-Leather – Grade 11 Holden Van Lent – Grade 11 Rory Crawford...
Big, beautiful butterfly lands on Block Island
Sue Brown Black
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
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Features
When my dear friend Nina Stack told me that she wanted me to meet her Center Road neighbor, I had no idea that the introduction would lead to such an amazing community project. Nina’s neighbor Naomi Lawrence is an artist who creates gorgeous fiber art for the street. She and her husband Chris came...
Walk-a-thon raises $3,000 against racial injustices
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
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Features
Some residents of Block Island are continuing their commitment to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement through walks and protests. The local and global movement was created in the aftermath of the deaths, most recently, of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other Black...
Water and Sewer budgets approved
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
In a meeting that was both quiet and quick, the fiscal year 2021 budgets for the Water Company and Wastewater Treatment Facility were approved at their annual Financial Town Meetings on Monday, July 6. The meeting took place at the Block Island School gymnasium, with the minimum number of required...
The Bird Corner
The Indigo bunting
Macy Robb
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
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Features
At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird program at the School in the early 1900s. We are grateful to Kim Gaffett for continuing it.
Each year, Mrs. Szabo includes a bird unit in her fourth grade class, and asks her...
TURNING 50: The 1661 Inn
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
There are several Block Island businesses celebrating their 50th year in 2020. This is the second article in the series.
Rita Draper, who operates The 1661 Inn and Farm and Garden with her family, reflected on how her family’s venture in the hospitality service came to be. “Our foray into...
Finn’s praised for rapid, transparent response
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
The news that no one wanted to hear but was expected anyway came from the Medical Center on Monday, July 6, when it was announced a worker had tested positive for COVID-19. While the Medical Center could not identify the establishment where the worker was employed, word started to spread, and...
Art around town...
New oils by Whitney Knapp Bowditch
Jessie Edwards Gallery
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
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Features
In “Islandscapes,” an exhibit of 29 new oils on paper and on wood panels, Whitney Knapp Bowditch continues experimenting with contrast in color, texture, and tone. Painted within the last eight weeks, the oils will be on exhibit at the Jessie Edwards Gallery on the second floor of the Post Office...
Lark Hotel accessory housing plan approved
Rosemary Conn
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
News
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Features
After many months of testimony and revised plans, the Town Council approved a proposal by Lark Hotels that would allow for accessory hotel rooms under a special use permit in the Old Harbor Commercial District. The amendment was approved by 3-2 vote at the Town Council’s meeting on Monday, July 6...
Town Council announces choice for Town Manager
Wed, Jul 8
Category:
News
The Town Council will offer the fulltime town manager position to Maryanne Crawford of Jamestown, R.I., it was announced today, Wednesday, July 8. Crawford is currently the Chief Financial Officer of the South Kingstown School system. The Council has instructed the town to enter into contract...
Four great white sharks detected off Block Island
Wed, Jul 8
Category:
News
The following press release was submitted to
The Block Island Times
from the Atlantic Shark Institute on Wednesday, July 8:
Today, the Atlantic Shark Institute (A.S.I.), announced that their acoustic Shark Array detected four different great white sharks in the waters surrounding...
COVID-19 testing protocol update
Tue, Jul 7
Category:
News
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Community
The following update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center this afternoon, July 7:
The RI DOH has dispatched the Disaster Medical Assistance Team to Block Island to test asymptomatic individuals for COVID-19. The team will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays administering tests at...
Actualizacion de Pruebas
Tue, Jul 7
Category:
News
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Community
La siguiente actualización fue proporcionada por Block Island Medical Center esta tarde, 7 de julio:
El DOH de RI ha enviado el Equipo de Asistencia Médica por Desastres a Block Island para probar a individuos asintomáticos para COVID-19. El equipo estará aquí los martes y jueves...
Statement from Finn’s regarding COVID positive worker
Tue, Jul 7
Category:
News
A statement from Finn’s Block Island dated July 7, 2020 to
The Block Island Times:
On Sunday, July 5, after a busy holiday weekend, we were informed at approximately 8:45 p.m. by the Block Island Medical Center that one of our returning employees had tested positive — after first testing...
COVID-19 positive worker is isolated, testing of co-workers taking place
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Tue, Jul 7
Category:
News
Block Island Medical Director Dr. Tom Warcup provided a detailed update on the recent Covid-positive case of an island worker, and the testing protocol on the island. “About 9 p.m. [Sunday, July 5] at the Medical Center, we happened to check our East Side Clinical Laboratory portal, which does our...
Update from Medical Center about COVID testing
Tue, Jul 7
Category:
News
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Community
The following update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center this morning, July 7:
If you have an appointment to be tested by the Department of Health this week, please note that the testing site will be at the Block Island Fire and Rescue Building,
not
at the school as...
Car fire at Sandy Point
Mon, Jul 6
Category:
News
A car fire was extinguished by the members of the Block Island Fire Department on Saturday, July 4. The car was located on the west side of Sandy Point. No injuries were reported.
Worker tests positive for COVID-19
Mon, Jul 6
Category:
News
UPDATE 7/06/2020: The Medical Center was asked by the Block Island Times if it was able to name the establishment, and we received the following statement: “Unfortunately, knowing that you were exposed in one establishment does not eliminate the possibility of having been exposed somewhere else...
Actualización del centro médico
Fri, Jul 3
Category:
News
,
Community
El Centro Médico de Block Island compartió la siguiente actualización el viernes 3 de julio:
Muchos de ustedes han expresado preocupación de que no hubo ningún aviso público del Centro Médico con respecto a 2 personas que dieron positivo por COVID-19 y tuvieron conexiones con la Isla...
Update from Medical Center
Fri, Jul 3
Category:
News
,
Community
The Block Island Medical Center shared the following update on Friday, July 3:
Many of you have expressed concern that there was no public notice from the Medical Center regarding 2 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and had connections to the Island. Both of the individuals...
Press release from the New Shoreham Police Department
Fri, Jul 3
Category:
News
The New Shoreham Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RI General Laws 11-37.1-1 et seq, also known as the Sex Offender and Community Notification Act. This individual is subject to community notification of his sex offender status pursuant to RI General Laws 11-37.1-...
The osprey
Kayden Morales
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
,
Features
Block Island has always been a wonderful spot to go birding, not only because the island is an important stopover during migration, but due to the many species that live here.
At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
Food truck to add flavor to 1661 Farm
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
,
Features
Island resident and musician Kelly Walsh’s ambition of operating a food truck is coming to life. “We spent the last six months working to bring our food business idea to one of the island’s main visitors attractions, the 1661 Farm and Garden,” said Walsh in a post on her
Farmstead Refreshments...
Order This... to go! Persephone’s Kitchen & Café
Amy Lockwood MacDougall
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
,
Features
Reviewer’s note: Block Island, like many summer communities, is looking for ways to adapt to Covid-19 and still provide the experiences that people love when they travel here each year. While some restaurants now offer outdoor and limited indoor dining, not all are able to do so. Many people...
South Fork Wind Farm moving ahead
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
Ørsted, the company that currently owns and operates the Block Island Wind Farm, is partnering with another company to bring two offshore wind projects that will be located about 15 miles east of Block Island. The two projects are currently in the surveying phase, which is expected to conclude in...
Broadband project price tagged at $8 million
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
During a presentation regarding the island-wide high-speed internet project, Town Finance Director Amy Land said the design and installation of the project will cost about $8 million, and voters will be asked to approve the project at the upcoming Financial Town Meeting on July 27, 2020. Land,...
TURNING 50: Aldo’s Bakery
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
There are several Block Island businesses celebrating their 50th year in 2020. This is the first article in the series.
The co-owners of Aldo’s Bakery, Aldo Leone and Stevie Papa, continue their family’s tradition of serving residents and visitors alike a rich diversity of delicious...
Welcome
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
The first big summer weekend is here on Block Island, opening without the usual fanfare of fireworks and parades and steak fries. Those were the traditional sights and sounds and aromas of the July Fourth Weekend. What apparently will not change is the enthusiasm people have for this island...
COVID-19 update from Medical Center
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
,
Community
The following statement was shared by the Block Island Medical Center on Thursday, July 2:
Please click on the link below for an update from Dr. Warcup. https://youtu.be/YV77SSDC-2U
Two test positive back in May and June, no other cases announced
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
News
UPDATE: The Block Island Medical Center shared updated information on the positive tests. The tests on these two individuals were not conducted on Block Island and the information about the test results was received yesterday, July 1. The information was shared upon its receipt at the Medical...
Video update from the Medical Center
Wed, Jul 1
Category:
News
,
Community
The following update was shared by the Block Island Medical Center:
Please watch the July 1 Update from Dr. Warcup at the link below: https://youtu.be/hEC1qmV-LVc
Library shares update on Outside Library Hours
Mon, Jun 29
Category:
News
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Features
The following update was issued on behalf of the Island Free Library:
Outside Library Hours will be on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be no hours on Saturday, July 4 th. During Outside Library Hours our staff will be available to...
TNC and BIC to offer virtual nature walks and programs
Mon, Jun 29
Category:
News
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Features
The following statement was issued by The Nature Conservancy and the Block Island Conservancy on Sunday, June 28:
The Nature Conservancy and Block Island Conservancy are offering a variety of self-guided and virtual walks and programs this summer. Every Monday, TNC Naturalist Kim Gaffett...
Interstate to run two fast ferries, increase boat schedule, on July 3
Mon, Jun 29
Category:
News
Beginning Friday, July 3, Interstate Navigation will be running two fast ferries to and from the island — the
Athena
and the
Islander
— and also ramp up the number of boat runs throughout the week. On July 3, there will be a total of nine trips to and from Pt. Judith Monday...
PUC approves price increase for fast ferry tickets
Fri, Jun 26
Category:
News
Interstate Navigation’s application to the Public Utilities Commission for “expedited approval” for increased rates for its fast ferry service was approved yesterday, Thursday, June 25, by the PUC, according to PUC Clerk Luly Massaro. In its filing to the PUC, which was introduced in late May,...
Full text of the town’s facemask ordinance
Fri, Jun 26
Category:
News
To help clear up any confusion, here is the full text of the facemask ordinance passed by the Town Council Wednesday evening. In order to get to the most pertinent information, skip the Whereas introduction: EMERGENCY ORDINANCE III OF THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM ADOPTED June 24, 2020 MASKS WHEREAS, on...
Compost collection to start at Farmers Market
Fri, Jun 26
Category:
News
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Features
The Block Island Conservancy shared the following update with
The Block Island Times: Free Compost Collection begins on Saturday at the Farmer's Market!
Where
The Farmers Market (the first few markets will be at the Solviken Nature Preserve on Corn Neck Road).
When...
Spring Street Gallery open for business
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
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Features
The Spring Street Gallery is now open for business. Summer hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery art receptions will be held on Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Phone number is 466-5374 or visit springstreetgallery.com.
Unique season opener at Jessie Edwards
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
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Features
“20” x “20,” the opening exhibit of the 2020 season at the Jessie Edwards Gallery, will feature works of art that are all 20” x 20” in size and in a variety of media. The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, June 27 to July 10. With Block Island in the early stages of reopening, the reception...
The story of the Manitou
Joseph Giglietti
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
,
Features
The date was June 13, 1970 and at 9:30 a.m., a shrill whistle sounded from the top of the pilothouse signifying a boat was leaving the pier. In the pilothouse, Capt. Everett Henry slid the two brass throttles forward and the newly-built stern loading vessel M/V Manitou was underway on her maiden...
Town explores federal funding for Island-wide broadband project
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
There may be some federal monies available for the island-wide high speed internet project. Town Finance Director Amy Land provided the Town Council with a synopsis of the Broadband Committee’s possible participation in the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund...
School starts to develop its re-opening plan
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
According to recommendations made by Gov. Gina Raimondo, every school district must provide the state with three plans that will get school up and running in the fall. “The state is requiring every district to submit three different scenarios,” said Supt. Michael Convery. “The best case scenario is...
Take a photo of the Pond, win a prize
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
,
Features
The Committee for the Great Salt Pond sat around at our last meeting trying to come up with an idea that would be fun for all ages, get people out-of-doors but not in large groups, prize related but not too difficult. This meeting gave birth to the Great Salt Pond Photo Scavenger Hunt which starts...
Great Salt Pond Swim postponed
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
,
Features
The following was submitted by Swim founder Cheryl Moore:
The 6th annual Great Salt Pond Swim originally scheduled for July 25, 2020 has been postponed until July 31, 2021. The Committee for the Great Salt Pond has made this decision for the safety of our swimmers, volunteers, and the...
Hank Lemoine gets his wish
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
It was longtime Block Island School science teacher Hank Lemoine’s final wish to return to Block Island and end his journey here. Hank and Toni Lemoine were treated to a soldier’s send-off at Pt. Judith on Monday, June 22, and were greeted by friends and former colleagues on the island. He is now...
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