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Summer sailing season capped off with awards ceremony
Thu, Oct 11
Category:
News
The following was submitted by Block Island Community Sailing:
The Block Island Community Sailing Member Appreciation and Awards Picnic brought good weather and enthusiastic sailors to the Block Island Boat Basin. Skippers Don Coxe and Henry duPont received top honors. The summer sailing...
General Store on High Street has new owners
By
Lars Trodson
Thu, Oct 11
Category:
News
Big plans, little steps. That’s the approach the Savoie/Stinnett families are taking as they assume management of the Block island Health and General Store — also known as The Pharmacy — on High Street. Long-time owners Ben and Toube Wohl have leased the store out to the two families. Abra Savoie...
Project has many benefits
By
Lars Trodson
Thu, Oct 11
Category:
News
Construction work currently taking place at the south parking lot at Fred Benson Town Beach is the hub of a multi-tiered effort impacting other town projects. According to Facilities Manager Sam Bird, the work being done at the south parking lot will expand the size of the lot, while also...
Roll Call Dinner is Oct. 23
Thu, Oct 11
Category:
News
Since Roll Call last year, the Harbor Church has seen many changes, to the exterior, obvious to everyone who gets mail, to the interior, particularly the renovation of the long-vacant third floor to four year-round apartments, and to our congregation, wherein we said goodbye to Pastor Steve and...
HDC raises safety concerns over library railing
By
Cassius Shuman
Wed, Oct 10
Category:
News
The Historic District Commission has asked the Island Free Library to revise its plans for a new railing on the side of the library building due to safety and design concerns. The library’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the replacement of the old wooden railing at its side entrance with a...
Danish company acquires Deepwater Wind
Mon, Oct 8
Category:
News
Ørsted — the largest developer and owner of offshore wind farms in the world — has entered into an agreement with the D.E. Shaw group to acquire a 100 percent equity interest in Rhode Island-based Deepwater Wind. The two companies’ offshore wind assets and organizations will be merged into the...
Shoreline access issues being addressed
By
Renée Meyer
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
In the fall of 2014 at the suggestion of then-First Warden Kim Gaffett, the Town of New Shoreham created a working group to study shoreline access points around Block Island and evaluate them for general condition, safety, and emergency access, among other things. The members of the Shoreline...
Friendship Celebration
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, Alice Mott Huggins, 94, (at left, with Edie Blane) and her daughter, Susan Huggins, hosted a luncheon for many of her island friends. Alice, a former Block Island teacher and truly a most popular one, surrounded herself with about 40 women, both young and old, to catch...
Town housing response misses mark
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
New Shoreham Town Manager Ed Roberge delivered the bad news to the Town Council on Monday night: there was only one response to the Request for Proposals for the town’s housing initiative, the proposal was $800,000 over budget, and beyond the project’s timeframe. Roberge noted that the town’s first...
Donadio: docking hub could mean jobs
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
,
B.I. Wind Farm
Atlantic Wind Transfers and Rhode Island Fast Ferry owner Charlie Donadio Jr. told the New Shoreham Town Council that the burgeoning local offshore wind industry could be an “economic benefit” to Block Island, leading to “a number of jobs.” Donadio spoke during the public comment portion of the...
Let’s Talk series
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
“Let’s Talk”: Great Salt Pond - Sugar Kelp, Aquaculture, Winter Flounder and More
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) have again teamed up to present a series of lectures this fall. The speakers in the “Let’s Talk” series will be presenting information...
Broadband build begins
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
Installation of a telecommunication building that will contain equipment for the Town of New Shoreham’s broadband network has commenced. The construction activity signals the first steps of building a broadband network on Block Island. Construction of the building and its generator, which are part...
HDC approves Darius barn demolition
By
Pat Tengwall
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
The New Shoreham Historic District Commission granted approvals for demolishing a barn to rebuild a two-story barn structure at The Darius Inn, and for two exterior mounted air-conditioning units on a mixed-use building on Dodge Street at its Sept. 24 meeting. The commission also discussed possible...
BIPCo seeks extension for filing rate case
By
Renée Meyer
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
The Block Island Power Company has once again asked the R.I. Public Utilities Commission for an extension to file its rate case. BIPCo has not filed an overall rate case since 2007, and the current rates have been in effect since mid-2008. Years ago, the State’s Utility Restructuring Act required...
Comedy Night at Yellow Kittens
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
The Block Island Comedy Series wraps up another successful season with one more show at Yellow Kittens on Sunday, October 7, at 8 p.m. This will be the fourth straight year with live comedy on Sunday night of Columbus Day Weekend. This show is headlined by one of Boston’s most accomplished comics...
Author James Benn
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
James R. Benn, author of the acclaimed Billy Boyle World War II mystery series, will be at Island Bound Bookstore Thursday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. to talk about his newest book in the series, “Solemn Graves.” Critics are uniform in their enthusiasm for Benn’s series, which features Billy Boyle, an Army...
“I’ve Got a Song”
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
A performance of “I’ve Got a Song! A Living History of the McCarthy Era” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Island Free Library.
Written and performed by Nancy Hood with narration and musical accompaniment by Barry Brown, “I’ve Got A Song!” depicts Nancy’s childhood...
Gilpin to receive preservation award
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
The following press release was sent to
The Block Island Times
by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission:
Island Preservationst Robert E. Gilpin to receive Rhody Award for historic preservation
Robert E. Gilpin, longtime volunteer steward of Block...
Ask the Conservancy: Managed Meadow walk
By
Clair Stover & Kim Gaffett
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
The following was submitted to
The Block Island Times
by The Block Island Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy:
Ask the Conservancy
: Managed Meadow — in-the-field walk is Monday, October 8, at 10 a.m. During the upcoming years we at the Block Island Conservancy and The...
Funeral Service for William R. Vallee Jr.
Thu, Oct 4
Category:
News
,
Obituaries
William R. Valley, 61, of Coventry, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Prata-Gallogly Funeral Home, 78 Providence St, West Warwick, followed by a funeral home...
Hunting opportunities on Block Island
Tue, Oct 2
Category:
News
The following press release was sent to
The Block Island Times
by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offers Hunting Opportunities at Ninigret and Block Island National Wildlife Refuges
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to...
“Treasure off Clayhead”
By
André Miller
Fri, Sep 28
Category:
News
Ed. note: For the past two years, the Block Island Yacht Club has sponsored a writing contest open to Block Island High School students. Stories had to adhere to a few guidelines, such as not naming living residents of Block Island, having an island setting, and have each story beginning with...
Broadband building gets green light
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
“This is huge for the island.” Sam Bird, the Town of New Shoreham’s Facilities Manager, made that remark after the town was granted unanimous final approval by the Zoning Board for constructing a utility building for the island’s broadband initiative. Town Manager Ed Roberge presented the project...
Fast Ferry granted continuance
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
,
B.I. Wind Farm
The Division of Public Utilities and Carriers has granted Rhode Island Fast Ferry with another one-year continuance to meet the conditions of its license for operating a proposed seasonal high-speed service from Quonset Point to Block Island. However, the Division noted in its order that it is...
Average rent for accessory apartment is $1,100
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
The average accessory apartment rental rate on Block Island for 2018 was about $1,100, “which along with other expenses is not an easy monthly payment.” That’s what Building Official Marc Tillson said while providing his section 513 accessory apartment inspection report at the Town Council’s Sept...
BIHS seeking new ways to evolve
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
“It’s a good time to be at BIHS,” said Dr. Mark Clark while giving his Medical Director’s report to the Block Island Health Services Board on Monday. Clark noted that the “summer was really busy, and we’re just winding down,” before presenting the numbers: “The year-to-date through August we had 4,...
New office needed for Harbors Dept.
By
Renée Meyer
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
September always provides an opportunity for a look-back at the summer season, and the Harbors Committee did just that at its meeting last week. Harbormaster Steve Land said: “It was a great season,” and although there were a few nights when some town rental moorings were empty, he estimated that...
Langevin tours the island
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
It was smooth sailing under sunny skies for Congressman James Langevin, who took the Block Island Ferry over to the island to visit with his constituents on Sept. 20. Langevin toured the island, as is customary each year, visiting the Block Island School, the Block Island Power Company, North Light...
New art at the Airport
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
The following was submitted by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:
RISCA has announced that a new art exhibition is on display at the Block Island Airport Gallery. Works by Becci Davis will be on display through Jan. 24, 2019. The galleries present art to an ever-changing audience...
A busy summer for the Rec. Department
By
Lars Trodson
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
Capping off what Recreation Department Director Dave Sniffen called a “very successful summer,” the Recreation Board heard Sniffen review the past season. It was a season of new events, such as the Soundwaves music and movie show held at Fred Benson Town Beach, new ventures such as having town...
Need to replace Library’s windows ‘urgent’
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 27
Category:
News
Island Free Library Director Kristin Baumann said there is such an urgency to replacing the library’s leaking windows that she has labeled them as one of the library’s top priorities. Baumann told the library’s Board of Trustees at its Sept. 25 meeting that the windows, as well as the building’s...
It’s the last day of summer
By
Cassius Shuman
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
It is sunny and 70 degrees on Block Island. The perfect way to spend your last day of summer is at Town Beach. This video content is property of
The Block Island Times
. Video by Cassius Shuman.
New legal issue impacts BIPCo transaction
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
There are two options available that pave the way for the Block Island Power Company to become a non-profit public utility: BIPCo shares can be purchased from the two shareholders — the town of New Shoreham and Sara McGinnes — or BIPCo can go forward with a sale of its assets to the new Block...
Town objects to Fast Ferry continuance
By
Cassius Shuman
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
The Town of New Shoreham is objecting to Rhode Island Fast Ferry being allowed more time to secure dockage for a Quonset Point to Block Island seasonal high-speed service in Old Harbor. The town filed an objection with the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers objecting to RIFF’s...
Pastor hopes to continue church’s mission
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
The Harbor Church is experiencing changes from within and without. As workers put the finishing touches on the exterior, a new pastor and his wife are settling in inside. Peter Preiser Jr., and his wife, Carrie Johnson, began their ministry on Block Island on Sunday, Sept. 16, with his first sermon...
Commission urges Council to ban herbicide
By
Renée Meyer
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
After being told that the Town of New Shoreham — or any town in the state of Rhode Island — has no authority to ban the use of pesticides at the local level, the Town Council tasked the Conservation Commission to once again take up the matter. The only way forward it seems, would be for the town to...
Harbors Committee renews harbor facility idea
By
Cassius Shuman
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
Members of the Harbors Committee has renewed its interest in building a harbors facility, which they believe is crucial to the health of the Great Salt Pond and the island. Harbors Committee members Arlene Tunney, Erik Elwell, Denny Heinz, Pat Evans, and Gary Pollard were in attendance at the...
Hot weather impacts early school days
By
Cassius Shuman
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
The school year began on Sept. 4 with the temperature hovering in the mid 80s. School Committee member Annie Hall referenced the heat wave at the committee’s most recent meeting, and asked if the school could be more prepared to deal with the impact of hot weather. In response to the discussion,...
Marketing Block Island
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
There has been some speculation as to how the past couple of seasons performed from a business perspective, but Block Island Tourism Director Jessica Willi said she will present hard numbers, such as the hotel, and food and beverage taxes collected for fiscal year 2017 at the Tourism Council’s...
Let’s Talk with BIMI and TNC
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
The following was sent in by the Block Island Maritime Institute:
The Nature Conservancy and Block Island Maritime Institute have again teamed up to present a series of lectures this fall. The speakers in the “Let’s Talk” series will be presenting information on topics relevant to Block...
Will you...? Yes!
Fri, Sep 21
Category:
News
The following was sent in by reader Katherine Bothner:
The evening of Thursday, Aug. 16 at The Spring House was the perfect setting for Duncan McGowan's proposal to Anne Elizabeth May. Fellow diners cheered when she accepted.
Landfill stabilization project underway
By
Cassius Shuman
Thu, Sep 20
Category:
News
The $2 million West Beach landfill stabilization project got underway this week with Pawtucket-based contractor RC&D, Inc. beginning the work. The project involves restoring the old landfill’s revetment, which was breached by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, leading to trash being released into the...
Primary voting results
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
Primary voting results for the Town of New Shoreham from Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. DEM - Democrat / REP - Republican Total paper sheets: 236
DEM for Governor
Gina M. Raimondo 160 Matthew A. Brown 39 Spencer E. Dickinson 11
REP for Governor
Allan W. Fung 25 Patricia L. Morgan 10...
Island businesses discuss island business
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
The season may be winding down, people may be tired, but that didn’t stop a robust number of island business owners and others from attending a gathering to discuss how the season went, and what can be done to improve the business climate on Block Island. The event, which took place at The Spring...
Vehicle congestion a topic of discussion
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
A suggestion about possibly moving two taxi stand spots in New Harbor turned into a larger discussion about how best to regulate, or at least monitor, vehicle use on Block Island during the summer. The Town Council, at its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, considered a letter by taxi driver Linda...
Exploring the health and use of the GSP
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
Future uses and maintaining the health of the Great Salt Pond were the two primary topics of discussion at the most recent annual meeting of the Committee for the Great Salt Pond. Board member Bob Greenlee informed the gathering that water quality continued to be monitored, with testing being done...
Surveys show wind farm approval growing over time
By
Lars Trodson
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
,
B.I. Wind Farm
Jeremy Firestone, Director of the Center for Carbon-free Power Integration at the University of Delaware, has been studying offshore wind power for the past 15 years. Given that the United States has, to date, just five off shore wind turbines, Firestone jokingly said, “That’s one turbine every.....
Storms can threaten island wells
By
Cassius Shuman
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
It’s that time of year again when hurricanes and storms become a concern. With Hurricane Florence in the news, scientists are issuing warnings about the impact of storm surge and sea level rise on shorelines. If contaminants from storm surge and flooding pollute coastal water wells and aquifers,...
Beach Cleanup is Sunday, Sept. 16
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
It is September — the beach crowds have thinned out, temperatures have dropped, and school has started up. Now another crowd of beach-goers will return to the state’s coastlines. Thousands of individuals, groups and families will participate in one of the largest global volunteer events: the...
Housing, Rescue Squad wrap up on council agenda
By
Cassius Shuman
Fri, Sep 14
Category:
News
Ed. Note: This is a preview of the Sept. 19 Town Council meeting.
The Block Island Times
will be featuring previews of upcoming meetings.
The Town Housing Initiative and the island’s Emergency Management will be two of 10 items on the agenda for the Town Council’s meeting on Sept...
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