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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...
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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...
The ring-necked pheasant
Elizabeth Evans
Thu, Jun 25
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...
Candidates file for town offices
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
Second Warden André Boudreau will be running for First Warden against incumbent Ken Lacoste in November, and councilor Sven Risom has filed papers to run for Second Warden. That race will be unopposed. For the three remaining council seats, incumbents Martha Ball and Chris Willi are running again,...
Council passes ordinance requiring facemasks in public
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
,
Features
After months of lockdown, sheltering-in-place, social distancing and other factors associated with the pandemic, the members of the Town Council found itself in a battle on one more front: island visitors not wearing masks. After a lengthy discussion on Wednesday, June 24, the council passed an...
Raimondo looking at quarantining travelers from states with high transmission rates
Lars Trodson
Wed, Jun 24
Category:
News
Gov. Gina Raimondo stated today that she will be looking at what may be a more “stringent” approach to the travel restrictions announced today by the governors of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, that will require people coming from states with high transmission rates to quarantine themselves...
Mr. Lemoine returns home
Mon, Jun 22
Category:
News
Longtime Block Island School teacher and Vietnam Veteran Hank Lemoine gets a hero’s send-off at the ferry dock in Pt. Judith. Hank is on the 5 p.m. ferry heading home. Photos courtesy NBC 10 WJAR
Boudreau files for First Warden
Mon, Jun 22
Category:
News
Second Warden André Boudreau announced that he will be running for First Warden in November. “This morning, with the full support of many of you and, more importantly, my family, I filed the necessary paperwork to run for office as your First Warden,” Boudreau said in an announcement he issued this...
Save the date for Block Island Race Week 2021
Mon, Jun 22
Category:
News
,
Features
The following was forwarded to
The Block Island Times
from Storm Trysail Club on Monday, June 22:
While many races on the 2020 calendar have been canceled or are in doubt, we would all like to have something to look forward to. So with one year to go, we are announcing the dates...
Farmers Market to begin season at Solviken Property
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Mon, Jun 22
Category:
News
“The first market is on Saturday, June 27, and is going to be at the Solviken property — the slice of land next The Beachead,” said Farmers Market Coordinator Meg Vitacco. Vitacco spoke with
The Block Island Times
this week, addressing updates to the upcoming Block Island Farmers Market...
Open for Business
Red Bird hours change
Sun, Jun 21
Category:
News
The Red Bird Liquor Store is now open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and until 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Town Council considering ordinance to require mask wearing on island
Rosemary Connelli
Sat, Jun 20
Category:
News
Island residents and businesses concerned about the number of island visitors not wearing masks in public, especially in Old Harbor District where passengers get off of the ferry and congregate in town, addressed those issues with the Town Council at its Wednesday meeting this week. As a response,...
Quarters against corona campaign begins
Island Bound Bookstore
Thu, Jun 18
Category:
News
,
Features
The following was submitted by Island Bound Bookstore: Islanders and visitors to Block Island will soon see donation boxes asking for quarters to benefit the Block Island Medical Center and the Block Island Rescue Squad. Inspired by the March of Dimes campaign, where people from all over the United...
Public hearing for BIPCo rate increase request scheduled for June 23
Renée Meyer
Thu, Jun 18
Category:
News
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission has set a date for a public hearing on the Block Island Power Company’s request for an increase to its standard offer rate of 2.2 cents per kwh. The request was filed on June 1 in hopes that the increase could go into effect on July 1. For the average...
Financial meetings set for Water and Sewer
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 18
Category:
News
,
Features
The New Shoreham Water and Sewer Commissions this week approved a date for the annual Financial Meetings for both of those departments: Monday, July 6 at 4 p.m. The two commissions hope to hold the meetings at the Block Island School in order to accommodate the number of people that can gather in a...
Council reviews community support, library, police budgets
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 18
Category:
News
,
Features
Representatives of island organizations expressed similar concerns in budget cuts and requests for Fiscal Year 2021. Departments were invited to share their thoughts and requests through the telecommunication Budget Work Session held by the Town Council on Monday, June 15. The departments reviewed...
Summer reading at the Island Free Library
Island Free Library
Thu, Jun 18
Category:
News
,
Features
Ed. note: The following was submitted by the Island Free Library.
The Island Free Library is excited to continue with the Summer Reading Program this year in a way that is safe and accessible for everyone, and we wanted to give all kids, teens, and adults the chance to get in on the fun...
A reminder from the Medical Center
Wed, Jun 17
Category:
News
,
Community
The following video update was shared by the Block Island Medical Center on June 17, 2020:
Please click on the link to view a message from Dr. Warcup: https://youtu.be/9RM0X9hxuvk To reach the Medical Center, call (401) 466-2974 ext.3
Grace’s Cove Road home destroyed by fire
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Tue, Jun 16
Category:
News
An early evening fire on Monday, June 15 destroyed a family home on Grace’s Cove Road near Swede Hill. According to Block Island Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kirk Littlefield, the call came in to the dispatch center at one minute before 7 p.m. and “engines one and two were en route within a...
Fred Benson Town Beach House now open
Tue, Jun 16
Category:
News
,
Features
Recreation Department Director Dave Sniffen has announced that the Fred Benson Beach Pavilion is now open with limited services. According to Sniffen, the Beach House restrooms will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a lifeguard on duty. Showers are not open yet due to COVID-...
Manisses Restaurant to reopen this weekend
Tue, Jun 16
Category:
News
The following was shared from the Hotel Manisses to
The Block Island Times: Join us this weekend for Dinner in our Gardens and Live Modern Jazz with WILDGREENS. Now Booking Dinner Reservations (Reopening weekend this Friday & Saturday) Our Prosecco Brunch begins Sunday, June 28th Our...
Responses to Raimondo’s ferry remarks show deep division
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Mon, Jun 15
Category:
News
Gov. Gina Raimondo set the stage at her first press briefing this week by saying she was “really looking forward to phase three” when restrictions and protocols regarding public gatherings and business openings would be relaxed “even more,” which she hopes will be in early July. Raimondo said the...
Multiple motions approved for Deepwater Wind
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Mon, Jun 15
Category:
News
Working with what First Warden Ken Lacoste described as a “complicated agenda,” the Town Council approved measures that will move forward two pressing needs for the town: the search for a new town manager and the project to rebury two sections of cable connected to the Block Island Wind Farm. The...
Block Island Times seeks director of sales
Mon, Jun 15
Category:
News
THERE ARE NO LIMITS ON BLOCK ISLAND! The Block Island Times is looking for a dynamic salesperson to help our partners on-Island and on the mainland share their messages to our loyal readers all year long. You’ll be meeting with on-island and mainland businesses with advertising campaigns in print...
The Block Island Times will be delivered tomorrow
Fri, Jun 12
Category:
News
Due to a delivery mixup, there will be no hard copy edition of The Block Island Times delivered today, Friday, June 12. The papers will be available tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, in the afternoon. You can catch up on the latest stories at blockislandtimes.com, or if you have an e-edition...
The graduating seniors — and their future plans
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jun 12
Category:
News
,
Features
The Block Island Times
asked the members of the graduating class to tell us a little bit about themselves, their favorite memories of their time at school, what their personal goals were, and what they think college will look like in the fall. Here are the senior portraits in their own...
Ballard’s Inn looking toward a great summer
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jun 12
Category:
News
,
Features
This is the year of adjustments, and the folks at Ballard’s Inn are determined to bring to its guests the traditional Ballard’s experience in the summer of 2020, but with the necessary protocols and guidelines the season requires. Owner Steve Filippi has spent the pre-season moving around tables,...
Portraits of American Revolutionaries
Block Island School Fifth Graders
Fri, Jun 12
Category:
News
,
Features
Block Island School Teacher Kathleen Hemingway has been teaching her fifth grade class on the American Revolution at the Block Island School. The U.S. War of Independence was fought between 1775 and 1783 by colonists seeking to gain independence from Britain. “The fifth graders have been working...
Council reviews ‘uncertain’ town budget for 2021
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 11
Category:
News
Uncertainty and flexibility. Adjustments. “Everything is speculative.” These were the phrases hovering over the Town Council’s review of the 2021 municipal budget at its meeting on Monday, June. 8. “Before we get into the details of the budget, I want to pick up on the theme of uncertainty and...
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