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Opinion
Letters to the Editor
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Letters
Opposition groups not notified of discussions about Champlin’s deal To the Editor: The lead article in this paper last week was about the sale of Champlin’s Marina. Apparently, receiving a $25 million sum was not enough for Mr. Grillo and his partners in that they chose, on their way out of this...
Letters to the Editor
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Letters
It takes a village To the Editor, Happy New Year Block Island! I would like to take a moment to thank the many, many people who helped the Tourism Council with our holiday festivities this year. First, the “Tree Crew” who assemble and dis-assemble the tree (two times this year since it blew over in...
OUR VIEW
Bring hope through what you do
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Editorials
Starting the comeback year It was a year many of us will remember for all the wrong reasons. Never has there been so much change in so little time. The coronavirus took us all by surprise, never realizing how it would affect our lives. How could we have expected everyone wearing face masks and...
Letters
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Letters
Thanks for a successful fundraiser Dear Block Island Community (and beyond!), Thank you for another successful fundraiser. With your generosity, I was able to raise $1,264 for the Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments. I hope this money will be able to help them with all the important...
Letters
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Letters
Heroes all To the Editor: Now that we’re almost at year’s end, it is a perfect time to look back. Everyone on the island was affected by the Covid crisis. As I look back, it seems we owe exceptional credit to many people and organizations. My list covers the biggest heroes — yours may be longer...
Covid-19 vaccination update from the Medical Center
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Editorials
The Block Island Medical Center issued the following announcement on the availability of vaccines on the island this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 22:
The Medical Center has been approved as a vaccination site and will administer the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. The first round of...
Letters
Thu, Dec 17
Category:
Letters
Take the Bucket Challenge for ALS To the Editor: Dear Block Island Residents: The Block Island Leo Club has been in charge of organizing the annual Polar Plunge for the past seven years. Every year it has been an activity we look forward to planning for the community. Unfortunately, this year the...
Letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus
Thu, Dec 17
Category:
Editorials
Don’t forget to drop off your specially addressed letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus in this special box at the Block Island Post Office during their regular hours. Photo by Kara Stinnett.
Letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus
Thu, Dec 10
Category:
Editorials
Don’t forget to drop off your specially addressed letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus in this special box at the Block Island Post Office during their regular hours. Photo by Kara Stinnett.
Letters
Thu, Nov 26
Category:
Letters
Testing for Covid-19 To the Editor: As you are aware, the New Shoreham Sewer Commission has been testing wastewater samples for any presence of Covid-19 since April of this year. Going back eight months at the start of the pandemic in the U.S, the Block Island community was on high alert. The...
Letters
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
Letters
Small business grants available To the Editor: I first want to thank you for your perseverance and commitment to the small business community during these unprecedented times. Small businesses play a critical role in the fabric of our state and my office wants to ensure you receive the support you...
Editorial
Thu, Nov 19
Category:
Editorials
To the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 24, Sun Farm Oysters will be having its annual Thanksgiving oyster benefit for Block Island-based non-profits from 2 to 4 p.m. at Old Island Pub. A dozen oysters can be purchased for a donation of $5. We have just about finished sorting oysters for the year and we...
Online information session on next offshore wind project
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
Editorials
The public is invited to an online discussion about the next large-scale offshore wind farm project, Revolution Wind, that will bring energy to more than 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut. The information sessions will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. and again on Thursday,...
Letters
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
Letters
Mourning a friend To the Editor: There are so many reasons to mourn the passing of Steve Draper. In this short tribute, I will dwell on just one aspect of his life. Though a quiet person, he did much to help the town run smoothly, with his service and technical knowledge relating to infrastructure...
Letters
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
Letters
The following was submitted to the members of the Town Council, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford and The Block Island Times:
To the Editor: I would like to offer the following comment into the record about island traffic safety in general, and on Cooneymus Road and West Side Road...
Local Election results
Thu, Nov 5
Category:
Editorials
Local Election results Joseph R. Biden (Dem) .......... 719 Donald J. Trump (Rep) .......... 188 John F. Reed (Dem)................ 702 Allen R. Waters (Rep) ............ 171 James R. Langevin (Dem) ..... 700 Robert B. Lancia (Rep) .......... 172 Virginia S. Sosnowski (Dem) .. 704 David A. Tacey (...
Letters
Thu, Oct 29
Category:
Letters
A thank you and an apology To the Editor: Roll Call Dinner this year delivered a pandemic push-back by serving almost 400 meals as a take-out, drive through event. Spirits soared as cars cruised through the church parking lot to receive weighty bags of our traditional turkey supper “to go.” A...
Letters
Fri, Oct 23
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Letters
Leo Club Scarecrow Contest To the Editor: The Block Island Leo Club members are overwhelmed by the response to their Scarecrow Contest. To answer some of the questions posed: · The contest is from now until Nov. 21. No pressure. Put yours together whenever you’re ready. · There is no cost to...
Write-in candidates need to be registered
Fri, Oct 23
Category:
Editorials
The following message was provided by Town Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick:
Individuals who are running for write-in campaigns need to register. They need to register with the Rhode Island Board of Elections, and if they don’t register with the state Board of Elections, their votes won’t get...
Letters
Fri, Oct 16
Category:
Letters
Another perspective To the Editor: There has been a considerable amount of misinformation parceled out regarding the nature of the Block Island Solar Initiative, Entech Engineering, and tangentially, the Block Island Power Company, (our power company). I need to set the record straight on this and...
Letters
Thu, Oct 8
Category:
Letters
Bricks for sale To the Editor: When the Old Harbor Task Force met recently, the committee approved rearranging some of the blank bricks around the edge of the terrace of The Mary D. Park to allow for the sale of additional engraved bricks. The bottom line is we have around 35 or so more bricks to “...
Editorial
Thu, Oct 8
Category:
Editorials
Options in voting for upcoming Election Day
The following message was shared by Town Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for the upcoming Election Day:
Polls will be open at the Block Island School on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting will be in the...
Editorial
Thu, Oct 1
Category:
Editorials
Quarters Against Corona The Quarters Against Corona boxes can be found all over the island. Make a donation today to the Block Island Medical Center and its amazing staff. Their work doesn’t stop when the summertime ends.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thu, Sep 24
Category:
Editorials
The following was submitted by reader Peter Greenman:
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. This will be the second such walk on Block Island. Last year’s walk, our first, was a major success raising $56,944. We were proud of the fact that this was more than...
Letters
Thu, Sep 24
Category:
Letters
Thank you from Cherry Hill Lane To the Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the Cherry Hill Lane Housing Project for their hard work, dedication, support, and well-wishes. We would like to thank Pariseault for the incredible houses you put together, Bain...
Letters
Thu, Sep 17
Category:
Letters
Proud to serve, and thank you To the Editor: On behalf of the Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, I would like to thank the wonderful Block Island community for all of the generous donations and the numerous items that have been offered and left at the Rescue and Fire stations. Everything...
Island Census work continues
Thu, Sep 17
Category:
Editorials
The following message was shared by US Census Bureau Field Supervisor Linda Wright:
Our work is continuing on the island to complete the U.S. Census. You will see Enumerators canvassing to complete the following work: first time interviews, re-Interviews, non-response follow ups, quality...
Letters
Thu, Sep 10
Category:
Letters
Heartfelt thanks To the Editor: I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for allowing me to be a part of your health care over the years. Taking care of you has truly been a privilege and has left me with many good memories. I have appreciated all the kind words and congratulations. I am...
Library staff honored
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Sep 10
Category:
Editorials
For the past three years, the Block Island Residents Association has named a person or persons who have contributed to the quality of life on the island. This year, resident Linda Spak nominated the staff of the Island Free Library. “During a very difficult year, these dedicated people came to the...
Letters
Thu, Sep 3
Category:
Letters
Support for Maggie Kain To The Editor: As longtime residents, we support Maggie Kain in the Democratic Primary for R.I. State Senate District 37 on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Our experience with Maggie has shown that she is dedicated to working for a new way forward in Rhode Island. The basic cost of living...
Mrs. Hart welcomes her first student back to school
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Sep 3
Category:
Editorials
It had been six months since a student had entered the Block Island School, but that all changed on Thursday, Sept. 3, when kindergarten teacher Mrs. Hart welcomed Tess Helterline and her parents, Leslie and Wyatt, for Tess’s morning orientation. Tess picked out her locker, her seat, and chose...
Letters
Fri, Aug 28
Category:
Letters
Our local heroes To the Editor: As the Block Island community continues to navigate through incredibly trying times, we all have recognized our EMT heroes. Hopefully everyone knows who they are and they know how grateful we are for their dedication and expertise. We also need to recognize the staff...
Editorial
Fri, Aug 28
Category:
Editorials
The real genealogy
Due to a boneheaded reporting error in the story about Shirlyne Gobern in last week’s paper, the question of Gobern’s genealogy needs to be cleared up. Here’s the scoop from Shirlyne:
The World War I monument on the corner of Dodge Street and Old Town Road bears the...
Editorial
Thu, Aug 20
Category:
Editorials
Nominations sought for BIHS Board In keeping with past practice, Block Island Health Services (BIHS) will hold an election in November for two members of the Board of Directors to be voted on by the voters and taxpayers of New Shoreham. The terms are for four years. In the midst of a pandemic and...
Letters
Thu, Aug 20
Category:
Letters
These letters were sent to the Town Council and copied to
The Block Island Times: To the Editor: I don’t believe that there is anyone on the island, at the present time, who has fought the moped battle longer than I have. I have been a member of the Rescue Squad since 1976 — with 42 of...
Letters
Thu, Aug 13
Category:
Letters
Dirt roads of Block Island To the Editor: Recently, I was walking down a dirt road I have walked many times before, the sun shining overhead and through the canopy trees, with thoughts of family and friends soon to be joined on a magnificent beach; to leave behind the problems of the mainland, take...
Editorial
Thu, Aug 13
Category:
Editorials
A message from Rescue Captain Tracy Fredericks and Fire Department Chief Kirk Littlefield:
We would like to commend the efforts of our volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel, the men and women of Disaster Management Assistance Team, the Block Island Medical Center staff, and the vacationing...
Letters
Thu, Aug 6
Category:
Letters
Time to act To the Editor: As a small business owner on the island, I have been struggling for some time to understand the path that the island is heading down. Just like many other small businesses out here, we were closed until the end of June, and have since been working hard to follow the...
Editorial
Thu, Aug 6
Category:
Editorials
A message from New Shoreham Town Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick Rhode Island’s Primary is Tuesday, Sept. 8. Any registered voter who wants to avoid going to the polls, please apply for a mail ballot as soon as possible. Voters will not be receiving an application in the mail, but can download an...
Letters
Fri, Jul 31
Category:
Letters
Building the broadband To the Editor: It is with great pleasure and pride that we can now move forward with the construction of an island wide fiber broadband network thanks to the voting public’s affirmative support on Monday evening. A lot of hard work and thought has brought us to where we are...
Editorial
Fri, Jul 31
Category:
Editorials
Block Island Medical Center holds Virtual Fundraiser The Block Island Medical Center is hosting a virtual fundraiser and silent auction this weekend, with silent auction winners announced on Sunday, Aug. 2. The website, https://BIMC2020.givesmart.com , is up and running and anyone can register to...
Letters
Thu, Jul 23
Category:
Letters
Opinions on high speed internet To the Editor: The Block Island Residents Association strongly endorses the island-wide broadband network and the passage of the $8 million bond issue which would finance the construction of the network. Our reasons are straightforward: • Verizon DSL Internet Service...
Letters
Fri, Jul 17
Category:
Letters
Support high-speed internet To the Editor: Now let me tell you a story about my friend named Charlie as he wailed at his computer gone sleeping. He put down his mouse, kissed his wife and family and went to the Financial Town Meeting. Charlie is a long-time Block Islander — although not born here,...
Editorial
Fri, Jul 17
Category:
Editorials
Quarters Against Corona You may be seeing these bright blue coin collecting boxes in almost every business in town. It’s the Quarters Against Corona fundraiser that’s being spearheaded by Karen Duale and benefiting the Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Medical Center. So far, donations have topped $1,...
Letters
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
Letters
Support town employees To the Editor: In these difficult times I believe that it is important to support our town employees. I feel that it is not proper or ethical to renege on contracts that have already been signed. Our town employees are certainly not overpaid, and increases in their recently...
Letters
Sat, Jul 4
Category:
Letters
To the Editor: The Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (BIVRD) would like to thank Block Island Residents Association (BIRA) for their recent, generous $3,000 donation. This donation was in response to our concerns of limited resources, amid the ongoing pandemic and with the busy...
Editorial
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
Editorials
Two weeks to file your taxes
The following was issued by the Rhode Island Department of Revenue:
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is reminding taxpayers and tax professionals that the deadline is two weeks away for filings and payments involving Rhode Island resident and non-resident...
Letters
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
Letters
No Bingo this summer To the Editor: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Block Island Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all of our “regulars” for their support year after year, and let you all know that we will not be holding Bingo at the Fire Barn this season. Later in the summer the group size...
Editorial
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
Editorials
The Town Council and the New Shoreham Police Department will be working together to help educate the public on the requirement to wear masks while in public on the island. The ordinance was passed on Wednesday, June 24 and went into effect immediately. Violators face a $50 fine.
Letters
Thu, Jun 18
Category:
Letters
So grateful to you all To the Editor: Who among us could have predicted that when we left the Block Island School building on Friday the 13th of March, that we would be unable to return to our classrooms for the remainder of the academic year? The members of the lower elementary school faculty...
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