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Thu, Nov 26

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...
Editorial

Thu, Jun 18

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Editorials

No more roadside trash pickup Highways Supt. Mike Shea has announced that the Highways Department is no longer picking up trash and furniture that is left on the side of the road. He said this year the amount of furniture, including mattresses and other items, has been particularly bad. Shea said...
Dear year-round Block Island millennials and Z’er’s:

André Boudreau

Thu, Jun 18

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Opinion

Hey, it’s André. Please do the community you love a favor. Run for office. When I came out here in the 1980s, your parents or someone you knew were running the town. They essentially set the agenda that we today defend and enhance where possible. They set the foundations for the protection of our...
Letters

Fri, Jun 12

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Letters

Policies of the NSPD To the Editor: On May 25, George Floyd was murdered at the hands of Minneapolis Police officers. Floyd’s death was the most high-profile of several recent murders of Black people by police officers, including Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many more. After ongoing and...
Letters

Thu, Jun 4

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Letters

A Housing Board complaint The following was sent to the Town Council and copied to The Block Island Times: To the Editor: Please consider this a formal complaint against the Town of New Shoreham Housing Board and its relationship with, and use of, the Block Island Solar Initiative. The no...
Editorial

Thu, Jun 4

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Editorials

New Shoreham Town Council FY 2021 Budget Review Schedule The Town Council will hold budget work sessions and meetings to discuss and act on the Town’s fiscal year 2021 budget on the following dates. The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island...
Letters

Thu, May 28

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Letters

Help is a text away To the Editor: So far, Block Island is one of the safest places to be as the world fights against the Corona Virus. Being trapped in paradise, however, does not mean that our lives are less stressful. Many of us have not been able to visit our loved ones, especially those in...
Letters

Thu, May 21

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Letters

A suggestion... To the Editor: I’ve been alerted to the fact that upgrading work has commenced on Andy’s Way. The road is an important one on the island and it’s heartening to know that the town considers it a valuable asset and continues to maintain and improve it. In reference to that, next year...
Editorial

Thu, May 21

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Editorials

Seasonal parking notice The Department of Environmental Management has delayed the official opening of state Lot G in Galilee until June 1. The DEM Coastal office is closed and placards are being processed through the mail. Fill out the form with as much information and provide phone or email in...
Editorial

Thu, May 14

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Editorials

How to vote by mail for the June 2 primary Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Tuesday, May 19, to submit mail ballot applications for the June 2 Presidential Primary. For the safety of voters and poll workers, Rhode Island’s Presidential Primary...

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