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Editorial

Fri, Mar 27

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Editorials

The following message was issued by the Sewer District: Be advised, for the safety and well being of our staff, that any mechanical obstruction in our sewer pumps on Block Island, which are most often caused by disposable wipes, require our staff, or a local contractor (if a private system...
Letters

Thu, Mar 26

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Letters

Thanks for making us more secure To the Editor: A big thanks to the Block Island Grocery store for opening early for us senior citizens to shop. My husband used this service this morning and it works like a charm. Folks had plenty of room to keep a six-foot distance, even at the...
Editorial

Fri, Mar 20

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Editorials

Discipline Block Island can be a carefree place, the most carefree place. But we are in a time of unprecedented seriousness — the first at least in the last 75 years — and it is good to see Block Island take the threat of COVID-19 the way in which we should. We have to heed the impeccable advice...
Letters

Fri, Mar 20

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Letters

To the Editor: Rhode Island farmers are taking the steps that they can to help out during these challenging times. As part of this initiative, Sun Farm Oysters will continue to sell oysters at a reduced price (15 for $10) in the Old Island Pub parking lot from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each Saturday. If you...
Editorial

Thu, Mar 12

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Editorials

A bright spot “It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world,” said the Kinks, and it certainly is. But one thing certainly worked just right this past week: The Boys Varsity Basketball Team. With ferocious determination and laser-like focus, the Hurricanes sped into the playoffs and then took the...
Letters

Thu, Mar 12

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Letters

To the Editor: Thank you for your March 7th article “Honoring Island Women,” the first of several during Women’s History Month. Nicely done. I’m delighted that the women of the island are getting the kudos that they richly deserve. And I’m pleased that Block Island is leading the way on an issue...
Letters

Thu, Mar 5

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Letters

A grateful family To the Editor: Mom’s great care began on Block Island when she was rescued after a fall at home by our amazing Volunteer Fire and Rescue, our New Shoreham Police Department, our neighbors and friends! Our first responders are the best! Highly trained professionals arrived...
Editorial

Thu, Mar 5

Category:

Editorials

Stories of Block Island women Block Island is remarkable in so many ways, not the least of which is the fact that the town has so many women in so many influential positions. Our School Principal, Library Director (and the staff), Town Finance Director, IT Specialist, Town Planner, Postmistress,...
Editorial

Fri, Feb 28

Category:

Editorials

Addressing the deer issue Another hunting season has come to a close, and another year has gone by with little or no headway made to reduce the deer herd on Block Island. The $150 deer tail fee made available to Block Island hunters does not seem to have been appealing enough for hunters to take...
Letters

Fri, Feb 28

Category:

Letters

A heartfelt thank you To the Editor: On behalf of the McQueeny and O'Neill families, I would like to thank all those who helped make Claire's transition from this life to the next as painless as possible. To those who visited bringing goodies, gossip, bridge games and prayers, thank you...
Nominations sought for Bayberry Wreath Award

Thu, Feb 20

Category:

Editorials

This year marks the 37th anniversary of one of Block Island’s signature recognitions: the annual Bayberry Wreath Award that honors outstanding contributions to the health of the island’s environment. If there is someone you would like to honor, The Block Island Times is now...
Editorial

Fri, Feb 14

Category:

Editorials

A deadline that must be met After a few years of back and forth, and the appearance of a new owner of the Block Island Wind Farm, there appears to be a viable, if expensive, plan in place to rebury the two transmission cables at Town Beach. One of the cables is owned by Ørsted, the other by...
Letters

Thu, Feb 13

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Letters

‘An island treasure’ To the Editor: I’m sitting in a hotel in Watertown, Mass., on Friday afternoon having just read Claire’s obit in the e-Edition of The Block Island Times . I met her in 2005 during a National Trust conference on the island; we ‘discovered’ that we had lived within...
Letters

Sat, Feb 8

Category:

Letters

An amazing rescue To the Editor: I was very pleased to read of the awards and recognition given to Capt. Bob DiSanto for his rescue last August of two unresponsive boaters who had suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. SafeSea and Bob have been welcome presences in New Harbor for many years,...
Editorial

Fri, Feb 7

Category:

Editorials

A survey worthy of discussion Last we asked a question: What does Block Island want to be? A recent survey undertaken by The Land Trust provides some answers to that question. The survey is a valuable document and is worthy of some attention and discussion For instance, 70 percent of the survey’s...
Editorial

Fri, Jan 31

Category:

Editorials

A budget for the future A budget discussion with Town Finance Director Amy Land this past week evolved into something other than a conversation about numbers and into the philosophical, to wit: What kind of town does Block Island want to be? A part of the answer to that question is buried in the...
Letters

Fri, Jan 31

Category:

Letters

This was sent to the Block Island Historic District Commission and copied to The Block Island Times: To the Editor: Dear Block Island Historic District Commission, My name is Kristin Baumann and I am a resident of High Street. I would like to speak to you tonight about The Nature...
Editorial

Fri, Jan 24

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Editorials

McConville is the right choice She’s authoritative, knowledgeable, reliable, and tough. And — she’s the right choice for the interim Harbormaster position that will open up with current Harbormaster Steve Land’s departure in mid-February. She’s been a valued member of the volunteer Rescue Squad for...
Letters

Fri, Jan 24

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Letters

To the Editor: “For whom the truck tows, it tows for us all.” Truly, Pete Mott has spoiled the island with his AAA-endorsed services. On July 3, 2018, my son borrowed a car. It broke down on West Side Road after midnight. The car’s front axle broke and electrical systems failed. Thanks to the...
Letters

Fri, Jan 17

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Letters

A success! To the Editor: Thank you to everyone who came to my bake sale and who donated in-person, by mail or online! We were waiting for a few last minute donations to come in, so that’s why this letter is a little late. I’d also like to thank the Island Free Library for letting me have...
Editorial

Thu, Dec 26

Category:

Editorials

Some important projects on the way 2020 is looking like it will be a year of opportunities and challenges for the Block Island community. Perhaps the biggest challenges will come in the form of budgets; not just the annual vote on the municipal budget, but several other financial issues, related to...
Letters

Thu, Dec 26

Category:

Letters

A heartfelt thank you To the Editor: This is an open letter to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, who delivered a Christmas basket to my house recently. Dear Ladies, Henry and I live on Old Mill Road. Alone now for some years. We have our habits. His dog-door...
Editorial

Sat, Dec 21

Category:

Editorials

A gift Dad had lost his job... and when Christmas came that year, we had no money at all. On Christmas Eve, Dad took each one of us kids out into the desert night one by one. “Pick out your favorite star,” Dad said. “I like that one!” I said. Dad grinned. “That’s Venus,” he said. He explained to me...
Letters

Fri, Dec 20

Category:

Letters

A wonderful gift To the Editor: Need a great last minute gift? Read on! Our contractor has put the latest round of engraved bricks in the Mary D. Park and found we have several additional blank spaces, so we have a few more bricks to sell. (Sales will end for this terrace when they are sold...
Letters

Thu, Dec 12

Category:

Letters

A mainland car inspection To the Editor: Letters to the editor are essential on a small island like ours. It may be one of the most effective ways to get a message out to the public. Please note that cars can no longer be inspected for emissions here on Block Island. I was made aware of it...
Editorial

Thu, Dec 12

Category:

Editorials

An island dilemma It sometimes seems we spend so much time figuring out how to take care of, and provide the most pleasant experiences for, our seasonal visitors that the needs of year-round, work-a-day island residents sometimes get overshadowed. It’s not really the case, of course, but it can...
Editorial

Island composting program a great idea

Sun, Dec 8

Category:

Editorials

Clair Stover, Executive Director of the Block Island Conservancy, said the island composting program initiated on Sunday, Dec. 1, got off to a brisk start. Stover said a number of folks dropped off their compostable material. The goal of the program is to utilize organic matter that would otherwise...
Letters

Sun, Dec 8

Category:

News, Opinion, Letters

‘Incorrect and misleading’ To the Editor: Regarding your reporting of my stepping down as the Block Island School Food Service Manager, the first sentence of your article is incorrect and misleading. To be clear, no questionable food handling practices have occurred since my employment and...
Letters

Thu, Oct 31

Category:

Opinion, Letters

‘With gratitude and joy’ To the Editor: As I compose my thoughts this morning, Harbor Church celebrates the beginning of our 255th year on Block Island. Oct. 23, 1765 is the anniversary of our founding as a congregation, a date that is the basis for our annual Roll Call Sunday and Roll Call...
Count the deer

Thu, Oct 31

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

Peter Krause, M.D. mentioned something during his review of the 25 years he and others have been studying Lyme disease on Block Island. He spoke of the increased numbers of cases his team has seen of the Powassan virus, a disease spread by ticks that can be deadly. “It’s really bad,” said Krause...
Letters

Thu, Oct 24

Category:

Opinion, Letters

The Block Island Walk To the Editor: Nationwide, fall is known as “Walk Season” for the Alzheimer’s Association, as local chapters gear up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s events that are the largest fundraisers of the year. The Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter just wrapped up...
Building a life on Block Island

Thu, Oct 24

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

It has been, to say the least, a mixed-up October. Some of the most beautiful weather we’ve had all year has been tinged with some bad news, including the sudden resignation of Town Manager Ed Roberge, who will be leaving in a couple of months. But here is the good news: five deserving families and...
Letters

Thu, Oct 17

Category:

Opinion, Letters

A special citation To the Editor: In September. the Block Island community was given a proclamation from Gov. Gina Raimondo. The words are so complimentary that I'd like to present them to you here. There is every reason for our community to be very proud of the many wonderful things we do...
Avoiding unintended consequences

Thu, Oct 17

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

Residents on Block Island pay attention to their land. Not only land they own, but public space as well. This is why the topic of proposed changes to the definition of developable land as written in the town’s development regulations has drawn so much attention and scrutiny. The Planning Board was...
Letters

Thu, Oct 10

Category:

Opinion, Letters

A celebration well enjoyed To Block Island Friends and Family, We would like to send a great big thank you to everyone who contributed to the celebration of life for our dad, Lew Gaffett, held at the Old Island Pub. It was certainly a celebration Lew would have so enjoyed. It was...
BIHS by-laws do the job

Thu, Oct 10

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

Recently, The Block Island Times was asked to review the by-laws of the Block Island Health Services Board of Directors, and we did. It is an imperfect document — why on earth any board would want up to 20 members is beyond us — but it is detailed and thorough enough for the job. There...
Letters

Thu, Oct 3

Category:

Opinion, Letters

Thank yous To the Editor: The Hands That Rock Board would like to thank the Block Island businesses that sponsored our event including Ballards Inn, The Block Island Times , The Monieson family, Interstate Navigation, New Harbor Boat Basin, Yellow Kittens, The National Hotel and the...
Celebrating democracy

Thu, Oct 3

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

Block Island Utility District board members Barbara MacMullan and Everett Shorey seemed pleased by the one-third voter response to the Utility District’s election. A total of 471 voters out of 1,500 account holders who were mailed ballots cast their votes. When the Utility District was initially...
Letters

Thu, Sep 19

Category:

Opinion, Letters

Advice on the ballot To the Editor: Several people asked me for advice on the Block Island Power Co. ballot question regarding the use of generators to peak shave and lower our costs overall. My position on this was stated at the Board meeting and I would like to restate it here. I support...
A great start

Thu, Sep 19

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

There was some speculation that affordable rental units were more of a necessity by the town’s working class families and individuals than affordable homes. However, that notion was seemingly dispelled when about 30 people showed up at an information session to learn about the financial guidelines...
Letters

Thu, Sep 12

Category:

Opinion, Letters

A most sincere thanks To the Block Island Community: Please excuse the fact that I did not write personal thank you notes. My handwriting is kind of compromised and I can’t even read it. I would like to thank the community of Block Island for their gifts and support during my illness. These...
This is a no-no

Thu, Sep 12

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

This does not make New Shoreham Highways Supervisor Mike Shea happy. Furniture left on the side of the road, often under the guise that it is free, and sometimes left because the owners don’t want to bother taking it to the dump, is a no-no. This couch was still on the side of Corn Neck Road on the...
Letters

Thu, Sep 5

Category:

Opinion, Letters

A very happy ‘thank you’ The following was sent to Harbormaster Steve Land and copied to The Block Island Times: Dear Harbormaster, We would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you, the medical staff at the trauma center and all involved in saving me and my wife’s life...
Curbing vehicle traffic

Thu, Sep 5

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

Block Island had a busy summer. Shops and restaurants were full, boats were packed to the brim, airplanes created a steady buzz at the airport. We’re certain that the majority of people left the island with happy, lasting memories. The downside is that between Memorial Day and Labor Day — that’s 97...
Letters

Thu, Aug 29

Category:

Opinion, Letters

Unravelling the fabric The following prose poem was submitted by Nancy Greenaway: Our Hometown Bruce Springsteen’s hometown is my hometown. Bruce and I grew up about three blocks from each other, a short distance from his song’s “textile mill.” The Karagheusian rug mill was opened...
Full speed ahead

Thu, Aug 29

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

At the first annual meeting of the Block Island Utility Board of Commissioners on Saturday, Aug. 24, enough ratepayers — who own the utility — showed up at Town Hall to create an overflow crowd. What they heard was exceedingly good news. Interest rates on loans are not normally the most thrilling...
Letters

Thu, Aug 22

Category:

Opinion, Letters

A great trip To the Editor: On behalf of the Bristol Yacht Club, I am writing in thanks and recognition of the wonderful job the Harbormaster and his crew did in during our recent two-day visit to the island as part of our weeklong summer cruise. The Harbormaster’s office was extremely...
It’s your power company now

Thu, Aug 22

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

It could be, even after all the public meetings and votes that took place, Block Island Power Company customers are having a hard time adjusting to the fact that they now have a direct say in how the company is run. But the fact is that ratepayer participation has been lacking since the new company...
Letters

Thu, Aug 15

Category:

Opinion, Letters

Safety on the water To the Editor: I want to thank the Harbormaster and his team for their swift action during the June 30th squall. Being a mooring holder here for the past 35 years we have never witnessed such a well-oiled team. This storm blew in here very quickly but it was evident from...
Navigating the Great Salt Pond

Thu, Aug 15

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

We often measure our busy days by how packed the ferries are when they pull into Old Harbor. The boats come in with relative ease and simplicity, always on schedule, with few, if any surprises. Private boat traffic on the Great Salt Pond (and in both harbors) is another matter entirely. An average...

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