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Sat, Aug 31

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This letter was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Block Island Times. As a member of the Sewer Commission, I supported expanding the district to include the lane in front of the Neptune. This was done to allow people to build on their land and at the same time to protect an environmentally...
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Sat, Aug 24

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To The Editor, There are several problems with the rationale presented in support of the McGinnes application for easing the density restrictions in zone B. As stated in the Aug. 17 BIT article, "in every other zone with public sewer, this density is allowed," [Lawyer Joe] Priestley...
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Sat, Aug 17

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To the Editor: Sorry it's been so long to get this note off, but it's a big "thank you" to Howie Rice for his great service on June 30 this year. Without his help there's no way I could have co-ordinated the jockeying of 75 people from East End Lighthouse Association to get from the ferry...
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Sat, Aug 10

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To the Editor: I was saddened to hear of the passing of Thelma Fay. Although I did not know her personally, as sure as summer follows spring, there was Thelma at the cab stand waiting for a tour. Thanks to the Block Island Times for publishing her letters to the editor. I enjoyed reading them the...
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Sat, Aug 3

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To The Editor: After reading last week's letters in the Block Island Times, I was somewhat discouraged to see so much "Monday morning quarter-backing" concerning the accident on Crescent Beach last month. With the exception of the persons who dug the trench and hole, it would have been...
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Sat, Jul 27

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To The Editor: After reading the article in the paper about the 5-year-old New Jersey boy buried in the sand on July 5 I cried once again, knowing all too well what his family is going through. It deeply saddens me to hear of another horrific accident like this. Last summer my brother lost his life...
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Sat, Jul 20

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To the Editor: The Leone family would like to express their appreciation to all who contributed to this year's Fourth of July fireworks display. Extra funds were sought from private donors to augment this year's fireworks budget, and the generosity of many individuals and businesses made possible...
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Sat, Jul 6

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To the Editor: Dogs on a crowded swimming beach are a threat to public health and safety. Unfortunately a majority of the Town Council has just voted to negate a long-standing provision in the town ordinances that prohibited all dogs from the highly populated portions of the east beach during the...
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Sat, Jun 29

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This letter was sent to members of the Town Council of New Shoreham and copied to the Block Island Times: Dear Council members, Section 20-15-3 of the Rhode Island General Laws provides that property owners may obtain a permit to shoot deer when it can be demonstrated that deer are causing property...
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Sat, Jun 22

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In yet another case of bureaucratic insanity, the FAA has ruled that New England Airlines cannot fly injured or critically stricken individuals to the mainland. What has not been addressed is immediate, affordable alternate means of transport when time is of the essence. In the case of heart attack...
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Sat, Jun 15

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To the Editor: I would like to correct a couple of misstatements made in the June 8 BI Times relating to deer damage permits. Burak's purported statement that a previous council brought deer to the island against the advice of a biologist is incorrect. What she said was "despite warnings of...
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Sat, Jun 8

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Not sure what's hip, cool, or ‘in' on Block Island? Well, lucky for you, I am the hippest cat to ever use bad ‘60's lingo on the Block. Here is a guide to what is totally in, way out, and so five minutes ago on the island! To the Editor To whoever took the taxi light off Thelma Fay's car at the lot...
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Sat, May 25

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To the Editor: The Double-Ender Celebrations Committee would like to thank all who supported us in holding the parade, concert on the beach, and fireworks during the summer of 2001. Without you there would be no July 4th celebration. We discovered at our last meeting that many people did not...
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Sat, May 18

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To the Editor: Block Island is an exceptional community. It seems that there are no boundaries to the lengths one will go for another. Recently, certain individuals demonstrated their strong sense of community by aiding the Varsity Block Island Baseball Team. The Block Island Hurricanes, who won...
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Sat, May 11

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To the editor I could not disagree more about the job the budget makers have done and your editorial commending it. First with increases of the percentages of the last few years the taxes in the town will double in about six years. Please realize that when the new school is built, and I am the...
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Sat, May 4

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To the Editor: In response to many personal contacts and to those who have referred in published letters to my "Separation of Powers" vote in the House of Representatives, below is an explanation of my vote on House bill 2002-H 7050: In 1998, Governor Almond asked the state Supreme Court...
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Sat, Apr 27

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To the Editor: Petition has always been a vital voice in American democracy. For the head of a board, to whom a petition has been respectfully presented, to consider the signers with contempt, shakes my confidence in such boards. The signers are giving their names and addresses to a statement (...
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Sat, Apr 20

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To the Editor: Recently I read with surprise the expressed objections at a Town meeting to the budget increase for our library, which has been nearly doubled in size. What else could be expected? There is twice as much carpet to be cleaned, inventories to be dusted and cared for, light and heat...
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Sat, Apr 6

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To the Editor: As I was not interviewed for the article on my zoning hearing, I would appreciate the opportunity to present the following additional information: When I built the building referred to, and put in the composting toilet system, I did so because I could not afford to put in a septic...
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Sat, Mar 30

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To the Editor: Here is a proposal to increase deer hunting safety on Block Island. The town should require hunters from off-island to be in the company of a local hunter. This would increase safety because: a) Local hunters are more familiar with properties and boundaries; b) Local hunters will be...
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Sat, Mar 23

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To the Editor: If it is mandated that dogs should be on leashes, then shouldn't all pets be on them, including cats? If a cat was on a leash it would be less likely to get mauled to death. Before I joined the Air Force, I lived on Block Island for a couple of years at the Hygeia with Lisa and Champ...
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Sat, Mar 16

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This letter was copied to the Town Clerk, Town Manager, New Shoreham Police Dept. and the Block Island Times. Dear Council Members, I am writing to you again in regards to the dog problem on Block Island. A few months ago I had a family cat killed by a dog and have once again lost one to a dog. It...
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Sat, Mar 9

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This letter was sent to the Block Island Health Services and, with Nelson Clayton's permission, copied to the Block Island Times. It is with regret that I tender my resignation as President and a Director of the Block Island Health Services, Inc. I have realized over the last five years that it is...
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Sat, Mar 2

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To the Editor, Winter is a good time to think about the pluses of living on Block Island, in particular about the dedication of the Rescue Squad, the Medical Center personnel and New England Airlines. In January I had the occasion to personally see them in action, and want to heartfully thank...
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Sat, Feb 23

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The following letter to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority was copied to Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Susan Sosnowski, Rep. Gene Garvey and the Block Island Times: Dear Mr. Therrian, assistant general manager, The townspeople are bored with the deer problem and now they have invented a new problem:...
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Sat, Feb 16

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Sat, Feb 9

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To the Editor: Thank you very much for the article on the Block Island School Solar Project. I believe that it will be the largest solar photovoltaic project at any school in Rhode Island. We have found that throughout our work on this grant, education is the key to changing perceptions. A school...
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Sat, Feb 2

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To the Editor: That was a wonderful article about the black swan and folks at the B.I. Power Company. Indeed, those diesels have produced some individuals noted for their interest in ornithology. Merrill Slate and Michael Wagner are the most obvious, but as the article demonstrates, all can be...
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Sat, Jan 26

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To the Editor: I support the proposed tax on summer rental housing gross income if the proceeds are to fund year-round affordable housing on Block Island. I own rental property. For years, I have been paying both the state rental tax and hotel tax — a total of 12 percent. I nevertheless feel there...
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Sat, Jan 19

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To the Editor: Our fourth grade class from Gifford Grade School is studying the United States. We would like your help. We would like your readers to send us postcards or letters telling us about your state. Thanks for your help. Please send information to: Fourth Grade U.S.A. Project, Gifford...
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Sat, Jan 12

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Sat, Dec 16

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To the Editor: LETTERS To the Editor: The American Association of Retired Persons, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, offers a program of free, confidential aid in the preparation of state and federal income-tax returns, primarily, but not exclusively, for older taxpayers. I worked...
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Sat, Jun 24

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To the Editor: We experienced a problem that might affect other workers and resident families on Block Island. On Saturday, June 10, our daughter's car disappeared from the Interstate parking lot. The sign says "Parking shall not exceed 48 hours." Our daughter parked in the lot for 14...
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Sat, Jun 17

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To the Editor: To those of you who don't know me, my name is Casey Dodge. I have lived on Block Island for every summer of my life. I am 17 years old. Five days ago, I was involved in a serious car accident that took place only a few miles from the Southeast Lighthouse in the wee hours of Sunday...
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Sat, Jun 10

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To the Editor: In the late 60s and early 70s, I worked as a medical technician in a small community hospital in the Midwest. I covered the hospital and emergency room on weekends and learned to dread the early a.m. calls. Long country roads with drainage ditches and high car-speeds meant extreme...
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Sat, Jun 3

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The following letter was copied to the Block Island Times: Dear Recreation Board members, town officials, and citizens of Block Island, Skateboarding on Block Island has grown exponentially in recent years, and shows no sign of slowing down. But, it's clear that the skateboarders, rollerbladers and...
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Sat, May 27

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To the Editor: First impressions are everything. Last Friday, as my wife and I tried to find our bed & breakfast after getting off the ferry, we walked way off course and out of town. (Block Island street signs need a little improvement.) A young mother with two small children stopped to ask if...
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Sat, May 20

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The following letter was copied to the Block Island Times: Dear Zoning Board Members: We wish to object to the Champlin's Marina proposal to greatly expand the structure currently occupied by Trader Vic's, which is up for review by your board. For the 12 years that we have lived on Coast Guard Road...
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Sat, May 13

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To the Editor: I would like to comment on the 506 problem that never seems to end. There was contention before this ordinance was passed and there is even more now. It must be soaking up untold hours of time of the Town Council and town manager. And the end of their involvement is years away. Here'...
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Sat, Apr 22

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To the Editor: I want to thank the group of volunteers who showed up at the Island Free Library on Sunday, April 16 to help us make final preparations for the start of construction. Despite months of packing and storing books, there remained the difficult task of disassembling, removing and storing...
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Sat, Apr 15

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To the Editor: Moving the post office for the sake of its users was joked about in the April Fools issue of the BI Times. But access is a real issue. Other than a move, one way to address the concerns that some have would be to petition the U.S. Postal Service for home delivery. First, a look at...
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Sat, Apr 8

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The following letter to the Town Council was copied to The Block Island Times: I am writing concerning the current debate over appropriate technology for home septic systems. This is with particular regard to requirements for the septic-system renewal that my in-laws, Mark and Dorothy Benedict,...
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Sat, Apr 1

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To the Editor: Currently the town budget is being prepared for the May Financial Town Meeting. May I suggest that the town manager and the Town Council add funds to the budget that would provide for office space and eliminate the current use of the basement at Town Hall? I am sure that with an...
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Sat, Mar 18

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To the Editor: For nine years I have been restoring the old Block Island ferry Yankee. Its a great job. One of the great things about it is that over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful Block Islanders. Although I haven't been to Block Island, I have gotten to know it a...
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Sat, Mar 11

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The following letter to Jack Savoie, Sewer Commission chair, was copied to The Block Island Times: It is with deep regret that I have to submit my resignation as acting superintendent of The Block Island Water Company. I cannot be responsible for the operations if I am excluded from meetings that...

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