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Letters to the Editor, Sept. 15, 2012

Mon, Sep 17

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Letters

To: the Editor— As a newcomer to Block Island many years ago, I remember being impressed by the energy and enthusiasm devoted to fundraising efforts to develop a medical facility. With much perseverance dedication and vision, this small community developed a facility most small communities only...
Letters to the Editor, Sept. 7, 2012

Mon, Sep 10

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Letters

To: the Editor— As a witness to the public side of the very difficult events relating to the BIHS, I was heartened to read Steve Davidson’s letter to the editor of August 18. Might it not behoove us to stand by the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” when assessing the board’s actions? ...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 31, 2012

Mon, Sep 3

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Letters

To: the Editor— On July 28 this paper wrote about the possible closing of the Empire Theatre due to the required upgrade by the film industry for digital projection. In the August 25 Business Section of the New York Times , an article called “Resort Towns Face a Last Picture Show” outlined...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 25, 2012

Mon, Aug 27

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Letters

To: the Editor— I am surprised and dismayed at the vitriol leveled at members of the Board of Directors of BIHS by some members of this community because of the decision to terminate the employment of the executive eirector. I do not know why the board chose this action but I will comment on recent...
Publisher's note: A sense of loss, and of place

Sat, Aug 25

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Opinion

Merrill Slate died in his sleep at 1 in the morning on Monday. He passed away in his own bed, in the home he had occupied for more than fifty years. Within hours, most of island community knew that they had lost one of their own. Merrill held a special place in their esteem, and the loss was keenly...
Editorial: Civic discussion

Fri, Aug 24

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Opinion

The board of directors of the Block Island Health Services took a big dose of medicine on Monday afternoon. They held their regular board meeting before an audience of 60 or more citizens who wanted to vent their frustrations over the board action dismissing medical center director, Monty Stover...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 17, 2012

Sat, Aug 18

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Letters

To: the Editor— Regarding the idea of a new hi-speed ferry to link Block Island and Newport: There have been all sorts of proposed transportation options to get to Block Island, such as the Newport hi-speed ferry, Fall River ferry, and subsidized flights from T.F. Green. What visitors and residents...
Editorial: BIHS abandons open meeting law

Fri, Aug 17

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Opinion

This week, the 10-day deadline for Block Island Health Services to answer the Times ’s request for documents related to open meetings came and went with no response. It’s pretty incredible that the board refuses to produce even the minutes of open session meetings, which the Times...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 11, 2012

Sun, Aug 12

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Letters

To: the Editor— First of all, I want to thank everyone who has ever helped BIHS in any way. The medical center is a very special place and needs to remain strong for all the patients who depend on it. I’d also like to thank those of you who have given me support over the last few weeks. Let’s clear...
Publisher's note: Keeping things in perspective

Sat, Aug 11

Category:

Opinion

As controversy over events at the medical center engulfed the island, I found myself at the facility last week in urgent need of care. An allergic reaction to a medication sent me into the capable hands of Nurse Linda Closter and Dr. Jan Miller. Eventually I was to take advantage of the Volunteer...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 3, 2012

Sun, Aug 5

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Letters

To: the Editor— We are writing to clarify some of the statements made in the July 28 article “Consultant: Med Ctr not in financial danger.” The article reports that a consultant views the center as not in bad shape, quoting her as saying that “BIHS could sustain many years of small operational...
Editorial: Go use the Med Ctr!

Mon, Jul 30

Category:

Opinion

There’s an axiom that people on this island know well: Use it or lose it. If we like a business, from a restaurant to a bookstore, we have to go support it, or risk it succumbing to a difficult, hyper-seasonal business environment. Could there be an institution that’s more important to the island,...
Letters to the Editor, July 27, 2012

Fri, Jul 27

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Letters

To: the Editor— I want members of the community, patients, donors and contributing entities to know how much I appreciated the opportunity to serve you for 16 years. How fortunate I was to be part of a medical care facility with dedicated staff, visiting specialists, volunteers, medical residents...
Editorial: What is broken at the Med Center?

Fri, Jul 27

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Opinion

There’s something about the B.I. Medical Center. Every few years, this vital island institution goes through an internal crisis. Back in 2002, there was the money the Roosa Foundation donated to build a senior center that, it turned out, wasn’t needed. The board at first didn’t want to return the $...
Letters to the Editor, July 21, 2012

Wed, Jul 25

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Letters

To: the Editor— The American Legion Auxiliary has been sending packages to soldiers overseas for several years. On Tuesday, July 17, one of our recipients, Spc. Benjamin Cooke from South Kingstown, was home on leave from Kuwait and came to visit Block Island with his girlfriend at our invitation...
Editorial: Hey RIAC! Why offer $1.15M to an out-of-state company?

Thu, Jul 19

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Opinion

On the face of it, scheduled air service between Block Island and T.F. Green sounds like a great idea. Many of us have friends or family members coming from afar who struggle with the logistics of getting here. Many of us also long to reach the capital more easily. That's why the Rhode Island...
Letters to the Editor, July 14, 2012

Wed, Jul 18

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Letters

To: the Editor— There is a town in central Florida called The Villages. Geographically, it is roughly the same size as Block Island. That is about the only thing that The Villages and Block Island have in common. One of the things that makes The Villages unique is the use of golf carts for people...
Letters to the Editor, July 7, 2012

Thu, Jul 12

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Letters

To: the Editor— At approximately 3:30 a.m. on July 1, my household was awakened by a barrage of aerial fireworks. It was close at hand and from the general direction of a neighbor. I lay awake listening to the sounds of the debris of the event hissing and falling on our roof. I don’t know who is...
Editorial: It worked

Fri, Jul 6

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Opinion

It was an uneventful Fourth of July holiday, and while we’ll never know whether it was the media blitz, the (inaccurate) weather forecast or the fact that the big holiday fell on a Wednesday, we should doff our hats to the many people who came together here and across the state to make Block Island...
Letters to the Editor, June 30, 2012

Fri, Jun 29

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Letters

To: the Editor— As a telecommunications professional and new island homeowner, I read with interest the June 23 story concerning the addition of fiber optic communications cables for use of the Town of New Shoreham within the undersea cable serving the Deepwater project. I commend the Town Council...
Editorial

Sat, Jun 23

Category:

Opinion

By this time next week, we will all know who is running for local office. The primary focus will be on who steps forward to run for Town Council, but there are other, non-partisan positions open as well. They are all volunteer roles that come with plenty of interesting work and the potential to...
Letters to the Editor, June 23, 2012

Fri, Jun 15

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Letters

To: the Editor — In the interest of accuracy, I would like to offer corrections to misinformation or mistatements made by a West Beach Road resident in discussing the issue of wind energy as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan. The resident stated that the wind turbine at the Portsmouth High...
Letters to the Editor, June 16, 2012

Sat, Jun 9

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Letters

To the Editor — A great team showed up to shepherd 275 adults through the Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) Chowda’ Cook-Off last Sunday. We are so thankful that they did. Rita and Steve Draper and their crew had Smuggler’s set up to handle the crowd. For “gate keepers” and ticket sellers we...
Don't let the rain get you down

Wed, Jun 6

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Opinion

The rainy weather definitely had a depressing effect on the turnout for the Taste of Block Island last weekend. It didn’t help that the tent set up for the Artisan Fair and Chowder Fest ended up wrapped around the telephone pole on Water Street (see photo below). But a few setbacks should not be...
Letters to the Editor, June 9, 2012

Fri, Jun 1

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor — I would like to thank the members of the community for coming out to support the Drama 911 Players’ recent production of “I Hate Shakespeare!” at the Harbor Baptist Church. What you saw was the birth of Block Islands’ newest and only theater troupe. Last week’s article in the Times...
Letters to the Editor -

Fri, May 25

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— Having had the pleasure to be a part of the recent play “I Hate Shakespeare!” I must congratulate the Drama 911 club for doing such an incredible job. The director, actors and staff were just incredible. The kids played their roles so beautifully, as did the few adults. Thank you...
HDC should base decisions on hard and fast rules

Mon, May 14

Category:

Opinion

The Block Island Times recently ran a story about the Historic District Commission denying permission to the new owners of the Inn at Old Harbor to install an awning at the back of the building over a patio used for dining. “The commission cited the building’s visibility from the harbor...
Letters to the Editor

Fri, May 11

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Letters

To: the Editor— Last Thursday evening, I brought my work on Anna Ray Ward (1727-1770), an island-born lady, to the Friends of the Island Free Library. Anna Ray married Samuel Ward (1725-1776) of Newport and Westerly. Ward served as Rhode Island’s governor in the 1760s and spoke for Rhode...
Publisher's Note: treasure family businesses

Sat, May 5

Category:

Opinion

Treasure family businesses I recently learned that Jamiel’s Shoe World, once the largest shoe stores in Rhode Island, has closed its doors. An institution in downtown Warren for 75 years, it was a family owned and operated business at one time employing 80 people. The owner said they fell victim to...
Letters to the Editor

Fri, May 4

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor — We are sorry to confirm the rumors that have been swirling around that Goose & Garden will not be open for the 2012 season. John Whitaker is off pursuing other adventures, and we are taking this year to regroup and reorganize. We plan to reopen in the Spring of 2013. We...
A welcome breakthrough for mental health services

Sat, Apr 28

Category:

Opinion

Last week’s visit from representatives of the Alpert Medical School at Brown University and Butler Hospital represents a giant step forward for improving the delivery of mental health and addiction services on Block Island. Much work remains to nail down all the details, but the visiting delegation...
Letters to the Editor, April 28

Fri, Apr 27

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— For my family and Block Island family. I want to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, phone calls, visits and so much more during the last seven weeks. The outpouring of love and support has truly been overwhelming. I wish I could thank everyone individually, but there are just...
Letters to the Editor - April 14, 2012

Fri, Apr 20

Category:

Letters

This letter was sent to the Electric Utility Task Group and copied to The Block Island Times: Since the bridge next to Town Hall is going to be replaced, maybe some hydroelectric could be put in when it is rebuilt. It would seem a shame not to use energy that people took advantage of...
Guest Opinion: End health insurance discrimination against women — NOW

By

State Rep. Donna Walsh

Sat, Apr 14

Category:

Opinion

When a woman in Rhode Island needs to buy an individual health insurance policy, she’s going to be in for some sticker shock — and not just because insurance, in general, is expensive. Insurance companies use a pricing scheme called “gender rating” which sets different rates for men and women...
Publisher's Note: A time of new beginnings

Sat, Apr 7

Category:

Opinion

Daffodils and forsythia in bloom have brought waves of bright yellow across the landscapes. The hammers and paintbrushes are in evidence downtown. The ferry schedule has expanded. There are signs everywhere that the winter that wasn’t is over. Eli’s, the Mohegan Café and the Bagel Shop are open for...
Letters, April 7, 2012

Fri, Apr 6

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— In regard to risk assessment for the offshore wind farm proposed by Deepwater Wind, your article references the Carnegie Mellon study stating: “Most of the damage to wind turbines from hurricanes came from Category 4 and 5 storms… No hurricanes that strong have made landfall in New...
Town Manager's Report

By

Nancy Dodge

Wed, Apr 4

Category:

Opinion

It’s been a while since I last reported to you on the activities of the Town and during that time our winter— that wasn’t — passed by. I just scheduled the opening of the Hospitality Center and various other town facilities, but the clearest indicator of the time of year is that the budget came out...
Guest editorial: Bad recipe for business

Sat, Mar 31

Category:

Opinion

Restaurants are notoriously risky businesses. Many operate on a narrow margin. Some cannot survive even a small downturn in business. Since Rhode Island has a reputation for fine eateries, and earns a lot of money from tourists who do a lot of eating out, politicians should be careful about making...
Letters, March 31, 2012

Fri, Mar 30

Category:

Letters

This letter was sent to Coastal Resources Management Council director Grover Fugate and copied to the Times: As you are certainly aware, Block Islanders are intensely interested in preserving their Great Salt Pond and their island from environmental degradation. Unfortunately, in the past...
Letters, March 24, 2012

Fri, Mar 23

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— Most voters in this country have computers in their homes or ready access to the internet at a library or using a device such as an iPad. Never before has contacting your legislative representatives, both in the state or Washington, D.C., been so easy — just a click of the mouse and...
Letters, March 17, 2012

Fri, Mar 16

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— I’d like to address some of the concerns surrounding the maintenance of Heinz Field. I think that what we are forgetting in this argument is the word “maintenance.” According to most field maintenance schedules, the infield is first wetted down and then dragged, making it...
Letters, March 10, 2012

Fri, Mar 9

Category:

Letters

To: The Editor— I don’t usually write rebuttals to letters to the editor, but with the recent negative letters about the Block Island School, I feel the need to speak up in defense of our children, our teachers, our administrators, our support staff and our school committee — and for the support of...
Editorial: Killing the golden goose

Sat, Mar 3

Category:

Opinion

Last week, realtor Edie Blane said that a proposed new 13-percent tax on rental houses amounted to killing the golden goose. She’s right. Here’s why: A 2010 study commissioned by the Rhode Island Division of Tourism found that if tourism didn’t exist, each household would pay $1,310 more in taxes...
Letters, March 3, 2012

Fri, Mar 2

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— According to an article in the December 23, 2011, issue of the Block Island Times, Block Island School enrollment will be down to 98 students four years from now, and 90 students in 10 years. Now I read that the budget request for the coming year totals $4,619,719. That means, if I’...
Letters, Feb. 25, 2012

Fri, Feb 24

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— We are a diverse group on Block Island and often on different sides of an issue, but I think we finally have something that we can all agree on. Governor Chafee’s proposal to tax short-term rentals of private homes at 13 percent is a really bad idea. I hope the Town Council and our...
Editorial: Who will run this election season?

Sat, Feb 18

Category:

Opinion

The island grapevine is alive with rumors about which members of the Town Council will not be running for re-election. Curiously for this point in the run-up, there is no similar noise about who will try to replace them. The current council, all five members, will have been together for six years...
Letters, February 18, 2012

Fri, Feb 17

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— As a Block Island taxpayer, 6th grade math teacher and adjunct professor for the State University of New York, it was perplexing to read the school budget article in the Block Island Times dated February 11. Superintendent Hicks is promulgating a request by our 4th grade teacher for...
Letters, Feb. 11, 2012

Sat, Feb 11

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— Carole White passed to another dimension January 28 at the age when most people are anticipating their first social security check. Cancer claimed her at too young an age, but not before Block Island had given her 30-plus years of the joys of living on a small island. She will miss...
Editorial: What's the right letters policy?

Fri, Feb 10

Category:

Opinion

From time to time, the letters page of this paper gets a little ugly. Sometimes it’s an exchange that becomes heated; sometimes it’s a gadfly who takes aim at local governance and institutions; sometimes it’s a general mood of discontent and blame. Lately it’s been all of the above, so we at the...
Letters, Feb. 4, 2012

Sat, Feb 4

Category:

Letters

To: the Editor— Apparently my letter of apology to Mrs. Keating in the Jan. 21 issue was too clever by half. Here is another try: I am sorry for writing in my Clergy Corner column that your bishop hates the governor. You pointed out that this amounted to accusing the bishop of a sin on the basis of...

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