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Town Council Agenda
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Not a legal posting, agenda may change
after press time
New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Monday, March 1, 2021 7:00 p.m. The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020 To participate,...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinances Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations Article IV. Motorized Cycle Rental The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-...
Election reminder
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Community
The State of Rhode Island will be holding a special election on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. In addition to several Town of New Shoreham questions regarding changes to the Home Rule Charter, there are seven statewide referendum questions for voters to consider. The seven state questions ask voters to...
Tricky Times
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery, 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-735 0 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ......................................................................... Feb. 27 – March 7 L. Anderson...
Religious Services
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST...
All Around the Block
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Kid Yoga -...
On the Block
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinances Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations Article IV. Motorized Cycle Rental The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated...
Tricky Times
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery, 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson .............................................................................Feb. 19 – Feb. 21 Dr. T. Warcup...
Religious Services
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano...
All Around the Block
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Kid Yoga -...
On the Block
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Election reminder
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Community
The State of Rhode Island will be holding a special election on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. In addition to several Town of New Shoreham questions regarding changes to the Home Rule Charter, there are seven statewide referendum questions for voters to consider. The seven state questions ask voters to...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-...
Block Island 2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Feb. 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
The safest place to walk during hunting season is on the beach!
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE Zoning Board of Review Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom pursuant to RI Executive Order 20-25 VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ZOOM Webinar ID: 865 5060 0414 Password: 075324 Via Telephone: 1 646 558 8656 or 1 301 715 8592 or 1 888 788-0099 of hearings on applications NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN...
Public Notice
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Legal Notices
Not a legal posting; agenda may change after press time New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:00 p.m. The New Shoreham Town Council met via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020. Zoom access: dial toll free for...
Tricky Times
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery, 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson................................................................................ Feb. 8 - Feb. 21 Monday, February 8...
Religious Services
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano...
All Around the Block
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Kid Yoga -...
On the Block
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-6349...
Covid-19 update from the Medical Center
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Community
The following update was posted by Block Island Health Services on Monday, Feb. 8:
Block Island Health Services will be receiving 50 doses of Covid-19 vaccine despite our strong advocacy for more. Block Island Health Services will likely be taking receipt of the vaccine over the next ten...
HealthSourceRI enrollment period extended
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Community
The following was sent to
The Block Island Times
by HealthSourceRI:
Following President Biden’s announcement on Thurs. Jan. 28, HealthSourceRI has established a new enrollment period to give Rhode Islanders additional time to sign up for health coverage. Uninsured Rhode Islanders...
Block Island 2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26. The following was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Tuesday, Jan. 19: Deer hunting in Black Rock/...
Local Questions for March 2 Election
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Legal Notices
New Shoreham, Rhode Island LOCAL QUESTIONS March 2, 2021 Special Referendum Election Proposed Amendments to the New Shoreham Home Rule Charter The questions below propose to change New Shoreham’s Home Rule Charter. They will be on the March 2, 2021 Special Referendum Election Ballot. Any questions...
Public Notices
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Mail Ballot Information March 2, 2021 Charter Questions and Statewide Funding Referenda The last day to apply for a mail ballot is February 9. This is a two-page ballot that includes 20 local questions, so it will take some time to vote. If you apply for a mail ballot you may not vote...
On the Block
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-6349...
Covid-19 update from the Medical Center
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Community
The following update was posted by Block Island Health Services on Thursday, Jan. 28: https://youtu.be/-ukZuuhXrX0
Dr. Tom Warcup’s Update Thursday, January 28, 2021 Rhode Island and the region has seen an improvement in our positivity rates over the past seven days. Block Island has had...
Free virtual training to help someone who might be in emotional distress
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Community
The following was sent to
The Block Island Times
by Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Washington County:
Anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, and substance use are some of the more obvious warning signs that someone in your life – a youth, family member, work colleague, best...
HealthSourceRI enrollment period extended
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Community
The following was sent to The Block Island Times by HealthSourceRI on Feb. 1:
Following President Biden’s announcement on Thurs. Jan. 28, HealthSourceRI has established a new enrollment period to give Rhode Islanders additional time to sign up for health coverage. Uninsured Rhode...
Block Island 2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26. The following was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Tuesday, Jan. 19: Deer hunting in Black Rock/...
Tricky Times
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery, 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup .............................................................................. Feb. 5 -- Feb. 7 L. Anderson...
Religious Services
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano...
All Around the Block
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Kid Yoga -...
LAST CALL FOR Valen-Times
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
Community
As our Valentine’s Day gift to you, the
Block Island Times
is offering, free of charge, a chance to express your feelings to someone you care about.
Compose a sonnet for your love or mate,
or ask a crush out on a date.
It’s free from us for Valentine’s Day,...
Second call for Valen-Times
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
Community
As our Valentine’s Day gift to you, the
Block Island Times
is offering, free of charge, a chance to express your feelings to someone you care about.
Compose a sonnet for your love or mate,
or ask a crush out on a date.
It’s free from us for Valentine’s Day,...
Public Notices
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE ATTENTION VOTERS March 2, 2021 Election Last Day to Register is January 31, 2021. A Statewide Special Referenda Election will be held March 2, 2021. The ballot has twenty questions about changes to New Shoreham’s Home Rule Charter and seven statewide questions about funding capital...
Tricky Times
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery, 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup .............................................................................Jan. 29 -- Feb. 7 Monday, February 1...
Religious Services
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano...
All Around the Block
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube 4:30 p.m. --...
On the Block
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
Block Island 2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Feb. 1 – 5, Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
The following was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Tuesday, Jan. 19:
Deer...
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