Skip to main content area

Visitor Info
Dining
Transportation
Getting Married?
News
B.I. Wind Farm
Opinion
Columnists
Features
Community
Announcements

BIT SubMain Menu

Home
Classifieds
e-Edition
Subscribe
Login

You are here

Home » Opinion

Letters

Letters

Thu, Nov 26

Category:

Letters

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Nov 12

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Oct 29

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Fri, Oct 16

Category:

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

Category:

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 “...
Letters

Thu, Sep 24

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Sep 10

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Sep 3

Category:

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...
Letters

Fri, Aug 28

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Aug 20

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Aug 6

Category:

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...
Letters

Fri, Jul 31

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Jul 23

Category:

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

Category:

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,...
Letters

Thu, Jul 9

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Jun 25

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Jun 18

Category:

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...
Letters

Fri, Jun 12

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, May 28

Category:

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

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, May 14

Category:

Letters

Clearing matters up To the Editor: During a Town Council meeting two weeks ago, Councilor André Boudreau expressed trepidation that the Hotel Manisses may be operating as a rooming house and moving staff into the Overlook housing. Andre’s remarks upset my brother Blake and me because they are...
Letters

Thu, May 7

Category:

Letters

To the Editor: I would like to say thank you on behalf of a grateful community to Amy Doran and all of her sew-ers for their time, energy, commitment, and creativity in making protective masks for all on Block Island. If we are ever able to have another parade, I hope the sew-ers will consider...
Letters

Fri, May 1

Category:

Letters

Writing news for the island To the Editor: I look forward to reading The Block Island Times every week. It was with great pleasure to read about the first island newspaper. My Mom (Maize) Rose wrote the island news for many years beginning in the 1930’s. One summer when Gertrude Ball was ill she...
Letters

Thu, Apr 23

Category:

Letters

No island is just an island To the Editor: Block Island, like almost every community in the United States, is faced with very difficult choices with potentially serious consequences. I am writing this short piece in the hope of adding some more information to help inform those in decision-making...
Letters

Thu, Apr 9

Category:

Letters

In support of food benefits To the Editor: We are writing to support the idea that the Block Island Grocery accept SNAP (food stamps) during this emergency period, and beyond as the need demands. Block Island has always been a community where people take care of one another in hard times,...
Letters

Thu, Apr 2

Category:

Letters

Expressing gratitude To the Editor: I just wanted to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the Block Island Grocery staff, management and owners. Patricia Kriegel, Aliia Murray, Eduard Delyanov, Denis Nunu, Jason Blanco, Atakan Taskin, Denise Brown, Jessica McLear, Johno Sisto,...
Letters

Thu, Mar 26

Category:

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...
Letters

Fri, Mar 20

Category:

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...
Letters

Thu, Mar 12

Category:

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

Category:

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...
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...
Letters

Thu, Feb 13

Category:

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,...
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...
Letters

Fri, Jan 24

Category:

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

Category:

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

Pages

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next ›
last »

Island Buzz

Still Looking for a Summer Rental?

Posted By

Sullivan Sotheby's International Realty

11/29

Sullivan Sotheby’s International Realty has some great options, if your still searching for that perfect Summer Rental. We...
History Happening Here

Posted By

Block Island Historical Society

11/28

*** Annual Meeting September 20th 11am Program 11:30 am Please join us on zoom ** Thank you for your interest in the Block...
This weeks Nature Conservancy Schedule

Posted By

The Block Island Times

11/28

Check out this weeks Nature Conservancy Schedule at https:// www.natureblockisland.org
Reserve Your Spot at Solstice Senior Living at Groton

Posted By

Solstice Senior Living

11/27

There’s a lot to be thankful for at Solstice at Groton. Don’t take it from us – hear from our residents why they’re grateful...
Christmas at Highland Farm

Posted By

Highland Farm Inc.

11/27

Highland Farm supplies all the holiday magic you and your family will need this season! We have beautiful cut Balsam and...
Antique Maps and Vintage Photographs

Posted By

Block Island Historical Society

11/26

The Block Island Historical Society has a great selection of antique maps; vintage photographs; unique posters & prints...

Receive our weekly email-letters!

Email Address

Email Type

Weekly Features-letter
Weekly News-letter
Breaking News

Tweets by BITimes

Real Estate

499,000
Amy Dodge Lane Lot
Beach Real Estate

Best priced lot on the market with a view! Lovely 1.1 acre lot with pretty long range views of Old...
1,495,000
Pilot Hill Contemporary
Sullivan Sotheby's International Realty

Custom, well built home located 1mile from town and a quick walk to the Mohegan Bluffs. With year...
1,800,000
1079 Corn Neck Road, Block Island, RI 02807
Lila Delman Real Estate

Make this popular Corn Neck location your own, memories made at the beach last a lifetime! Ocean...
905,000
Block Island Cottage
Ballard Hall Real Estate

Enjoy fabulous views of Block Island Sound & the North Lighthouse from this quintessential...
2,200,000
Stunning Ocean Views
Ballard Hall Real Estate

This understated Block Island beauty sits on a southerly ocean view lot. The home was designed by...
895,000
A&A Tea Room
Ballard Hall Real Estate

This historic four-bedroom home has a completely renovated exterior, including all siding, roof,...
1,745,000
Cormorant Cove with Dock
Ballard Hall Real Estate

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a property with a private deep water dock on Block Island...
950,000
Cozy Cottage
Sullivan Sotheby's International Realty

Classic summer cottage fronting on Harbor Pond for easy access to kayaking, paddle boarding and...

More Listings>>

Island Religion

PART 4 FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN

Posted By

Block Island Christian Fellowship

11/26

PART 4 FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN CHAPTER 5 AT COMMUNION IS THE CHANGING OF THE BREAD AND WINE INTO THE LITERAL BODY AND BLOOD...
PART 3 FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN

Posted By

Block Island Christian Fellowship

11/19

PART 3 FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLES OF THE LITERAL AND FIGURATIVE INTERPRETATIONS OF SCRIPTURE How can we...
PART 2 FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN

Posted By

Block Island Christian Fellowship

11/12

PART 2 FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN CHAPTER 2 I ALREADY BELIEVE IN JESUS, SO WHERE IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? Some might be asking, “...

About Us
Advertise
Contact Us
Site Policy

© 2020 BlockIslandTimes.com