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Harbors Committee gets update on Management Plan
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
News
Kevin Cute of the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council attended the Harbors Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18 to provide an update on the Harbor Management Plan. The committee last spoke with Cute in December 2020. Since that time, Cute has been reviewing and cross-referencing the plan to...
Town Council appoints interim police chief
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
News
The Town Council appointed R.I. State Police Captain Matthew Moynihan as the interim chief of the New Shoreham Police Department at its Feb. 17 virtual meeting. Moynihan will start on March 1, succeeding Chief Vincent Carlone, who announced his retirement in December 2020. “In recent weeks I have...
A bright moment for the community
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
News
If you receive a phone call from Bill McCombe asking your age without first dispensing with the usual niceties, just answer the question. McCombe is co-director of the Emergency Management Task Group, and has taken charge of organizing Covid-19 vaccination events for full-time residents of Block...
HDC approves proposed fencing for livestock
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
News
Windows were a common feature among applications the Historic District Commission considered at its Feb. 22 virtual meeting. New fencing for open areas at the Manisses Hotel was a separate concern. Paul Filippi, co-owner of the hotel, presented preliminary plans to rebuild an existing split-rail...
The Yellow-Rumped Warbler
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
News
The following was submitted to
The Block Island Times
by the Block Island Conservancy:
The yellow-rumped, or Myrtle, warbler is a migratory and wintertime songbird on Block Island. It is the only warbler that regularly spends its winter on Block Island, due to the fact that it is...
Senior services continue despite pandemic
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
News
During the Senior Advisory Committee’s meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, Senior Coordinator Gloria Redlich updated the committee on the current programs and services available for the senior population on the island. Similar to many other organizations and groups that have had to adjust their programs...
Library celebrates Black History Month
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
News
In honor of Black History Month, the Island Free Library is celebrating the work of Black writers. “Our main focus is two things – the daily post to our Facebook page that celebrates a Black poet, which Bethany [Petrik] is working on. She curates and researches the daily posts,” said Library...
Block Island boys fight the good fight
Chris Crawford (Assistant Coach)
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
News
A vacation-depleted Hurricanes varsity boys basketball team traveled off-island again Saturday, Feb. 13, in yet again, bitter 8:00 a.m. frigid temps and matched up against the Rocky Hill Prep School Mariners in a barn-burner of a game that came down to the last few seconds. The Hurricanes led...
Planning Board closes hearing on Gelsomini project
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
News
Nick and Pam Gelsomini went before the Planning Board for a third time on Feb. 10 with their plans to demolish an existing house off Corn Neck Road (Plat 4, Lot 63) and replace it with a new home and add other structures. The board closed the public hearing on the application after pointed comments...
School welcomes students back with a test
Renee Meyer,
at
remeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
News
Just as the Feb. 8 School Committee meeting was about to adjourn, Superintendent Mike Convery threw out an idea for the committee to consider. “I’m blindsiding you,” he said, apologizing for the lack of notice. His idea? To test students for Covid-19 before in-person classes resume after the...
Send us your photos for the 2021 Block Island Tourism magazine!
Fri, Feb 12
Category:
News
Send us your Block Island photos! We are putting together the 2021 Block Island Tourism magazine, and are looking for high resolution (not cell phone) photos of Block Island in the summer — beaches, landscape, pets, sunsets, sunrise, boating, fishing, landmarks, lighthouses — show us what you've...
Broadband Committee unveils new website: broadbandbi.com
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
On Thursday, Feb. 4, at the beginning of the Broadband Committee’s virtual meeting, New Shoreham Finance Director Amy Land announced that the new website was ready to be launched the next day. It’s a step that many have been waiting for – a first look at what’s ahead for Block Island. Land invited...
Council to consider proposals from RIPTA, taxi operators
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
The Town Council is looking at two proposals submitted for a possible island transit service this summer season: one from R.I. Public Transit Authority, and one formed by the Commission for Motor Vehicles for Hire and island taxi operators. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, RIPTA presented its proposal to the...
MOU scant on details
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha’s Motion to Intervene in the Champlin’s case, now before the R.I. Supreme Court, is 38 pages long, but full of detail as to the history of the case in all its particularities, and the procedures the CRMC is expected to adhere to in evaluating a marina expansion...
Happy Valen-Times Day
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
My lovely Mermaid yes we are a million miles apart. You stole my heart Not a day goes by I’m not thinking of you and our Block Island love that has stayed so true. In my heart, love The Fisherman Geoffrey L: Roses are red, Violets are blue, Mr. Wonderful, We love you!! Love and Thank You, Mom and...
Block Island Chamber hires Social Media Coordinator
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
The Block Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that island resident Christine L. Peterson will be its new Social Media Coordinator. Peterson has a BFA in Creative Writing and a double minor in East Asian Studies and Arts Management from Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Originally from...
Housing Board seeks inspiration for next project
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
Members of the Housing Board continued discussions planning the next affordable housing project for the island at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The available property is across the street from the Ball O’Brien Park on West Side Road (Plat 18, Lot 2-3). The board has been collecting potential...
Council sends revised moped rules to public hearing
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
After initial discussions began on Wednesday, Feb. 3 to address changes to the town’s moped ordinance, the Town Council, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, approved proposed amendments from Town Solicitor Kathy Merolla and set a public hearing date on them for Thursday, March 4. Councilor Keith Stover had first...
CRMC Reappointments pulled from R.I. Senate calendar for Feb. 10
R.I. Attorney General intervenes in Champlin’s court case
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
For this week’s chapter of “What went on here,”
The Block Island Times
has the latest installment on Champlin’s Marina and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council versus everyone else. There are two important things converging: the controversial, back-door dealings of the...
Book Group to start new novel
Thu, Feb 11
Category:
News
,
Features
The Senior Advisory Committee has announced that it will be starting discussion of a new book on Wednesday, Feb. 17 for its weekly Book Group meetings held over Zoom. For the coming weeks, the Book Group’s selection is Amy Tan’s “The Kitchen God’s Wife.” Book Group has changed from its once-a-month...
Town Council agenda
Tue, Feb 9
Category:
News
Amended New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 9, 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 cellular phone or landline (833) 548-0282, (877)...
AG’s office getting involved in Champlin’s case
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Mon, Feb 8
Category:
News
February 8, 2021 – Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha’s office petitioned the R.I. Supreme Court today to intervene in the case between Champlin’s Realty Associates, the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council, and the Town of New Shoreham following the news that a deal was made between...
Zoning Board holds public hearing for Andy’s Way project
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
The application for a new public shoreline access walkway at Andy’s Way (Plat 3, Lot 155) was on the Zoning Board’s agenda on Wednesday, Jan. 27 for a public hearing. The ongoing application, submitted by the Town of New Shoreham, is seeking a special use permit, as is customary, and a variance for...
Opportunities to serve the community
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
The following was sent to
The Times
by Town Clerk Fiona Fitzpatrick:
The Town has vacancies or upcoming vacancies on several boards, committees or commissions. People who are interested in serving should send a letter of interest with your qualifications or experience to: New...
Tourism Council plans spring advertising campaigns
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
The Block Island Tourism Council declined to weigh in on the trolley proposal put forth by RIPTA to the Town Council at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The proposal is new and the council had received a letter from taxi owner Judy Clark requesting support for a possible alternative to be put forth...
Firm honored for design of Block Island house
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
The following press release was received from Estes Twombly + Titrington Architects, Inc., 79 Thames Street, Newport, R.I.:
A Block Island house designed by Estes, Twombly, and Titrington, Architects of Newport received an Honor Award from the R.I. Chapter of the American Institute of...
And the number is?
Renee Meyer,
at
remeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
Many more people seem to be spending the winter on Block Island, or just visiting for the first time. The uptick in people at the grocery store and the Transfer Station, or walking on the beach is palpable. So just how many people are here? It’s a question asked every year on February 2, Groundhog...
Humpback whale skull retrieved from island
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
Island resident Brian Casey was out walking the beach in early January when he found a skull and called his uncle Jon Dodd, the Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute in Rhode Island. Dodd told
The Block Island Times:
“On Jan. 2, I got a text from my nephew Brian Casey who...
Town Council continues renewal of moped licenses to March 1
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
The Town Council agreed on Friday, Jan. 29 to continue discussions on the annual renewal of moped rental licenses for 2021 until March 1. A motion initially made by First Warden André Boudreau to approve the moped licenses, was defeated 3-2. Councilor Keith Stover made a new motion to continue...
‘Tis the season for hoops (finally!)
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 4
Category:
News
The Block Island School’s basketball teams are used to playing in front of no spectators when they play games off-island, but when they play at home it’s a different story. Traditionally, crowds fill the gymnasium on winter Saturdays for an afternoon of basketball that often includes four games:...
Town Council meeting tonight
Wed, Feb 3
Category:
News
New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:00 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 cellular phone or landline (833) 548-0282, (877) 853-...
Town Council meeting tonight cancelled
Mon, Feb 1
Category:
News
The following message was provided by Town Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick on Monday, Feb. 1:
Unfortunately there is a technical issue with the posting of tonight’s Town Council meeting, the meeting must be cancelled.
Town Council to explore public transit program with RIPTA
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
Town Manager Mary Crawford presented a possible public transportation pilot program for the summer of 2021 in her monthly report to the Town Council on Jan. 20. Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, has offered to provide two trolleys for the summer season. The following is from her report to the...
Sewer accounts headed for a tax sale
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
,
B.I. Wind Farm
The New Shoreham Sewer Commission has finalized its list of delinquent accounts that will be headed for a tax sale. Letters will be going out to customers whose accounts are seriously in arrears. As of the department’s joint meeting with the Water Department on Jan. 25, there were 14 customers on...
New book examines women’s leadership in the church
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
Island resident Jim Rondinone has published a new book on women’s leadership in the church, titled “Who Says, Women Can’t Lead?”
The Block Island Times
had an email interview with Rondinone about the book. The following interview was edited for clarity and length.
Q: In a...
Site improvements proposed for New Harbor Boat Basin
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
The Historic District Commission has approved preliminary plans to revamp traffic flow at the New Harbor Boat Basin. The commission also approved a preliminary application to fix up the market building at the site (Plat 5, Lot 69-1, 69-4 and 69- 5). The applications were reviewed and discussed by...
Town Council discusses moped renewals for 2021
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
The Town Council met virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 20 to begin discussions on moped safety and to act on the annual renewal of moped rental licenses for 2021, but agreed to continue discussions to offer more time for public input. Earlier last week, over 50 letters were sent to Town Hall from the...
Harbors Committee awaits update on Harbor Management Plan
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
For the Harbors Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21, the committee had slated on its agenda to receive an update on the Harbor Management Plan from Kevin Cute of the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council. Cute did not attend the January meeting, as announced by Harbormaster Kate McConville,...
Big projects ahead for B.I. Utility District
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
The Block Island Utility District Board of Commissioners’ had what Chair Barbara MacMullan described as a “meaty” conversation at its meeting on Saturday, Jan. 23. There were several topics discussed, most of which involved planning for big projects. Some of those projects had been put on hold...
Covid-19 update from Medical Center
Thu, Jan 28
Category:
News
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...
Town Council meeting postponed to Friday
Wed, Jan 27
Category:
News
,
Community
The following was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Wednesday, Jan. 27:
Today’s Town Council meeting has been postponed to Friday, Jan. 29. The Zoom codes continued to be a problem and the agenda posting did not meet the legal requirements. On Friday, the Town Council will meet in...
Beach opening
Tue, Jan 26
Category:
News
,
B.I. Wind Farm
The following message was posted by Facilities Manager Sam Bird on Tuesday, Jan. 26:
The Cable Reburial contractors successfully completed the launching and pulling back of the conduit for the mainland cable yesterday. This marks the completion of both the Wind Farm and the Mainland cable...
Beach closure today
Mon, Jan 25
Category:
News
,
B.I. Wind Farm
The following message was posted by Facilities Manager Sam Bird:
The Cable Reburial contractors will be pulling the second (and last) conduit off the beach and through the drill hole on Monday, Jan 25. The operation will begin about 5:30 a.m. and will require the day. Consequently,...
Greenaway remembers MLK, Jr.
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
News
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, island resident and photographer Malcolm Greenaway provided The Block Island Times with a photograph of the late civil rights leader and activist. Greenaway captured the above photograph of King in Manhattan, N.Y. in 1967. The story behind the photograph is...
Proposed walkway at Andy’s Way continues moving forward
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
News
The proposed construction for a new public shoreline access walkway at Andy’s Way (Plat 3, Lot 155) was brought forth again to the Planning Board on Wednesday, Jan. 13 with the Town of New Shoreham seeking the request of a waiver from Development Plan Review. The application, submitted by the town...
Public Hearing on solar ordinance changes
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
News
The Town of New Shoreham will conduct a public hearing on proposed changes to the zoning ordinances on solar energy systems on Monday, Feb.1, at 7 p.m. Solar technology has evolved in many ways over the years — what was once an oddity on the roof or in the yard of a neighbor is becoming commonplace...
Library reports continued progress into the new year
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
News
Correction: the Island Free Library was not entirely closed over the summer season. The library has been open since June providing outdoor services to patrons, and the building opened to the public in the fall. While the Island Free Library was not open to the public during the summer season,...
New Fire Chief at BIVFRD
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
News
The Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has a new fire chief: Bain Transue. After a Fire Department meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, the department posted the following message online: “At our Jan. 11 meeting tonight, Kirk Littlefield handed over the reign of fire chief to Bain Transue...
Champlin’s and CRMC mediate court case without town
Renee Meyer,
at
rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
News
Much of the island is reeling from the news that Champlin’s Marina and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Council may have done a run-around of the Town of New Shoreham and local conservation groups in working out a compromise on a marina expansion. Champlin’s first applied to the CRMC back in 2003...
Update from Dr. Warcup
Tue, Jan 19
Category:
News
The following update was posted by Block Island Health Services on Tuesday, Jan. 19:
https://youtu.be/lLF1x494y0s Dr. Tom Warcup’s Update Monday, January 18th, 2021 Data for 2020 revealed the Block Island Medical Center saw just under 7,000 patients, which is a 4.3 percent increase over...
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