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Grants available to artists due to health crisis
Tue, Apr 7
Category:
News
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts submitted the following announcement to
The Block Island Times: The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), in cooperation with the Rhode Island Foundation and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, is launching a...
Hotel Manisses staff offers to shop on the mainland
Tue, Apr 7
Category:
News
A note to our readers from the staff of the Hotel Manisses:
As we navigate through a challenging time together, we extend our deepest appreciation for our Hotel Manisses friends and family. We continue to receive and follow guidance and directives from the Centers for Disease Control and...
Latest updates from BIHS for Spanish readers
Mon, Apr 6
Category:
News
The following is for our fellow islanders who speak and read Spanish:
Actualización DE BIHS COVID-19 Lunes 6 de abril de 2020 Querida comunidad de Block Island, ¡Estamos todos juntos en esto! Gracias a todos los que se adhieren a las directrices de estas actualizaciones y se describen en...
Masks available at Harbor Church
Rosemary Connelli
Mon, Apr 6
Category:
News
Handmade masks are available to the public at the Harbor Baptist Church in town. All masks are free and “made with love . . . [and] about 100 handmade masks have been given out on Block Island already,” said island resident Amy Doran, who has helped spearhead this initiative. “There is a batch ‘...
Businesses told not to bring seasonal workers to the island
Mon, Apr 6
Category:
News
The following message was issued by Interim Town Manager Jim Kern
: This notice is distributed as a reminder to all persons that the Town has not issued any hotel, rooming house or boardinghouse licenses. It is not anticipated that any such licenses will be issued during the effective period...
Issued Monday, April 6
Medical Center message
Mon, Apr 6
Category:
News
We are all in this together! Thank you to all of you who are adhering to the guidelines in these updates and outlined in the Emergency Ordinance. Your efforts are working to keep Block Island safe and it is important not to let up our guard but rather to stay vigilant and careful as we navigate the...
Langevin hosting telephone town hall on coronavirus
Mon, Apr 6
Category:
News
The Office of Congressman Jim Langevin submitted the following announcement to
The Block Island Times: Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) will host a live telephone town hall focused on the coronavirus on
Monday, April 6, at 7:00pm.
The Congressman will be joined by Rhode Island...
Notice from the Block Island Grocery
How to place your food order at the Block Island Grocery
Sat, Apr 4
Category:
News
Curbside Grocery Pickup at the Block Island Grocery MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Here is some general information regarding ordering grocery for pickup at the Block Island Grocery: • All Lottery Sales and Redemptions are suspended until further notice. • Alcohol and Cigarettes will continue to be sold...
Roosa Fund announces 2019 grant awards
Sat, Apr 4
Category:
News
,
Features
The following was submitted by the Roosa Fund of Block Island Ecumenical Ministries, Inc.
The Roosa Fund, a charitable fund sponsored by Block Island Ecumenical Ministries, is pleased to announce the awards made through its grant program in 2019, and the schedule of board meetings and...
How to make a homemade face mask
Renée Meyer
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
,
Features
Should you wear a facemask? So far, the recommendation for the general public has been no. But that may change. On Tuesday, March 31, all indications pointed to the CDC reversing its previous recommendation that people not wear masks. Arguments against wearing masks include the possibility of...
Police Chief: This will not be tolerated
Island resident arrested for harassment
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
An island resident has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge for what New Shoreham Police Chief Vin Carlone termed as an incident of “harassment” of a long-term, multi-generational island homeowner who was driving in a car with out-of-state plates. Expressing frustration over the matter, Carlone...
New podcast on health and wellness
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
,
Features
Alison Warfel, the Operations Chief and Director of Wellness and Risk Reduction at the Block Island Medical Center, and Island Free Library Director Kristin Baumann have teamed up to create a new podcast on health and wellness. The podcast is called “Waking Up Well” and will be available on...
National to delay 2020 opening
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
,
Features
The National Hotel will postpone its 2020 season opening out of an abundance of caution. General Manager Julie Fuller, who has worked at the hotel for the past 37 years, said, “Right now we’re pushing back everything. We’re taking this one day at a time trying to stay healthy. We can’t bring people...
Mudslide dreaming
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
,
Features
The following was sent in by reader Irene Hopkins:
Ode to a Banana Mudslide Afternoon
I'm anticipating the afternoon when I am salty and sandy, after spending the day at the beach amongst the children, the dogs, and the girls in their itsy bitsy bikinis. That afternoon when I can...
UPDATE: Block Island Grocery will close today at 4 p.m. for the weekend
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
The Block Island Grocery will close at 4 PM today, Friday, April 3 until Monday, at which time they will begin accepting orders by phone or fax for curbside pickup. Mary Jane Balser wants to assure the community that this is a temporary measure to protect the health and wellbeing of the community...
Medical Center: First COVID 19 case diagnosed on Block Island
Fri, Apr 3
Category:
News
BIHS COVID-19 Update
Friday, April 3, 2020
Dear Block Island Community,
We regret to inform you that the first documented positive case of COVID-19 has been identified on Block Island.
The patient is an island resident in his 70’s who alerted the Medical Center to...
A mover and shaker: Gloria Redlich
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
News
,
Features
Block Island has so many people to celebrate, we’ve extended Women’s History Month into April. Here’s a profile of Gloria Redlich, Senior Coordinator for the Senior Advisory Committee, in her own words:
My first visit to Block Island was on a date with Harold (eventually my husband). When...
A butterfly built by an island
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
News
,
Features
Don’t be alarmed if you see a huge butterfly fluttering at Ball O’Brien Park this summer. Island resident Sue Black has been pushing for a fiber art installation that will be a collaboration between a New York artist and the entire Block Island community. The project, coined “On Island Fiber Arts:...
New book traces Block Island back to the ice age
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
News
Island resident Steve McQueeny has published a new history of Block Island, titled “Block Island: From the Glaciers to the Wind Farm.” He subtitled the book, “Everything you wanted to know about the island, but didn’t know who to ask.”
The Block Island Times
had an email chat with...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
News
,
Features
This week’s message from the Block Island Medical Center:
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and threaten the health of our community. Our best defense is to continue to follow the guidance from the CDC, the R.I. Department of Health and reinforced by our local Town Emergency...
‘Thinking of you’
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
News
On Monday, March 30, a group of islanders gathered in their cars, some of which were decorated and with passengers holding up signs of encouragement, and drove around the island to wave and say hello to the island’s older residents who are missing their normal social interactions during this time...
Council stays the course
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
News
During an emergency meeting of the Town Council held Wednesday, April 1, Dr. Mark Clark recognized that there had been rumors about the presence of COVID-19 on the island, but stated again that there had been no confirmed cases here and that “if and when” there is a case, the Medical Center would...
Dr. Clark: This is the time to stay vigilant
Lars Trodson
Wed, Apr 1
Category:
News
During an emergency meeting of the Town Council held today, Wednesday, April 1, Dr. Mark Clark recognized that there had been rumors about the presence of the COVID-19 on the island, but stated again that there had been no confirmed cases on Block Island and that “if and when” there is a case, the...
BI Grocery changes hours
Wed, Apr 1
Category:
News
The following was shared by the Block Island Grocery today:
We, at the Block Island Grocery as well as all essential businesses in the country, are feeling the effects of this pandemic. We, like all of you, are scared – for ourselves, our families and our friends. We want you all to know...
How to access COVID-19 relief funds
Tue, Mar 31
Category:
News
Following the signing into law of a $2.2-trillion economic relief package to help Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline are reminding Rhode Islanders that their respective offices stand ready...
Don’t try to be a police officer. A message to the community from Police Chief Vin Carlone
Mon, Mar 30
Category:
News
To the Block Island Community: The New Shoreham Police Department, along with the assistance and professional guidance of retired Police Chief Bill McCombe, have taken the following steps to ensure the community’s safety with respect to COVID-19. Our officers have stopped people entering Block...
Reminder issued by town for residents and visitors
Mon, Mar 30
Category:
News
The following was posted this morning to the Block Island Bulletin Board from the Town of New Shoreham:
FROM THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM:
COVID-19 VIRUS NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO BLOCK ISLAND:
The Town of New Shoreham declared a State of Emergency effective from...
Online library services available
Sun, Mar 29
Category:
News
The following was forwarded to The Block Island Times by Library Director Kristin Baumann:
High Demand for Digital Library Services in Rhode Island Libraries are busier than they’ve ever been right now. While public library buildings are closed, Rhode Island’s public libraries continue to...
Sidewalk, Cherry Hill Lane projects on hold
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Sat, Mar 28
Category:
News
,
Features
During the Town Council’s discussion on the provisions of its new Emergency Ordinance, Councilor Sven Risom asked if the cancelling of building permits would halt two large-scale projects — the new sidewalk on West Side Road and the Cherry Hill Lane subdivision — and First Warden Ken Lacoste...
Healthy kids inside & out
Island Free Library
Sat, Mar 28
Category:
News
,
Features
Healthy Kids Inside & Out continues for its second year at the Island Free Library — attracting both kids and adults. The Friday program starts each week at 10:30 a.m. with an outdoor adventure with the Nature Conservancy’s Naturalist Kim Gaffett. First things first, we feed the birds. Bird...
Walk for Health at the Island Free Library
Island Free Library
Fri, Mar 27
Category:
News
,
Features
The Island Free Library is in the second year of our Walk for Health program. You may have even heard of the Walking Program at the library, or know one of our participants. The program, while not exactly static, takes place daily in the lower level program rooms. Walk for Health is akin to low to...
Medical Center information
Fri, Mar 27
Category:
News
,
Features
Dear Block Island Community,
The Town of New Shoreham updated the Emergency Ordinance on March 23 to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community from COVID-19. A shelter in place order went into effect Tuesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. The Emergency Declaration is in effect...
Daily reminders for practicing good hygiene
Rosemary Connelli
Fri, Mar 27
Category:
News
(VIDEO) Reporter Rosemary Connelli shares daily reminders on how to practice good hygiene. Stay safe, and let's continue to do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19! To learn more on hygiene practices and COVID-19: www.cdc.gov www.who.int www.whitehouse.gov www.health.ri.gov www.new-shoreham...
Making online learning a little more festive
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Mar 27
Category:
News
,
Features
It was the day before online classes were to begin, and the staff at the Block Island School were ready on a Sunday morning to hand out the technology and other learning materials for the students who would be attending class at home. But the presence of Super Mario Brothers, Spider-Man, Batman and...
DEM reminds residents to enjoy the outdoors safely
Fri, Mar 27
Category:
News
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management submitted the following announcement to
The Block Island Times: The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders that many diverse and varied outdoor spaces are open to the public and encouraging people...
Interstate to reduce boat schedule
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 26
Category:
News
With travel from the mainland to the island expected to decrease due to restrictions mandated by an emergency ordinance the Town Council enacted on March 23, and to address the concerns of Dr. Mark Clark about keeping the island as isolated as possible, Interstate Navigation will reduce the number...
What’s open, what’s not
Thu, Mar 26
Category:
News
,
Features
Town Hall and all town departments:
Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information.
Island Free Library:
Call (401) 466-3233 for available services.
Post Office:
Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the...
Women’s History Month stories
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 26
Category:
News
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of women in society. Block Island is benefited every day by the work of a diverse and hard-working group of women: the majority of high-level island positions are held by women.
The Block Island Times
has been...
Online teaching begins
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 26
Category:
News
As physical distancing commences on the island, the Block Island School recently closed its doors to follow safety procedures being implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. To continue teaching students, the Block Island School began the week of March 23 with school-wide online learning for the...
Town rolls up welcome mat
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 26
Category:
News
In a dramatic reversal of Block Island’s usual policy of welcoming everyone from everywhere, the Town Council this past week approved an emergency ordinance that essentially shuts down the island for all non-essential activities, cancels reservations at hotels, inns and online rentals, and...
Ferry schedule to be reduced - one boat each way on most days
Lars Trodson
Wed, Mar 25
Category:
News
The following message was submitted to
The Block Island Times
on Wednesday, March 25:
In our ongoing effort to work with local officials regarding Block Island’s Shelter-In-Place Order that includes travel restrictions, we will be adjusting our ferry schedule to best accommodate...
Gov. Raimondo asks domestic travelers to coastal towns to ‘be responsible’
Tue, Mar 24
Category:
News
At her daily news conference today, March 24, Gov. Gina Raimondo was asked about what she would say to people who are coming from New York City to return to their summer homes in coastal communities, such as Newport, Westerly, and Block Island. Here is her response: “I’m hearing this question a lot...
Town Council brings down hammer, hopes mainland will follow
Lars Trodson
Mon, Mar 23
Category:
News
After two days and three sessions of emergency meetings, the Block Island Town Council unanimously adopted a revised emergency ordinance that urges all residence to shelter in place, limits local commerce and travel to and from the island, but the council, citing legal barriers and despite...
DEM urges not to flush disinfectant wipes
Mon, Mar 23
Category:
News
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management submitted the following announcement to
The Block Island Times: With new reports of damaged pump stations and overwhelmed screening facilities in Rhode Island wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Department of...
Message from Lamb’s Package Delivery Service
Mon, Mar 23
Category:
News
Lamb’s Package Delivery Service will continue to provide lifeline service as the Covid-19 virus progresses. We ask that all return/outgoing packages be left at the ferry dock in the Yellow bin #2 bin (pictured). Please do not come to the ferry looking for your packages or to ask questions as we...
Council to everyone here or who travels here: Stay home
Lars Trodson
Mon, Mar 23
Category:
News
UPDATE: (Monday, March 23): The Town Council amended its emergency ordinance at a meeting this morning that will recommend island residents to shelter in place for 14 days, impact building permits, housing rentals, travel, and other items. Through these provisions the council is urging that all non...
Senior Advisory Committee announcement
Sat, Mar 21
Category:
News
Block Island residents: The Senior Advisory Committee is asking anyone who are willing to help Island seniors who may be limited in their access to grocery sh opping,picking up a take-out meal, or even to do the few errands. The Committee has not had any direct requests to date, but they do not...
Rules of use on the Greenway trails
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
The following statement was issued by the Block Island Conservancy, The Land Trust, and The Nature Conservancy about guidelines for using our Greenway Trail system on the island:
To the island community: With the arrival of Spring, and travel and activities limited as we practice social...
A new neighborhood takes shape
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
Housing Board Chair Cindy Pappas opened up the group’s most recent meeting with updates on the Cherry Hill Lane affordable housing project. The Housing Board met on Tuesday, March 9 at Town Hall. “Work is progressing great. Bain [Transue] is moving lots of earth, so that you can actually start to...
Police to report threat made to power company
Lars Trodson
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
Notice from Chief Vin Carlone
The following was sent to
The Block Island Times
by New Shoreham Police Chief Vin Carlone:
On Wednesday, March 18, the New Shoreham Police Department received credible information from a concerned citizen that unnamed persons residing on Block Island...
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