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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...
2021 town budget proposed at $15 million
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
The proposed 2021 municipal budget for the Town of New Shoreham will top $15 million for the first time. Department heads, as well as the School Department, have submitted budgets that total $15,721,670, which represents a five percent increase from the current fiscal year. The proposed school...
Where to buy your Block Island Times
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
The latest copy of
The Block Island Times
is now available. Please purchase your copies at the Block island Grocery, the Depot (now open), and Odd Fellows Hall on Water Street. On the mainland, copies can be found at Belmont in Narragansett, Cumberland Farms on Point Judith Road, and...
Notice from Chief Vin Carlone
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
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 have threatened to damage the...
What’s open, what’s not
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
Town Hall and all town departments:
Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information.
Island Free Library:
The library staff will update their hours of operation beginning Tuesday, March 24.
Post Office:
Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if...
Officials meet with National Grid on cable project
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
Town Manager Jim Kern and Facilities Manager Sam Bird recently met with representatives from National Grid to ensure that the project to rebury the two transmission cables attached to the Block Island Wind Farm stays on track. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, March 12, “was basically just...
Helping Hands Food Pantry announcement
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
Due to our current global health situation, Helping Hands Food Pantry wanted to reach out to the community and let people know of our plan for the upcoming food pantry on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Our top priority is to keep our community healthy and safe. We vow to be flexible and responsive to...
Air travelers from overseas required to self-quarantine
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
,
Features
A newly enacted emergency declaration approved by the Town Council is designed, primarily, to restrict and contain unnecessary travel from the mainland in order to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 spreading to Block Island. With travelers coming to the island not only on the ferry, but by plane...
DEM encourages customers to use online services
Fri, Mar 20
Category:
News
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management submitted the following announcement to
The Block Island Times: Given the evolving COVID‐19 situation, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is pausing walk‐in service at the offices with the most frequent lines and crowds...
Medical Center information
Thu, Mar 19
Category:
News
,
Features
Dear Block Island Community, At this time there has not been and there is no suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 on Block Island. However, it is important to remain vigilant in practicing social distancing to minimize the risk of spreading the virus through community infection. The Town of New...
Town Council enacts emergency ordinance
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 19
Category:
News
On Tuesday, March 17, the Block Island Town Council unanimously passed an Emergency Ordinance that has set guidelines for travelers coming to the island from the mainland, discourages non-residents from coming to Block island, limits the number of people that can gather together, essentially shuts...
Block Islanders getting creative with social distancing
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 19
Category:
News
The Block Island Times
posed a question on social media, asking the island community:
How are you entertaining yourself or practicing safe social distancing during these times?
Listed below are comments shared from the island community: “Sewing and art... And of course Netflix.” —...
Dr. Clark urges ‘heightened’ self-isolation for all travelers from mainland
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 19
Category:
News
With developments about the impact of the novel coronavirus changing daily, the Block Island Town Council asked Town Manager Jim Kern and Town Solicitor Kathy Merolla to draft an emergency declaration that was speedily approved at an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 17. The ordinance cancels all...
Women’s History Month stories
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 19
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
will be...
Message from BIPCo President Jeffery Wright
Thu, Mar 19
Category:
News
The Block Island Power Company Team met on Wednesday, March 18 to discuss the best way to continue serving our community while keeping ourselves safe and healthy. Our focus is on always being available 24/7 to respond to outages and emergencies and we will never waiver from our core mission. The...
Council enacts emergency ordinance
Lars Trodson
Wed, Mar 18
Category:
News
Last night the Town Council unanimously passed an Emergency Ordinance that has set guidelines for travelers coming to the island from the mainland, discourages non-residents from coming to Block island, limits the number of people that can gather together, essentially shuts down Town Hall except...
Updates from BIG for operational procedures
Tue, Mar 17
Category:
News
The Block Island Grocery shared with the Times the following updates:
At the request of the Town Council, we have been asked to provide a time for our customers over the age of 60 to shop when the store is less crowded. Starting Wednesday, March 18, we will open our doors from 8-9 a.m...
Island Free Library to close for a week
Tue, Mar 17
Category:
News
The following was issued by Island Free Library Director Kristin Baumann: The Island Free Library will be closed Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 22 . On Monday, March 23 we will be closed per our normal schedule and we will examine next steps. We will update on our social sites — website,...
Town Council schedules emergency meeting; Medical Center urges common sense guidelines
Sun, Mar 15
Category:
News
Two important messages were issued by First Warden Ken Lacoste and the Block Island Medical Center on Sunday, March 15.
From First Warden Ken Lacoste: I’ve called an emergency meeting with the Town Council, Interim Town Manager Jim Kern, Dr. Clark, EMA Co-Directors Bill McCombe, Peter...
Business and service announcements
Sun, Mar 15
Category:
News
The following announcements regarding Block Island businesses and services were made this morning, Sunday, March 15: Andy Transue, of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation announced that Bethany's Airport Diner will be closed until further notice. The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) also said the...
Statement from Town Manager Jim Kern
Fri, Mar 13
Category:
News
As the situation surrounding the coronavirus develops, we will be providing regular updates with information from local and state agencies regarding the status of the virus in our region and any actions being taken by local agencies. We are closely monitoring recommendations from regional, state,...
Bayberry Wreath nominations
Fri, Mar 13
Category:
News
,
Features
This year marks the 37th anniversary of one of Block Island’s signature recognitions: the annual Bayberry Wreath Award that honors outstanding contributions to the health of the island’s environment. If there is someone you would like to honor, The Block Island Times is now accepting nominations...
Block Island School to close next week, library and recreation to reduce programs
Lars Trodson
Fri, Mar 13
Category:
News
Under the direction of Gov. Raimondo, all schools will be closed in Rhode Island next week starting Monday, March 16, including the Block Island School, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The governor made the announcement on Friday, March 13. Block Island School Supt. Mike Convery said “they...
Coronavirus updates
Interstate issues statement on coronavirus precautions
Fri, Mar 13
Category:
News
,
Features
The following statement was issued by Interstate Navigation on Tuesday, March 10: The health and safety of our traveling passengers and employees is our highest priority, so we are informing our customers through our website and social media for the latest information on the COVID-19 virus,...
An old-time ferry ride
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
,
Features
Ed. note: Paul Cotter sent in these photos of two ferries, the Lizzie Ann and the Rocket, that ran from Block Island during World War II. The photos sparked memories from some of those who rode both boats. I was very young, you have to remember. I don’t think I was more than 7 or 8… I may have been...
Mulling a message for uncertain times
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
With Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo declaring a State of Emergency, coupled with Interstate Navigation issuing a statement that, while there is no projected change to the ferry schedule, said the company is maintaining a rigorous disinfecting regimen to minimize exposure to their passengers, Block...
Honoring island women for Women’s History Month
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
,
Features
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 will be honoring...
Island student featured in museum show
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
,
Features
Block Island School student Holden van Lent will be having some of his artwork shown at a new exhibit being held at the Museum of work and Culture in Woonsocket, R.I. The Through Our Eyes exhibit, entitled “Home,” opens Saturday, March 14. The show runs through Friday, April 24, 2020. (The Museum...
More input needed on Hotel Manisses addition
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
,
Features
The Hotel Manisses’ application for a proposed addition was continued once again, as the members of the Historic District Commission sought more information from the applicants and wanted input from the members who were absent for the meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. The application is for a new, three-...
Little coins, a bold vision
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
There were piles of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters on two tables, with a few mysterious coins mixed in. The one getting the most attention was an Eisenhower dollar coin from 1972. There was a tiny one cent coin from another unknown country, and a wheatback penny from 1958. However different...
Boys Varsity Basketball wins state championship
Thu, Mar 12
Category:
News
The Boys Varsity Basketball Hurricanes team took home the state championship in the Coastal Prep League after their winning game against the Grove School on Saturday, March 7. Coach Paul Hemingway, at right, congratulates the team and praised the senior class members for finishing their high school...
BIPCO offices closed
Wed, Mar 11
Category:
News
The following was issued today by the Block Island Power Company:
Due to the nature of our business transactions and the critical nature of the services we provide, we are taking several precautions in response to the spread of COVID 19. We will be closing the office today to any “in...
Nature Walks
Lars Trodson
Tue, Mar 10
Category:
News
(VIDEO) Follow along on Editor Lars Trodson’s walk through Payne's Dock, Town Beach, and Win Dodge property. Video was previously taken on Monday, March 9. Note: Turn up the volume to fully immerse yourself in the environment, and pause, and click on the video to drag it around for different...
Statement from R.I. Airport Corporation
Passenger arriving at T.F. Green taken to hospital
Tue, Mar 10
Category:
News
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) received notification from an arriving airline on Tuesday morning regarding a passenger exhibiting flu-like symptoms. RIAC spokesperson John Goodman told
The Block Island Times
that the passenger was taken off Southwest flight 153 arriving at T...
Coronavirus updates
Interstate issues statement on coronavirus precautions
Tue, Mar 10
Category:
News
The following statement was issued by Interstate Navigation on Tuesday, March 10:
The health and safety of our traveling passengers and employees is our highest priority, so we are informing our customers through our website and social media for the latest information on the COVID-19...
B.I. School Honor Roll
Fri, Mar 6
Category:
News
,
Features
2ND QUARTER HONOR ROLL - 2019-2020
HIGHEST HONORS
Mikhaela Brown-Padien – Grade 12 Ruby Crawford – Grade 12 Charlotte Hall – Grade 12 Mathias Heinz – Grade 12 Moira O’Neill – Grade 12 Allison Pineda – Grade 12 Savannah Brown – Grade 11 Josephine Mott – Grade 11 Stephanie Rich –...
Bayberry Wreath nominations
Fri, Mar 6
Category:
News
,
Features
This year marks the 37th anniversary of one of Block Island’s signature recognitions: the annual Bayberry Wreath Award that honors outstanding contributions to the health of the island’s environment.
If there is someone you would like to honor,
The
Block Island Times
is now...
Boys Varsity Basketball heads to playoffs
Fri, Mar 6
Category:
News
,
Features
The Boys Varsity Basketball team handily beat Middlebridge School in a playoff game at home on Tuesday, March 3. The Boys were scheduled to play Oxford in a playoff on Friday, March 6.
Ferry departures canceled tonight and tomorrow
Fri, Mar 6
Category:
News
The following was issued by the Block Island Ferry this morning:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH: THE 6PM DEPARTURE FROM POINT JUDITH FOR TODAY AND THE 8:15AM DEPARTURE FROM BLOCK ISLAND ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH ARE CANCELLED DUE TO THE HIGH WIND ADVISORY FOR OUR AREA. PLEASE CALL THE RESERVATION OFFICE...
Council sets public hearings on a variety of proposals
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 5
Category:
News
,
Features
With recent discussions pertaining to the presence of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, First Warden Ken Lacoste said he had met with the Medical Center on Monday, March 2. “We got together and brought everyone up to speed on the coronavirus.” The Town Council listened to Lacoste’s Warden’s Report...
BIPCo vetting multiple projects
Renee Meyer
Thu, Mar 5
Category:
News
There’s so much going on at the Block Island Power Company that some of the projects are experiencing bottlenecks. The governing arm of the power company, the Block Island Utility District Board of Commissioners, met for a full three hours on Friday, Feb. 28 to vet them all. Utility District...
Honoring island women for Women’s History Month
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 5
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
will be...
Thriller filmed on Block Island in wide release this week
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 5
Category:
News
There are a lot of familiar faces in the movie ‘Dead Sound.” That’s because the nautical thriller was filmed on the island a couple of years ago, although at that time the production was called simply “Block Island.” You’ll see André Boudreau, Allie McCabe, and a number of other island residents,...
Ferries on a case by case basis today
Wed, Mar 4
Category:
News
Interstate Navigation posted the following alert this morning: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4: FERRIES ARE RUNNING ON A TRIP BY TRIP BASIS FOR TODAY DUE TO THE HIGH WIND ADVISORY FORECAST. THE RESERVATION OFFICE OPENS AT 9AM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 1-866-783-7996.
Thriller filmed on Block Island available online tomorrow
Lars Trodson
Mon, Mar 2
Category:
News
There are a lot of familiar faces in the movie ‘Dead Sound.” That’s because the nautical thriller was filmed on the island a couple of years ago, although at that time the production was called simply “Block Island.” The film is being screened on a number of video-on-demand streaming services...
Cover update on Property Transactions Guide
Mon, Mar 2
Category:
News
,
Features
The following is submitted through Ballard Hall Real Estate in regards to the property on the 2019 Transactions Guide cover: The property that is on the 2019 Property Transactions Guide cover is still available for sale through Ballard Hall Real Estate. The property,1278 Cormorant Cove, holds...
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