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Message from the Block Island Medical Center regarding COVID-19
Mon, Mar 2
Category:
News
To the Block Island Community, As many of you are aware, the first case of COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, has been identified in Rhode Island in a 44-year-old man, a traveler returning from Italy. BIHS is following the guidelines and protocols of the RIDOH and we are collaborating...
NAMI BI certified by national organization
Sat, Feb 29
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President Jim Hinthorn, at left, reads the affiliation certificate for the Block Island chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Board members of the team present for the announcement were, from left, Socha Cohen, Jill Seppa, Alison Warfel, Kyra Ernst, and Tracey Fredericks. Pat Tengwall...
Board members needed
Fri, Feb 28
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The following boards and commissions are looking for members. Each of these appointments are made by the New Shoreham Town Council: The Board of Assessment Review is seeking a Republican-affiliated representative for a three-year term. The Deer Task Force needs a person for a one-year term. The...
Solar array ordinance causing a bit of a headache
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
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Features
About a year ago, an application for a solar array that was before the Planning Board was not approved, in part, according to island resident Chris Warfel, because the town’s Zoning Board and Planning Board had different interpretations of the ordinance that regulates solar panel installations. In...
Town manager to monitor cable project
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
Category:
News
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Features
Town Manager Jim Kern will remain actively involved in the project that will re-bury the two undersea transmission cables that come ashore at Crescent Beach, and said a major concern still remains about the cable being out of service for perhaps weeks, which means high speed internet provided to...
Bayberry Wreath nominations
Thu, Feb 27
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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...
Hard deadlines sought for airport projects, budget
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
Category:
News
Town officials met with representatives of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation at the Block Island Airport to hammer away at some specific issues that have been needing attention: installing a more reliable water supply for the airport and its tenants, coming up with a plan to create more revenue...
Keeping a watchful eye
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
Category:
News
The Rhode Island Department of Health issued a lengthy statement on Monday, Feb. 24, detailing efforts the state is making in terms of responding to the possible appearance of coronavirus in the state. The Director of Security at Interstate Navigation and co-director of the town’s Emergency...
Library juggling programs and projects
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
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News
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Features
The Island Free Library Board of Trustees reviewed updates on its building and grounds, including window replacements, a solar project, and a new water fountain. The condition of the windows at the Library has been a topic of discussion for some time. Library Director Kristin Baumann said that new...
Some spring birds are here, prompting questions
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
Category:
News
It really wasn’t much of a winter on Block Island — or hasn’t been so far — which prompted recent postings on social media about the appearance of birds that usually arrive in the spring. Was this the effect of global warming? Was it in fact not really an anomaly at all?
The Block Island Times...
No ferries today, but airplanes flying Feb. 27
Thu, Feb 27
Category:
News
The Block Island Ferry made the following announcement this morning: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH: THE 6:30AM FROM POINT JUDITH AND THE 8:15AM FROM BLOCK ISLAND WILL BE RUNNING ON SCHEDULE. THE REMAINING TRIPS ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY. TO RESCHEDULE VEHICLE RESERVATIONS AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,...
360 Video
Walk the Hodge Preserve
Rosemary Connelli
Tue, Feb 25
Category:
News
(360 VIDEO) Walk through the Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve on Corn Neck Road, courtesy of The Block Island Times. Watch the video all the way through, to see the landscape open up to Middle Pond and its surrounding diverse environments. Note: Turn up the volume to fully immerse yourself in the...
Shellfish Commission, Sun Farm Oysters reach agreement
Renée Meyer
Fri, Feb 21
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Features
Sometimes the process works, and to the benefit of all. In January, the Shellfish Commission began the process of reviewing a request from Sun Farm Oysters, owned by Chris Warfel, to relocate a portion of his aquaculture lease in Trims’s Pond. At the Shellfish Commission’s meeting on January 21,...
Libraries and the census
The Staff at the of the Island Free Library
Fri, Feb 21
Category:
News
Many islanders use the Groundhog Day count to answer the question: how many people actually live on the island? We often reply to that question with answers like,
around a thousand,
or just under a thousand
or the number itself, when we can remember the number and not confuse this...
New Shoreham police lawsuit dismissed
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
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Features
On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Town Hall, First Warden Ken Lacoste announced in open session that a lawsuit brought by members of the New Shoreham Police Department against various town officials, including members of the Planning Board, the Town Council and former Town Manager Ed Roberge, had been...
Upcoming events for seniors
Pat Tengwall
Thu, Feb 20
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News
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Features
A sweet time:
The Senior Advisory Committee is planning a repeat of last year’s “Just Desserts” social. The event will be on Wed. March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Committee members are contacting island food artisans for a variety of delectable desserts. Coffee, tea and...
Deer herd remains frustratingly high
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
Sue Gibbons has an idea. The science teacher at the Block Island School went before the members of the Deer Task Force to propose a plan that she hopes will significantly reduce the deer population. The Deer Task Force is on the record as saying the deer population is not being culled in any...
Medical Center approves 2020 budget
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
The Block Island Health Services Board of Directors has approved a $1.4 million budget for fiscal year 2020. The $1.4 million bottom line shows a decrease from the 2019 budget, which was $1,559,490. On the revenue side, the budget includes a $60,000 increase in patient fees, which totaled $671,000...
Land Trust mulls public art installation
Renée Meyer
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
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Features
After getting the go-ahead from the Recreation Board, it was the Block Island Land Trust’s turn to take up the art installation project proposed for the tennis court fence at Ball O’Brien Park. The Land Trust has jurisdiction over what happens at the park, although the Historic District Commission...
Winter art classes at Spring Street Gallery
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
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Features
Spring Street Gallery Coordinator Paige Gaffett described artist Claire Marschak as “a fantastic painter, a really great teacher. She brings you step by step in the painting process. We are fortunate to have her on the island.” On Sunday, Jan. 26, Marschak taught a tonal oil painting class at the...
Cherry Hill Lane subdivision moving ahead
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
“Has anyone been up there?” asked Housing Board Chair Cindy Pappas regarding the Cherry Hill Lane affordable housing project located off Cooneymus Road. The Block Island Housing Board met on Tuesday, Feb. 11 to discuss updates on the project. Member Stacy Henshaw noted she had visited the site in...
Council floats ideas to keep inspection station on island
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
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Features
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Town Council held its Town Manager Work Session, and reviewed a diverse list of agenda items: final revisions to the Harbor Management Plan, the Visitors Center, potential recreation facility, and taxi ordinances.
Next steps for local inspection station
The lack...
What to do on February break? Explore Block Island.
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
Category:
News
,
Features
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is inviting Rhode Islanders to explore the outdoors during February school vacation week. Outdoor activities listed on a recent DEM press release were targeted for communities on the mainland, with none planned for Block Island. On Block...
360 Video
Walk the stairs at the Mohegan Bluffs
Rosemary Connelli
Wed, Feb 19
Category:
News
(360 VIDEO) Walk the stairs at the Mohegan Bluffs, courtesy of The Block Island Times. A sunny and warm day by the bluffs, with slight winds blowing overhead. 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...
Turkey hunting opportunity for youth
Wed, Feb 19
Category:
News
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Features
The following was submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Monday, Feb. 17:
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with The Light Foundation, will offer the first Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt in Rhode...
Celebrating 90 (plus or minus)!
Sat, Feb 15
Category:
News
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Features
A party for the island’s nonagenarians, inspired by Betty Fitzpatrick and Shirley Kessler, was held at Kimberly’s Restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 9. The celebration is now sponsored by the Senior Advisory Committee. According to town records, Block Island has approximately 25 seniors in their 90s, and...
Recreation Board seeks to expand opportunities for kids
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Sat, Feb 15
Category:
News
,
Features
Those Block Island families, and non-island families, who have enjoyed the activities of Camp Mohegan in the summer but thought their children have aged out of the program at 10 will be happy to know that the upper age limit has been increased to 12. The members of the Recreation Board made that...
Water company applies for USDA loan for pipe line
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Sat, Feb 15
Category:
News
,
Features
As the Block Island Water Company prepares for an upcoming vote on securing a bond for a $2.3 million water main project, Supt. John Breunig said that paperwork has been filed with the U. S. Department of Agriculture to help secure some grant money to pay for some of the cost. “The USDA application...
“This has been a very long case.”
CLF attorney statement on Champlin’s decision
Fri, Feb 14
Category:
News
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Features
Statement issued by Jerry Elmer, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation:
I am delighted to report that the Superior Court today issued its long-awaited decision in the Champlin’s Marina case. We won a complete victory; the Superior Court upheld the 2011 CRMC decision denying Champlin’...
Planning Board approves new zoning language
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Feb 14
Category:
News
Acting on the recommendations of the town’s three leading conservation groups, and after receiving more than 50 emails and other forms of communication, the majority of which were in favor, the Planning Board approved zoning amendment language changes that will exclude conservation easements from a...
School Committee sets 2021 budget request
Pat Tengwall
Thu, Feb 13
Category:
News
The New Shoreham School Committee has approved a $5,526,839 budget for fiscal year 2021, an overall increase of $284,046 or 5.4 percent, over the current year. Although the overall budget increase will be 5.4 percent, the town’s allocation will be less. The budget request asks $203,416 more from...
Town manager Search Committee lines up candidates
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
Category:
News
,
Features
“There was a vote for moving ahead with eight, possibly nine, people who applied for the town manager position,” announced Search Committee Chair Margie Comings. The vote had been approved in closed session, and was announced in open session at the Search Committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 at...
Zoning Board denies Mott appeal
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
Category:
News
,
Features
At the Zoning Board of Review meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5, two matters were discussed, with one appeal being denied and one approved to move forward. As to the first decision of the evening, Peter and Marea Mott had appealed a cease and desist order issued by Building Official Marc Tillson...
Ørsted and National Grid present cable project
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
Category:
News
It’s going to be a busy fall, winter and spring for Ørsted and National Grid. Two sections of undersea transmission cable they each own that experienced periodic episodes of exposure will be reburied by the time the summer season opens in 2021. Beginning in October 2020, according to...
Changes at the Medical Center
Clark moves on, new primary and emergency care team hired
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
Category:
News
Members of the Block Island Health Services Board of Directors informed
The Block Island Times
on Monday, Feb. 10 that Dr. Mark Clark will be leaving his position as Medical Director of the Medical Center in mid-May, and a new team comprising a primary care physician and an Advanced...
After almost 20 years, Champlin’s Marina denied
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
Category:
News
After almost two decades of litigation, Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Kristin Rodgers issued a ruling on Tuesday, Feb. 11, against an expansion of Champlin’s Marina that was first proposed in 2003. The ruling by Judge Rodgers stated that “There is legally sufficient evidence in the record to...
Champlin’s denied marina expansion
Tue, Feb 11
Category:
News
After almost two decades of litigation, Rhode Island Superior Court issued a ruling today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, against the expansion of Champlin’s Marina, stating that “There is legally sufficient evidence in the record to support the [Coastal Resources Management Council]’s denial of Champlin’s...
Dr. Clark will leave position in May, new primary and emergency care team hired
Lars Trodson
Mon, Feb 10
Category:
News
Members of the Block Island Health Services Board of Directors informed The Block Island Times this evening that Dr. Mark Clark will be leaving his position as Medical Director of the Medical Center in mid-May, and a new team comprising a primary care physician and an Advanced Practice Registered...
Well water testing seminar at URI
Sat, Feb 8
Category:
News
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Features
The following was submitted by the University of Rhode Island:
I
n Rhode Island, private well owners are responsible for testing and maintaining the quality of their own well water. To provide residents with information on private well water testing, treatment, and maintenance, water...
Lots to do in winter
Kim Gaffett
Fri, Feb 7
Category:
News
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Features
What do you do in the winter? This week I picked and forced a few twigs of witch hazel; I love its frilly yellowness and light ambrosial scent in January. Don’t mistake this annual activity as a desire for spring. For me, it is a corsage for the celebration of winter. On Block Island we celebrate...
‘Know your number’
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Feb 7
Category:
News
,
Features
The Block Island School is sending out a notice to parents informing them that absenteeism has had and will have a negative impact on how the state ranks the school’s academic performance. “At the Block Island School, we are under the mandate to encourage and educate parents and students about the...
Town Council appoints interim harbormaster
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Feb 7
Category:
News
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Features
Town Manager Jim Kern has recommended the Town Council “appoint Kate McConville as the interim Harbomaster, starting Feb. 16.” Kern made his recommendation at the council meeting on Monday, Feb. 3. The next step in the process, explained Kern, would be to hire a permanent harbormaster. The process...
New art exhibit at the airport
Fri, Feb 7
Category:
News
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Features
The following was submitted by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:
New works by artist Molly Kugler Dickinson will be on exhibit through June 7, 2020, at the Block Island State Airport Gallery. The Gallery presents the work of contemporary Rhode Island artists in quarterly...
School Committee seeks to restore funding, programs
Pat Tengwall
Fri, Feb 7
Category:
News
The New Shoreham School Committee moved closer to a decision on its 2020-2021 school year budget on Tuesday night, but has not committed to a final set of budget cuts, nor to a specific percentage increase for the overall school budget that it must forward to the Town Council. The scenarios...
Conservation groups weigh in on proposed zoning amendment
Thu, Feb 6
Category:
News
,
Features
The following was issued by the Block Island Land Trust, Block Island Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy and presented to the members of the Town Council and Planning Board:
At the Planning Board meeting on Jan. 8, 2020, the suggestion was made to create a “white paper” outlining the...
Firefighters go to school
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 6
Category:
News
The members of the Block Island Volunteer Fire Department have been hard at work training to achieve Firefighter One level status during the past several months. According to Chief Kirk Littlefield, representatives from the Rhode Island Fire Training Academy have been coming to the island on...
A scholarship dedicated to helping young island artists
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 6
Category:
News
,
Features
The Thomas McAleer Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship was launched when “painter Fred Poisson wanted to create a scholarship for Block Island teens and young adults to attend Rhode Island School of Design, where he is an alumnus. Mac was the perfect person to honor since he brought his love of art to...
Broadband committee drills down on pricing structure
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 6
Category:
News
The members of the New Shoreham Broadband Committee sifted through how build-out costs would be distributed among customers of the proposed island-wide high-speed internet service and settled on a pricing structure based on property value. This
ad valorem
approach means that a homeowner...
The things we remembered
Martha Ball
Thu, Feb 6
Category:
News
,
Features
I t was from the 1960s, a time when a heavy snow could shut down the Neck for two days. There was more snow and much less equipment, one tireless little bulldozer inched its way north from the Breakers, where the deep snow began, slowly breaking through the feet-deep drifts. The school staff was...
Wind farm cables to be lengthened for reburial
Lars Trodson,
at
ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 6
Category:
News
During a hearing before the State Senate’s Special Task Force on Fisheries, Coastal Resources Management Council Executive Director Grover Fugate affirmed that the resolution to the exposed cable issues at Crescent Beach will be to splice in new sections of cable. The new sections of cable will be...
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