August 2018

Block Island Times

Endless Summer

The following was submitted by reader Lynn Dean: We have been enjoying your beautiful island for over 25 years. My daughter, Rebecca, was recently accepted to the University of New Hampshire and used this essay for her application. I thought you might want to experience arriving to your island through the eyes of a 17-year old. Sincerely,  Lynn

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Block Island Times

Property converted to affordable housing

The Ocean View Foundation is converting its two rental properties into affordable housing units. The non-profit is splitting a minor subdivision located off Cooneymus Road into two separate lots to establishing two single-family dwellings that will go toward the island’s affordable housing inventory. New Shoreham Building Official Marc Tillson explained to The Times that the

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Tree warden keeping an eye on tree-killing insect

An ash tree-killing beetle, once foreign to the United States, was recently discovered for the first time in Rhode Island. The Rhode Department of Environmental Management, in concert with the University of Rhode Island and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, confirmed identification of the insect. The emerald ash borer originates from northeastern Asia and feeds

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