Tourism Council’s annual meeting is today
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There are two options available that pave the way for the Block Island Power Company to become a non-profit public utility: BIPCo shares can be purchased from the two shareholders — the town of New Shoreham and Sara McGinnes — or BIPCo can go forward with Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The Town of New Shoreham is objecting to Rhode Island Fast Ferry being allowed more time to secure dockage for a Quonset Point to Block Island seasonal high-speed service in Old Harbor. The town filed an objection with the Rhode Island Division of Public Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The Harbor Church is experiencing changes from within and without. As workers put the finishing touches on the exterior, a new pastor and his wife are settling in inside. Peter Preiser Jr., and his wife, Carrie Johnson, began their ministry on Block Island on Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Members of the Harbors Committee has renewed its interest in building a harbors facility, which they believe is crucial to the health of the Great Salt Pond and the island. Harbors Committee members Arlene Tunney, Erik Elwell, Denny Heinz, Pat Evans, and Gary Pollard Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
After being told that the Town of New Shoreham — or any town in the state of Rhode Island — has no authority to ban the use of pesticides at the local level, the Town Council tasked the Conservation Commission to once again take up the Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The school year began on Sept. 4 with the temperature hovering in the mid 80s. School Committee member Annie Hall referenced the heat wave at the committee’s most recent meeting, and asked if the school could be more prepared to deal with the impact Read Full Article on the Block Island Times