A group of congressmen have reintroduced bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen efforts by the federal government to fight, treat, and prevent tick-borne disease in the United States. A group of bi-partisan U.S. Representatives have re-introduced legislation, HR 220, that is co-sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and others. The bill was …
After many trials and tribulations over the past several years, the Town of New Shoreham has announced that it will be launching its newly updated website in April. The new website will be more functional, technologically advanced and simple to use than the town’s current, antiquated website. Town Manager Ed Roberge told The Times that …
The members of the Deer Task Force, frustrated by the fact that attempts to reduce the deer population during the past several years have not gained much traction, have decided to continue a discussion with representatives of the various conservation groups on the island to open up conserved land to hunting. It is a discussion …
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Block Island resident Henry duPont has written a letter of complaint to the Federal Aviation Administration about what he has called “service cuts” to the Block Island State Airport. The Part 13 complaint went out in a letter dated Jan. 19, 2019. duPont said a Part 13 Complaint is “an informal method available to anyone …
Expressing frustration over what they felt were insufficient efforts in the culling of the island’s deer herd, and its direct link to the spread of Lyme disease, two island residents are urging the New Shoreham Town Council to step up its efforts to combat the deer tick related disease. Marilyn Bogdanffy told the New Shoreham …
A proposal put forth by Gov. Gina Raimondo in her recent State of the State address that will once again shift monies away from the regional tourism councils has the members of the Block Island Tourism Board concerned about continued reduction in funding. “Obviously, this raised a lot of red flags for us,” said Tourism …
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The public is invited to join the Hall family in a celebration of Gayanne’s life with a Memorial Service on this Friday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. at Harbor Church. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to: Block Island Feral Cats Initiative P.O. Read Full Article on the Block Island …
(360 VIDEO) In a steady, gusting breeze The Block Island Times traversed from the stairs on Water Street to the stone jetty at Old Harbor providing for a panoramic perspective. Take the journey and enjoy the myriad views provided by our 360 camera! (Note: Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Have you been experiencing headaches? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Over 90 percent of adults experience headaches in their lifetime. There are many causes, which doctors break down into two categories: Primary and secondary. There are three types of primary headaches: migraine, tension-type, and cluster Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Restoration of Nicholas Ball Park will begin shortly, as the Historic District Commission granted the Old Harbor Task Force unanimous conceptual approval (5-0) of the project on Tuesday afternoon, pending receipt of some incidental information. HDC member Mike Ballard made the motion that was seconded by Read Full Article on the Block Island Times