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 Treasurer Bill Penn expressed frustration …
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 on Monday, March 2. Town Manager …
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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. Block Island Times – Read More>>
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 closely with the Town of New …
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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 spectacular views of former Coast Guard station and Block …
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 beginning Tuesday, March 3. Last …
Thriller filmed on Block Island available online tomorrow Read More »