On Sunday, Sept. 5, the Block Island Yacht Club hosted the eighth annual Around the Island Pursuit Race. This year 12 boats registered, with two from the mainland representing the Duck Island and Branford Yacht Clubs. The pursuit format differs from a typical race with each yacht’s scoring handicap being applied at the start so […]
On Tuesday, the Town Council met for the first time since instituting an island wide indoor mask mandate. Lars Trodson of the Chamber of Commerce was in attendance, and the council thanked him and his staff for facilitating the distribution of masks to businesses on such short notice. Trodson told the council that Medical Center
The Police Advisory Commission wants to hear from you. The group met last Thursday to talk about defining the role of the commission, as well as to brainstorm ideas on obtaining public input. Newly minted Chair Jim Hinthorn explained his view of the commission’s role: “It’s an advisory role, but also more of a proactive
National Grid is gearing up to return to the island in October to continue the reburial of its sea2shore cable. This is the undersea electric transmission cable that connects Block Island to the mainland. Installed in 2016, both the sea2shore cable and the cable connecting the island to Orsted’s Block Island Wind Farm were exposed
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New Shoreham Town Council meeting will occur in person. To see supporting documents for this agenda, go to: Clerkbase https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI The meeting can be watched on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvoSBIQ0bsFRg1kxPgNVCA 1. Public Comment2. Report from Dr. Thomas Warcup, BI Medical Center Director, regarding COVID-19 and public health; Discuss and Act on an emergency Town ordinance to mitigate
With the support of many businesses and organizations, Queer Block Island will be holding its inaugural Pride event Sept 16 through 19. It’s a three-day event with a variety of programming from nature walks to a drag queen cabaret.Started in late 2020, early 2021, Queer Block Island is the result of Austin Morin reaching out
As the busy, crowded summer season comes to a close, Sertex continues to make strides in building the Block Island Broadband network. Throughout the summer and into the fall, Sertex crews are reaching out to residential property owners to plan underground paths and install conduit. Permit approvals from environmental authorities, the State Department of Transportation,
Join MarMar this Saturday, September 11th from 3 to 6 p.m. as she hosts artist and metalsmith Amelia Messec of Amelia Jane Designs. This one-day event will include a meet-and-greet and attendees can view the designer’s current work. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Amelia Jane Designs uses gemstones and metal to create a
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) will be accepting applications for the 2022 exhibitions in the gallery space at the Block Island Airport.The call for artists will consider those who work in all media and applicants must be Rhode Island residents. Student work will not be considered.The Block Island Airport Gallery is
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