The annual Groundhog Day census on Block Island is a tradition that goes back for decades. Started by the late Lew Gaffett years ago, this annual count of those on the island in the dead of winter is both considered a fairly accurate account of the winter population and an excuse for a party. You’re […]
The Block Island Water and Sewer Commissions approved a new water allocation for Salt Pond Settlement despite having denied at least three allocation applications from commercial water users last month.The Water Company has exceedingly little water left to allocate for the months of July and August, and Water Superintendent John Breunig, instead of approving or
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It has taken several months, numerous emails, and a couple of letters, but professional training and education in LGBTQ+ inclusion for students, faculty, and staff is on its way to the Block Island School. Superintendent Robert Gerardi spoke on the topic at the School Committee meeting on January 18.The committee had received correspondence from concerned
The Hurricanes Boys Varsity Basketball Team welcomed Barrington Christian Academy to the island Monday for a 12:30 tilt in front of a large crowd for only the second time in years.The boisterous fans provided a great home-court advantage as the team came out aggressively and quickly established itself as the better team, beating the away
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks: Free COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Rescue Station.Dates and times may change due to changes in the ferry schedule.For vaccine clinic information, and to sign up go to vaccinateRI.org and search for New Shoreham. New clinics
The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 22-01 dated January 6, 2022 as amended.Open Session Zoom access: dial toll free for cellular phone or landline (888) 788 0099; (833) 548 0276; (833) 548 0282 or (877) 853 5247.Webinar ID: 869 6499 8196Passcode: 374858 We do
Block Island was one of only a few communities in Rhode Island to achieve blizzard status on Saturday, Jan. 29. with winds gusting into the 70s for most of the day. Due to drifting, how much snow fell was anybody’s guess, but most put the total at 18 to 24 inches, and drifts as high
The Block Island Medical Center’s “Community Conversation” will focus on behavioral health on Block Island in a three-part series running in January and February. During this time the Medical Center will be responding to questions from readers of The Block Island Times.There will also be a three-part series on the Medical Center podcast letstalkaboutitbi available
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The Town of New Shoreham has retained the Mayforth Group to provide lobbying services for Block Island with the state and federal government.Council Member Mark Emmanuelle said it was “one of those issues we’ve talked about for a long time,” stating that the town wanted to be able to get as much state and federal
“The one-day rule is indefensible,” Member Carl Kaufmann told the Harbors Commitee on January 20. Kaufmann was referring to the current length of time a private mooring owner is required to use their mooring. Some moorings only end up getting used by the owner for that one day, with Harbormaster Kate McConville verifying that the
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