People were skeptical — how are you going to find a mushroom in December? But upwards of two dozen people, ranging in ages from four to 87, showed up on a cold Saturday, Dec. 7 to find out. Mycologist Lawrence Millman, hosted by Kim Gaffett and the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, led a walk …
In no particular order, here are The Block Island Times’ choices for the top news stories of 2019. The year was exciting, confusing, and messy. Ed Roberge resigns Town Manager Ed Roberge submitted a letter of resignation to the New Shoreham Town Council on Monday, Oct. 21. The resignation will be effective Dec. 20, Roberge …
There are two shiny trash bins in Old Harbor. While they may look conventional, they are anything but. The bins are solar-powered and also double as trash compactors. Sean McGarry, co-owner of Block Island Recycling Management, purchased the compactors at a cost of about $10,000, in response to the ongoing issue of overflowing public trash …
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at Town Hall to take comments on a new rate design proposed by the Block Island Utility District. The hearing starts at 12:30 p.m. If there is inclement weather, the hearing will be held on Jan. 23. The Utility District …
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A casual inquiry to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council has led the Block Island Land Trust and other conservancy organizations to rethink the approach to phragmite management at Mosquito Beach. The invasive phragmites have obscured the view of the Great Salt Pond and two months ago the Land Trust was asked about the …
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Careful management by the Block Island School administration has helped to reduce the projected deficit for the current school year by 41 percent, making the shortfall about $78,000 more than the school’s approved budget. But, as the School Committee members stressed to the Town Councilors who came to their Dec. 17 meeting, the items that …
Keep the holiday food coming or just mix up your regular routine with this delicious duck breast recipe. The sweet orange cranberry glaze looks and smells like Christmas with spice hints of cinnamon and a little bit of heat from red pepper flakes. It all sits on a creamy cloud of Yukon Gold and sweet …
Failed pump wiring was responsible for shutting down the water supply at the Block Island Airport over Christmas week, but service was restored on Thursday, Dec. 26, according to a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. This was the third interruption of water service at the airport since the Memorial Day Weekend. The most …
The Island Free Library is trying to give local caregivers a bit of a break. Starting next month, the date has not yet been set, caregivers can drop their family members or friends at the library for a couple of hours of activities so the caregiver can either take a breather or catch up on …
An old star has taken on a new shine at Sunset Hill. It’s a six-foot stick figure; a greeting to neighbors, an announcement of the season, a symbol of community. In recent years, it was stored away only to await rediscovery. I found it this way: Having moved into the basement apartment, the under porch …