Block Island Times

The Island Free Library is in the second year of our Walk for Health program. You may have even heard of the Walking Program at the library, or know one of our participants. The program, while not exactly static, takes place daily in the lower level program rooms. Walk for Health is akin to low […]

(VIDEO) Reporter Rosemary Connelli shares daily reminders on how to practice good hygiene. Stay safe, and let’s continue to do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19!   To learn more on hygiene practices and COVID-19: www.cdc.gov www.who.int www.whitehouse.gov www.health.ri.gov www.new-shoreham.com www.bihealthservices.com This video content is property of The Block Island Times. Video by Rosemary

It was the day before online classes were to begin, and the staff at the Block Island School were ready on a Sunday morning to hand out the technology and other learning materials for the students who would be attending class at home. But the presence of Super Mario Brothers, Spider-Man, Batman and Elsa made

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management submitted the following announcement to The Block Island Times: The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders that many diverse and varied outdoor spaces are open to the public and encouraging people to enjoy them safely by adhering to the Governor’s guidance on not gathering in groups

Dear Block Island Community, The Town of New Shoreham updated the Emergency Ordinance on March 23 to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community from COVID-19. A shelter in place order went into effect Tuesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. The Emergency Declaration is in effect through April 15 and enforces the guidance from Governor

With travel from the mainland to the island expected to decrease due to restrictions mandated by an emergency ordinance the Town Council enacted on March 23, and to address the concerns of Dr. Mark Clark about keeping the island as isolated as possible, Interstate Navigation will reduce the number of boat trips beginning Saturday, March

Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information.   Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services.   Post Office: Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the building. (401) 466-7733.    The New Shoreham Safety Complex: Dispatch

As physical distancing commences on the island, the Block Island School recently closed its doors to follow safety procedures being implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. To continue teaching students, the Block Island School began the week of March 23 with school-wide online learning for the first time in its history. To gain insight into how

In a dramatic reversal of Block Island’s usual policy of welcoming everyone from everywhere, the Town Council this past week approved an emergency ordinance that essentially shuts down the island for all non-essential activities, cancels reservations at hotels, inns and online rentals, and recommends that all residents shelter in place for 14 days. The order

The following message was submitted to The Block Island Times on Wednesday, March 25: In our ongoing effort to work with local officials regarding Block Island’s Shelter-In-Place Order that includes travel restrictions, we will be adjusting our ferry schedule to best accommodate essential travel needs. Effective Saturday, March 28, we are reducing our scheduled trips