Block Island is a place of beauty at every time of year. With the quality of light changing from season to season, the landscape is ever-changing.It is, of course, the perfect place to take one’s camera “for a walk,” a veritable photographer’s dream. And so it was that one late afternoon a few weeksago, The […]
This week on the moped front: Per the July 19, 2021 New Shoreham Police Department press release, on Sunday the department confiscated 21 rental mopeds because the drivers were driving erratically, including standing up while driving, driving more than two abreast, driving on the sidewalk, and not wearing helmets. The police contacted the moped owners,
The Covid-19 pandemic, with its shutdowns, layoffs and fear, sought many to change their lives, reinventing themselves, pursuing dreams, or taking drastic steps and moving to a far-flung island, previously known for “nothing to do in the winter.” Some of these people are the children and grandchildren of John and Sandra Hopf. Mother-daughter duo Jennifer
Many visitors to Block Island may quickly notice a certain lack of cell phone and internet service. An inconvenience to some, it’s a blessing to others – a real opportunity to tune out and truly relax, and play.Playing is what one of the island’s newest stores is all about. Located on Chapel Street, it’s called
The New Shoreham Town Council met after this story had gone to press on Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. The council voted 5-0 not to impose a mask mandate, but instead to draft a resolution requesting that individuals wear masks indoors. The council will vote on this new resolution on Monday, August 2. Time
Nearly one month removed from the alarming news that there had been over 11 cases of Covid in the 14 days following July 4, the New Shoreham Town Council appeared unfazed by learning of 14 cases in the past 14 days on Wednesday night. Dr. Tom Warcup reported to the council that 13 of the
The Senior Advisory Committee is pausing some programs due to concerns about the rise in Covid cases. The seated chair strengthening exercise program at the community center will not meet for the rest of the month. Co-chair Sandra Kelly told the group there was concern about the recent spike in cases, especially regarding cases among
The CDC defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”Aging in place increases seniors’ satisfaction with their quality of life and self-esteem, qualities that promote happiness and improved health. The World Health Organization recognizes that communities that
The New Shoreham Tourism Council wants to continue the conversation on sustainable tourism that was the subject of its annual meeting last month, and it appears they have the means to do so. All they need now is cooperation.The board has been very conservative in its budgeting for this and the last fiscal year, due
Block Island Attainable/ Affordable Housing Community ForumThursday, March 3, 2022,4 to 6 p.m. at the Block Island School cafeteria This workshop is to establish and quantify the need of attainable/affordable Housing (AAH) on Block Island. With this information, we can approach the town, state, and federal agencies for assistance. There is no doubt that AAH