The following update was provided by Harbormaster Kate McConville on Wednesday, Nov. 25: Good morning, After their initial investigation, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management did not find a need to take samples for water testing. The closure has been lifted. This was again out of caution and I appreciate your patience. The GSP is […]
The following release was shared to The Block Island Times from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Wednesday, Nov. 25: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is now accepting online renewal applications from holders of commercial marine licenses, recreational lobster pot and diver licenses, and licensed marine dealers for the 2021
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The following announcement was posted by the New Shoreham Water and Sewer Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 24: The New Shoreham Wastewater Pollution Control Staff will be conducting line cleaning today, Tuesday Nov. 24, 2020. If you reside in one of these areas it is advisable to keep your toilet lids closed while line cleaning is
The following announcement was posted by the New Shoreham Water and Sewer Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 24: The New Shoreham Wastewater Pollution Control Staff will be conducting line cleaning today, Tuesday Nov. 24, 2020. If you reside in one of these areas it is advisable to keep your toilet lids closed while line cleaning is
The following announcement was provided by Harbormaster Kate McConville on Monday, Nov. 23: Good evening, I was notified late this afternoon storm water may have been discharged into the Great Salt Pond, and out of an abundance of caution, the Pond will be closed to shellfishing for 48 hours. The incident is under full investigation.
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The following announcement was provided by Harbormaster Kate McConville on Monday, Nov. 23: Good evening, I was notified late this afternoon storm water may have been discharged into the Great Salt Pond, and out of an abundance of caution, the Pond will be closed to shellfishing for 48 hours. The incident is under full investigation.
The following message was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 23: Dear Block Island Community: The case count remains stable at 20 (total known cases since March). There have been no NEW cases reported in the last week. As we all gear up for the Thanksgiving holiday, please use all necessary
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The following flu clinic update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 23: Dear Block Island Community: We will be holding our last official flu clinic of 2020 tomorrow from 3 to 4 p.m. If you are unable to make this time and still would like a flu shot, please call the