The following update was shared by Block Island Medical Director Dr. Tom Warcup on Thursday, Nov. 5: Dear Block Island Community: Click this link to watch Dr. Warcup’s latest video update: Here is a written summary of Dr. Warcup’s video: BIHS has an Abbott rapid machine that can help us with rapid identification […]
A small cloth facemask can be a powerful tool. This has been proved during the past six months or so when the mask was found to be effective in slowing the spread of Covid-19. But island resident Chris Willi found another use. He designed a mask with a small profile of the island on the
The owners of a six-acre parcel of land in New Harbor have filed an application with the Planning Board to subdivide the property into two parcels: one 4.5 acres in size and one 1.5 acres in size. The application was submitted by Overlook Realty LLC owner Steve Filippi, and was the subject of a public
Cordoned off with some old-fashioned thick marine rope, adorned with bike racks designed by a world class artist, a chess or checkers board, a water-bottle filling station, and a nice, new pathway — upgrades to the Nicholas Ball Park are complete, according to Old Harbor Task Force Chair Margie Comings. The project got a shot
Isobel Norton said it so well:“Those we hold most dearNever truly leave us…They live onIn the kindnesses they showedThe comfort they sharedAnd the love they broughtinto our lives…” The legacy of those who have gone beyond is how they enriched our lives while they were here. Steve Draper certainly did that. How? By the way
The following was submitted to The Block Island Times by Town Manager Maryanne Crawford: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the Block Island community. I am your new Town Manager, Maryanne Crawford. Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome to the island, which, to me, reflects a strong
Due to the numbers of visitors Block Island continues to see during the 2020 shoulder season, as well as a rise in Covid-19 cases not only in Rhode Island but in states where hunters may travel from, the Block Island Town Council and the Town Manager want to put the brakes on the firearms hunting
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the seven candidates running for Town Council were among those who participated in a virtual Candidates’ Night. They faced a multitude of questions from the public, ranging from the broadband project, to climate change, the environment, mopeds, and traffic issues. On Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, the makeup of the Town Council
(360 VIDEO) Walk along Crescent Beach, courtesy of The Block Island Times. Take a break from the ongoing U.S. election and relax with the sound of the crashing waves! Video captured on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Note: Turn up the volume to fully immerse yourself in the environment, and pause, and click on the video to drag it around
The following was shared by the Block Island Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 5: Dear Block Island Community: The DMAT team has informed the medical center that they will be accepting walk-up appointments today until 12 p.m. at the fire barn. Please let us know if you are having any issues, Thank you,