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,
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
The following was submitted by the owner and manager of Odd Fellows Café on Wednesday, Nov. 4: Odd Fellows Café will be closed until further notice due to one of our staff members testing positive for Covid-19. Odd Fellows Café is following all town and state protocol. The café has communicated with the Block Island
The following message was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4: Dear Block Island Community: We apologize for the late notice but we were just notified that the DOH is increasing their testing capacity for tomorrow. If you are interested in getting a COVID test please sign up BEFORE 3 p.m.
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These votes reflect those cast early in-person at Town Hall from Oct. 14 to Nov. 2. Mail-in ballot vote results will be issued at 11 p.m. Here are today’s results. Presidential Electors Donald Trump: 79 Joe Biden: 401 Roque De La Fuente: 0 Brian Carroll: 0 Gloria La Riva: 0 Jo Jorgensen: 1