When Bob Lancia was in the Rhode Island General Assembly, he was a member of a group that was dubbed “The Gang of Five.” This was a group of representatives from across the political spectrum that worked toward common goals. “We got stuff done,” said Lancia. “You need to reach across the aisles.” Lancia, a […]
Democrat Congressman Jim Langevin has been working on what he called “two wars:” the health and economic crises that hit the country more or less at the same time just a little over six months ago. There is still work to be done on these fronts, as well as environmental issues and cybersecurity election threats,
The only application for preliminary review by the Historic District Commission was submitted by architect Glen Fontecchio for a 20-foot by 24-foot addition to the service building of the Spring House Hotel. The Historic District Commission met via telecommunications on Monday, Sept. 28 to consider the application. Island Enterprise Inc. Plat 8, Lot 84-6 Fontecchio
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An extensive study of the Block Island School’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that was completed last March, but not implemented due to the pandemic shutdown, is once again back on the table as the school considers options on how to improve airflow inside the building. School Supt. Mike Convery said that, due to
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The following press release was issued by the Department of Environmental Management on Monday, Sept. 28: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that two exotic species of Asian and Eurasian ticks have been detected for the first time on Block Island. The ticks were discovered by Dr. Danielle M Tufts, then
During the most recent Planning Board meeting, members heard testimony in support of The Grove project, which will be located behind the Gables Inn on Dodge Street. The public hearing was set as the board considers a special use permit for the construction of a new building for Block Island Beach House employee housing and
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During the recent Housing Board Meeting, Housing Board Chair Cindy Pappas provided an update on the Cherry Hill Lane houses. Closings of the five affordable houses were announced back in July. The project, which was created in response to the lack of affordable housing in a town where some of the lower-priced homes hover around
The Spring Street Gallery is excited to offer a pop-up art opening with Gallery member Jerry Powers and our friend Bill Padien with their new paintings. The joint show will open with a reception on Saturday Sept. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., with refreshments available. Please be sure to wear your mask and heed
What’s a “Heat pump” and why should anyone be pumped about them? A heat pump is an electrical/mechanical appliance that can be used for heating in the cold months and cooling in the warm months. It consists of two components: a heat exchanger outdoors and a head, (or mini-split) usually wall mounted indoors, connected by