The Block island Middle School soccer team had a weekend they’ll never forget, traveling to Pine Point Academy in Stonington, Conn. for an overnight soccer tournament against multiple teams. Despite playing against some ninth graders, they competed hard and had one heck of a time, including a win. They enjoyed some downtime in the hotel […]
“You’re in good hands:” a comment from the Speaker of the House many years ago as he nodded towards Senator Susan Sosnowski when an island official expressed concern at the State House about the status of a certain piece of legislation needed by the town. We were in good hands as to that legislation and
Redistricting means saying good-bye to long-time Senator Sue Sosnowski Read More »
The Town Board of License Commissioners held its annual liquor and outdoor entertainment license renewal meeting on November 3, but not before first gatheringas the Town Council to discuss a resolution concerning cooperation on liquor law enforcement with license holders. Only one license holder attended the meeting.The resolution seeks to develop a partnership with license
Town Council continues Ballard’s licensing decisions, approves others Read More »
It took until about noon on Wednesday, November 9 to get the full and final results in this year’s election in New Shoreham. There were of course, plenty of write-in votes to tabulate and at Town Hall members of the Board of Canvassers were busy in the vault poring over the ballots. This time none
A history professor once told me, “There is a reason you don’t see World War I reenactors.” World War I (1914-1918) centered around military leaders using the tactics of Napoleon from the late 18th century with the technology of the 20th century, an incredible deathly combination for the average soldier. The horrors are truly beyond
Glass, granite and marble: Remembering World War I Veteran Milton L. Mitchell Read More »
After getting approval from the Historic District Commission for its proposed renovations to “Surfside,” the owners smoothly sailed through the Conservation Commission but ran into some problems during their public hearing before the Planning Board last month.32 Dodge Street Op.Co. LLC. (Plat 6 Lot 138 and Lot 141. Fire # 439 Dodge Street) needed advisories
The Historical District Commission’s meeting on Monday, August 29 gave a hint about some of the building projects that will be happening over the winter on Block Island.The commission stopped just short of giving a final go-ahead to 54 Dodge Street Op. Co. LLC for its planned renovations and an addition to the Surfside building
Finn’s gets go ahead from HDC on minor renovations Read More »
Perhaps not the swankiest thing to do on a hot summer Saturday afternoon but with the enticement of ice cream, swag, and a talk by Nobel Prize winner Michael Oppenheimer, the Block Island Utility District’s Annual meeting on Saturday was well attended, with every seat under the tent occupied.The occasion marked the fourth anniversary of
B.I. Utility District celebrates a successful year Read More »
The 2022 Block Island Film Festival is being held from Sept. 7 to 10 at the Block Island Maritime Institute in tribute to legendary “Island Nurse” Mary Donnelly.Donnelly, who was a stalwart at Block Island’s Medical Center and philanthropist with her Mary D Fund, recently passed away. Her daughter Marguerite will attend the film festival
