The Block Island Health Services Board of Directors has approved a $1.4 million budget for fiscal year 2020. The $1.4 million bottom line shows a decrease from the 2019 budget, which was $1,559,490. On the revenue side, the budget includes a $60,000 increase in patient fees, which totaled $671,000 in 2019, but are expected to […]
After getting the go-ahead from the Recreation Board, it was the Block Island Land Trust’s turn to take up the art installation project proposed for the tennis court fence at Ball O’Brien Park. The Land Trust has jurisdiction over what happens at the park, although the Historic District Commission and Town Council will also need
Spring Street Gallery Coordinator Paige Gaffett described artist Claire Marschak as “a fantastic painter, a really great teacher. She brings you step by step in the painting process. We are fortunate to have her on the island.” On Sunday, Jan. 26, Marschak taught a tonal oil painting class at the Spring Street Gallery. Taken from
“Has anyone been up there?” asked Housing Board Chair Cindy Pappas regarding the Cherry Hill Lane affordable housing project located off Cooneymus Road. The Block Island Housing Board met on Tuesday, Feb. 11 to discuss updates on the project. Member Stacy Henshaw noted she had visited the site in January, and “it looked really good.
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Town Council held its Town Manager Work Session, and reviewed a diverse list of agenda items: final revisions to the Harbor Management Plan, the Visitors Center, potential recreation facility, and taxi ordinances. Next steps for local inspection station The lack of a certified car inspection station on Block Island was
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is inviting Rhode Islanders to explore the outdoors during February school vacation week. Outdoor activities listed on a recent DEM press release were targeted for communities on the mainland, with none planned for Block Island. On Block Island, there are infinite opportunities in spending time outdoors, with countless
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On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Town Hall, First Warden Ken Lacoste announced in open session that a lawsuit brought by members of the New Shoreham Police Department against various town officials, including members of the Planning Board, the Town Council and former Town Manager Ed Roberge, had been dismissed. The suit claimed that the town
A sweet time: The Senior Advisory Committee is planning a repeat of last year’s “Just Desserts” social. The event will be on Wed. March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Committee members are contacting island food artisans for a variety of delectable desserts. Coffee, tea and cold drinks will be served.
The following was submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Monday, Feb. 17: PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with The Light Foundation, will offer the first Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt in Rhode Island this spring. The two-day event is open to youths ages 12
(360 VIDEO) Walk the stairs at the Mohegan Bluffs, courtesy of The Block Island Times. A sunny and warm day by the bluffs, with slight winds blowing overhead. Note: Turn up the volume to fully immerse yourself in the environment, and pause, and click on the video to drag it around for different perspectives. This