A performance of “I’ve Got a Song! A Living History of the McCarthy Era” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Island Free Library. Written and performed by Nancy Hood with narration and musical accompaniment by Barry Brown, “I’ve Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The following press release was sent to The Block Island Times by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission: Island Preservationst Robert E. Gilpin to receive Rhody Award for historic preservation Robert E. Gilpin, longtime volunteer steward of Block Island’s North Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The following was submitted to The Block Island Times by The Block Island Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy: Ask the Conservancy: Managed Meadow — in-the-field walk is Monday, October 8, at 10 a.m. During the upcoming years we at the Block Island Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
William R. Vallee, 61, of Coventry, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Prata-Gallogly Funeral Home, 78 Providence St, West Warwick, followed by a Read Full Article on the Block Island
The following press release was sent to The Block Island Times by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offers Hunting Opportunities at Ninigret and Block Island National Wildlife Refuges The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to announce Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Ed. note: For the past two years, the Block Island Yacht Club has sponsored a writing contest open to Block Island High School students. Stories had to adhere to a few guidelines, such as not naming living residents of Block Island, having an island setting, and have Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
“This is huge for the island.” Sam Bird, the Town of New Shoreham’s Facilities Manager, made that remark after the town was granted unanimous final approval by the Zoning Board for constructing a utility building for the island’s broadband initiative. Town Manager Ed Roberge Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The Division of Public Utilities and Carriers has granted Rhode Island Fast Ferry with another one-year continuance to meet the conditions of its license for operating a proposed seasonal high-speed service from Quonset Point to Block Island. However, the Division noted in its order that it Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The average accessory apartment rental rate on Block Island for 2018 was about $1,100, “which along with other expenses is not an easy monthly payment.” That’s what Building Official Marc Tillson said while providing his section 513 accessory apartment inspection report at the Town Council’s Sept. Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
“It’s a good time to be at BIHS,” said Dr. Mark Clark while giving his Medical Director’s report to the Block Island Health Services Board on Monday. Clark noted that the “summer was really busy, and we’re just winding down,” before presenting the numbers: “The year-to-date Read Full Article on the Block Island Times