Second Warden Sven Risom has been named to a commission to study the reorganization of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council. The new commission was formed as a result of R.I. House of Representatives legislation that was approved on June 29.According to a press release from the RI General Assembly, “the 15-member commission is […]
Kim Gaffett of The Nature Conservancy led a multi-generational group of bird lovers in her bird banding program at the Ocean Viewproperty Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. “We had two-and-half years old all the way up to grandparents in their 70s,” Gaffett said.She has been catching, banding, and releasing birds at the Ocean View property for 20
Building inspector Tom Risom has spent the summer investigating the Section 513 accessory apartment situation on Block Island. These apartments are intended to provide year-round rental housing and seasonal rental housing for island workers. Under the current Zoning Ordinance, only one dwelling unit is allowed per property. 513s allow homeowners to build another dwelling unit on
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Contrary to popular belief, the island’s electricity does not cut off if the wind turbines at the Block Island Wind Farm stop turning. But that did not stop people from noticing that four of the five turbines are not moving.Orsted spokesperson Meaghan Wims told The Times, “Our ongoing routine summer maintenance continues at the wind
The Block Island School will require all persons entering and attending the school to wear a face covering – for at least the beginning of the school year. The School Committee made its decision based on recommendations from both outgoing Superintendent Mike Convery and Block Island Medical Center Director Dr. Tom Warcup. When asked if
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The Block Island Medical Center, built in 1989, is seeking to expand the facility with a two-story wing to the existing building, and a second-floor addition above the existing clinical wing. The two-story addition will contain a new clinical wing on the first floor and residential area on the second floor, which will tie in
Jenny Noonan, longtime summer resident, is returning to the Spring Street Gallery with her colorful works inspired by the vivid colors of Block Island and beyond. Each painting brings together a diverse palette of colors for a bright and lively presentation.Noonan is constantly capturing images as she moves through places. Through the long winter at
Block Island is used to thinking of its year-round population being “about a 1,000.” The 2020 U.S. Census data suddenly tells a different story. Population data by city and town was released last week and New Shoreham’s population has somehow increased by awhopping 34.2 percent, from 1,051 in 2010 to 1410 in 2020. That’s 359
Silent Auction at Block Island Maritime InstituteBIMI will be holding a silent auction on August 17 and 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Featuring items from over 30 local businesses, there will be gift certificates, gift baskets, and lots of other cool stuff including fishing charters, yoga classes, Patriots Club level tickets for opening day,
The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are advising people to avoid contact with Sachem Pond on Block Island due to a blue-green algae bloom. Blue- green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals. All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking, should