What is that thing? Come find out Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m., when the Block Island Maritime Institute welcomes back Professor and retired Navy Captain JohnJackson, speaking on “Drones that fly, swim and crawl.”Professor Jackson, the E.A Sperry Chair of Unmanned and Robotic Systems at the Naval War College will discuss the past, present, […]
HealthSourceRI’s new enrollment period has been extended through August 15, 2021, following President Biden’s decision to create another opportunity for Americans to sign up for health coverage. The extended deadline gives new and current customers a chance to receive new savings created by the American Rescue Plan. Eligible Rhode Islanders will receive increased tax credits
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Covid is once again spreading on Block Island. This week, on Tuesday alone there were four new positive cases, including one in a vaccinated person. Masks are absolutely still required for everybody at: – The Medical Center- Block Island School- Block Island Ferry and terminal-Taxis, Taxi stands, and the BI Shuttle – In the terminal
The Block Island Medical Center Virtual Fundraiser is entering its final days. The website, BIMC2021.givesmart.com is up and running and anyone can register to preview auction items, make a donation, and/or directly fund needs at the medical center. Amazing auction items include stays at The Beach House, the Inn at the Spring House, and homes
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To the Editor, “John Willis” has spoken. In his benediction, published as a letter to the editor in The Block Island Times, John Willis admonished the Town Board and the citizens of New Shoreham for attempting to thwart the moped operators and marina owners from exploiting the island’s resources and further subsidizing their operations at
To the Editor,The Block Island Maritime Center and Aquariums had its grand reopening this past weekend and hundreds of people came to see the fish.On behalf of the Board and staff at BIMI, we want to thank the many people, on island and off island, who have helped over the last five years to make
Section 513 of the New Shoreham Zoning Ordinances addresses accessory apartments, stating in its first paragraph: “This Section is intended to provide year-round rental housing for year-round residents, seasonal rental housing for those deriving income from employment on the Island and at the same time provide supplemental income for homeowners from the rental of an
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation joined two community forums hosted by the New Shoreham Town Council on July 7 and July 12. Though it had originally planned only one forum, due to a mix-up with the Zoom password that resulted in many townsfolk being unable to join the meeting, the town council quickly addeda second
The Block Island Medical Center Virtual Fundraiser is entering its final days. The website, https://BIMC2021.givesmart.com is up and running and anyone can register to preview auction items, make a donation, and/or directly fund needs at the medical center. Amazing auction items include stays at The Beach House, the Inn at the Spring House, and homes
The Historic District Commission is a valued counterbalance between the character of Block Island and the forces of modernity and development.On Monday, modernity had its revenge. The HDC met via Zoom, per the governor’s executive order, and it did not go well as the mischievous forces of the internet wreaked havoc on the meeting.Right away,