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 Blockireland voice greets you the minute you walk into the newly polished and expanded Block Island Club, an absolute gem of a welcoming family and adult clubhouse of non-stop activity hidden on nearly four acres by the Great Salt Pond, off of Corn Neck Road. The Irish warmth comes with an authentic welcoming smile
Island native Ben Martin works on building a bench while discussing his new business venture, Block Island Furniture. Martin is building the bench outside his shopin the Oddfellows building so that weary travelers can pause and take a break in the summer heat. He’s also adding more shelving so they can look at his products
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Year-round resident and Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Anna Rose Mleczko, will be showing her new work at the Spring Street Gallery with a reception on Saturday, July 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Mleczko will be presenting handcrafted magnetic and hanging sculptures. Her pieces are carefully curated out
Block Island Community Sailing will be hosting the 2021 Mary D. Fund Benefit Regatta this Saturday, July 17.The regatta, a traditional sailing event to benefit the Mary D. Fund, was held each year in the 1990s and then until 2004. After a decade-long hiatus, it was revived a few years ago by Block Island Community Sailing.
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
When Block Island artist William Padien was asked why he was opening his new gallery, his answer was simple: there were no other galleries that showed larger works, so he had to open his own. Gallery Padien is located in Bridge Gate Square between The Old Post Office Bagel Shop and Washington Trust. The first