The members of the Block Island Tourism Council and the President of the local Chamber of Commerce began what almost certainly will be a lengthy discussion about how to best manage the Visitor’s Center that is located in Old Harbor.
The issue has been a thorny one. The staff of the Chamber works out of the building, but the Chamber is a private organization, which has fidelity to its dues-paying members. However, the more than 100,000 people coming through its doors during the peak summer season often are seeking recreation or activities or lodgings