Tag: Block Island
Block Island to host Fourth of July festivities amid increased vacation...
NEW SHOREHAM – For the past month, the phones at The Block Island Chamber of Commerce have been ringing consistently with people calling for...
Senate delays CRMC board confirmations amid Block Island marina controversy
Providence – Due to controversy surrounding the approval of a Block Island marina expansion, the R.I. Senate is placing a hold on confirmation votes...
Legal battle over Block Island marina expansion takes turn
NEW SHOREHAM – A longstanding legal battle on Block Island concerning the Great Salt Pond has taken an unexpected turn, drawing the ire of...
Down year is OK for Block Island
Block Island’s tourism-dependent business owners entered the summer fearful of the damage the COVID-19 pandemic would do to their livelihoods, but most report that...
Block Island limits moped rentals; reinstates outdoor entertainment
NEW SHOREHAM – The Town Council Wednesday night approved an ordinance limiting moped rentals on Block Island for the remainder of the year after...
Block Island’s Old Post Office Bagel Shop reopens following negative COVID-19...
NEW SHOREHAM – After closing for testing amid a scare that one of its employees was showing symptoms of COVID-19 the Old Post Office...
R.I. attractions, residents relying on each other this summer
“It’s not about making money this year, it’s about surviving,” said Atlantic Inn owner Brad Marthens. He was talking about his delayed reopening this...
Block Island businesses enduring foreign worker shortage
NEW SHOREHAM – They come from all over the globe, descending on Block Island where they work in restaurants, bars, and retail operations, while...
Masks now required in public on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM – The wearing of face masks is now required on Block Island.
After an hour-and-a-half of deliberations, the New Shoreham Town Council voted...
Block Island considering mask ordinance
NEW SHOREHAM – Visitors to Block Island may be required to wear a face mask in public.
Block Island officials have been spurred into action...
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