The Block island Middle School soccer team had a weekend they’ll never forget, traveling to Pine Point Academy in Stonington, Conn. for an overnight soccer tournament against multiple teams. Despite playing against some ninth graders, they competed hard and had one heck of a time, including a win. They enjoyed some downtime in the hotel […]
“You’re in good hands:” a comment from the Speaker of the House many years ago as he nodded towards Senator Susan Sosnowski when an island official expressed concern at the State House about the status of a certain piece of legislation needed by the town. We were in good hands as to that legislation and
Redistricting means saying good-bye to long-time Senator Sue Sosnowski Read More »
The Town Board of License Commissioners held its annual liquor and outdoor entertainment license renewal meeting on November 3, but not before first gatheringas the Town Council to discuss a resolution concerning cooperation on liquor law enforcement with license holders. Only one license holder attended the meeting.The resolution seeks to develop a partnership with license
Town Council continues Ballard’s licensing decisions, approves others Read More »
It took until about noon on Wednesday, November 9 to get the full and final results in this year’s election in New Shoreham. There were of course, plenty of write-in votes to tabulate and at Town Hall members of the Board of Canvassers were busy in the vault poring over the ballots. This time none
After getting approval from the Historic District Commission for its proposed renovations to “Surfside,” the owners smoothly sailed through the Conservation Commission but ran into some problems during their public hearing before the Planning Board last month.32 Dodge Street Op.Co. LLC. (Plat 6 Lot 138 and Lot 141. Fire # 439 Dodge Street) needed advisories
A history professor once told me, “There is a reason you don’t see World War I reenactors.” World War I (1914-1918) centered around military leaders using the tactics of Napoleon from the late 18th century with the technology of the 20th century, an incredible deathly combination for the average soldier. The horrors are truly beyond
Glass, granite and marble: Remembering World War I Veteran Milton L. Mitchell Read More »
Did you ever meet someone that you wish you had known for a long time? Just one of those giant personalities that resonates warmth, a deep, rich belly laugh with a smile that CREST would be proud to feature in any advertisement. And a life story that defies the odds.Tyrone Augustus works at the Block
The Recreation Department’s co-ed soccer and softball seasons, under the direction of Dave Sniffen, came to a close on equally-perfect evenings at Heinz Field with large contingents of engaged fans lining all the fields.It would be hard to find a summer that delivered more perfect nights for outdoor sports than this summer, with few or
Beth Rowe, longtime resident of Southwest Point, will return to Block Island to visit old friends and show her paintings and drawings at The Spring Street Gallery. The selected works, created between 2016 and 2022 are part of a series titled “Turbulence.” The opening reception will be on Saturday, September 3 from 5 to 7
