The Town Council met on June 2 to receive an update from Rhode Island Airport Corporation on proposed changes to the Block Island State Airport as part of RIAC’s General Aviation Strategic Business Plan. RIAC is responsible for all six state.
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Just over 200 voters attended Financial Town Meeting in the gymnasium of the Block Island School. Photos by Pat Tengwall.
“Now the hard part starts. You’ve got 30 days.” That was the advice of Assistant Town Moderator Doug Michel after the vote was counted on whether the town should contribute $4.5 million to the $10.5 million acquisition of a portion of the Overlook property on the Great Salt Pond, between Champlin’s Marina and the Salt Pond Settlement.
The bonding for the purchase was approved at the annual Financial Town Meeting on Monday, May 3. by a vote of 115 to 81, after more than an hour of discussion, comments, and questions from the public and a call for the vote to be taken by paper ballot – a motion introduced by Jessica Willi and approved by at least 20 percent of those present and voting, as is necessary for that type of a motion to pass.
BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the
Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled
in a college undergraduate maritime program at an accredited institution may receive
up to $1,000 annually to advance their education. Request for application forms or
for any questions, contact Jim Fiorato at biyc02807@gmail.com or at (401) 466-3000.
Applications must be submitted to Block Island Yacht Club, P.O. Box 502, Block
Island, R.I. 02807 by Feb. 1.
Island Free Library Programs
Some programs will not be happening between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Library Hours: The Library is now open for in-person browsing. Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7
those who have lost loved ones recently. This will be an in-person event and also
streamed on the Harbor Church BI Facebook page.
A Fireside Christmas Eve
enjoy a multimedia holiday celebration and a seasonal reflectional with Harbor
Church. There will be music by Carrie Johnson, dance by Susan Matheke, and holiday message by Pastor Peter. This virtual event will be posted online to Facebook
and YouTube on Thursday, Dec. 24
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship
BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from
the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently
enrolled in a college undergraduate maritime program at an accredited institution