Sertex appears to be actively progressing with the installation of the island-wide broadband network, although they will need to take a pause on some of the work for the busy summer months, particularly along busy roadways. Town Finance Director Amy.
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 9:45am
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The Overlook property sits between Champlin’s Marina and the Salt Pond Settlement.
Last week the Block Island community was surprised at the announcement that a $4.5 million expenditure was being added to the warrant for the annual Financial Town Meeting at the last minute. The announcement came at the April 21 Council meeting where, after emerging from a closed session with the Block Island Land Trust, the town would pursue the purchase of a portion of the Overlook property, which sits between Champlin’s Marina andthe Salt Pond Settlement.
The Town Council was divided on the idea, with First Warden Andre Boudreau and Councilor Martha Ball voting against placing the item on the warrant.
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Additional funding allocated between Medical Center and Fire and Rescue Thu, 04/01/2021 - 5:30pm
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Between Town Council work sessions on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, the Finance Department found some savings, which the Council took advantage of by increasing funding for two organizations in the Community Support category: Block Island Health Services, which operates the Medical Center, and the BI Volunteer Fire Department.
At the Monday, March 29 meeting, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford read from a memo by Finance Director Amy Land updating previous figures. The Block Island Chamber of Commerce joined the School, BI Health Services, and the Fire Department on the call in hopes of receiving additional funding.
Thu, 12/17/2020 - 6:00pm
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Santa made a surprise visit via telecommunications during the Town Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
While the Town Council faced some technical difficulties during its Town Council meeting because of adverse weather conditions on Wednesday, Dec. 16, the Council was presented with some Covid-19 news on the future of vaccines from Block Island Medical Center Director Dr. Tom Warcup.
Town Manager Maryanne Crawford also announced that Police Chief Vin Carlone will be retiring in April 2021 after 17 years with the Town of New Shoreham Police Department.
“I am sure you will all join me in thanking his dedication and service, and wish him nothing but the best in his retirement,” said Crawford.