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VETERANS DAY ON B.I.
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11/14/09 — On Veterans Day an American flag, placed by American Legion Post 36, waves in the wind at the grave of island veteran Amos Ball in the Island Cemetery. Photo by Kari Curtis
Harbormaster responds to ethics charges
by Peter Voskamp
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11/14/09 - Harbormaster Chris Willi has filed papers with the state Ethics Commission responding to charges brought in a complaint by charter captain Steve Miller. He asked that the complaint be “d...
Island scores AmeriaCorps worker
by Judy Tierney
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11/14/09 - You might recognize Tracy Fredericks as the friendly Beachead waitress with a wry sense of humor and a spring in her step, or as the sales clerk at the former Book Nook, or from behind...
Wilson is new Deepwater liaison
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11/14/09 - Deepwater Wind has hired Block Island resident, and former Town Council member, Bryan Wilson to be its on-island representative. Wilson will take the position formerly held by Andres ...
Land Trust audit reports a slow year for real estate
by Peter Voskamp
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11/14/09 - A stark indicator of a slow year in real estate sales came into focus at the Land Trust Monday. The trust collects a 3-percent property transfer fee on all real estate transactions th...
Planning: special use for transfer station But questions compatibility with Comp Plan
by Judy Tierney
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11/14/09 - The Planning Board voted to send two recommendations to the Town Council Monday in regard to a zoning change at the transfer station. In its first vote the board recommended a specia...
October property transfers
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October 2: Robert and Elizabeth Miller to Alan Iver Mossberg. Plat 4, Lot 12. Residential dwelling off Corn Neck Road. $2,450,000. October 16: Elinor J. West to Robin Vila. Plat 10, Lot 50. Re...
Community
Tricky Times: 11/14/09
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Bank, 466-7710 Monday- Friday 9am-4pm Island Free Library, 466-3233 Monday CLOSED Tuesday & Thursday 10am-7pm Wednesday & Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-3pm Sunday 11am-2pm Block Island ...
Public Meetings
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11/14/09 - Monday, November 16 4:30pm. Sewer/Water Board. Town Hall. 7pm. School Committee. School. 7pm. Town Council (liquor). Town Hall. Tuesday, November 17 8am. Recreation Board. Town Ha...
School Menu Nov. 16 - 20
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Monday: Grilled cheese & tomato with bacon, pickle, sweet potato fries, fruit & milk. Tuesday: American chop suey, roll, peas, fruit & milk. Wednesday: Beef tacos, salsa, corn & bean salad, fruit...
Medical Center Schedule; Nov. 16 - 20
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Physician on Duty: Dr. Mann 11/17-22 Dr. Miller 11/16 Mon., November 16 Crystal Hauser, massage therapy. Tues., November 17 Crystal Hauser, massage therapy. Wed., November 18 Blood Pressure...
Schedule of Religious Ser­vic­es
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11/14/09 Baptist HARBOR BAPTIST CHURCH Water Street Rev. Stephen Hollaway Worship service: Sundays, 10 a.m. Sunday School: Sundays, at 10 a.m. Bible Study Thursdays, 7 p.m. Men’s Fellow...
Off the Block; Off island activities
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11/14/09 - Music of Garzilli at Narragansett Pier Towers The music of Dr. Enrico Garzilli will be performed at the Towers in Narragansett on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nove...
On the Block; On island activities
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11/14/09 - Blood Drive The Rhode Island Blood Center will be on the island at the Harbor Baptist Church on Friday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and donate. Library happenings ...
Public Meetings
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Monday, November 9 2:45pm. Land Trust. Town Hall. 7pm. Charter Review Commission. Town Hall. 7pm. Planning Board. Town Hall. Tuesday, November 10 5:30pm. Conservation Commission. Town Hall. W...

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Saturday, 21, 2009
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Stew & Story fundraise... 12:00 AM
A fundraiser, “Stew & Story,” will be held...
Block Island Residents... 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
BIRA (Block Island Residents Association) ...
Stew & Story 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A fundraiser, “Stew & Story,” will be held...
Christmas Bazaar 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Get an early start to your holiday shoppin...
Winter Dining Club 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
The dinners are sponsored by Block Island...
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Nov 20 09 - 07:00 AM

Should the school pursue a wind turbine or solar power to defray its electricity costs?