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From farm to plate Our produce isn’t just locally grown, it’s grown right in our own backyard farm. So you always get the freshest ingredients in every dish you order.

The Dining Room

Open daily 6 - 10pm • outside seating available

Veranda Café

Get out of town and enjoy the Island’s best kept secret! Open Weekends. Serving lunch 12 - 3 pm • Sunset appetizers 3 - 6pm

Victoria’s Parlor

Cocktails 5pm - closing • Bistro menu 6pm - closing • outside seating available

401-466-5844 • www.springhousehotel.com • info@springhousehotel.com

From m O r n I n G S Ta r T e r S m O r n I n G S Ta r T e r S Fresh Fruit Cup $4 Fresh Fruit Cup $4 Assorted fresh fruit cut-up daily Assorted fresh fruit cut-up daily

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Vanilla Yogurt, Granola, & Fresh Berries

garden to juice Fresh Fruit $2 Fresh Fruit $2 Toasted Bagel $3.25 Toasted BagelRaisin, $3.25Everything Plain, Wheat, Cinnamon

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BLOCK ISLAND SUMMER TIMES

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Mad with Yellow

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By Lisa Starr Whoever said that God is a man was wrong. Just like whoever said God is a woman. Clearly, God is September, the apostles are goldenrod, and the psalms are the breeze that stirs the field. And if you still question your own belief— maybe now is the time to look at your one good life, and the way you, too, sometimes shine and sway— just like those weeds in the meadow, Gone mad with yellow.

Taste of Block Island Weekend September 25 – 27, 2015

The Taste of Block Island weekend is a twiceyearly event that takes place both in the spring and in the fall. Sample delicious food, charming lodgings, pristine beaches, fun-filled activities and unique shopping by taking advantage of the many discounts offered on this very special weekend. This event is organized with one main objective in mind: to offer visitors a taste of what Block Island is really about. The 7th Annual Fall Taste of Block Island will showcase many different events and activities island visitors

can enjoy — from kayak, taxi and farm tours to wine and beer tastings and a chance to design your very own ice cream sundae. Shops will offer discounts, lodging packages will be available and restaurant specials will abound. There is a wide range of events taking place all around the island –everyone will find something that caters to their interests. For more historical information, take a tour of the Historical Society or the Southeast Lighthouse. Outdoor enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn how to paddle-board, tour an animal farm, or go kayaking, as well as take advantage of many discounts offered on bike and moped rentals. Shopping

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fans are invited to explore the local stores and take advantage of discounts offered only during this weekend. The food and cooking enthusiasts will have an opportunity to experience the actual tastes of Block Island. This is a fun weekend with lots going on and it’s great to take part in — whether it’s your first visit or you live here. Taste of Block Island Buttons are available for purchase at the Block Island Chamber of Commerce or aboard any Interstate Navigation Block Island Ferry, or the Block Island Express Ferry for $5 per button.

Correction Policy Advertising: This newspaper does not assume any responsibility for an error in an advertisement. Editorial: This newspaper will correct errors in reporting. Opinions expressed in columns or letters to the editor in this paper are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of this newspaper. The opinions expressed by the cartoonist are not necessarily those of the publisher. The Block Island Summer Times insert is published four times in June, July, August and September.

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Guardians of the gates A reporter’s island perspective one year later By Cassius Shuman

ristine beaches, picturesque trails, fresh and salt water ponds, winding roads, Victorian architecture, Water Street, Weldon's Way, Ocean Avenue, New and Old Harbors, and the Block Island Ferry are some of the things that come to mind when describing Block Island. On a more personal level, a gusting breeze, the sand-swept bluffs, baroque plants and flowers, an unfettered landscape, outdoor showers, Crescent Beach, Rodman's Hollow, Town Hall, the north and southeast lighthouses, and the Block Island Grocery store are part of the fabric of my life on the island. While it might be considered a diminutive parcel of land surrounded entirely by the Atlantic Ocean, there never seems to be a lack of something to do on the Block, even during the winter months. Although I must admit that my perception of the island has been somewhat skewed, seen primarily through a journalist's prism, while attending meetings, conducting interviews and hunting down stories to write about. When I first arrived on the island a year ago, I remember thinking that there couldn't be much news to cover as a reporter for The Block Island Times. Little did I know that I would be knee deep in wind farms, cables, Wi-Fi and cellphone service, the doctor's house, town politics, planning, budget reports, healthcare, nature conservancy, and many other compelling subjects. What I've learned during my tenure here is that not only is there a significant amount of news to cover on the island, but the Town of New Shoreham is a journalist's dream. The town is a treasure chest full of stories that are not only intriguing, unique and worth telling, but keep giving long after their perceived expiration date. For instance, the Town Council, with its five distinct representatives, which is my regular beat at Town Hall, seems to always be embroiled in some kind of

challenging issue. Led by First Warden Ken Lacoste, the Council must be vigilant in sidestepping landmines, while wrestling with complex subjects, balancing budgets and contemplating an endless agenda. At a Council meeting, Lacoste once recited dialogue from the Shakespeare play “Henry V” in addressing his fellow board members and said, “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.” Lacoste was alluding to King Henry V, who uttered that phrase while leading his army during the invasion of France. I spoke with a teary-eyed Kim Gaffett in her office at Town Hall just prior to exiting her post as First Warden. Gaffett was disconsolate that she couldn’t get the Council to work together to solve a variety of issues, and expressed how difficult it was to step down. “I’m going to miss being part of the active discussion,” Gaffett said. “Even if it’s something as mundane as how many trash cans do we need, I’ll miss being a part of that discussion. It may sound trite, but it’s been a privilege. I’ve really enjoyed it.” I've observed enterprising resident Sven Risom debate admirably in defense of an island philosophy that seems integral to protecting the Block Island way of life. Risom succeeded in creating a Facilities Manager position to oversee the town's large assets, and continually fosters an ecofriendly message, while providing thoughtful and insightful input for the town's comprehensive plan. “How do we not create a series of stairs for everybody who wants to be private so that we become an island that nobody wants to be on?” said Risom at a Planning Board meeting, debating the construction of stairs from a residential property to Crescent Beach. “That discussion may not be germane for today, but it may be germane to the discussion tomorrow.” On occasion, I’ve witnessed Cindy Baute, President of the Block Island Health

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Services Board, staunchly defy her critics to maintain her position for the benefit of the Medical Center. Baute, a former nurse, has helped bring a new doctor to the island and through fundraising efforts, has begun to address the Medical Center's financial concerns. I witnessed the Block Island Wind Farm evolve from just a draft-board rendering under the direction and aspirations of some enterprising men called Deepwater Wind. Now the ambitious wind energy company has achieved "steel in the water," and is poised to be the first in the nation to erect an offshore wind farm. I was fortunate to tag along with Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as she toured the island, which was a visit designed to educate her about Block Island's issues and uniqueness. Raimondo spent the morning investigating the Mohegan Bluffs stairs with her children before meeting with the community at Town Hall and visiting some island businesses on Water Street. "Block Island is one of the best things we can advertise (for tourism purposes)," said Gov. Raimondo, who admitted during her visit that she had learned a lot about the island. The Block Island Ferry is the lifeline for the island, bringing tourists to its shores and residents to and fro. It will be interesting to see how the National Gridowned cable, which will connect the island to the mainland as part of the wind farm installation, changes the island's dynamics. There is one thing that I've surmised after living on Block Island for the past year, and that is that it may be a small island, but it has lofty ambitions. While it is a mere ten square miles of rolling hills and ponds, it wants to be something much greater than what it is. That isn't to say that the Town of New Shoreham isn't substantial and impressive as constituted; it is, but like most perfectionists, or overachievers, I think that

it aspires to attain excellence. You can see it in its townspeople who are constantly busy trying to make it a better place. It is noticeably inherent in the thinking and actions of the people living and working in the community, as well as the children attending the Block Island School. It permeates the stores, the docks, the streets and the meeting rooms, where fresh ideas are hatched and people, for the most part, are willing to agree to disagree for the collective good. It reminds me of a scene from the movie "Indecent Proposal" where Woody Harrelson's character David Murphy, an architect, is giving a slideshow presentation while holding a brick in his hand. Murphy is displaying slides of magnificent looking architectural structures comprised of bricks, which are so impressive that they stagger the mind, while making the point that "a brick wants to be something." I think Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notion could be applied to Block Island and its year-round inhabitants, who seem intent on contributing in some unconditional fashion to improve upon what exists for the betterment of the community. One brick at a time they construct their building projects, tend to their stores and farms, maintain the harbor, attend meetings and gather for events designed to bring awareness to causes that bolster town necessities. It was fascinating to watch the island evolve monthly, and go from relative dormancy in the cold of winter to a bustling, vibrant summertime populace. And that is a real credit and testament to the people who serve when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not glamorous or fashionable to do so as noble guardians to its gates. Like the keepers of the light, they watch over the island, providing safe passage while sheltering their sacred estate.

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A hot seller this summer, the Red Sangria is a popular pick at the National, along with the view of Old Harbor from their porch. A blend of red wine, Triple Sec, Peachtree Schnaps and Brandy over ice — shaken with a splash of orange juice and garnished with freshly cut fruit. Visit the National to order one of these tasty and refreshing cocktails before the end of September — they close on the 27th!

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It’s a simple fact: all Block Island vacations include a day at the beach. Block Island has 17 miles worth of unspoiled coastline and pristine beaches. While numerous beaches offer strong, consistent swells for wave sports, others are calmer and more placid, perfect for sunbathing and swimming. There are beaches that are ideal for families with children seeking a low-key spot, beaches where you may be the only one around, or beaches that are more action-packed. Use this guide to help find the best beach for you.

1. Cow Cove is located near Settlers’ Rock. Although the shoreline is rocky, it offers some of the best coastal views and also sports the historic North Light. This is not a safe place to swim because of a strong riptide. Be careful where you walk too: the beach is a nesting area for many rare birds.

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2. Mansion Beach lies at the end of a dirt road with the same name. The island’s most stately mansion once sat like a jewel on a hill overlooking Jerry’s Point. Fire destroyed the house and it was never rebuilt. However, the beach fits the name by being the island’s grandest.

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3. Scotch Beach is a quarter mile north of Fred Benson Town Beach. Scotch is a sandbox for kids and the place to go for vacationers looking for a hotly contested game of volleyball. There is a small parking lot between the road and the dunes.

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Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion Right smack in the middle of the big stretch of beach on the east side of the island is the Town Beach Pavilion. Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the full season. Beach chairs, boogie boards and umbrella rentals are available daily ($10 chairs, $15 umbrellas). Rebecca’s on the Beach serves food all day with everything from cold drinks and ice cream to hamburgers and french fries. Bathrooms and showers are available (token showers). Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day.

4. Fred Benson Town Beach is home to Block Island’s fully equipped bathhouse. In addition to showers, lockers, food, and rental items, the beach is staffed with lifeguards in the summer months. There is also a small parking lot, which fills up fast.

5. Baby Beach is a well-sheltered beachfront at the south end of Crescent Beach, where children can easily play in the shal-

low waters. It’s also an ideal place to check out the abundant sea life such as small crabs and starfish and go hunting for shells and sand dollars.

6. Ballard’s Beach is located on the south side of the Old Harbor breakwater and adjacent to Ballard’s restaurant. Staffed with lifeguards throughout the summer months, it is also a popular destination for sunbathing, swimming, and volleyball.

7. Mohegan Bluffs beachfront is found at the bottom of the steps that descend from the bluffs. A favorite spot for surfers, it’s also a beautiful and secluded place to swim. Be warned, however, erosion at the bottom of the stairs has made the path from there to the beach tough to navigate.

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Please Help Protect Our Dunes

After Hurricane Sandy and subsequent winter storms devastated dunes along Corn Neck Road, and in particular those protecting Crescent Beach, volunteers installed snow fences to clearly mark rights of way to the beach from Corn Neck Road and beach parking areas. The fences help the dunes replenish, so please do not move them. And keep to these designated trails, so that new plantings to help anchor the sand have a chance to take root. They are an important line of After the devastating storms of the winter of 2012-13, spring weekends saw scores of islanders volunteer to install snow fencing to mark defense to this fragile ecosystem. —— Margie Bucheit walking paths between the dunes. The storms proved just how crucial, and how fragile, the island’s dunes can be.

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10. Mosquito Beach, also known as “Dinghy Beach,” is located just across the road from Scotch Beach, a quarter mile north of Fred Benson Town Beach. It provides a place for boaters in New Harbor to tie up their rafts and dinghies. There are majestic views of Great Salt Pond, making it a good backdrop for photos.

13. Coast Guard Beach is at the end of Champlin Road and derives its name from the old Coast Guard station that was formerly located there. Don’t swim here, but it’s a good place for clamming and fishing.

8. Vaill Beach is a large beach at the bottom of a hollow. The path to it is located at the bend in Snake Hole Road. At the base of the bend turn left and walk for approximately 50 yards. The surf here is rough and rocks line the shallows, so swimmers should exercise caution.

11. Andy’s Way is the island’s premier clamming spot. Standing at the end of a dirt road that bears the same name, it’s a good place to take a stroll. Just north is Beane Point, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife property that is home to many rare birds.

9. Black Rock boasts expanses of sand and a series of coves at the base of a cliff. Swimming is difficult because of the large number of rocks, but it’s a perfect place for an oceanside hike. The area takes its name from a large, dark rock that rests offshore in about 15 feet of water and has spelled the end for many ships. Located a pace off the main road, it’s best to walk or bike to get there.

12. West Beach is lightly trafficked and has gentle surf. It’s perfect for walking and is close to the North Light.

14. Charlestown Beach is popular with fishermen because it has a long jetty at its end. Typically uncrowded, it’s a nice spot to watch the boats come into the harbor or explore the former Coast Guard station that is now town-owned.

15a-c. Grace’s, Dorry’s, and Cooneymus Coves are secluded beaches on the west side of the island. They are perfect for a challenging hike or for those looking for an out-of-the-way spot to catch a sunset or a moonrise.

These beach rentals are close to town and are located on the beach just below the Surf Hotel. Daily and hourly rentals of beach chairs, umbrellas, stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will be available through Labor Day.

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Ice Cream Awards By Jenna Mead Nothing says summer like ice cream. Luckily, the island is in no short supply. With many shops around the island, everyone can find their perfect scoop. Here is my guide to the island’s top shops for scoops.

BEST SUNDAE: The Ice Cream Place (232 Water St, enter from Weldon’s Way) It is hard to not immediately walk straight for The Ice Cream Place as you disembark the ferry. Nestled in with a great sitting area, The Ice Cream Place delivers on its name. Try a “Walking Sundae” which combines the magic of holding a cone without having to give up the joys of a sundae. The cone includes the ice cream flavor of your choice ladled with hot fudge and a dollap of freshly whipped cream. Good thing they have plenty of seating, this “Walking Sundae” takes your full attention. BEST FLAVOR SELECTION: Aldo’s Bakery & Ice Cream (130 Weldon’s Way) When everyone in the family likes their ice cream a little differently, head to Aldo’s. Here one can find a plethora of homemade hard-packed flavors, more than a dozen Gelato varieties (including non-dairy sherbet), soft serve frozen yogurts and if none of those options work, the spot boasts delicious baked goods. One flavor to try is the Peppermint Patti for minty chocolaty taste that confirms the paradox of choice can be conquered. BEST SOFT-SERVE: Payne’s Killer Donuts (1 Ocean Avenue, New Harbor) Life is hard; make ice cream easy. If you are looking for a treat and prefer the smooth, soft creamy variety, the best can be found at Payne’s. Known for its donuts, if you find yourself nearby in the afternoon, don’t shy away — the locale offers unbeatable cones. Pile on sprinkles for a little crunch and enjoy your moment of paradise; these cones melt fast in the summer heat. NEW TREND TO TRY: Beckett’s Gelato (Water Street) Gelato, Italian for ice cream, is the creamier cousin of the traditional ice you are likely familiar with. Made in small batches with less air churned into the mixture, the taste of gelato is

rich. The flavors are more striking in each spoonful, so a small cup will do you. Plus, embrace the fun of feeling fancy holding your tiny little spoon.

BEST FOR THE COMFORTS OF HOME: Ben & Jerry’s (224 Water Street) As the only chain on Block Island, Ben & Jerry’s is a worthy exception. The company goes beyond the delicious ice cream it produces to contribute to a better world. The products are sourced locally to production, follow green standards and make sure all workers receive fair benefits. In terms of why you should try its scoops, the taste options are the same you can find at home or in the grocery store, so you can have a nicely scooped cone of your favorite familiar flavor, all while taking in a Block Island sunset, making the whole experience rounded. BEST HIDDEN SPOT: The Scoop Shack at the Inn at Old Harbor (Water Street) Tucked behind the corner of the Inn at Old Harbor, The Scoop Shack has 20 homemade flavors for you to discover. This spot is sometimes forgotten in the fast-paced hustle and bustle of Water Street, but if you are lucky enough to find it, you will be sure to want to mark your map to return. With plenty of seating, a gift shop and the best views of Old Harbor. BEST BUDGET CONE: Rebecca’s Take-Out (Water Street) For the most cream for your coin, try Rebecca’s Take-out. With three locations — the best cones come from their Old Harbor spot. They have a number of your classic flavors with a small costing $2.50 and a large at $3.50. The restaurant is known for their many other options, but their ice cream side business cannot be ignored.

LAST STOP SHOP: Old Harborview Takeout (Water Street) As you run to catch the last ferry of the day, Old Harbor Takeout is the final chance you have to grab your tastebud’s delights. The window offers a number of flavor bursts to soft serve flavors, as well as Dell’s Frozen Lemonade if you’ve already maximized your dairy intake.

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DINNER Aldo’s Restaurant Ballard’s Beachead Channel Marker Club Soda Dead Eye Dick’s Eli’s Finn’s Harbor Grill Kimberly’s La Cucina Los Gatitos at Yellow Kittens Hotel Manisses Mohegan Café and Brewery 1879 Restaurant at Atlantic Inn Narragansett Inn National Hotel The Oar Old Island Pub Papa’s Pizzeria Poor Peoples Pub Spring House Hotel Surf Hotel Winﬁeld’s CATERING Aldo’s Restaurant Aldo’s Bakery Ballard’s Inn The Beachead Bethany’s Airport Diner Block Island Boat Basin Block Island Grocery Club Soda Finn’s Fish Market Kimberly’s Hotel Manisses Poor People’s Pub Surf Hotel

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Take a Walk on the Wild Side Poetry of the Wild — On Block Island

TS Eliot claimed that “April is the cruelest month” — which is one of the many reasons April has been declared National Poetry Month. For the last 13 years, the Block Island Poetry Project has worked hard to prove the great bard wrong — filling those bleak April weekends with poetry, dance, song, drumming and interactive workshops for writers and non-writers alike. In April 2015, the BIPP partnered with Ana Flores and her Poetry of the Wild project, and with the help of the Block Island students and teachers and local artists and entrepreneurs, created a public art installation of “Poetry Boxes” which incorporate poetry, sculpture, the environment, and most importantly, any resident or visitor who happens upon them. Poetry of the Wild invites the public out for a walk to see their world anew through the keenly felt perspectives of poets and artists. Using a unique presentation of "poetry boxes" that combine art and poetry, the project serves as a catalyst for exploring our towns and considering how place informs mindfulness. The public becomes engaged by finding the boxes which are sited as a network on mapped trails, reading the poems, and responding in the public journals contained in each. Poetry of the Wild features handmade poetry boxes fabricated out of recycled materials that are designed to reflect the chosen texts within them. Boxes are constructed by poets, artists, students and community members. Inside each box resides a poem and a journal for the public to record responses to the work and the site. Approximately 30 poetry boxes are placed in both obvious and subtle locations around Block Island, many of them in the downtown area. To access a map of the sites and learn about the project, visit bipoetryproject.com. The installation will be up through mid-September, and later this fall (time and place TBA) the Poetry Boxes will be auctioned off at a celebration with proceeds benefiting the Mary D. Fund and BIPP. — Lisa Starr Photos

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Sponsored by the Ocean View Foundation

On The Trails

Ocean View Foundation

The Nature Conservancy

The Ocean View Foundation educates visitors and islanders on the natural history and beauty of Block Island. We encourage the celebration of its maritime culture, vernacular architecture and preserved open spaces. The Foundation has preserved four-plus properties on the Island. The most visible and the first project encompasses a little over an acre, on a beautiful site, overlooking the Old Harbor. It was once the grounds of a grand, late 19th century Victorian hotel. The Ocean View Hotel was originally created as a destination for long summer holidays. Now all that remain are the low stone ruins of its foundation. By acquiring this commercial land and protecting it from development, the Ocean View Foundation has created a new destination providing views, rest, peace, and quiet. On the meadow now stands a small open-air pavilion, completed in 2000, which is open to the public from dawn to dusk: The Ocean View Pavilion. To learn about the Donate a Tree Program and stewardship at the Pavilion site, contact Ocean View Foundation Director, Kim Gaffett, at 401-466-2224 or info@oceanviewfoundation.org. The OVF is host to annual community events held at the Pavilion: Earth Mother’s Day in May and a Community Pot Luck in October. During the summer, the Pavilion is the venue for a weekly schedule of programs that includes a Nature Walk around the site, Bird Banding, and an Art & Nature drawing program. Citizen Science—Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. Learn and participate with one of the island’s many ongoing citizen science projects. Call (401) 595-7055 for location, which will vary.

Explore Block Island. From the gentle hills and open grasslands at Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve, to the narrow paths atop the Clay Head bluffs, to the critter-filled salt marsh at Andy’s Way, there’s something special for everyone to discover. Formed by glaciers nearly 10,000 years ago, Block Island is made up of a diverse array of geographical features and habitats such as beaches, sand dunes, coastal bluffs, morainal grasslands, maritime scrubland, salt ponds, kettle hole ponds, and various other freshwater wetland ecosystems. These habitats support a unique assortment of wildlife, including over 40 species classified as rare or endangered. It is thus one of the most ecologically significant areas in the state and in the entire northeast. Thousands of migratory shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds also depend on the island as a stopover point on their journey north and south along the Atlantic Flyway. Block Island is more than just home to rare and endangered plants and animals. It also supports a vibrant, active human community with a strong sense of its cultural and natural heritage. The overwhelming local commitment to conservation inspired The Nature Conservancy to name Block Island one of the original “Last Great Places” in the Western Hemisphere. With the hard work of many individuals and an assembly of conservation organizations, over 43% of the Island is protected; protected for plants, animals, and people.

Night Sky Viewing — Bring a flashlight, insect repellent and a blanket or beach chair for your comfort. (Program will be on the following evening if sky conditions are not favorable.) Sept. 4 at 7:30pm Sept. 28 at To be announced Wednesday Bird Walk at Andy’s Way: Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. Community Pot Luck— October 18 12 p.m.

Block Island Conservancy

The Education Center is open daily for the summer season with an exhibit on the nature of BI and the history of Block Island Conservancy. The Education Center is staffed by friendly interns and our Executive Director, Michael Chapman. The Education Center offers trail maps, a free water bottle refilling station, a schedule of nature walks that are cosponsored with TNC,and a neat series of fun children’s craft activities on rainy days. For news, events and other information visit www.biconservancy.org.

Community Bird Census—December 26 Compile one community bird census list for the day and enjoy the beauty of the Island and some birding camaraderie.

Glass Float Project

A Glass Float hidden somewhere on the island.

Eben Horton creates “one of a kind” pieces on an individual basis out of his studio that he calls ‘The Glass Station’— a converted 1920’s gas station — located in downtown Wakefield, R.I. 550 Glass Floats (glass orbs about the size of a grapefruit) will be hidden on Block Island. Floats will be dated, numbered and stamped with the shape of Block Island. All floats are clear glass except for 15 (because it is 2015), which are special colored orbs. One super special float is covered entirely in gold leaf. The hunt continues indefinitely....it only ends when all the floats have been found! Floats will be hidden on the beaches and on the Greenway Trails. They will be above the high tide mark but never in the dunes or up the side of the bluffs. They will be within one foot of either side of any Greenway trail they are placed on. This is “finder’s keepers” but you are asked to only keep one per seeker, please. To register a float that you found go to www.blockislandinfo.com/glass-float-project/register-floats. To see the list of globes that have already been found, visit www.blockislandinfo.com/glass-floatproject/found-floats.

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1 Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve 2 Clay Head Trail 3 Beacon Hill to New Harbor Link, Harrison Loop 4 Meadow Hill Greenway 5 The Greenway 6 Elaine Loffredo Memorial Preserve 7 Fresh Pond Greenway 8 Fresh Swamp Trail 9 Rodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow 10 Elizabeth Dickens Trail Pocket maps with information about each trail can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce.

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When You’re On The Block

Dial 911 for emergency

IMPORTANT: THE DIALING OF 911 IS FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY! An emergency is when immediate police, fire or rescue assistance is necessary. 911 should not be dialed for non-emergency calls that do not involve or require immediate assistance. However, if you feel that there is an emergency occurring, but don’t know for certain, presume it is an emergency and use 911. IF IN DOUBT, USE 911! FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Do exactly what the 911 operator tells you to do. Give the operator all necessary information, including the fire number on the house. (There are no street addresses on Block Island. Instead, all builings have fire numbers clearly marked on theoutside of the house.) Remeber, your assistance could make the difference between serious injury, life or death.

TOWN ORDINANCES PROHIBIT:

• Drinking alcoholic beverages in streets, on docks and beaches. • Camping, except by special permission. • Sleeping overnight in vehicles or on beaches. • Operating motorcycles between midnight and 6 a.m. • Beach fires and/or driving on the beach without a permit. • Dumping refuse on roads or in harbors. • Shellfishing without a license. • Charcoal fires on boats tied up at docks. • Disturbing the peace. • Unleashed dogs. • Littering.

IMPORTANT ISLAND PHONE NUMBERS

BI Medical Center ................................... 466-2974 Police (nonemergency)............................ 466-3220 Fire Department / Rescue Squad ........... 466-3220 Coast Guard (Block Island) .................... 466-2086 Coast Guard (Galilee) 24 hours............... 789-0444 RI Poison Control............................ (800) 222-1222 BI Airport.................................................. 466-5511 Harbormaster........................................... 466-3204 Town Clerk............................................... 466-3200 Recreation Department........................... 466-3223 Interstate Navigation (Block Island)......... 466-2261 Block Island Express............................... 466-2212 Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry................... 466-2261 Transfer Station........................................ 466-3234 VEHICULAR BEACH RESTRICTIONS Vehicles are permitted to drive on Crescent Beach only from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m. No motor vehicle shall be allowed on the beach without a valid, updated permit from the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). Permits are available at the police department for $100/residents, $200/non-residents (June 20- Sept. 7) Sunday, 6-7 p.m., Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and Friday, 3-4 p.m. All motor vehicles of any description are prohibited on dunes except on trails marked expressly for vehicular use. Vehicles are also not allowed on any lands designated “Open Space” and maintained by the town for the benefit of the general public. DUNE PROTECTION The dunes offer a home to countless species of plants and animals that, like the beach itself, need our protection if they are to survive. To help save the life of our dunes and beaches, we urge you to: • Use designated access paths and parking lots only. • Keep off dunes and beach vegetation. • Keep all vehicles off the beach, as they destroy vegetation and cause beach erosion. • Do not sleep on the beach overnight. BEACH FIRES Beach fires are prohibited without a permit. Permits are available at the police department, and are valid for one day, expiring at midnight. Fires must be at least 25 feet from dunes. Please clean up and dispose of all trash properly and extinguish fires completely before leaving the beach. POND PROTECTION Gas motors banned All forms of gasoline or diesel fuel-powered motors on boats are prohibited on BI’s freshwater ponds. Pollutants and contaminants banned No discharging of any sewage, petroleum products, detergents, pesticides, or any other form of pollutants or contam inants is permitted. Penalty for violation Any person violating this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $100, or confinement for not more than 10 days, or both such fine and confinement. Any person convicted of a second violation shall be subject to a fine of not more than $200, or forfeiture of motor and equipment, or both.

WILDLIFE REFUGES Protected wildlife areas Wildlife refuge areas on Block Island include Sachem Pond, Payne’s Farm, the Southeast Lighthouse, Rodman’s Hollow, Lewis-Dickens Farm, Beane Point and Cormorant Cove. No one may hunt, shoot, trap, or annoy wildlife, or destroy or disturb the eggs, nest or nesting area of any wildlife within designated areas. Penalty for violation Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100, or be imprisoned not more than 10 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, together with costs of prosecution. SHELLFISH ORDINANCES A license is required for shellfishing. Beds are currently closed to the harvesting of scallops and oysters. The harvesting of clams is restricted. For more info, call the Harbors Department at 466-3204 or stop by the Harbormaster’s shack in New Harbor (adjacent to the Boat Basin), where shellfishing licenses are sold. ANIMAL ORDINANCES Dogs must be licensed and wear tags on a collar. Unless in a vehicle or on property of its owner, dogs must be leashed with a cord not exceeding 6 feet in length. For problems contact the Police Department at 466-3220. Horses: the New Shoreham Town Council requests that all persons refrain from riding horses in the downtown area. BLOCK ISLAND’S RULES OF THE ROAD Pedestrians. Pay special attention to traffic while in the downtown area. According to Rhode Island law, pedestrians must walk against traffic (on the left side) on roads without sidewalks. Bicyclists. please take care when cycling the unique roads of Block Island. Ride with the traffic, obey traffic signs and adhere to all rules of the road. Hand signals are very helpful to other traffic and can prevent accidents. Keep on the right side of the road and ride single-file whenever possible. For nighttime riding, a light is required for the front of the bicycle and a reflector should be attached to the rear. Bicycles are not permitted on Greenway trails. Helmets are required for bicyclists age 16 and under, and strongly encouraged for adults. AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS. Please exercise extreme caution when traversing Block Island roads. The speed limit is 25 mph island-wide. Pass bicyclists and mopeds only when you are certain it’s safe. ROLLERBLADES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS. Due to heavy congestion and safety concerns, rollerblading, skateboarding and scootering are not permitted in the downtown area or on Ocean Avenue. Skating and scootering is allowed north of Town Beach, south of the Spring House and on the west side of the island. Please travel with the traffic and adhere to all rules of the road. Scooters with helper motors (electric or gas) are not allowed on roads by RI state law.

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BICYCLES AND MOPEDS. Bicycles are the preferred rental vehicles. You can explore dirt roads with them. If you do rent a moped, please note —

• Mopeds are not allowed on dirt roads. • By law, a helmet and eye protection must be worn. • Do not leave the training area until you are sure that you know how to operate the moped and its controls. • Once you are on the road, proceed slowly enough to examine oncoming road conditions. Do not drive on the shoulder of the road. Driver inexperience, heavy traffic flow, sandy shoulders, sharp curves, and uneven pavement are common causes of accidents on Block Island. • Mopeds may be operated from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. only. • Passengers must ride behind the operator. ACCIDENTS. Do not hesitate to seek help from the Rescue Squad if you have or witness an accident. First aid and ambulance service is rendered at no cost to you. A portion of the Rescue Squad budget is met by town funds, but the Rescue Squad relies heavily on donations to cover the full costs of training, equipment, supplies and maintenance. Any contribution made to support this work will be welcomed and acknowledged. Donations are tax-deductible. Mail donations to: Block Island Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 214, Block Island, RI 02807. OTHER USEFUL ISLAND INFORMATION

RECYCLING. All trash must be separated for recycling. Deposit your sidewalk trash in the recycling containers marked for bottles, cans or trash only. These special containers are not for household or boat trash. Those renting houses should use the Transfer Station, located on West Beach Road. Recyclables (news pa per, glass, cardboard, plastics, aluminum and tin cans) are free. Glass, cans, plastics and aluminum should be clean. Other trash is deposited at a charge of 12 cents per pound, paid in cash, by local check or credit card at the Transfer Station (466-3234). RABIES NOTICE. State law and town ordinances require that all pets (cats, dogs or ferrets) brought to the island be vaccinated against rabies. In addition to vaccinating pets, people should stay away from all wild and stray animals. Rabies is always fatal unless treated before symptoms develop. Rhode Island rabies hotline: 1-800-482-7878, ext. 3. PLEASE CONSERVE WATER. While the island’s municipal water company has been producing a lot of good water this summer, water conservation is still encouraged, and the water is a precious island resource. On properties with septic systems, be sure not to overload the system with showers, dishwashing and clothes-washing all at once. And please don’t shock such systems with paper products, fats, oils and greases. ADVICE FOR VISITORS FROM THE BLOCK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER LYME DISEASE: Don’t get ticked off. Lyme disease is a serious health threat on Block Island. Visitors should make a daily “tick check.” Look for attached ticks, no bigger than a pinhead, red areas and itchiness. Symptoms include rashes, headaches, joint stiffness, chills, fever, and nausea. Not all ticks carry the disease; not all people bitten catch it. Infection is uncommon if the tick is removed within 24 hours. Consult your physician if you suspect you may have become infected. Treatment after early diagnosis is generally effective, but becomes more difficult if symptoms are left untreated. Long pants and sleeves and insect repellant are suggested for forays into wooded areas, brush and meadows.

The Police, Fire and Rescue Barn is located on Beach Avenue. Photo by K Curtis

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Block Island is the perfect place for those who love the water. Whether you prefer the exciting surf of the ocean, or the gentle waters of one of the island’s 365 ponds, you will find activities that make the most of each entity. On the water adventures are a favorite activity in the summer and there are plenty of options including sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing or parasailing, among others. Parasail and Banana Boating

Sunset and Harbor Cruises

Block Island Parasailing is a great way to see the island from a bird’s eye view. CourtEsy Photo Block Island Parasail & Watersports is easy to find, right in Old Harbor between the ferry landing and Ballard’s Inn on the docks. Parasailing is a great, fun way to see the beautiful historic downtown and the beaches. The Banana Boat is a fun activity for groups or on your own, but be prepared to get wet! This is also a super fun way to see the waterfront. Call Bob at (401) 864-2474 for reservations.

Kayaks

Pond and Beyond Kayak is located behind the Killer Donuts and the BIMI Center in New Harbor. Pond and Beyond offers rentals, tours, and basic instruction via kayak. Also, upon request, other beyond the pond adventures such as hiking, bird watching, clamming 101, and snorkeling. For reservations, rates or more information call Corrie at (401) 578-2773 or visit www.pondandbeyondkayak.com.

Ruling Passion. CourtEsy Photo

Shellfishing Want to have some local clams for dinner? Go dig your own! Just be sure to follow the rules and regulations below. The Town of New Shoreham is authorized to regulate the taking of shellfish and other fish in the Great Salt Pond. • No one may take shellfish from Great Salt Pond without first obtaining a license. To obtain a license, you must appear in person at the Harbormaster’s office at the Boat Basin in New Harbor, with a photo ID. • You must have your license on you while shellfishing. • You may not store or hang shellfish in any container anywhere in the pond. • You may not dig in or take shellfish from any of the closed areas. • Digging in barrier grass is prohibited. • You may only dig between sunrise and sunset. • Using SCUBA equipment or breathing apparatus to take shellfish is prohibited. • Shellfish must be measured before being placed in a basket/bag/container. Harbors Department employees patrol the grounds daily and will enforce all regulations. To find out what areas of the pond are open to shellfishing, and hours for obtaining a license, contact the Harbors Department at (401)466-3204

Kayaks at Fort Island have a "peek-a-boo" see through botttom. Fort Island Kayaks is located adjacent to Block Island Fishworks and offers one of the best Block Island activities to try during your visit. Explore the Great Salt Pond via stable and beginner friendly sit-on-top kayaks. Single and tandem kayaks available (some accommodate 2 adults and a child). Kayak fishing tours are also available for the more experienced adventurers. Kayak Fishing trips ~ Available for up to two anglers, each with their own kayak and accompanied by a fishing guide. Kayak Storage ~ If you are visiting for a week or two and need a place to store your kayak, locked rack storage is provided and use of water access area. $10 per day.

Climb aboard the iconic FV Harley for a 1-1.5 hour sunset harbor cruise. Wine and cheese are served, or you can BYOB. Accommodating a party of up to six, reservations are required and weather dependant. For more information including rates, reservations and more, visit www.sandypointco.com or call Capt. Chris at (401) 466-5392 or (401) 742-3992. Take a sail on Ruling Passion, a 45-foot trimaran. Relax and enjoy a sailor’s view of Block Island, while Captain Larry Puckett and his crew take you, your family and friends on an unforgettable cruise. Make plans for a mid-day sail, or sail into the sunset on an evening wine and cheese cruise. Moonlight cruises are an enchanting way to spend an evening. In addition to scheduled sails, private cruises for weddings, rehearsal dinners and other special occasions are available. For schedules, rates and other information call (401) 741-1926 or visit www.rulingpassion.com.

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Marilyn Bogdanffy When my husband and I moved to Block Island in 1988, we thought we had found heaven on earth. It has the best of everything – the sea and the natural beauty. It is like a gift. I spent many years in New Jersey and a few in Texas immediately before we moved here. But my heart always belonged to New England. My father was from Maine and, though I lost him when I was only five years old, there was something that transmitted to me and made me feel that my roots were in New England. To this day my heart jumps when I hear someone with a Maine accent. I love Block Island because it is New England. I think I have been yearning to return to my roots for my entire life. Block Island – especially the sea – inspires my work. The ambience of the rural seaside community gives comfort. The sea is compelling and never the same twice. The light changes with the seasons. The winds shift all the time. It is exciting. I just turn a corner and see something that jogs my mind and inspires me to paint. I don’t go looking for a subject. My first ever painting of Block Island was a still life of two old

oil barrels containing huge rusty chains at the ferry dock. Somehow it expressed that this is a working community as well as a beautiful place. I always wanted to be an artist but it wasn’t until the youngest of my four children was in nursery school that I could begin serious study. I started with portraits and evolved into other things. I have always believed that if you can paint, then you can paint anything. When I began my working career as an office assistant on Madison Avenue, being an artist seemed like a far-fetched dream. But the urge to paint never left me. I have had nearly 30 years to follow my passion on Block Island. It’s been wonderful. I have found plenty of material to work with here. I sometimes worry that the Block Island I love may be lost. It should never lose its character visually and otherwise. I would never want it to become just like another mainland place. It is a special place. On the other hand, it seems like the people in charge here value our uniqueness and the natural beauty — so hopefully we will be fine.

With a year-round population of just over 900 people, Block Island is not just a summer vacation spot. There are people — young and old — who call Block Island home for 12 months out of the year. There are also people who come to Block Island for the entire summer — to visit family, stay at their summer homes, to work or just relax. Whatever it is — everyone has their own story about Block Island. Here we share a few of them. Do you have a “My Block Island” story? Send it to Kcurtis@blockislandtimes.com and we may feature your story in one of the Summer Times.

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Block Party

A look at social events and fundraisers around the island

On the evening of August 6, over 100 conservation-supporters gathered at Lewis Farm to enjoy a delicious Farm to Table dinner in celebration of Block Island’s incredible natural beauty and bounty. This volunteer-led fundraiser benefitted The Nature Conservancy on Block Island, a global conservation organization that has worked with partners and the Block Island community to protect this “Last Great Place” since 1972.

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Block Island 1. THE NORTH LIGHT is the fourth lighthouse built on Sandy Point. The first, finished in 1829, was washed away in a few years. A second light began operation in 1837, but was not visible to ships due to the shifting sands. The government built a third light near the end of the Point in 1857 and that also succumbed to the sea. At last, in 1867, the present sturdy building of Connecticut granite, hauled to the site by oxen, was completed. The North Light now leads a second life as an Interpretive Center with exhibits on loan from the B.I. Historical Society. The lighthouse building will be open from July 5 until Labor Day, daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tours are available, but it is closed during inclement weather. The lighthouse is located in the Sachem Pond Wildlife refuge and is less than a halfmile walk from Settlers’ Rock. Please don’t swim at Sandy Point as there are dangerous currents.

2. SETTLERS’ ROCK AND SACHEM POND are at the northern end of the island. The stone memorial was erected in 1911 in commemoration of the landing 250 years earlier of the first European settlers on Block Island. In April 1661, the families and animals of 16 men who had purchased the island for 400 pounds sterling arrived by barque from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Because the island had no natural harbor, they were forced to leave their ship and wade ashore. The cows swam ashore into the cove, known thereafter as Cow Cove. Bird watching, fishing, and sunset gazing are favorite pastimes at this location.

3. CLAY HEAD NATURE TRAIL aka THE MAZE aka BLUESTONE is reached via a dirt road leading off Corn Neck Road across from a yellow Victorian house just two miles north of the Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion. A paradise for walkers, Clay Head Trail leads to the northeastern shore of the island and meanders along the scenic bluffs of Clay Head for more than a mile until it reaches Settlers’ Rock and Sandy Point. Take care not to get too close to the edge of the bluffs for there is constant erosion, which means a danger of falling. Branching off the trail are other trails, which earned the area the nickname The Maze. One trail leads directly to the beach north of Jerry’s Point where one can still see remnants of the glacial formation called Pots & Kettles.

4. MANSION BEACH is located at the northern section of Crescent Beach on the east side of the island. It takes its name from the Searles Mansion that stood there from 1888 to 1963. The mansion, unused in 1963, was destroyed that year by fire. Only the stone foundation and entrance pillars still remain. On good beach days there is very limited parking space available. Beautiful views and bigger surf are found here compared to the southern end of Crescent Beach. No lifeguards are available in this area.

9. ABRAMS ANIMAL FARM has a diverse collection of exotic and domestic animals maintained by Justin Abrams and family, owners of the 1661 Inn and Hotel Manisses. The small farm between Spring and High Streets is home to camels, llamas, emus, sheep, donkeys, goats, swans, and ducks. Visitors are free to view and pet the animals, which are accessible from Spring Street. Open to the public from dawn to dusk. 5. THE B.I. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, GALLERY & GIFT SHOP, at Bridgegate Square across from the bank, was established in 1942. The building, originally known as Woonsocket House, houses an extensive collection of artifacts reflecting the maritime culture of the island from early colonial days to the present. Exhibit rooms include furniture, textiles, boat models, fishing gear, Native American tools and more. This year the lead exhibit is "Block Island Idyll: Memories of Manisses." The gallery is showing oil paintings of artist C. Sperry Andrews, original photographs by Carmel Vitulo, vintage island photographs from 1913, and Wetherbee artist proofs and historic maps. For group tours, genealogy research or to donate anything with Block Island-related history, please contact Executive Director Pam Gasner at 401-466-2481 or e-mail blockhistory@me.com. The museum is open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Labor Day. Off-season open by appointment. Admission: $15 Family/group up to 4; $10 guided tour (2 day pass); Adult $6.00, $4 seniors and students. Members, free.

10. SOUTHEAST LIGHTHOUSE sits 200 feet above the sea on Mohegan Bluffs. When its powerful light was turned on in 1875, the beams reached 21 miles out to sea, farther than any other light in New England. When the National Historic Landmark was first constructed, a large field separated the house and tower from the cliff’s edge. By the late 1980s, the bluffs had eroded to within 60 feet of the building. Funding was obtained through federal, state and local channels to move it to safe grounds. The move took place in August of 1993 and a large stone now marks where the tower once stood. The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Guided tower tours are available on weekends. Museum exhibits and gifts are available at the base of the tower. Group tours available by appointment. Info: 466-5009.Please park mopeds, bikes, and cars outside of the fenced area.

6. OLD HARBOR is the year-round docking point for boats coming in from Point Judith, and accommodates seasonal ferries as well as the high-speed ferries. Prior to the breakwater it was known as Pole Harbor as islanders pulled ashore and secured their classic double-ender fishing boats to the poles in the sand. There is limited anchoring space within the breakwaters for pleasure craft and a maximum anchorage of seven days. It is nestled within the bustling downtown, where the majority of the island’s hotels, restaurants, and retail shops are located.

7. OCEAN VIEW PAVILION is a place for rest and reflection. The Ocean View Foundation is a nonprofit that secured this Old Harbor plot for the enjoyment of the public. The site features a finely crafted pavilion and remarkable views. The largest hotel on the island, the Ocean View, once stood on this site until fire destroyed it in the summer of 1966. The pavilion is dedicated to the concept of expanding the public’s awareness of environmental issues. Visitors must walk in from Water Street across from the ferry parking lot just to the left of the post office building. The site is open from dawn to dusk.

8. THE STATUE OF REBECCA formally stands in stark white at the intersection of Water, High, and Spring streets. Named after the biblical Rebekah-at-the-well, the statue originally featured water troughs for horses and dogs and once had running water for human consumption. Installed in 1896 by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, the statue is dedicated to abstinence from spirits. The much-loved statue was recast and reinstalled to celebrate her 100th anniversary. The conservationists who did the work concluded that the woman is not Rebekah but rather Hebe, cupbearer to the gods.

11. MOHEGAN BLUFFS, to the west of the Southeast Lighthouse, has a magnificent view of the southern coast and its high cliffs, with Montauk often visible 20 miles away. At Payne Overlook, you’ll find a wooden stairway that was built by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management. It is a difficult climb for the elderly and the unfit, and the footing at the bottom is extremely difficult. Be careful. This beach can be very crowded and swimming is sometimes dangerous.

12. RODMAN’S HOLLOW, named after the island’s first doctor, is a wild and beautiful cleft in the rolling southwestern terrain left from the glacier, and is the haunt of hawks, white-tailed deer, and several rare species of wildflowers. In the 1960s developers bought it and proposed a dozen houses on the slopes. This so dismayed island residents that they formed the Block Island Conservancy, with the late Captain Rob Lewis as their leader, and raised enough money to buy it back so that it could be forever wild. Walking trails lead to Black Rock Beach.

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15. BEACON HILL, with its stone tower, is visible from almost any part of the island. From a height of 210 feet above sea level, it commands unsurpassed panoramic views. The Indians held tribal councils there, and watches were kept on Beacon Hill during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The tower was designed as a memorial to the island’s seamen. It is now a private home, so you’ll have to enjoy the site from a distance.

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13. ISAAC’S CORNER, at the intersection of Center Road, Lakeside Drive, and Cooneymus Road, is named for Isaac Church, the island’s last surviving native Indian, who died in 1886. Nearby (to the east of the four corners) is an Indian burial ground where the headstones (small fieldstones) are set closely together. Indian custom dictated burial of the dead in an upright position, with a pot of clams or oysters beside them to speed them on their way to the next life. The Town’s Heinz Recreation Playing Field, where summer camp and sporting events are held, is located just north of the corner. Take the first right. Parking available on the grass. There are also Greenway trails accessible across the street that meander around Fresh Pond.

14. SMILIN’ THROUGH is a gambrel-roofed cottage situated on Cooneymus Road, where composer and poet Arthur Penn and his wife Nell resided in the 1920s. Penn’s musical works include a song about the B.I. home, “Smilin’ Through.” The original cottage was built in the 1700s by Trustrum and Dorcus Dodge and was remodeled in 1950. The privately owned house sits on the edge of a sloping hill, which leads down to the waters of Fresh Pond.

16. THE COAST GUARD STATION opened in 1938 as one of the first Coast Guard stations on the East Coast. The station was one of two on the island, with the second one once standing at the site of the present-day Beachead. Before its reopening in the 1990s, the current station was boarded up by the U.S. Transportation Department that oversaw the Coast Guard before the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In the late 1980s the town worked with the federal government to transfer control of the property to the town of New Shoreham. The Coast Guard returned and initiated regular summer patrols of the harbors. The local police, who lack their own boat, appreciate the help on the seas.

17. NEW HARBOR is the first stop for those coming in on the Montauk ferry and is the docking and anchoring spot for most private boaters. New Harbor was, in fact, the site of the island’s first protected harbor, but the expense of keeping a breachway open between the Great Salt Pond and Block Island Sound caused it to be abandoned in 1705. A new breach was cut and a breakwater was constructed to establish a permanent access point in 1897. Docks, marinas and anchoring sites await boaters in the southwest corner of New Harbor, as well as shops, restaurants and hotel accommodations. Pumpout services are provided by the town harbormaster, as discharge in the pristine waters of the Great Salt Pond is prohibited.

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Great place to kick off a sightseeing tour of the island

HISTORICAL SOCIET Y MUSEUM 2015 SUMMER EXHIBIT Block Island Idyll: Memories of Manisses

On-going 3-D slide shows & scheduled tours of Gallery and off-site historical locations The Gift Shop/Gallery features maps, postcards, prints & t-shirts

FALL HOURS Open Weekends 12-4 pm through Oct 12th or by appointment ADMISSION

$6 adults, $4 seniors & students Members and children FREE

SAVE THE DATES

Sept. 12: Annual meeting 4:30 pm at St.

Andrews Parish Center on Spring Street. 5:00 program- “Heroes Among Us” the Carnegie Medals & stories of the Larchmont Disaster of 1907.

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The Barrington Inn

The Inn at Block Island

Looking for an elegant, cozy, and inviting place to stay while visiting Block Island? Try one of our beautiful B&Bs. Walk to the beach and ferry. Reserve today! The Inn at Block Island and The Barrington Inn Open from May - October, and available for nightly or extended stays. The Jane Marie Cottage Open year round and available for rent by the night September - May and available for weekly rentals from Monday to Monday June - Labor Day.

877-324-4667 • 401-466-5524 www.theinnatblockisland.com • info@theinnatblockisland.com

Boats ashore in Rat Island at New Harbor. Photo courtesy of the Block Island Historical Society.

Hurricane Planning for Residents and Visitors Everyone should be aware that the National Weather Service is warning the East Coast that a major hurricane will strike within the next few years. We are asking everyone who owns property on Block Island or will be visiting during hurricane season to create an individual plan for the eventuality of a hurricane warning being issued for Block Island.

Please read the following carefully and make your plans in advance. A) If you are a visitor in our hotels or B & B’s, please heed the directives to leave the Island if they are issued. All our ferries will cease operations and move to a safer harbor well before the hurricane arrives so you must react immediately when you are advised to leave. All hotels and B & B’s will be alerted and we ask that you cooperate with all directives. B) If you are renting a house on the Island, the same directives apply. Our capacity for shelter facilities is limited. Please leave the Island if that request is made. Ferries will try to get as many people and vehicles off the Island as possible, but they will cease running well before the hurricane arrives. C) If you are an Island resident, observe the following home preparedness: • Check working conditions of all emergency equipment flashlights, battery powered radios. • Have enough perishable food and water supplies on hand for 3-5 days. • Know where the Town Shelter is and whether you have a safe route to it, if necessary. • Bring in all loose items around the porches or property. • Make sure your vehicles have gas. • If you have a propane grill, secure it and keep the propane supply full, but secured outdoors. • Cover large windows with shutters or plywood. • Have a first aid kit prepared. • Fill bathtub and large containers with water for sanitary purposes. • Turn refrigerator to its coldest settings and keep door closed. • Medicine renewals - have enough of your regular medication for 1-2 weeks. • If you are concerned about your location in a storm, consider going to a friend’s house in a safer location. Corn Neck Road may not be passable due to high tides: flooding and access to Town and or the Town shelter may be cut off for some time. • Champlin Road will most likely experience storm surge and people should evacuate from Champlin’s Farm seaward.

If you have questions, please call Police Dispatch @ 466-3220, but please DO NOT CALL except for an emergency once the storm hits. Stay inside until the storm has passed. Do not venture out in the calm when the eye is overhead and do not go walking on any breakwater during the storm.

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Heavy rain may undermine bluff areas, so please do not walk along any bluffs during or following the storm.

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Complete these preparations in advance of visiting Block Island: • Have vaccinations up to date and a good supply of any medications used. • Have tranquilizers if pet becomes upset or agitated in unusual situations. • Have identification on the animal: tags, tattoo or chip. • Purchase a pet carrier that is large enough for the animal to lie down, turn around and stand up comfortably. Do not house different species in one carrier. • Take good pictures of the animal (front, left and right sides) that shows distinguishing marks. • Put pictures, licenses, medical records and ownership papers together in a waterproof bag.

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• Above mentioned medications, photos and records. • Have a leash and properly fitted collar or harness for each pet. • Non-spill dishes and a two week supply of food and water in unbreakable containers. • Manual can opener, if canned food is used. • Grooming supplies and medical kit for injuries. • The pet’s blanket, comfort items. • Items to handle waste, including paper towel, plastic bags, disinfectant, cleanser, litter box and litter or newspaper to shred. Information provided by Block Island Volunteers for Animals

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G N I T S I L D E R TU A FE Trim’s Ridge • Watch boating activity from this 3 bdrm, 2 bath Trim’s Ridge home • Walk to restaurants, town playground and Crescent Beach • Kayak from the Trim’s Ridge Assoc. dock • Views of the Great Salt Pond and sunset skies

$1,550,000

SULLIVAN R EAL E STATE The Island Experts since 1967

SALES RENTALS APPRAISALS G TIN LIS W NE

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Mohegan Bluffs

• 6+ acres of waterfront with staircase to Bluffs beach • Classic shingle style winterized home • Fully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath wIth fireplace • Dramatic views from two southern decks

$3,100,000 G TIN LIS W NE

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Payne Road Bungalow

Waterfront at Southwest Point

Mitchell Lane

$535,000

$3,750,000

$985,000

Minister’s Lot Cottage

Easterly Ocean Views

Mansion Beach

$845,000

$1,350,000

$839,000

Private Summer Cottage

Let the Vacation Begin!

Clayhead Hideaway

$825,000

$1,250,000

$1,900,000

• Unique opportunity for a person w/vision • Pretty views over Payne Farm land • Walk to town and Mohegan Bluffs

• Custom designed home in stunning waterfront location • Breathtaking westerly views from Montauk to Ct. • Gourmet kitchen, fireplace, a/c, gardens & guest suite

• Country farmhouse set on 4 acres w/ocean views • Spacious home w/4 br, 2 baths, frpl, eat in kitchen & more • Beautiful ground w/shed, 1 car garage and 2 patios

G TIN LIS W NE

Corn Neck Road

• 3 br, 1 bath winterized house • 2.8 acres of land with westerly views • Potential abounds to make this your perfect escape!

$1,100,000

Ocean Views off Spring Street

• Charming, 4BR, 2.5 bath custom built, winterized home • Sweeping ocean views • Beautiful yard with mature landscape; garden areas, fire pit

$1,295,000

• Walk to Mansion Beach on a private, grassy path • Newly updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath vacation home • Oversized deck for outside living/entertaining

• Newly renovated cottage w/views of BI Sound & sunsets • Abuts conservancy land w/walking paths to explore • Perfect family getaway.

• Spacious, 7 bdrm/3.5 bath w/lovely ocean views • Short walk to Southeast Light and town • 2 car garage w/2nd floor storage, excellent rental history

• Walk to beach or enjoy the views from the spacious deck • Superbly maintained 2bd/1ba home with 1bd/1ba guest cttg • Perfect vacation property with all amenities and a/c

• Newly refurbished stand alone condo; just turn the key & enjoy! • Expansive 5 bedroom home w/detached 2 car garage • New Kitchen, floors, paint, appliances & furnishings. • Two bedroom guest suite over garage • Spectacular ocean views & easy beach access. • Close proximity to the Maze, Hodge property and North Light

LAND LISTINGS Highview Lane

• Convenient location for this 18,913 sq. ft. lot. • Walk to town & beaches. • Beautiful ocean and sunrise views.

$455,000

Seaweed Lane

• Gorgeous 2+Acre Lot is an ideal building site. • High elevation in great neighborhood. • Stunning sunrises and ocean views to Clayhead.

$875,000

Old Mill Road

• Substantial 8 bedroom, 4 bath Cape on quiet country road. • 1.95 acres with great landscaping potential. • Well suited for entertaining or perfect for a two bedroom B&B.

$1,350,000

1888 Island Landmark

Calico Hill

$2,200,000

$549,000

• 3 br, 2 bath w/250’frontage on Great Salt Pond • Walk across street to beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches • Plus an income producing 2 br winterized cottage

• Fantastic location high atop Old Harbor. • Steps to swimming beaches and the village. • Gorgeous ocean views and sunsets

Hull’s Pond

• Enjoy all nature has to offer. • Lovely 4+ acre lot offer opportunities. • Year round enjoyment of fishing & skating.

$680,000

Mansion Beach

• Walk to Mansion Beach from this 2.6 acre property • Building site plan and engineering already done • Septic design & architectural design for 4 bdrm home available • Views of Atlantic Ocean

$825,000

Sullivan Real Estate Cynthia Pappas, Broker Rebecca Pappas Clark, Associate Broker Gail Heinz and Shannon Morgan, Sales Agents Colby Millikin and Tori Satti, Office Assistants

Telephone: 401 466-5521 • Fax: 401 466-5369 • Email: info@sullivanbi.com

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Thanks to Lamb’s Package Service, you’ll get it!

The Lamb’s Package Service team in the ferry freight lot. Photos by K. CUrtIs

HOW TO PROPERLY ADDRESS YOUR PACKAGES: It is not complicated to get your packages if they are addressed the correct way. Here’s how to do it: You must include the following when expecting a delivery to the island. • Name and/or Business name • Fire # and road building is on (ex:123 Ocean Ave) • PO Box # (in case it is delivered to the Post Ofﬁce) • Block Island, RI 02807

MAILING A PACKAGE? Arrange for package pickup by calling Lamb’s Package Service (LPS) at (401)466-5309. For detailed instructions and/or questions, call LPS.

Will Murray.

By Zoe Estrin-Grele On an island without house numbers, getting packages to the right place can be a frustrating and seemingly impossible undertaking. But it’s not — each home, business and building on the island has a ﬁre number which helps locate it in an emergency or help determine where deliveries can be made. Lamb’s Package Service has taken on the challenge all year, every year, to make sure residents of Block Island can receive their deliveries. The business was bought by Diane and Dave Lamb in 1990. Previously, Dave Lamb had worked for the United Parcel Service for 25 years, during which time he worked all

Because there are no house numbers on the island, the job is a complicated one. “It’s all from memory,” Murray says, adding that they use the phone book, the police station, and just simple connections around the island to figure out where their deliveries need to go. over the country. Diane was an operations manager for W.W. Grainger, an industrial supply company. Originally, the company was comprised of a single truck which delivered all the packages on the island and it delivered only UPS packages. Now there are ﬁve trucks and ﬁve different routes. Lamb’s delivers UPS and both FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. In an average day in the summer, the company delivers 600-700 packages. In the winter, the number drops to 100-150. The team is led by supervisor Will Murray, who has worked for the company year round for four years. His job is to direct the sorting of packages into the correct trucks. The boxes come in off the ferry completely unsorted and it’s up to Murray and his team to know what is going where. Many summer residents tend not to specify an address so there’s also packages for “general delivery.” “We keep those for a while but then we have to send them back,” said Murray, indicating a large pile of homeless packages. “People always ask ‘Where is my package?’” said driver Lucasz Kotodziej. “Where you put it is confusing.” “Sometimes you get people watching you,” added James Kisbert. “Just staring as you unload.” Because there are no house numbers on the island, the job is a complicated one. “It’s all

The Lamb’s Package crew. from memory,” Murray says, adding that they use the phone book, the police station, and just simple connections around the island to figure out where their deliveries need to go. Travis Gallant is the residential specialist and has lived on Block Island for his entire life. He’s been with Lamb’s for three years and works with Murray through the winter. “It’s slow in the winter when nothing’s open,” he said. The weather also makes the job more difficult. But it’s not all bad. Vadim Zop, who just started working for the company this year, said the best part about the job is making people happy when he delivers their packages. “They have a smile on their face,” he said. “It’s like Christmas.” “I love to come in every morning,” said Jorge Delgado. “It’s friendly and relaxed, but productive. It makes the time fly by. I feel like I get to help out and also hang out with the boys.”

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Block Artists

the classes ~ the gallery ~ the studio

“Moon at Sunrise on Crescent Beach”on display at the Spring Street Gallery

Daily art classes for kids, teens and adults For class schedule, go to www.HeartSpaceArts.com

Gerard Closset

Block Island Photography Gerard Closset’s unique style of capturing the beauty of Block Island is revealed in his book “Block Island One of the last Great Places”, described as “a photographic paean to the island he loves”

212 Water Street, Block Island heartspacebi@gmail.com 401-466-2820

Available at the Spring Street Gallery and other island stores.

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J J julia’s jewelry www.BlockIsland Boa rd s.com handcrafted uniquely shaped cutting boards earrings & necklaces

www.OMstacks.com natural sustainable handmade jewelry

“Block Island Bracelet”

AVAILABLE @ B.I. Farmers Market, Art Fairs & the B.I. Kite Company (open Sundays 11-2)

Phone orders 401-578-1125 www.blockislandjewelry.com

Showing at the Block Island Farmers’ Market

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Leah Robinson Watercolors & Giclée Prints

Available at: Block Island Arts & Crafts Guild Fairs The Spring Street Gallery and HeArtspace Gallery Wednesdays at BI Farmer’s Market www.leahswatercolors.com

“Block Island Wire Outline Ring”

BEN WOHLBERG by appointment 466-2004

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Showing at the Block Island Farmers’ Market

Raw Montana Sapphire Bracelet

Handcrafted Fine Jewelry, rough, uncut gemstones, local Block Island sea glass, sterling silver wearable art. Aquamarine Fringe Necklace

Showing at Heart Space Community Art Center (located at 212 Water Street) and BI Farmers’ Market

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Genuine Block Island Sea Glass

By hand - One at at time - On island - 41 years

Featuring ‘Island Grown on Block Island’ Fine Art Photography at the BI Farmer’s Market, the Heart Space Gallery, and the Spring Street Gallery.

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Coastal Properties & Great Escapes

REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

Trim’s Pond Waterfront | MLS ID 1101621 | $1,850,000

Breathtaking Oceanfront | MLS ID 1105706 | $3,875,000

1193 Beach Ave | 2.92 acres | 3 BR & 2 BA Dock on Trim’s Pond | Kayak & Paddleboard Receation Contact Michele Phelan 401-741-6577

1635 off Spring St. | 4 BR & 4 BA | 2,784 sq. ft. 2 lots of record | 12.7 acres | extraordinary ocean sights & sounds Contact Gail Hall 401-741-7001

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

Waterfront Grove Point | MLS ID 1092993 | $2,425,000

Waterfront Contemporary | MLS ID 1095846 | $2,250,000

1744 Corn Neck Rd | 2.65 acres | 4 BR & 3 BA Oceanfront | 260 degree views | Sachem Pond & North Light Contact Gail Hall 401-741-7001

1267 West Side Rd | 1.38 acres | 6 BR & 5.5 BA Trim’s Pond Waterfront | Kayak & Paddleboard Recreation Contact Judith Cyronak 401-741-7732

NEW LISTING

Coast Guard Road | MLS ID 1103723 | $1,595,000

Island Contemporary | MLS ID 1102608 | $1,965,000

1047 Coast Guard Rd | 4 BR & 3BA | 2,967 sq. ft. Scenic & Private | Near Charleston Beach & Cormorant Cove Contact Gail Hall 401-741-7001

Exceptional Contemporary | MLS ID 1076254 | $1,610,000

“Mermaid Hill” | MLS ID 1079889 | $2,585,000

1604 Payne Rd | Sheffield Farm | 4 BR & 2.5 BA Expansive southerly ocean views | 2248 sq. ft. Contact Ballard Hall Real Estate 401-466-8883

1073 Corn Neck Rd | 1.92 Acres | 4158 sq. ft. Spectacular ocean & North Light views | Access to Sachem Pond Contact Gail Hall 401-741-7001

Gail Ballard Hall, Principal Broker Blake Phelan, Associate Broker | Judith Cyronak, Associate Broker Michele Phelan, David Graham, Chelsea Phelan, Laurel Littlefield, and Elizabeth Carlson (RI & CT), Licensees Heidi Tallmadge & Iliana Borisova, Office Assistants

Phone: 401-466-8883 Fax: 401-466-3119 • www.blockislandproperty.com • www.luxuryrealestate.com

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Island Arts & Galleries Ambergris Gallery (917-453-9271)

Located on Dodge Street Unexpected art from the world beyond. -Kinetic Sculptures (as seen in the garden) by Drew Klotz -Geometric shadow-casting lights -Batik Fish Pillows

Pottery Gal

Pottery Gal, Emily Marye, has been selling her work at the weekly Farmers Markets for the past six years and now has an additional store in town. Located next to Eli’s restaurant, the space is unique in that it’s a working artists’ studio and retail shop. Most days you can ﬁnd her in there at the wheel, making new pieces. Marye’s work is functional and the store sells everything from mugs to vases to every day bowls.

Jessie Edwards Studio (401-466-5314) 2nd Floor, Post Ofﬁce Building www.jessieedwardsgallery.com

Aurora Gallery Second ﬂoor, Post Ofﬁce Building. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.

Spring Street Gallery (401-466-5374)

Spring Street Gallery is open. Come see our new look! www.springstreetgallery.org Open through October 12: 10-6 Monday thru Friday, 11 - 6 Sunday

Marilyn Bogdanffy - Recent Work Through September 2 Local artist Marilyn Bogdanffy debuts new works inspired by the people, seasons, and daily life on the island she calls home. Annual Group Exhibit ~ Inspired Images September 4th – 5th As the days get shorter and summer draws to a close join us for refreshments and the annual group exhibit September 4 and 5. Taste of Block Island September 25, 26, 27 The 7th annual Fall Taste of Block Island will showcase many different events and activities including refreshments served in the gallery throughout the weekend and offering 15% off selected items, including all in stock reproductions (framed and unframed ) by Jessie Edwards.

Open for Thanksgiving Stroll and Christmas Market.

Historical Society Museum and Gallery (401-466-2481)

Gallery and museum open daily 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featured summer exhibit: “Block Island Idyll: Memories of Manisses” Sept. 12 — Annual Meeting and Program Sept. 19 — 5 p.m. Book signing & reading by Cindy Follett Guldemond:“Down the Point: Fishing Stories from Point Judith” Nov. 28 — Open House 4- 6 p.m.

HeartSpace (HeartSpaceBI@gmail.com) Water Street • www.heartspacearts.com Berke Marye — Paintings Through Friday, September 4 Michael Delia — Paintings September 5 through September 18 Grace Bochain Luddy — Photography Saturday, September 19 from 6 - 9 p.m.

Farmers Market

Negus Park and the Manisses are the places to be on Saturday and Wednesday mornings. Dozens of vendors are a part of the Block Island Farmers Market that sets up shop two days a week. Crafters and bakers, painters, photographers, jewelers and more — selling their hand crafted items. The season runs through October at two different spots. Every Saturday from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at Negus Park on Ocean Ave and every Wednesday, 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Manisses parking lot on Spring St.

Malcolm Greenaway Gallery (401-466-5331) Open Daily. Water Street www.malcolmgreenaway.com

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Inside the Gallery: Ambergris By Jenna Mead With the cooler days of September approaching, Gillian Beebe is excited. She is owner and operator of Ambergris Gallery, located on Dodge Street, next to Mark’s Beachcomber. In her gallery, Gillian introduces new artists to island buyers. September welcomes wedding guests, romantic getaway couples and nature lovers — bringing in a greater number of customers to the gallery — therefore, Gillian highly anticipates the fall. With a more relaxed pace of viewers, Gillian finds that she is able to assist in the purchasing of artists’ work to those who may pass the gallery on a hot summer beach day. With a background of family influence for art appreciation and her own experiences in intellectual property law, Beebe has curated a gallery filled with unexpected pieces. After getting her start on Block Island by working in Jessie Edward’s gallery, Gillian chose to open her own gallery. She wanted to contribute a space in which off-island artist and island goers could find each other. By not showing local art, Beebe has reached her goal “to bring unexpected art to the island.” This year marks Gillian’s sixth year of operation in her gallery. She admits a weakness of her gallery is her low profile. Being a step away from the main strip of Water Street, Ambergris Gallery is a hidden treasure for art hunters. Ambergris is French for yellow-gray, and is also a substance found in whale sperm —known for its prized existence —priced higher than gold. It is a befitting name for the beautiful

and the striking pieces of the gallery. The gallery boasts diverse pieces from large canvases and sculptures to smaller “grab and go” pieces. The prices of the works vary as well with small decorative items under $100 to larger paintings starting at $500. “I like to have a diverse selection from each artist so that all customers can find a piece if they like the artist’s work regardless of their price range.” For those on boats, or just in town for a short day trip, detailed ornaments and hand made pieces can be found. Beebe loves her role in passing on the passion from artists to buyers. “My favorite part of the gallery is being able to write artists checks for their work. I imagine them using the money to take time off work (many have full-time jobs) and then creating more.” In the gallery now, visitors can find work by Connecticut artist Eleanor Miller, whom Beebe has featured her gallery pieces around. Additionally, work by Ed Smith adds colorful pieces. New this fall Gillian will welcome Mongolian art that benefits the country’s livestock population. The pieces will be on display throughout the season. Gillian feels her gallery’s art is “off the beaten track” and she prefers to have “the obscure rather than the cute.” The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in to find works that truly are “worth more than gold.”

Above Left: You can find Ambergris tucked away on Dodge Street. Above Right: Large pieces by Eleanor Miller are displayed in the gallery.

Right: Ed Smith’s colorful pieces tie to the bird theme of the gallery.

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A glimpse of real estate opportunities to make Block Island not just a vacation destination — but your home.

Stonecutter’s Cottage Location: 859 off West Side Road House size: 3700 sq. ft. Lot size: 2.60 Acres Setting/Outside description: On the West Side of Block Island, at the end of a long narrow drive, rests an extraordinary family property. This architect-designed three building complex with heated saltwater pool was purchased by the present owner in 2007 and continuously improved to the highest standards. Adjacent to conservation land with mature landscaping and native apple trees. 2.6 rolling acres with sprinkler system and deer-proof garden. Expansive BI Sound and Pond Views. Inside description: Each building has its own individual personality, charm, and ocean views. Comfortable classic four bedroom, 4.5 bathroom main house with chef’s kitchen, open living/dining room, screened porch, and bluestone walkway to the pool. The relaxed three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cottage features a full kitchen, amazing outdoor shower room, hot tub, and plenty of space for guests. In the space above the three car garage, at the opposite end of this expansive property, lies the sun-ﬁlled “Owner’s Sanctuary.” This studio space with full bathroom features lovely ocean views and breezes. Stonecutter’s Cottage is the ultimate family retreat! Price: $3,495,000. 2014 Taxes less than $8200. Contact: Richard Foreman (401) 636-7949, rforeman2002@ yahoo.com Offshore Property LLC (401) 466-5446, offprop@verizon.net

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Location: New Harbor on Trim’s Pond House Size: 3,342 sq. ft. above grade living Lot size: 60,000 sq. ft. (1.38 acres) Setting Description: Nestled on the edge of Trim’s Pond with access to Great Salt Pond by kayak and paddleboard. Easy distance to the Oar Restaurant and Payne’s Dock. Offers tranquillity without sacrificing the convenience of a central location near both harbors and Crescent Beach. Inside Description: Warm and welcoming interior with radiantly heated poured cement floors. Central great room is flanked by two ensuite bedrooms at either end of the home. This floor offers complete single-level living convenience. Guests and children’s bedrooms are upstairs which features three bedrooms, two baths, a TV lounge and a unique library corridor. A sixth bedroom suite, with its own private entrance, is located on the lower level. There is also a large “ready to finish” basement workshop with radiant heat already installed in the floor. Private well and town sewer. Outside Description: The home is one long and gentle curve carved into the waterfront site. The low profile and low maintenance exterior is cedar shingled and trimmed. Sited for passive solar gain, the home has many windows facing south and the water view side of the property. There are two primary entrances - one to the guest foyer and the other a family entrance to the mudroom and laundry area. Decking is located on the south side. Price: $2,250,000 Contact: Judith Cyronak, Associate Broker or Gail Hall, Principal Broker, Ballard Hall Real Estate (401)466-8883.

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Shir Shalom Location: 800 Mohegan Trail House size: Approx. 2330 Lot size: 6.20 acres Setting: Mohegan Bluff Drama: A spectacular setting deﬁnes this 1888 classic that has been completely updated. The property boasts 6 waterfront acres of land with staircase access to Mohegan Bluff Beach below. Outside: Enjoy Atlantic Ocean vistas from Newport to Montauk. Whether you relax on the southern decks during the season or get cozy by the ﬁreplace during the off season, this property will truly be your home away from home. Price: $3,100,000 Contact: Cynthia W. Pappas, Broker at Sullivan Real Estate. . (401)466-5521

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Island Dining Let’s Do Lunch!

Lunch on the porch of The Spring House. By Becky Ballard Isn’t it time for lunch? Whether you’re on vacation, working or retired, lunch can be that big “Whew!” in the middle of the day. When you think of all the different lunches the list gets long – from business lunches to school lunch boxes (packed with carrot sticks and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches) to weekly ladies’ lunches (a la “Sex and the City”). There are the chic, fussy ones or the casual workman’s lunches that come with a huge thermos decorated with Red Sox stickers. And don’t forget picnic lunches. There’re plenty of choices for lunch on Block Island and all in a variety of beautiful settings with delicious choices of food. Many of them have covered decks along with a salty breeze and views of the sea; others have inside dining in a refreshing air-conditioned retreat. Some places offer “to go” foods packed and ready to be taken under your favorite shady tree or beach umbrella. Let’s take a look and note some of their highlights. Ballard’s Inn in the Old Harbor has a menu full of foods that are available all day – breakfast, lunch or dinner. Known for their fresh lobster served in any style, they also have salads, wraps and plated meals. Look for their tiki bar right on the beach. Another restaurant across the street from Crescent Beach is The Beachead. They have great sandwiches (Chicken Focaccia, French Dip), wraps (Shrimp Po Boy), burgers, salads and plenty of

seafood (lobster roll, fried shrimp). They offer plenty of dining inside or out. For authentic Mexican cooking look for Calaveras in the post office building. Everything is made on the premises and offered in varying degrees of heat. Try their Tostada de Tinga, or build your own taco with a variety of choices of meats and toppings. Calaveras is BYOB. Another great choice for Mexican food is Los Gatitos on the deck at Yellow Kittens. They offer a number of appetizers from full or half sizes of nachos with all the trimmings; there’s even grilled spicy corn and tortilla chicken tenders. They, too, have a build-yourown taco or quesadilla with six choices of filling and choices of salsa from mild to hot. Lunch on the porch of the National Hotel (or inside, too) is not only a good place for lunch, but a fine opportunity for people-watching, or the action in the Old Harbor across the street. Their clam chowder is a prize winner, but they have plenty of other seafood choices (Crab and Shrimp Spring Rolls, steamers, mussels), salads (Steak and Arugula Salad), burgers and sandwiches. Ask about their sweet potato skinny fries. The Oar has a covered deck that sits up over a marina with wide views of the entire New Harbor. They have burgers, sandwiches, chowder and salads, and since they added a long menu of shushi and sashimi few years ago, those items have also become very popular. Their lobster rolls and mudslides are favorites, too. Just at the beginning of Corn Neck

Road, the Old Island Pub is only a short walk from many of the Island hotels. Each item on their all-American menu is carefully prepared, generous and reasonably priced. Their Grilled Reuben, Crab Cake Sandwich and ﬂatbread pizzas are big hits. They also have a “Kid’s Corner”. Pizza is the number one choice any time, especially with all the toppings Papa’s Pizzeria offers. We’ll mention pizzas with names like their “Block Rocket,” “Hula Girl” and the “Buffalo Soldier” just to tweak your curiosity. Look for their salads and home made fresh subs as other options. On your map, they’re in the ﬁrst block of Corn Neck Road. The new Persephone’s Kitchen features gluten-free baked goods with their locally roasted coffees and espresso. Their specialties are salads, a variety of frittatas and fresh smoothies. For those who know their way around the Island, Persephone’s in the old Juice and Java location. There’s always plenty of action around Poor People’s Pub. Indoor and outdoor dining is available as well as games and special events planned over the summer. Their menu is the same for lunch and dinner with specials added every day. Their smoker is a sure sign that barbeque and pulled pork are available, but there’re also pizzas, sandwiches and specialty burgers. How about a BBQ Mac N’ Cheese Burger? Poor People’s Pub is right across the street from the Block Island Grocery. Dine on the veranda of the Spring

House Hotel and you have a never ending view of the Atlantic Ocean, and up closer the inn’s lawns and vegetable gardens. Shaded by the side porch or a row of large umbrellas in front, diners choose from a creative menu that starts with appetizers (Lobster and Corn fritters, Tuna Tartare) and includes salads (Quinoa with baby kale, avocado, grapefruit, honey walnuts, dried cherries and Meyer’s Lemon Vinaigrette), sandwiches (Greek Wrap, Pesto Chicken), Entrees (Mussels Fra Diavolo) and pizzas (Brussels and Bacon, Roasted Eggplant). Dead Eye Dick’s, Finn’s Restaurant and Mohegan Cafe also serve great lunches. They have been reviewed in previous articles. So maybe the ﬁnal question is: What about my luggage if I am either arriving or departing Block Island? What will I do with it while I have lunch? If your hotel is near the ferry, ask a staff member if they will store your things for a bit. Also, the Chamber of Commerce Information Ofﬁce (across the Old Harbor Interstate Navigation parking lot) has lockers for suitcases, etc. Let’s do lunch!

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Celebrating 30 years on the Block.

Tug of War Competition & Bon Fire Monday, Sept. 7th 2pm – 6pm Town Beach Pavilion

Free. Visitors welcome. Build a team. Prizes awarded with Summer closing bonfire. Pre-registration of teams is required! For more information, call Jill Seppa at 654-9960. blockislandwellness.org

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Island Traditions Annual Lions Club Clambake By Kari Curtis It wouldn’t be Labor Day on Block Island without the annual Lions Club Clambake. This is the 17th year of the event — so invite your friends and family to join and mark your calanders for Saturday, September 5 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. It all takes place on the grounds of the charming and historic Narragansett Inn, where you’ll enjoy views of all of the boats in the Great Salt Pond. The Block Island Lions Club is a group that mixes socializing and service — doing lots of good for the Block Island community all year long. The Clamake is the biggest fundraiser of the year. Other big fundraisers include two annual golf tournaments — held at diffferent golf courses on the mainland — and the annual St. Paddy’s Day dinner at Yellow Kittens. Thanks to these great fundraising events throughout

the years the Lions Club has built the Ball O’Brien Park playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and in partnering with the Ian Kortbek Fund — paid for half of the skateboard park. Most recently the Lions built the new covered picnic area at the Ball O’Brien Park with picnic tables and grills (that have yet to be installed). The Lions also fund educational trips and classes for islanders and maintain a travel fund for local people with serious medical needs — as well as eyesight needs, like eyeglasses. Each year the Lions help fund the school’s 7th Grade week-long sailing trip and at graduation a $1000 renewable four-year scholarship is given to a Block Island senior — this year there were two! Over three years ago, the Leos Club was introduced on the island and today there are 22 active youth who are learning the ropes of the membership — volunteering

wherever there is a need and raising money for island organizations.The Leos step right in to help with these big fundraisers as well, learning the ropes on how to run a fun and successful event. Lobsters and clams and mussels, Yes! Homemade Block Island clear chowder, corn on the cob and sausage, too. Not a seafood lover? Not to worry. The Lions put out a ﬁne spread for the landlubbers too, with yummy hamburgers and hot dogs. These hard-working Lions plan this fundraiser for months in advance, so come bid a fond farewell to the summer with food, fun, live music, friends, rafﬂe drawings and more. Tickets are purchased at the event and are available beginning at noon. Full clambake —$40 and BBQ menu — $20. Rain date is Sunday, September 6.

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953 WEST SIDE ROAD 3+ acres high on a hill between Dory’s and Grace’s Coves. Enjoy dramatic sunsets and views of BI Sound and Montauk Pt. Classic rambling 7 Bedroom 1880’s farmhouse with separate winterized 1 bedroom cottage (built 2004) and new two story barn with garage and storage. Zoning certificate allows for 2 separate dwellings. Proven rental history. Asking $1,595,000

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Cozy cape with unique Nantucket dormers nestled behind fencing and mature trees on 1.2 acres near Grace’s Cove. Built in 1999, this home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. full unfinished basement. Hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, beamed ceilings and many other beautiful features make this house bright and cheerful. Asking $899,000

602 CORN NECK ROAD

Undeveloped lot with unobstructed views of Great Salt Pond. Second lot north of Andy's Way in the Cannon Lot subdivision. 1.8 Acres. Recently surveyed, DEM approved 5 BR septic system, water lines installed. Not in flood zone. Application for a Preliminary Determination of septic and site plan has been made to CRMC. Asking $1,900,000.

FALL RENTALS: We have many rental homes available for Fall Rentals in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Please visit our website or contact us for more information and to book your stay.

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Enjoy compelling water views from most rooms in this architect designed contemporary featuring 5 BR and 2.5 BA, one with a whirlpool tub. Bright and airy kitchen/dining and living room open to large deck with ocean and pastoral views. Ten foot ceilings in living room with large wood burning fireplace. Finished basement offers separate family entertainment area and a soundproof office. Lovely mature plantings surround the main structure. Removable three stall stable with tack room, storage, and fenced paddock. Underground BI electric supplemented by newly installed 6kW solar panel system. Handicapped accessible. Tranquil country setting on 2.26 acres with privacy and great water views! Asking $1,950,000 $1,850,000 NEW PRICE!

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3 BR, 2 BA fully winterized home. Suitable for couple or small family. Wood stove, oil heat, washer and dryer, Located Off West Side Road, close to Gracie’s Cove. Available mid October to Memorial Day. $1600/month plus utilities.

3 BR, 1.5 BA home located off Beacon Hill Road. Beautiful grounds and wood burning fireplace make this home special, private and cozy. Washer/ dryer. Easy access to miles of walking trails. Available October- May. $1900/month plus utilities.

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BI Fishworks on Ocean Ave. in New Harbor is a place to get bait, gear and good fishing advice. You can weigh your fish here too. They also host the Striper Kings Fishing Tournament in June.

Twin Maples on Beach Ave. is a weigh-in station and also has bait, gear, fishing information and Eat Fish t-shirts.

Island Fishing

The Swienton family teaching their newest member how to fish at the channel. Photo by abby sWIenton.

Big fish,big smiles By Sol Schwartz Don’t tell the summer folks this, but the real fishing on Block Island is in the fall! As the beach crowd thins out, the fishing crowd shows up. Block Island is legendary for its fall fishing. Most fishing books that mention the island always talk about the “fall run” which is the migratory run of striped bass down south. September is all about catching the tail end (get it?) of the warm summer waters, and transitioning to fall fishing which lasts well into November. Striper and bluefish fishing will start to pick back up from its late summer lull in the second half of September. The cooler nights help bring the surface temperature of the water down enough to bring the bigger fish in closer. If you prefer bait fishing, a great thing to do is head earlier in the night to one of the docks and catch some squid and then use that as bait. Mostly what you’ll find is that striper fishermen will use lures. Needlefish are the most famous lure on the island, but there are many options that work. One of the biggest attractions for early fall is the tuna. Last year when the bonito and albies (false albacore) showed up in late August, they stuck around through all of September. It was some of the best small tuna fishing I had

ever seen on Block Island. For those of you that don’t know, bonito and albies are both part of the tuna family and because of that, are known for their incredibly hard fight. These fish are typically spotted at the Coast Guard channel, and will blitz the shore periodically throughout the day. To catch one, you have to use fairly light tackle and cast thin, shiny metal lures such as Deadly Dicks and retrieve them quickly. If you’re lucky enough to get one, just know that most people enjoy the taste of the bonito over the albie much more. The easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that on the albies they’ll have 5 spots on the side, and the bonito will have either horizontal or vertical hash marks. Bottom fishing is still very good in September as well. One thing to note is that as of September 1st, the limit for black seabass jumps from one per person to seven per person per day (14 inches). The seabass are mostly caught by boat, but fluke and scup fishing can be done from shore at either the channel or Charleston beach. Many say that the fall is the most beautiful time on the island, and I would agree. Fishing out here can be such a blast this time of year. Hope you can get out there and enjoy it!

Fishing is a favorite island sport. The island hosts many fishing tournaments each summer like the Bluefish Derby Tournament, the B.I.V.F.D. Fishing Tournament, the Pabst Blue Ribbon Tournament and the Tri-State Canyon Shootout. Both Old Harbor and New Harbor are home to charter boats that are ready to give you a taste of the thrill of hauling in a big fish — anything from a striped bass, a tuna, a bonito, mahi-mahi, bluefish or a shark! Surfcasting is always fun, with plenty of rocky shore or beach to cast from. For those who prefer freshwater fishing, there are ample angling opportunities. Popular fish in the local ponds include: large mouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch and more. Stop by one of the island’s two bait and tackle shops for gear, bait and suggestions on what’s being caught—and where. Twin Maples is on Beach Ave. and Block Island Fishworks in on Ocean Ave. in New Harbor.

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Island History

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n a beach and tourist based summer community, it can be daunting on a sunny summer or fall day to try to interest visitors in a historical museum, or even a guided walk through the local Historic District, or to draw children to a scavenger hunt. But Executive DirectorPam Gasner has been developing these programs with her staff over the last few years — arranging and rearranging the focus, the season, the time — to bring people into the historic community that Block Island represents. She is bringing the island’s heritage to the school and the community and hoping to invite everyone in. “In opening the museum up to the wider community and to a year round schedule of programs, we’re celebrating the work of people who previously contributed to the collections and the museum,” she says, “and making everyone who visits and lives here connected to the history and a sense of place.”

Block Island’s story, as she points out, is the story of our country, and Gasner wants to show us how we are all part of that story. One of the more popular programs this year has been the Island Cemetery Tours. During the summer months she joins with stone carver Karin Sprague to interpret the stone carvings and lives of islanders during a tour at dusk in the Town-owned Island Cemetery off West Side Road. This fall she offers visitors and islanders the opportunity to book the tours by appointment with a fee determined by the number of participants. ($10/ person is the suggested donation during the summer tours). Old Stones Highlights of the tour stop at the oldest engraved stone dating back to 1687 acknowledging Margret Gutry, the wife of the Town Clerk at that time carved into red sandstone and still legible after 300 years. The tour centers in the oldest section of the cemetery

Director, Pam Gasner with Assistant, Rebecca Sprague, reading the engravings of the early European settlers, James & Edward Sands, on two flat red sandstone slabs at the Island Cemetery.

and Pam explains the reasons the Europeans settled the island and who some of the original European families were and who their descendants are today. Rebecca and Ackurs Tosh are the ancestors of all the Motts on Block Island. Their flat slate slab stones were cleaned in 2011 by Karin Sprague from the proceeds of the 350th semi-septcentennial celebration sponsored by the Town and the 350 Committee. The best time to view the stones is an hour before sunset when the setting sunlight casts its golden beams onto the inscriptions and epitaphs that face to the west. Other highlights are Katy Littlefield’s parents: John & Phebe Littlefield. Katy married General Nathaniel Greene and her mother died in childbirth so Katy was sent to the mainland at age 10 to live with one of her aunt’s Catherine Ray, daughter of Simon Ray. She has been written about in many historical novels as well as contemporary history books. Preserving the Stones Karin Sprague has created multiple headstones for private citizens in the cemetery and over the years has assisted the Town and the Historical Society on tours as well as with preservation techniques. She helped train Pam who then coordinated a program with the Block Island School Student Council and Honor Society members to carefully clean the lichen from the stones and free many from invasive vines and bushes. This program will begin again this fall ,and any volunteers are welcome to join the group effort. Karin and Pam are both quite knowledgeable on the symbolism of the icons and etchings on the stones. For example, a finger pointing up might have the words “gone home.” Three chain links indicate the symbol of the motto of the Odd Fellow’s Society (friendship, love, and truth). The museum has an exhibit room devoted to this subject, as well as other fraternal groups that men and women belonged to in the past.

Trustrum Dodge’s headstone erected by Lester Dodge. Karin has a studio in North Scituate, Rhode Island and she carves stones for people all over New England. Her work is beautiful and respectful to the medium and history of the trade which one will see dates back over 350 years if they attend a tour. Join a Tour Another specialized tour this summer was called “The notable women of Block Island.” Many of the wives of island families were never given a headstone but their grave is marked by a simple field stone next to the husband’s etched headstone. Pam and Karin have researched the families to bring life back to the unsung partnership of the families who first settled the island in the 1660s from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, as well as the stories of the Native American families whose lives were changed forever when the first shallop (boat) arrived at Cow Cove on the North end of the island. After the walk, admission to the museum is included. To join a tour, contact the museum 466-2481 or email blockhistory@me.com. The museum is open daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. until Labor Day, weekends through Oct. 12.

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Old stones at the Island Cemetery. Photo by John Gasner

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1. Native Turkish jewelry at East of the River Nile on Chapel St. Versatile necklace, earrings and bracelet starting at $72. 2. Heartspace Studio on Water Street is home to Felicia Grace Designs, jewelry handmade locally. BI sea-glass bracelets, starting at $150, freehand engraved sterling tree bracelet and ring, starting at $120, sterling seaglass necklace, $180, raw gems aquamarine ring, $200, raw turquoise necklace, $260, french and green amythist necklace, $340. 3. A Golddigger’s exclusive-dark and dangerously beautiful Titanium and 14k gold bracelets. 4. At Eylandt Antiques, Squash Blossom Necklace— 9.7oz sterling & turquoise handmade in the 1950’s in Santa Fe, NM and signed by artist, $800. 5. Susan Coffin’s handmade jewelry is at Spring Street Gallery, necklace and earrings starting at $30. 6. A unique selection of sterling silver and 14k gold bracelets at Golddiggers on Chapel Street $65- $160. 7. Find Wendy Livingston’s handmade jewelry at Spring Street Gallery, necklace and earrings starting at $27. 8. The Hook Bangle comes in sterling silver or 14k gold, starting at $109. New double island/anchor necklace in sterling silver, starting at $89. 9. Handmade necklace and earring set by Ron Munschy at Spring Street Gallery, $210. 10. Eylandt Antiques— An Amber drop choker with smokey quartz and sterling, $600. 11. Handmade jewelry made with Eco-friendly reclaimed silver by Jennifer Gasper at Spring Street Gallery - a sterling BI cuff with aqua chalcedony, $325, assorted sterling rings starting at $75, sterling yellow sapphire necklace, $125. 4

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1635 off Spring Street | MLS ID 1105706 | $3,875,000 NEW LISTING

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1074 Coast Guard Rd.

1193 Beach Ave

687 Corn Neck Rd

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MLS ID 1101621 | $1,850,000 2.92 Acres | Trim’s Pond Dock

MLS ID 1101817 | $1,285,000

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Near Andy’s Way & Mansion Rd

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525 Connecticut Ave

1351 Cooneymus Rd.

1744 Corn Neck Rd

822 Beacon Hill Rd

415 Payne Rd

MLS ID 1100442 | $940,000 .97 acres | Near town & beach

MLS ID 1102608 | $1,965,000 Fresh Pond Conservation | A/C

MLS ID 1095846 | $2,425,000 Oceanfront | 260 degree views

MLS ID 1100352 | $1,100,000 3.08 acres | Historic charm

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804 Mohegan Trail

1612 Lakeside Drive

1267 West Side Rd

879 West Side Rd

1681 Spring St

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MLS ID 1098363 | $1,725,000 2.1 ac | Clayhead Views

MLS ID 1095846 | $2,250,000

MLS ID 1100363 | $785,000 1.6 ac | Renovated cottage style

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1.38 ac | Trim’s Pond Waterfront

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1073 Corn Neck Rd

1604 Payne Rd

1545 Lakeside Drive

1710 Corn Neck Rd

1714 Corn Neck Rd

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632 Corn Neck Rd

720 West Beach Rd

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54 Dodge St.

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MLS ID 984343 | $1,250,000 4.3 ac | 1892 Homestead

MLS ID 1066476 | $2,400,000 Commercial | Gables Inn

LAND LISTINGS

2.7 Acres | Corn Neck Rd | MLS ID 1073622 | $985,000 Near nature trails & beaches

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6.88 Acres | Payne Rd | MLS ID 1065522 | $1,450,000 Potential for subdivision

BALLARD HALL REAL ESTATE Corner of Ocean Ave. & Corn Neck Road (Between the Bagel Shop and the Bank) Principal Broker: Gail Ballard Hall Associate Brokers: Blake Phelan, Judith Cyronak Licensees: Michele Phelan, David Graham, Chelsea Phelan, Laurel Littlefield, and Elizabeth Carlson (RI & CT) Office Assistants: Heidi Tallmadge and Iliana Borisova

Phone: 401-466-8883 Email: info@blockislandproperty.com Fax: 401-466-3119