Early Summer Update 2026
An update from BIRA President, Joe Loya Over the past two years, BIRA has been active on a variety of important issues to BI,...
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An update from BIRA President, Joe Loya Over the past two years, BIRA has been active on a variety of important issues to BI,...
Read MoreEnjoy Block Island — Be Tick Aware Block Island’s beaches, trails, and open spaces are what make it special. They are also places where...
Read MoreRenee Meyer, Editor Block Island Times PO Box 278 Block Island, RI 02807 Letter to the Editor May 12, 2026 Protecting Public Health on...
Read MoreBlock Island is facing a growing public health threat driven by tick-borne diseases related to our high deer density. Legislation H8451 has been introduced...
Read MoreOn April 25, 2026, the Block Island Residents Association (BIRA), in partnership with the Town of New Shoreham Coastal Resilience Committee (CRC), hosted an...
Read MoreOn April 25, 2026, Block Island Residents Association and the Town’s Coastal Resilience Committee (CRC) will co-host a presentation and Q&A featuring Nantucket Coastal...
Read MoreBIRA at Work We are actively working with the Town to accelerate efforts to dramatically reduce the deer population on the Island. At our...
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Until recently, the number of deer harvested on Block Island has steadily decreased, while the deer population has continued to rise. And...
Read MoreBIRA has been and continues to be a voice for the entire Block Island community. It is a voice for full-time Island residents, for...
Read MoreThe Block Island Residents Association held their annual meeting on Saturday at the 1661 Inn. Block Island Fire & Rescue BIRA President, Joe Loya...
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