News Flash

One EEE virus positive mosquito sample was collected.

The State of Rhode Island announced one EEE virus positive mosquito sample was collected from a trap at the Boy Scout Camp on Block Island.  

All are urged to use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk.  

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Sept 7 - Harborside Inn Demolition Update II

Harborside Inn Demolition Update II

September 7, 2023

Town Officials met today with Manafort Brothers Inc. Demolition Experts to discuss the planning and demolition of the Harborside Inn.

Heavy equipment will begin arriving this afternoon and will be staged ...

Sept 6 - Harborside Demolition Update

Harborside Update Demolition

Manafort Brothers Inc. (MBI), with corporate office in Plainville, CT has been hired to demolish the Harborside.

MBI will begin mobilization the end of this week, with the actual demolition beginning on Monday Septembe...

Small Business Administration loan information

Governor McKee’s request for a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been approved for small businesses and residents of Block Island impacted by the fire at the Harborside Inn.   SBA officials will ...

Small Business - Disaster Relief Support

If your business was affected due to the fire,  please complete this  form  provided by the Small Business Association and return to Shirlyne Gobern, Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager  @ sgobern@newshorehamri...

Update on Property Tax Bills

Update on Property Tax Bills

Property tax bills are currently being printed and should arrive in mailboxes around August 25th.  The grace period for current payments has been extended to September 30^th.  For additional questions or concer...

Parking Notice between May 15 and October 15, 2023

Amendment to New Shoreham General OrdinancesChapter 18 Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Article III Stopping, Standing and Parking,§ 18-44. Prohibited parking areas between May 15 and October 15.It is ordained by the New Shoreham Town Council:Chapter ...

The Town of New Shoreham has Volunteer Positions available

The Town of New Shoreham has many vacant volunteer positions on boards, committees and commissions that are dedicated to the welfare of the Island, its community, and visitors.

Click Below to view the current open positions:

Town Of New Shoreham Open Volunt...