New Shoreham
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New Shoreham license board settles outdoor entertainment case with $400 fine, no outdoor speakers this season
The Board of License Commissioners approved a negotiated settlement on July 29 ending a show cause hearing over late-night outdoor entertainment, with a fine, an expired permit, and a season-long ban on outdoor speakers — plus an exception for quiet dinner music.
By Adriana Vossari | August 2, 2026
Historic District Commission Approves New Home, Dumpster Fence in Two Tuesday Votes
The New Shoreham Historic District Commission approved a new single-family home in the Calico Hill historic district and a fence to screen a town dumpster, then clashed over whether an unrelated matter could be raised without appearing on the agenda.
By Adriana Vossari | July 29, 2026
New Shoreham Launches Survey for 10-Year Plan
New Shoreham has opened a public survey to help shape its next 10-year comprehensive plan, the state-required document that will guide housing, development and climate resilience policy on Block Island.
By Adriana Vossari | July 27, 2026