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This year our volunteers and highway department employees cleaned up 900 pounds of trash from the beach after the 4th. T...
07/08/2026

This year our volunteers and highway department employees cleaned up 900 pounds of trash from the beach after the 4th. That’s a lot of trash, but it’s about 1/3 less than last year, so it’s a win! Thank you to everyone who pitched in on the cleanup.

A big thank you to the visitors who celebrated the 4th of July with us and respected our beautiful island. It was a good...
07/05/2026

A big thank you to the visitors who celebrated the 4th of July with us and respected our beautiful island.

It was a good day at the beach. Just two were charged with underage possession of alcohol and we had one rescue call for an intoxicated adult. Thankfully, we did not have to babysit any children and no parents took an unexpected ferry ride or had to walk to the station (uphill). The beach cleanup was lighter than it has been in recent years. Stay tuned for the weigh-in at the dump tomorrow.

There was an evening incident on the ferry that led to an arrest as well as some poor decision making downtown (4 arrests) so we had some overnight visitors at the NSPD who will have to address the consequences of their bad choices in court on the mainland.

Again, thank you for helping us

Happy 4th of July! Like your mom, we probably need to repeat ourselves: 🇺🇸 Alcohol is prohibited on all our beaches and ...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

Like your mom, we probably need to repeat ourselves:

🇺🇸 Alcohol is prohibited on all our beaches and we will have strict enforcement of the law.

🇺🇸 Last year volunteers cleaned up 1,400 pounds of trash after the 4th and so we're asking you to clean up after yourselves.

Is your teen heading to Block Island for the Fourth of July?Have a conversation before they leave. Know their plans, and...
07/03/2026

Is your teen heading to Block Island for the Fourth of July?

Have a conversation before they leave. Know their plans, and make sure they understand that the New Shoreham Police Department will be strictly enforcing laws related to underage drinking and alcohol possession on our beaches.

The 4th of July on Block Island is a special experience, but in recent years, large groups of teenagers have arrived on Block Island with alcohol, resulting in excessive intoxication, medical emergencies, disorderly behavior, and thousands of pounds of trash left behind on our beaches. These incidents place a significant strain on our police, fire, and EMS personnel and detract from everyone's ability to enjoy the holiday safely.

This year, additional public safety resources will be on duty throughout the holiday weekend, and there will be zero tolerance for alcohol on the beaches. Alcohol will be confiscated, and violators will be cited.

☑ Individuals ages 18 to 20 will be cited for underage possession of alcohol and possession of alcohol where prohibited.

☑ Adults age 21 and older will be cited for possession of alcohol where prohibited.

☑ Children under age 18 will be cited for underage possession of alcohol and possession of alcohol where prohibited. They will be released only to a parent or legal guardian, who must appear in person at the New Shoreham Police Department (1/3 of a mile, up a hill, very warm day).

07/03/2026

Visitors to Block Island Fourth of July weekend will notice a heavy law enforcement presence.

Of course we did not have anything to do with demise of this magnificent creature, but we do want to highlight how serio...
06/29/2026

Of course we did not have anything to do with demise of this magnificent creature, but we do want to highlight how serious we are about making this an enjoyable 4th on the island. We are grateful to the whale for making itself available to participate in our public awareness campaign.

To bring you up to speed:

- This 4th of July we will have increased law enforcement personnel on the island.

- Alcohol is prohibited on all Block Island beaches, open or closed container, regardless of your age. We will confiscate alcohol and cite violators.

- Children under 18 who are arrested will be released only to the custody of a parent or guardian on the island. If you are on the mainland, you will need to come to the island and retrieve them.

We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July and we hope you will do your part.

Alcoholic beverages - including unopened containers - are prohibited on all public beaches on Block Island.In recent yea...
06/27/2026

Alcoholic beverages - including unopened containers - are prohibited on all public beaches on Block Island.

In recent years, teenagers have come to Block Island for the 4th, drinking to excess, stressing our public safety resources, and leaving an immense amount of trash behind. We are addressing this issue by bringing additional public safety resources to the island and strictly enforcing the prohibition of alcohol on our beaches.

Alcohol brought to the beach will be confiscated and violators will be cited. Adults who are 18 but not yet 21 will be cited for possession of alcohol where prohibited and underage possession. Adults 21 and over will be cited for possession of alcohol where prohibited.

Children under 18 will be cited for possession of alcohol where prohibited and underage possession. They will be released only to a parent or guardian who must appear in person at the New Shoreham Police Department, which is a 1/3 mile from the ferry, up a hill. They party. You Ferry.

06/27/2026

A trip to Block Island is an annual Fourth of July tradition for many, but local police are warning visitors that rowdy crowds and underage drinking on the beac

There is no alcohol allowed on any of our beaches. We don’t know how to say this more clearly.We will have extra patrols...
06/25/2026

There is no alcohol allowed on any of our beaches. We don’t know how to say this more clearly.

We will have extra patrols on the beach and any alcohol found will be confiscated. Anyone under 18 will be cited for underage possession and will be held until a parent or guardian arrives to pick them up.

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10 Beach Avenue
New Shoreham, RI
02807

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