New Shoreham, RI

New Shoreham

16 Old Town Road
New Shoreham, RI 02807
401-466-3200

Town website

Police Department: 401-466-3220

Fire Department: 401-466-3220

Senior Center:

Senior Advisory Committee
PO Box 220
Block Island, RI 02807
401-466-3200

The Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee’s charge is as follows:

Organize programs for senior citizens (in addition to already established programs such as lunch, medical, and recreation programs),
Identify and promote senior citizen programs and services,
Consult with the Island’s seniors and advise Town Council about their needs, island-unique problems, and suggest solutions and actions that will benefit Block Island senior citizens.
Report its findings and suggestions by the end of 2007- the report would include a recommendation about the continuation of the committee and its structure.

Community Transportation for Seniors:

(proof of residency, or age, or income may be required)

Southern Rhode Island Volunteers
100 Park Lane 2nd fl
Charlestwon, RI 02813
401-552-7661
SouthernRIVol.org
Volunteers provide residents with transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Please visit their website for additional services provided.