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Welcome to the official web site of the Town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island!
New Shoreham has the distinction of being the smallest town in the smallest state. The municipality encompasses the entire geographic area of Block Island, an island of just under 10 square miles located approximately 12 miles south of mainland Rhode Island across Block Island Sound. Block Island was known as Manisses (the Little God’s Island) by the Narragansett Indians.
Whether you are a resident, business person or visitor, we hope you find this web site helpful and informative. It represents an ongoing collaboration of many, and we are committed to its continuous improvement. We value your opinion and will appreciate all constructive suggestions for improvement.
