The recently dedicated Spirit Sanctuary offers a new take on death that is not only ecologically friendly, but gives those who are left behind the sense that the loss of a loved one is not an end, but a beginning. The Spirit Sanctuary is a “green cemetery,” which is to say … [Read more...] about Green Burials Surface in Essex (THE SUN)
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Preliminary Town of Essex Budget Looks to Lower Levy (THE SUN)
The Town of Essex 2019 tax levy, minus fire district costs, is projected to be $700,634, a number approximately $13,000 less than current year spending. The tax levy limit calculated by the state comptroller’s office was set at $730,585, according to data provided by town … [Read more...] about Preliminary Town of Essex Budget Looks to Lower Levy (THE SUN)
Grange Ballot Question Heads to Voters (THE SUN)
As election season reaches a fever pitch, the Whallonsburg Grange Hall is giving voters a nudge to remind them that the venerable old facility is also on the ballot. Voters in Essex must renew 10-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Whallonsburg Grange Hall and the … [Read more...] about Grange Ballot Question Heads to Voters (THE SUN)
2019 Ultimate Cycling Vacation Route to be Announced November 1 in Westport
Cycle Adirondacks weeklong flagship event to feature new overnight communities Cycle Adirondacks will announce the route and overnight host communities for its annual weeklong road cycling tour, the Ultimate Cycling Vacation, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 during a free public … [Read more...] about 2019 Ultimate Cycling Vacation Route to be Announced November 1 in Westport
Depot Theatre Announces Appointment to New Producing Artistic Director Position
Depot Theatre Executive Director Kim Rielly is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenney M. Green as the new Producing Artistic Director, charged with defining and implementing the artistic vision and program goals of the organization. Green takes on an expanded artistic … [Read more...] about Depot Theatre Announces Appointment to New Producing Artistic Director Position