Residents of Essex are looking to restore, and donate to, a Victorian-era front porch on Essex Town Hall in the historic hamlet. After months of discussion, an extensive review of historic documents and analysis of code requirements, the project met with Essex Planning Board … [Read more...] about Essex Residents Gain Approvals to Restore Victorian-era Porch on Town Hall (THE SUN)
Wright's Inn
Renovations Add Space for Staff in Essex Town Hall (THE SUN)
Town staff have moved into newly renovated rooms on the second floor of the town hall here. The $160,000 project is finished, having cleared debris, repaired walls and torn plaster to remake space that had been unused for decades. The Town Hall was built as an inn in 1790 by an … [Read more...] about Renovations Add Space for Staff in Essex Town Hall (THE SUN)
Essex Awards $158K Bid for Renovations at Town Hall (THE SUN)
The Town Council here has awarded a bid to renovate the second floor of the Town Hall, a property historically known as Wright’s Inn. Essex Supervisor Ron Jackson said the council’s resolution awarded the contract to Dow Electric, of Malone, for $157,989. “We passed three … [Read more...] about Essex Awards $158K Bid for Renovations at Town Hall (THE SUN)
Vintage Postcard: Adirondack House
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Recognize this corner location in Essex? When do you think this photo was taken? What do you recognize? What has changed? Here's what the … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Adirondack House
Vintage Postcard: Depot Street
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The postcard above we shared with the public last week. The front of the image reads: "Depot Street, Essex, NY on Lake Champlain." Do … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Depot Street