The Champlain Valley is finally receiving a snow storm after almost two years of very little snow. While the snow is beautiful, traveling can be dangerous during storms, so you must be careful when driving! This storm was causing delays for the Essex-Charlotte ferry, and as of … [Read more...] about Storm Forces Essex Ferry to Close
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Ralph Hascall House
The Ralph Hascall House was built c. 1800 in Georgian style ("Essex: An Architectural Guide.") for Ralph Hascall, a lawyer, State Senator (1811-1819), District Attorney of the County (1818-1821) and Essex town officer (1820-21). Hascall was also involved in the creation of the … [Read more...] about Ralph Hascall House
Willsboro-Essex Food Pantry Support
Last month Champlain National Bank and NYCO Minerals made generous donations to the Willsboro-Essex Food Pantry, and it seems as if that has spurred a whole movement of support for the charity. The pantry is run in the Willsboro Town Hall where non-perishables foods are stored … [Read more...] about Willsboro-Essex Food Pantry Support
Essex Farm: Our Little World
Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! The year is tiptoeing toward its exit, white and hushed, and here on the farm, it is going happily, peacefully. Amy, Cory and Stephen stuck around for Christmas, and Kelsey and Travis came back just in … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Our Little World
Postcard Perfect Christmas in Essex
After weeks of anticipation and mounting enthusiasm, the Magic of Christmas in Essex finally arrived on Saturday, December 1, exceeding even the most optimistic expectations. The heavens dumped a fluffy blanket of snow on Essex, New York, in time for the annual holiday … [Read more...] about Postcard Perfect Christmas in Essex