Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has recently gained access to 319 acres of the highlands, located off of Rte. 22 between the towns of Essex and Willsboro! Donated through a conservation easement by landowners Dick and Leanna DeNeale the land will be preserved for environmental and … [Read more...] about CATS Receives New Land
Archives for 2013
Essex Farm: Real Cold
Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! Real cold this week for the first time in two years. The thermometer at the house read negative 8 just before dawn yesterday morning. I kept the woodstove jacked all day on dry split wood. I don’t know … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Real Cold
Local Director Films Fort Apache in North Country
Westport Central School graduate and New York University film student Addison Mehr came home to the Champlain Valley last summer to shoot the indie film Fort Apache. Filmakers wrapped up on July 4, after shooting in several towns in the North Country. A crew of about 30, … [Read more...] about Local Director Films Fort Apache in North Country
Full and By Farm: Cats Win in Winter Cold
Your pick-up may be a little faster today, and the roots a little less scrubbed (at negative five the water freezes too quickly to wash in), but dreams of a heated, indoor csa room are extra vivid on such cold, crisp winter pick-up days. James reminds me that in NYC there are … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Cats Win in Winter Cold
January 3, 2013 Planning Board Approved Public Hearing and Meeting Minutes
PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF ESSEX The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Van Hoven led the pledge to the flag. On roll call Board members present were Olive Alexander, David Hislop, Pat Tivnan, James Van Hoven (chair), Mark Walker, H. Nicholas … [Read more...] about January 3, 2013 Planning Board Approved Public Hearing and Meeting Minutes