Check out this week’s Essex Farm news from the recent update at Kristin Kimball's blog: "What a warm close to the year. Last year at Christmas, we were dealing with frozen pipes and frost-bitten ears. This year, our neighbor Ron brought us some oyster mushrooms that sprouted … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: End of Year 2014
Archives for December 2014
A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
The sit-ins, die-ins, marches and other demonstrations sparked by the tragic deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner are not just about law enforcement and our judicial system. The real cause is deeper and even more troubling: a generation of American youth has been denied hope, … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
Lakes to Locks Passage Receives Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Funding
Lakes to Locks Passage has received funding through the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation to explore the stories of the mining history in the Town of Moriah. Working with the Iron Center Museum, the Moriah Historical Society, the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, and high … [Read more...] about Lakes to Locks Passage Receives Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Funding
Happy Holidays from CATS
Happy Holidays from all of us at Champlain Area Trails! Here is a great last-minute gift idea for that special person--make a donation to CATS in his or her name. Your donation will help save land, make trails, create hikes, and expand our outdoor education program. Out on … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from CATS
Old County Home and Cemetery
The Essex County Industrial Development Agency sold the Old County Home and Cemetery to a private buyer in 1985. Pictured above is a map of the property, including the cemetery, which county officials hope can be returned to municipal ownership. [...] (The Valley News) … [Read more...] about Old County Home and Cemetery