The Essex-Charlotte ferry will begin operating on its fall schedule on September 8, 2015. The ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly in the early morning and evening, and in between two ferries will be running and arrive at each crossing every … [Read more...] about Essex Ferry Fall Schedule 2015
Archives for 2015
A Gentle Hike to the Monitor
On the Trail to the Monitor - The CATS events/outreach committee has put together a great calendar of events for the fall. The next event scheduled is "On the Trail to the Monitor," led by local historian Morris Glenn on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Morris … [Read more...] about A Gentle Hike to the Monitor
Vermont Commons School Opens with New Arts Wing, Physics Lab, Classrooms, Outdoor Space and 19% Increase in Admissions
Just last December, Vermont Commons School launched its Campaign for Arts and Science. It was a power campaign to raise $850,000.00 by summer with the goal of completing the work by opening day, August 25, 2015. And so it went. Though the students had their first day of school at … [Read more...] about Vermont Commons School Opens with New Arts Wing, Physics Lab, Classrooms, Outdoor Space and 19% Increase in Admissions
Vintage Image: Rosslyn
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. Thanks to Rick & Karen Dalton for sharing the photo above with us! Do you recognize this building? It was immediately recognizable … [Read more...] about Vintage Image: Rosslyn
Avoiding Roadkill
Last week, I again had the sad experience of coming upon a dead rattlesnake in the road. I was bicycling Lakeshore Road, next to Split Rock Wild Forest, when I came upon another tragic death on the highway. This is the third dead rattlesnake I’ve seen on this road in the last … [Read more...] about Avoiding Roadkill