(See more photos below.) December 12, 2015 was a day filled with magic and merriment in our little hamlet as hundreds of residents from Essex and neighboring towns came together to celebrate the holiday season in only a way that Essex can offer. Co-Organizers Ken Hughes and … [Read more...] about It Was A Wonderful Christmas In Essex 2015
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Saturday Volunteer Project
Join us on Saturday, December 19, to build connector trails for people hiking the new 3.5-mile Sophie's Lair loop trail. The connections provide short-cuts and more routes through the property's diverse forest. Please arrive at 9:00 a.m. when the trail project begins because it … [Read more...] about Saturday Volunteer Project
Unofficial Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2014 Town Board Public Hearing and Regular Monthly Meeting
Town of Essex NY Unofficial Town Board Public Hearing and Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 Supervisor: Ed Gardner Councilmen: Claire LaPine Bryan Garvey Harold MacDougal (absent) Mark Wrisley Town Clerk: W. Morgan Members of Public: … [Read more...] about Unofficial Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2014 Town Board Public Hearing and Regular Monthly Meeting
Taxes Up 9.8 Percent in Essex
"The town has blasted through the state tax cap. Residents can expect to see a hike of nearly 10 percent as part of the $1.6 million spending plan. The chief culprit, said Supervisor Ed Gardner, was the creation of a new ambulance district, costs of which have been set at … [Read more...] about Taxes Up 9.8 Percent in Essex
“Slavery and Race in Colonial America” Focus of Fort Ticonderoga Conference
Fort Ticonderoga will host the Eighth Annual Colonial America Conference for Educators on Friday, May 20, 2016 in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. This day-long conference, while intended for educators, is open to anyone with an interest in helping connect students with … [Read more...] about “Slavery and Race in Colonial America” Focus of Fort Ticonderoga Conference