The recently dedicated Spirit Sanctuary offers a new take on death that is not only ecologically friendly, but gives those who are left behind the sense that the loss of a loved one is not an end, but a beginning. The Spirit Sanctuary is a “green cemetery,” which is to say … [Read more...] about Green Burials Surface in Essex (THE SUN)
Archives for November 2018
Vintage Postcard: Ross Mansion
Frequently we share a different historic image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize the building featured in the postcard above? The caption tells us that it is: "The Ross Mansion, Essex, NY." … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Ross Mansion
Preliminary Town of Essex Budget Looks to Lower Levy (THE SUN)
The Town of Essex 2019 tax levy, minus fire district costs, is projected to be $700,634, a number approximately $13,000 less than current year spending. The tax levy limit calculated by the state comptroller’s office was set at $730,585, according to data provided by town … [Read more...] about Preliminary Town of Essex Budget Looks to Lower Levy (THE SUN)
Upcoming Essex Events 11/4-11/11
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Do you know about any public … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 11/4-11/11
North Country Bluegrass Band Beartracks Performs at Grange Saturday, Nov. 10
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall in Essex, New York, will host one of the North Country’s best-loved bluegrass bands on Saturday, November 10 at 7:30pm. Beartracks has performed at festivals and halls throughout the Northeast and Canada and are an audience favorite wherever they … [Read more...] about North Country Bluegrass Band Beartracks Performs at Grange Saturday, Nov. 10