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 11/13-11/20
Karen Parker’s Beaded Jewelry
Karen Parker is a local bead artist (and scientist) who has recently been focusing on a series of beaded insect jewelry, although she creates other unique pieces as well. A self-taught beader, I’ve always been fascinated by off-loom beadwork, where thread and beads can be … [Read more...] about Karen Parker’s Beaded Jewelry
Upcoming Essex Events 11/6-11/13
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 11/6-11/13
Town of Essex proposes levy, budget below current year spending level (THE SUN)
The tentative budget developed by the Essex Town Council is under the tax levy cap allowance. Essex Supervisor Ed Gardner said the levy cap was set by the state at 0.68 percent increase. In fact, he said, the total tax levy of $697,621 is about $15,000 less than the current … [Read more...] about Town of Essex proposes levy, budget below current year spending level (THE SUN)
A Westport Art Farm Cultivates Conversation (SEVEN DAYS)
Hanging near the back door of Edward "Ted" Cornell's blindingly white house in Westport, N.Y., is what looks like a flat, heavy flower made of rusting iron. In its former life, it was a freight-train wheel brake. Cornell worked briefly as a freight brakeman for the railroad in … [Read more...] about A Westport Art Farm Cultivates Conversation (SEVEN DAYS)