After two successful terms as Essex Town Supervisor Sharon Boisen will be succeeded by Ed Gardner, Jr. When polls closed last night Gardner had received 145 votes and Boisen had received 114 with only eleven absentee ballots still outstanding. Gardner said that he is looking … [Read more...] about Ed Gardner, Jr. Elected Essex Town Supervisor
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Fort Ticonderoga Names Three Members to the Board of Trustees
Fort Ticonderoga named three members to its Board of Trustees: Thomas L. Hoy of Queensbury, NY; John Lawson of Warren, NJ; and Robert Morette of Winnetka, IL. "Adding talented and dedicated people such as these to our Board is critical to the bright future which we have in store … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Names Three Members to the Board of Trustees
Essex Earthquake?
What were you doing at 5:15 AM today? Rocking and rolling? Or sleeping? An Essex friend and neighbor contacted me earlier today to let me know that I'd snoozed right through an earthquake. Or at least a pair of tremors. Friend: How about that little earthquake this morning … [Read more...] about Essex Earthquake?
New Children’s Books at Essex Library
At the Belden Noble Memorial Library, we recently ordered 50 new children's books, thanks to a grant from the Honeybee Community Foundation, and most of them have been cataloged and added to our shelves. See the list below. You can check availability and make requests … [Read more...] about New Children’s Books at Essex Library
French Heritage Society Supports Restoration Project at Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga has received a grant from the French Heritage Society to underwrite restoration work on the Fort’s Soldiers’ Barracks. The grant was given to Fort Ticonderoga, originally named Fort Carillon in 1755, because of its historic significance as a French heritage … [Read more...] about French Heritage Society Supports Restoration Project at Fort Ticonderoga