New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has funded and awarded $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants to 53 organizations around the state include three with direct impact on Essex residents and visitors. $1.2 million in private and local matching … [Read more...] about $80k Awarded Locally
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No More Round Trip Ferry Tickets!
For those of you that take the ferry across Lake Champlain you should be aware that Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) has done away with round trip ticket sales as of January 3, 2012. Only one way tickets are available now. What is the reason for this? Apparently the use of … [Read more...] about No More Round Trip Ferry Tickets!
#ADK827 Update
Dino Dogan will present at #ADK827 in Essex, New York on Saturday, August 27. I have a surprise addition to the #ADK827 Adirondack Region Social Media Meetup taking place in Essex, New York tomorrow: Dino Dogan (@dino_dogan), the founder of Triberr (@Triberr), will be … [Read more...] about #ADK827 Update
Essex is Buzzing with Activity
Historic Essex on Lake Champlain has welcomed a number of new businesses, rebounding positively from record high water this spring. In fact, the community is not just ready to welcome visitors for the summer - it is veritably BUZZING with activity. (Source: Lake Placid, NY) The … [Read more...] about Essex is Buzzing with Activity
Saturday Morning Stencil
Almost twenty four hours later, Sunday morning, the heat wave has abated. Slightly. And yet looking at this snapshot I captured on my phone yesterday instantly summons the sweaty flush I felt riding my bike to breakfast at Essex Provisions. These fellows were already up and … [Read more...] about Saturday Morning Stencil