"WHEN A MAN NAMED KOERT BURNHAM uncovered deposits of the mineral wollastonite in the Adirondacks nearly 50 years ago, it was no earth-shaking event. Nobody got up and cheered. The existence of wollastonite, a form of calcium metasilicate named for William Hyde Wollastone, an … [Read more...] about So You’ve Never Heard of Wollastonite? (Adirondack Life)
Essex People: Profiles of Essex, New York People
The following posts and profiles feature past and present Essex people including Essex, NY historic figures across two centuries. We hope that you enjoy reading about the individuals who shape the unique heritage of our community, and we welcome your recommendations for future profiles. If you would like to suggest (or submit) a profile to be featured on the Essex on Lake Champlain community blog please contact our People Editor, Olive Alexander. Thank you.
A Writer Transforms a Historic House in Essex (Adirondack Life)
"The bedroom, with its ceiling arched like a slice of moon and French doors opening to a teensy Juliet balcony, sits atop a storefront sun-room, with windows on all sides. A veritable box of light. When writer Kate Moses saw these two rooms, she immediately knew the circa-1820 … [Read more...] about A Writer Transforms a Historic House in Essex (Adirondack Life)
Personal Statements from 2015 Town Council Candidates
On November 3 Essex voters will have a choice between five candidates contending for two openings on the Essex Town Council. All five candidates have been given an opportunity to explain their interests, qualifications and vision so that you can decide which deserve your … [Read more...] about Personal Statements from 2015 Town Council Candidates
Meet the Essex Town Council Candidates (Sun Community News)
Five candidates are running for two available seats on the town council, making the race for the town’s governing body one of the most competitive in Essex County. We checked in with the hopefuls to see why they’re running, what issues are important to them and what, if anything, … [Read more...] about Meet the Essex Town Council Candidates (Sun Community News)
Ben Collins and the Tree Frog
Here's a heartwarming story Colleen Van Hoven shared with me ... This is the stump of the tree Ben Collins cut down a few days ago on our neighbor’s property. It is not the picture I should have taken: I should have taken a picture of Ben about forty feet above the ground as … [Read more...] about Ben Collins and the Tree Frog