"St. John's began with occasional services in the home of Judge Ross (on the hill above the present church) led by a priest from Keeseville in 1849. Incorporated in 1853 as part of the diocese of New York, the congregation moved into its present building in 1881. The church was … [Read more...] about St. John’s Episcopal Church
Hamlet of Essex
Forty Attend Live Well Yoga in First Week
First week of Yoga at Live Well (the new Wellness Center in Essex offering Massage, Physical Therapy, Tai Chi, Yoga & More!) 40 people came to breathe, stretch and relax! Hope to see you there this summer! Related articles Live Well in the Champlain Valley … [Read more...] about Forty Attend Live Well Yoga in First Week
Provisions and Paparazzi in Essex, NY
"Essex is alive with both new and well-established businesses, opening up, dusting off and getting ready for the season..." So opens Sue Cameron's "Provisions and Papparazzi" post on LakePlacid.com on June 14. Essex is alive! It's incredible how much is going on in Essex these … [Read more...] about Provisions and Paparazzi in Essex, NY
Longtime Residents Recall Essex Inn Years Ago
Last Sunday Alvin Reiner at the Press-Republican ran a fascinating story about the Essex Inn and the fusion of past and future in this historic landmark recently renovated by the Daltons and now open to the public. Early on, Rick and Karen Dalton took down the fence between the … [Read more...] about Longtime Residents Recall Essex Inn Years Ago
Old Dock Opening July 1
I stopped by The Old Dock Restaurant on Thursday to catch up with Steve McKenna who was pruning hedges and getting the parking lot ready for their July 1 opening date. Really? Really! Despite totally record breaking Lake Champlain flooding, McKenna has worked around the clock … [Read more...] about Old Dock Opening July 1