It's the final countdown to one of the biggest days of the year in Essex, New York, and I'm wondering what words or images would you use to describe or characterize our fair village on Lake Champlain. The Essex on Lake Champlain word cloud above was created with Wordle, a … [Read more...] about How would you describe Essex, NY?
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Carol Williams Organ Concert, July 1
Carol Williams, Organ Concert Friday, July 1 at 7:00pm Essex Community Church Carol's performance of patriotic songs commemorating the founding of our nation will begin at 7:00 PM and be followed, after a brief reception, by the Town of Essex fireworks display that can be viewed … [Read more...] about Carol Williams Organ Concert, July 1
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
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
Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain
Kim Rielly posted an enthusiastic blog post about summer in Essex celebrating flood recovery, exciting new businesses and the timeless charm that has drawn visitors and residents for decades. She asks, "could it possibly be true that the recently-submerged businesses were … [Read more...] about Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain