"For the past two weeks, wireless internet service to a handful of local businesses and residents has been disrupted. At times, service has crept to a crawl in Reber, Essex, Willsboro and Whallonsburg. The culprit is FM radio signals interfering with the transmitters … [Read more...] about Wi-fi Disruptions Causing Headaches for Local Residents (The Sun)
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For Local Businesses, Holiday Presents Glow in Dead of Winter (The Sun)
"[...] Boquet Valley Blooms, an Essex-based floral business, is seeing orders pour in this week for their customized bouquets and arrangements. Sarah White, who started the operation last year, said for florists, the week is the busiest of the year, with a big push beginning … [Read more...] about For Local Businesses, Holiday Presents Glow in Dead of Winter (The Sun)
Essex, Willsboro to Share Code Enforcement Officer (The Sun)
"Willsboro and Essex are formulating a plan to share a code enforcement officer. The Willsboro town board green-lit a proposal at their meeting this month to move to a single officer that will be split between the neighboring towns. Essex Code Enforcement Officer Lauren … [Read more...] about Essex, Willsboro to Share Code Enforcement Officer (The Sun)
Community, Meet Conservation (The Sun)
"The Boquet River Nature Preserve, located in Willsboro, contains a diverse array of plant and animal wildlife. The Nature Conservancy has partnered with the town of Willsboro to make improvements designed to make the property more accessible to the public. After slicing … [Read more...] about Community, Meet Conservation (The Sun)
Taxes Up 9.8 Percent in Essex
"The town has blasted through the state tax cap. Residents can expect to see a hike of nearly 10 percent as part of the $1.6 million spending plan. The chief culprit, said Supervisor Ed Gardner, was the creation of a new ambulance district, costs of which have been set at … [Read more...] about Taxes Up 9.8 Percent in Essex