It’s the only sound of summer that matters: A thwack, followed by a sizzle, a puff of smoke, the gurgle of a stomach, and eventually, the thud of a grilled goodie hitting a paper plate. Smoke whooshed up as Russell Bailey laid slices of whole grain bread onto a flat iron … [Read more...] about Essex Day a Blast for Local Biz (Valley News)
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NYS to Increase Oil Spill Fund (Valley News)
Late Tuesday, the state legislature approved Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed increase in funds to the state’s oil spill fund as part of the 2015-16 budget. Capped at $25 million since its inception in 1977, the governor proposed to increase the fund to $40 million. The bump, … [Read more...] about NYS to Increase Oil Spill Fund (Valley News)
Rob Ivy: Rattlesnake Increase and Essex Dissolution
Pranksters come out of the woodwork on April 1, and Rob Ivy (view his Valley News archive) is no exception. The perennially smiling author of the Essex Column opted to jump the gun rather than miss the opportunity to trick Essex, NY residents and visitors for April Fool's … [Read more...] about Rob Ivy: Rattlesnake Increase and Essex Dissolution
Reminders for Essex Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is approaching, so I thought I'd send out a reminder of the activities taking place in Essex for the holiday! Check out the previous post covering the event, but now there is even more new information available here. Fireworks on July 3rd This year Essex … [Read more...] about Reminders for Essex Fourth of July
Graduation 2012: Willsboro and Westport Schools
It's that time of year again! Summer is heating up and schools are closing down. That means that there are new high school graduates going out into the world with hopes and plans for the future. Our two local schools, Willsboro Central School and Westport Central School … [Read more...] about Graduation 2012: Willsboro and Westport Schools