Pat Scheidel, center, is joined by Essex Selectboard chairwoman Linda Myers and Essex Junction village president George Tyler as he signs a contract to become a unified manager of the two overlapping municipalities. Photo contributed
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Scheidel signs unified manager contract
The Town of Essex and the Village of Essex Junction signed an agreement Friday to share the management services of Pat Scheidel on a one-year trial basis starting July 1. Currently the Essex Town Manager, Scheidel will now split his time equally … READ MORE
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Pressed for success
Hard cider maker enjoys organic growth in the Fort
Until recently, one thing lacking amid the eclectic mix of businesses, student housing, condominiums and apartments in Fort Ethan Allen was a public gathering spot. That has… READ MORE
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Marijuana possession decriminalized
Shumlin comes to Essex to sign bill into law
Gov. Peter Shumlin attended a conference of Vermont defense attorneys at The Essex Resort and Spa last week to sign a bill easing the consequences of possessing … READ MORE
New chef, hot air balloon arrives at The Essex
The executive chef of the Bluebird Tavern, Michael Clause, is joining Executive Chef Shawn Calley as part of the team at Amuse … READ MORE
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Essex CHIPS joins campaign to help smokers quit
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death … READ MORE
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Q&A with Lynn Preavy
Preavy’s Pickles, Pies and Preserves
I found Lynn Preavy out back in one of the 40-some-odd greenhouses at Claussen’s in Colchester. She was elbow deep in dirt … READ MORE
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A cleaner way for Champlain boaters
LCI’s new pump-out boat to stem illegal sewage dumping
Boaters in Lake Champlain have a new option for disposing of on-board sewage. LCI International…READ MORE
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Musician of the Month
Trumpeter Lee Murphy is an active member of the Essex High School instrumental music program performing in … READ MORE
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