BY JOHN VAALER SHOREHAM — The Fort Ticonderoga Ferry, which provides 7-minute-long ferry rides across Lake Champlain from Shoreham, Vt., to Ticonderoga, N.Y., has not yet reopened this summer. Longtime ferry owners Michael and Alison Matot this past winter sold the ferry to Neil Genson. The cable-drawn ferry, which accommodates 18 vehicles per trip, normally […]
Month: July 2021
PPCC sees resurgence
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS PITTSFORD – The scenic Green Mountain and Adirondack views at Proctor Pittsford Country Club have attracted increased waves of visitors and members alike, resulting in 30 people on their capped waitlist for the first time in 20 years. Club Manager John Ojala, who is from Proctor and has worked there for 30 […]
New businesses slated to come to Brandon’s business district
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS BRANDON — Over the next few months, the town of Brandon can expect some new additions to the downtown business community, including a new café at The Brandon Inn, a Dunkin Donuts and more where the Mobil gas station used to be (across from The Bookstore), Hannaford is slated to do some […]
Brandon July 4th Photography
BY WILLIAM HAIG Featuring: Amanda Prouty of Rutland under the limbo; Grand Marshall Aaron Tucker; parade onlookers including Kim Grenier under the watermelon umbrella; hot dog masters Russ McColman center and Brian Coolidge right with Kevin Thornton on the left; junior Swiss Roll eating competition; Moose Crossing rocking out; Neshobe Falls Jazz Band under the […]
Brandon July 4th celebration lights up the downtown
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS BRANDON — A day-long rain and drizzle didn’t stop thousands of community members and visitors from having a blast at Brandon’s downtown Fourth of July celebration. Everyone parked and shuttled to explore the numerous festivities, starting with the parade at 10 a.m. announced by Recreation Director Bill Moore, who proclaimed “the Fourth […]
Blueberry Hill Inn invests in community with local music, food, and people
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS GOSHEN — Among families, sweethearts, friends and staff that made up the intimateoutdoor scene at Blueberry Hill’s Pizza by the Pond this Thursday night was Rip Mason, whohas been coming to the inn for over 30 years, sitting with his friend Dave Sheldon.In a friendly chat with them, over a few slices, […]
Feast for the eyes
Exhibit at the Brandon Artists Guild begins July 9th To celebrate summer’s bounty, the Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) presents “Feast for the Eyes” – a new, all-member, all-media art show. The exhibit opens with a free reception on July 9 from 5PM to 7PM, and will run through August 29. “Everyone’s hungry,” declares fabric artist […]
Sudbury passes budget at Town Meeting
By KATHERINE LAZARUS SUDBURY — The Sudbury annual fiscal budget passed unanimously at its delayed Town Meeting on Saturday, June 26. The budget totaled $592,396.74, which includes $153,439 budgeted for the education fund, and $292,834 for the highway fund for regular maintenance, including sand, gravel, road salt, black top, labor and diesel. The town committee […]
Music at the Riverbend strikes up behind Brandon Inn
BRANDON — Are you ready to boogie and have some fun? Good. Us too! Music series are back and the annual Music at the Riverbend is no exception. Pack a lawn chair or a blanket and head out to the green behind the Brandon Inn, where musicians will play under the new pavilion by the […]
Julia M. Dorsey, 74, Chestertown, N.Y.
CHESTERTOWN, N.Y. — Julia M. Dorsey, age 74, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Chestertown, NY.Julia was born in Highland Falls, N.Y. on March 18, 1947. She was the daughter of William and Martha (Parry) Michel. She grew up in Highland Falls (NY) where she received her […]
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