NYS SAFE Act to be Discussed
There will be a presentation on the new New York State SAFE Act at the Willsboro School on Thursday April 18th at 6 p.m. Essex County Sherriff's Department will be on hand to answer questions from the public. The presentation is sponsored by the Willsboro Fish and Game Club and will focus on the new law as it pertains to guns, ammunition and magazines. For further information contact Roger Sayward at 963-1141 or John Oliver at 963-4421.
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Boquet Ice Out on 100th Anniversary of Great Flood
The ice on the Boquet moved out late Tuesday night with no noticeable damage or incidents. Ironically almost 100 years to the day of the Great Flood of March 13 of 1913.
NYCO Minerals Sold to S&B Industrial Minerals
On September 14th Rolling Rock Minerals, Inc., parent company of NYCO Minerals was sold to Greek minerals group S&B Industrial Minerals S.A.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife to Study Dam Removal
The Town may soon be confronted with the prospect of having the dam at Willsboro Falls removed or significantly lowered. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently notified Essex County’s Soil and Water Department as well as Willsboro Town officials that they are launching an assessment review for the Boquet River dam removal.
WCS 2012 Soccer Schedule
High School Soccer season is well underway. Both boys and girls start with full fall schedules. We have posted the regular season here. Join the crowd and support the Willsboro Warriors.
Champlain Area Trails Develops Willsboro Trail
On Saturday, September 22nd, Champlain Area Trails is partnering with the Town of Willsboro to develop a trail at the town’s recreation park on Route 22, across the road and a little west of Noblewood Park.
Amtrak "Great Dome" Car Returns for Fall Season
Passengers riding the Amtrak Adirondack train north of Albany will once again have the unique opportunity to experience the spectacular view of New York State’s fall foliage season when the historic "Great Dome" rail car makes a special five-week return appearance from September 13 through October 21, 2012.
Postmaster Retires After 24 Years
After 24 years working for the United States Postal Service, and completing 20 years as a postmaster,
State-wide Burn Ban Modified
The state has updated the burn ban recently. Since the area has received a moderate amount of rain, the ban on contained fire-pits and camp fires has been lifted. The state-wide burning ban is still in effect for brush, fields and other large burns. All burning permits issued have been rescinded. It is against NYS law to burn household garbage (i.e. burn barrels).