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It's been a week or so since I attended the second of five concerts in the 31st annual Essex Winter Series. Even though living in Essex for 8 years, I just never heard about the Winter Series and didn't know anyone who attended
When I first received complimentary tickets (my company is a sponsor) to the "great jazz" concert, I was apprehensive - who are the musicians? What is the program? What a surprise!
I quickly found out (after reading the program briefly before the program) that is was no ordinary concert: Jeff Barnhart, piano, Scott Philbrick, Trumpet, Dan Levinson, Clarinet and five other WORLD CLASS musicians and entertainers.
The program focused on the early Jazz years from 1890 to 1935 and the first number "Twelfth Street Rag" blew me away - truly outstanding Jazz right here in our small town and very reasonable ($20.00/ticket). The concert was even more appealing as I used to play the piano and enjoyed playing ragtime music - it sure brought back memories.
During Intermission, there were several CD's for sale in support of the musicians (I purchased "Ivory and Gold" by Jeff Barnhart and "Twin Pianos" by Jeff Barnhart and Louis Mazetier - both great albums).
So what's up next? It's not all Jazz, they'll be a mix of opera, and classical for the next three concerts ending on March 22.
Can't wait to hear the "String Orchestra of New York City" who claim "No conductor, no bow ties, just strings"!!! A total of 12 young, highly talented musicians to provide "big city" entertainment on Sunday, March 1 at 3:00pm at the Valley Regional High School - why not make plans to attend - most likely you'll be just as surprised as I was on my first concert. You can purchase tickets at the door or write "Essex Winter Series, P.O. Box 383, Essex, CT 06426.
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When I first moved into town and got into real estate, I thought it would be good to have a catchy screen name that would be easy to remember. Since my name is Ed and I live in Essex, why not "Essex Ed". I even bought the domain name which is still active and directs people to my web site.
Then at the first Saturday in February, I learned that "EssexEd" was the name that the town gave to a 15 foot high fiberglass i
mage of the town mascot: a groundhog.
So every year, the town sponsors a parade in honor of ground hog day and everybody walks through town banging on pots and pans and yelling so the groundhog will emerge from his hole (I've never seen a live groundhog in Essex!).
Last year he was decorated up as a "birthday boy" 

This year, the theme was "the Beatles" and Essex Ed was decorated and crowned as a 5th member of that famous group
So maybe my screen name wasn't such a bad idea - who would have thought that I was a famous figure in town!
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In previous blogs, I talked about my Ecobroker Certification and how this has had an effect on my involvement in local community here in Essex, CT
Went to my first Essex Town Planning Commission meeting as an interested citizen and member of the "Essex Committee for Clean Energy". My purpose was to support our committee of 5 to promote both an Energy Policy and a Climate Action Plan for our small town (6,000+ people).
Our committee has been working hard to find out how to get started and to convince our town to move forward on making our town "Green". There are two initiatives:
1. Connecticut Clean Energy Options Program: The CT Clean Energy Fund is behind this Community program that rewards cities and towns who meet certain requirements: Once certain milestones are met, the clean Energy Fund will provide a 4kW Solar system for one of their town or school buildings
2. Cities for Climate Protection: To start, our town has joined ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) with our encouragement and promotion. One program that is part of ICLEI is Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) where cities pledge to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that cause global warming. The organization provides guidelines (Called the Five Milestones) for towns to use.
At our town meeting last night, one of our members explained our objectives and the Planning Commission appointed a sub-committee to work with us to move forward with both initiatives!
If you're confused with this energy talk, you're not alone. It is a monumental task to make progress in this area - often the town Planning and Zoning Boards are spending the majority of their time with day to day applications for building re-construction and additions or modifications of existing homes.
Once we get started with the town committee, I'm sure things will move along - especially when the Planning Committee finds out how much energy they can save and how much $$$
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Concerned about global warming and the effects of green house gas (carbon dioxide) emissions on our atmosphere? Want to get involved with the local community and be on the cutting edge? Here's your chance!
It's been reported that the Obama administration's second highest priority (after fixing the economy) is to enact greenhouse-gas legislation (article in the Wall Street Journal 11/20/08, page B1). Here's an opportunity right here in your own community, right now!
The town of Essex, CT has voted to join an International Environmental Organization called ICLEI (Int'l Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). This group provides extensive resources and guidelines to assist towns (and businesses and residents) in measuring and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mainly CO2) and air pollutants.
As a member of ICLEI, the town of Essex will receive computer software (to collect information and create an inventory database), special training, planning guides and extensive resources to assist the town in forming a "Climate Action Team".
In addition, ICLEI hopes to have a program (next year) that will allow towns to become "sustainable communities". The work done by the Climate Action Team will greatly assist the town in being one of the first in the area to meet this standard.
This is where YOU come in! The first step is to get a committee of residents together to administer the program - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! If interested, please contact the Essex Clean Energy Committee or sending an e-mail to info@essexcitizensforcleanenergy.com or simply comment on this blog entry. I'm sure that other communities are looking for volunteers to participate in this worthwhile movement. Get Involved!
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