The Christmas lights running down Main Street in Essex Village look magical. This could not have been possible without the love and support of our wonderful neighbors and those who volunteered hours of their free time to make it happen. I personally would like to thank these volunteers: Margaret Serus, Jim Palagonia, Bruce Thurrott, Colin Bernier, Patty Dailey, Jim D'Alessio, the Senning family, and Bob Leary.

I would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the following individuals whose donations allowed us to purchase the lights: Rick Carlson, Susan and John Senning, Phillip Miller, Cacilda Amaral, Bill Beccaro, Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Harpin, Charles Britton, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Kaplan, Jackie Wolf, Edward Brennan, Dr. and Mrs. Steve Sinatra, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Littler, Mr. and Mrs John Ackerman, Lil Paul, Geof Paul, John Voege, the Ryan family, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Nichols, Nancy Arnold, Frank Telo, and last but not least, Silkworm, Scensibles, The Essex Board of Trade, and the Connecticut River Museum.

Jean DeLia

Essex