Legacy, Heritage, and Community

Today I attended a small ceremony just behind the bustling Codrington Farmer’s Market. We were there to plant two apple trees in commemoration of this year’s 50th Applefest: one to remember the apple growers of the past, and one to dedicate to the apple growers of the future. While there are certainly fewer apple growersContinue reading “Legacy, Heritage, and Community”

The Municipality, and the Community

The way that we talk about ourselves can reveal a lot about us, but it can also obscure some important distinctions. What does it really mean when I say that I’m from Brighton? I might be referring to the Municipality of Brighton, which is a place with defined boundaries, but which is also a localContinue reading “The Municipality, and the Community”