Irene Wrenner has worked as a "check-and-balance" on local government for 17 years.  Her passion is paying attention to what happens in hallowed halls ― comparing and contrasting what's said vs what's done, critically thinking, digesting and documenting ― to help residents comprehend the sometimes baffling behavior of paid staff and elected officials. 

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Ken Signorello is an 18-year rural Essex resident, who occasionly writes and produces media.  

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While Wrenner is serving in the State Senate, Heidi Clark, pictured here, has taken the helm. Welcome to The Essex Retorter! Click to read our Mission Statement.