About this episode

The episode discusses the new bus system in Jefferson County aimed at improving public transportation.

(Jul 17, 2026) The North Country has slowly been building a public transportation network to help people without cars get around. The latest piece is a new bus system connecting Watertown to small towns across Jefferson County. Also: Emily Russell sends an audio postcard from Stewart Mountain in Chestertown.

People in this episode

Guest: Emily Russell

Topics covered

• public transportation
• bus network
• Jefferson County
• North Country
• audio postcard

Keywords

• public transportation
• bus system
• Jefferson County
• Watertown
• audio postcard

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Jefferson County, Watertown, Chestertown

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