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Spring Reminder: Proper Disposal of Lawn Debris

With spring upon us, it is lawn and garden care season. This is a friendly reminder to dispose of your grass clippings, sticks, and dead plants in your own backyard or at Chittenden Solid Waste…

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Maple Street Road Closure for Crescent Connector Work

Maple Street near the Railroad Street intersection will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21, 2024. This closure is necessary for the contractor to excavate and…

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Join the Economic Development Conversation in Essex Junction

The City of Essex Junction is pleased to announce that it will host online economic development conversations. These discussions will be led by Vermont economic development professionals and will…

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Arbor Day Foundation Names Essex Junction a 2023 Tree City USA

Essex Junction was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 9th year Essex Junction has been named a Tree City…

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Reappraisal Coffee Talk Event

How will the reappraisal impact what I pay in property taxes?

Why are we doing a reappraisal now?

Does the reappraisal equalize what the Town/City pays to the State for the education tax? 

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Get Involved in Your City Government

Essex Junction residents have the opportunity to get involved with their local government by serving on open committee spots. The City of Essex Junction has 14 openings on its various boards,…

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Green Up with the Essex Junction Tree Committee

Branch Out Burlington and the Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee are looking for people passionate about the environment to help plant 150 trees in the Burlington Community Tree Nursery. This is a…

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Temporary Water Shut-Off

Residents who reside at 1, 3, 15 and 19 Maple Street will experiene a temporary water shut-off on April 29th, 2024 starting at 7:00PM and anticpate returning at 7:00AM. This temporary shut-off is…

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Participate in Green Up Day 2024

The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce that Green Up Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, May 4. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their…

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Participate in the Brownell Library Community Fair

Brownell Library will host a not-for-profit Community Organizations Fair on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 2 to 4 PM. 

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How to Vote on The Proposed May 7th EWSD Budget Revote

  • Vote in person at your usual polling place on May 7th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – For city residents, it will be the Blue Ribbon Pavilion Building at Champlain Valley Exposition.
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Construction on Crescent Connector Returns April 15, 2024

Construction on the Crescent Connector project will restart on Monday, April 15, 2024. 

The contractor plans to close the Maple Street Driveway to the Bailey Spring and Chassis parking lot at 8:00…

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Election Night Results 2024

The election night results from the City Annual Meeting held on April 9, 2024, have been posted to the City website and can be found here. A printable version is also available here

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Phase 2 of Amtrak Platform Project Begins

The second phase of the Amtrak Platform Project began on April 3, 2024, and is expected to take approximately one year to complete, with a pause during the winter months.

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"A Talk about Trees for Posterity"

Join the Tree Advisory Committee, Branch Out Burlington!, and the Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront for "A Talk about Trees for Posterity" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.…

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The Eclipse is One Week Away

Parts of Vermont will experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. To help plan and enjoy the eclipse safely, here are some tips and resources for those living in and…

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Annual Meeting April 9, 2024

The City's Annual Meeting (voting day) will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7 AM to 7 PM at the Champlain Valley Expo, Blue Ribbon Pavilion. 

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City Offices Late Opening 3/27/2024

The City Offices will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, due to an energy efficiency test being conducted in the building. 

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Final Community Input Sought for Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan

The City of Essex Junction is seeking community input for its Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan project.

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Tree Planting Resources from the TAC

As spring slowly unfolds, we look forward to new life emerging in our landscape. Crocuses are popping, forsythia is blooming, and trees are awakening out of dormancy. It is an exciting time and a…

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Reminder Coffee Chats on 3/19 & 3/28

Join the City Council for a Coffee Chat.

The City Council has scheduled a series of coffee chats to discuss the proposed FY 25 General Fund Budget. This month, two are scheduled: on March 19 at 9 AM…

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Bear Coexistence PSA from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has begun to receive reports of bears coming out of their dens as the weather warms. Now is the time to take these proactive steps to help prevent bears from…

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Municipal Offices Closed 03/07/2024

The City offices will be closed today from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for a staff training.

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Property Tax Due March 15, 2024

The second installment of the 2023-24 Property Tax is due March 15, 2024.  Check or credit/debit card payments may be made at the City office, 2 Lincoln Street. A payment drop box is available for…

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Updates from the TAC

Tree Damage from The January Wind Storms

January saw two storms with winds gusting to nearly 70mph. The conifer trees, such as pines and spruce were the most affected and some of these trees were…

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Reminder Presidential Primary and CWD Bond Vote

The polls will be open on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the City of Essex Junction voters to vote in the Presidential Primary and the Champlain Water District Bond Vote.

The polls will be open from…

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Champlain Water District Income Survey

The Champlain Water District (CWD), which provides wholesale water to your community, is conducting an income survey of your community’s water customers.

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Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Essex Junction

For a number of years, the City of Essex Junction seemed an oasis from the onslaught of this dreaded insect. With the exception of the Town of Essex, the neighboring communities of Essex Junction have…

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Important Reminders from the City Clerk

Annual Meeting: April 9, 2024

The City and EWSD Annual election is Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7 am to 7 pm at the Champlain Valley Exposition in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 105 Pearl Street, Essex…

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Participate in Regional Stormwater Survey or Fellowship

Take the Survey for the Champlain Direct Drainage Tactical Basin Plan

In collaboration with partners, Vermont is updating the Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages Tactical Basin Plan.

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Registration is now open for the Essex PD Citizens Police Academy

The Essex Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy is a program created to bring the relationship between the Essex Police Department and the citizens we protect and serve closer together. 

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Join the City Council for a Coffee Chat

To gather feedback from residents on the proposed FY 25 General Fund Budget, the City Council has scheduled a series of  Coffee Chats. 

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Statement from the City of Essex Junction 1/26/2024

The City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, was disrupted by antisemitic and racist hate speech. The City Council does not tolerate such actions and strongly condemns them.

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Public Hearing on Rental Registry & Inspection Program

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed Rental Registry and Inspection Program. The hearing will be held in person and online via Zoom on January 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm at 2…

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Invitation to Participate in Focus Groups for the Strategic Action Plan

The City of Essex Junction is committed to engaging its residents in developing the strategic action plan. As such, the City is inviting all residents to participate in a series of Focus Groups on…

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Reappraisal Update January 2024

A message from the Assessing Department

After selecting the first batch of 411 properties and the letters mailed to owners in late September 2023, the data collectors have been busy visiting…

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The City Council Invites Residents to Provide Feedback on FY25 Budget

The City Council held its annual Budget Day Workshop on December 13, 2023. During the workshop, the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 25 Budget was presented to the Council by the City Manager and Department…

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Second Stage of the Vision & Strategic Action Plan Project

The City of Essex Junction will move into the next part of the Vision and Strategic Action Planning process this month. The City Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on the future of the…

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UPDATE Boil Water Notice Is Lifted 1/5/2024

The boil water notice in a limited area of the South Creek Association on 35 Brickyard Road has been lifted. Sample results have confirmed that it is safe to use the water. 

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Information Concerning Cloudy Water

A recent Champlain Water District water main break in South Burlington has led to some residents in Essex Junction experiencing cloudy water. 
 

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