In December 2011, the Orton Family Foundation awarded a $100,000 Heart & Soul community planning grant to the Village of Essex Junction and Town of Essex. The Heart and Soul of Essex project must incorporate the five core elements of Heart & Soul community planning: (1) broad community engagement; (2) identifying shared community values; (3) using values to drive decision making; (4) realization of the vision that includes but is not limited to the update of plans, policies and bylaws; and (5) a plan to continue the work beyond the Orton Foundation's involvement. The project will address the elements over a two-year period.

www.HeartandSoulofEssex.org

Heart & Soul Hires Project Coordinators 2-16-12

Press Release Orton Family Foundation 2-28-12

All problems related to Village streets and sidewalks (surface conditions, pot holes, street signs, storm drains, etc.), sewer and water lines (sewer back up, plugged lines, broken water lines, water shut off/on, water meters, etc.) and street lights that are out should be reported to the Village office at 878-6944 during normal business hours , M-F, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

In the case of an urgent or emergency situation on nights, weekends and holidays, residents should call the Essex Police dispatch at 878-8331 and they will contact Public Works.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated because we rely on residents to inform us of situations that need attention.

In accordance with Section 815 of the Village Municipal Code:  No person shall park or leave unattended a vehicle of any type on any street, road or right-of-way in the Village of Essex Junction during the period December 1 through April 1 of the next year between the hours of 12 midnight and 7 AM.