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In the whole world, there is only one Essex Junction

Vermont’s new city is the vibrant home of a tech hub, the county fairgrounds, and nearly 11,000 residents at the heart of Chittenden County.

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New Ballot Coming for School Director Election

Posted 3/31/26

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Repair Cafe Returns to Brownell Library!

Posted 3/25/26

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Improving Park Street: Essex Junction Evaluates Safer, More Connected Roadway Options

Posted 3/20/26

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Water Main Valve Replacement on Friday, March 20

Posted 3/18/26

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March 25, 2026 DRAFT Minutes
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March 23, 2026 Info Hearing DRAFT Minutes
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March 11, 2026 FINAL Minutes
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February 25, 2026 FINAL Minutes
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February 11, 2026 FINAL Minutes
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Upcoming Meetings

Capital Program Review Committee 04/07/2026
April 7, 2026
6 PM – 8 PM
Bike Walk Advisory Committee 04/13/2026
April 13, 2026
7 PM – 9 PM
City Council 04/15/2026
April 15, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Development Review Board 04/16/2026
April 16, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Police Community Advisory Board 04/21/2026
April 21, 2026
6 PM – 8 PM
Recreation Advisory Committee 04/27/2026
April 27, 2026
6 PM – 8 PM

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Community-wide events

Art Lab at Brownell Library
April1–15 9 AM – 5 PM
Play Time at Brownell Library
April1 10 AM – 10:45 AM
Whimsical Wednesdays at Brownell Library
April1 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Grief Group at Brownell Library
April1 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Story Time at Brownell Library
April2 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Mah Jongg at Brownell Library
April3 10 AM – noon