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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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Join Us for a Community Food Drive!

Posted 2/27/26

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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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Upcoming Meetings

Development Review Board 03/26/2026
March 26, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Planning Commission 03/31/2026
March 31, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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

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Community-wide events

STEM Challenge at the Library
March17–31 9 AM – 5 PM
Story Time at Brownell Library
March26 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Snap and Code with Lego Robotics at Brownell Library
March26 5 PM – 6 PM
AARP Tax Aide at Brownell Library
March27 9 AM – noon
Mah Jongg at Brownell Library
March27 10 AM – noon
Read and Play at Brownell Library
March28 10 AM – 10:45 AM