Buildings reopening – Online service continues
The Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction buildings are now open to the public with in-person services, with the exception of the Village Office at 2 Lincoln Street, where services remain by appointment. The municipalities are requiring residents to adhere to certain guidelines when visiting municipal facilities.
Masks are required and visitors and employees must observe social distancing while in municipal buildings, to the extent possible. Please stay home if you are sick.
All municipal buildings will be held to a capacity limit of one person per 50 sq. ft. up to a maximum of 300 total people. All conference rooms continue to be closed to the public unless otherwise approved by the Unified Manager for special circumstances. Most boards and committees continue to offer remote access to meetings.
Read...On May 25, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.
The Trustees reviewed a draft of the charter for the city of Essex Junction. The Trustees agreed to keep the charter very similar to the current Village charter. They agreed to a council-manager form of government with five City Councilors elected at-large, serving three-year terms.
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Bernie Fleury, Assistant Chief Operator of the Essex Junction wastewater facility has been nominated by his peers and recognized with the 2021 GMEA Vermont Operator Excellence – Wastewater Award for his service in 2020. This award was unanimous approved by the GMWEA board and will be virtually presented at their Online conference May 21, 2021.
Read...The Essex/Westford Community Bike Fix & Swap is an event hosted by Essex CHIPS and supported by the Essex Junction Bike/Walk Advisory Committee and Essex Junction Recreation and Parks. This event offers an opportunity for youth and their families to donate, swap, or fix their bikes before the ideal summer bike-riding weather hits.
Read...Tuesday, May 25th will mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
Read...The safety and reliability of Vermont’s electric transmission system depends on effective maintenance of VELCO’s electric transmission structures to ensure they can continue to serve Vermont’s energy needs.
Read...S.D. Ireland will begin installation of the replacement culvert on Densmore Drive near Main St starting Monday April 26, 2021.
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