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Join Us for a Community Food Drive!

Location: City Offices at 2 Lincoln St.  
Date: March 16 - 30, 2026
Time: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Help us support Heavenly Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items and necessary supplies. The City…

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Utility Bills Due: March 30, 2026

Utility bills were mailed on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a due date of March 30, 2026​​​​. All payments must be received by the due date on your bill. Postmarks will not be accepted.

If you have…

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Homestead Declaration & Property Tax Credit Reminder for the 2026–2027 Property Tax Year

Vermont requires all homeowners who use their property as their primary residence to file Form HS‑122, Homestead Declaration, each year by April 15. Filing this form ensures that your property is…

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Draft Alternatives for Pearl Street Pedestrian Crossing Improvements to Be Presented March 12

The City of Essex Junction and Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) invite residents to attend an upcoming public meeting to review draft alternatives for potential new pedestrian…

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Bike Walk Advisory Committee 04/13/2026

The Essex Junction Bike Walk Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Planning Commission 03/31/2026

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and in-person…

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Capital Program Review Committee 04/07/2026

The Essex Junction Capital Program Review Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on April 7, 2026, at 6p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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2026 Dog Registration

What? Annual Dog Registration (licensing)

Why? Required by State Statute for all dogs over 6 months of age (20 V.S.A. § 3581)

When? January 1 – April 1

Where? City Clerk’s office, 2 Lincoln Street

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Nominating Petitions 2026 for Annual City Election

Nominating petitions for the 2026 Annual Meeting are now available at the City Office, 2 Lincoln Street. Officers to be elected include:

  • City Council – Two 3-year terms, and
  • Library Trustee – One…
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Municipal Offices Closed

The Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day

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City Council Engagement on Ballot Articles 2026

The Essex Junction City Council is gearing up for the 2026 Annual Meeting with a series of proposed ballot articles. In preparation, the Council is hosting numerous community engagement activities…

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Notice of Public Hearing Proposed FY27 Budget

A public hearing on the FY27 Budget and Capital Program for the City of Essex Junction will be held in person at 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT, and online via Zoom on Wednesday, February 11,…

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Reminder: Open House on Proposed Ballot Articles Tomorrow

The City Council looks forward to welcoming everyone to the Open House! Come join us for community discussions about the proposed ballot articles. You can meet the City Council, committees, and staff,…

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Second Notice of Public Hearing Charter Amendments Proposal 2026

The legal voters of the City of Essex Junction, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 11, 2026, at the City Offices, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and…

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City Council 03/25/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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City Council Informational Meeting 03/23/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold the Informational Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and in-person in…

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City Council 03/11/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Notice of Public Hearing Charter Amendments Proposal 2026

The legal voters of the City of Essex Junction, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at 6:30 p.m. on February 25, 2026, at the City Offices, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and…

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Recreation Advisory Committee 04/27/2026

The Essex Junction Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the Zoom Meetings…

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Police Community Advisory Board 03/17/2026

The Police Community Advisory Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on march 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and in-person at…

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Tree Advisory Committee 03/24/2026

The Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on March 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. This Meeting will be held in-person only in the Municipal Offices Conference Room…

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Bike Walk Advisory Committee 03/12/2026

The Essex Junction Bike Walk Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Board of Civil Authority 03/09/2026

The Essex Junction Board of Civil Authority will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Planning Commission 03/05/2026

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and in-person…

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Development Review Board 03/26/2026

The Essex Junction Development Review Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on March 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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City Council 02/25/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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City Council 02/11/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Shape Construction-Ready Model Home Designs for Vermonters

Join the City of Essex Junction for a two-hour workshop to provide input on candidate home designs for the statewide Vermont 802 Homes effort, an effort to accelerate the building of diverse,…

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Vermont Author Dan Nott to explore infrastructure through his nonfiction graphic novel "Hidden Systems" at Brownell Library

How does electricity reach our homes? Where does our water come from? How does the internet connect us all? Vermont author and artist Dan Nott will answer these questions and more while discussing his…

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Development Review Board 02/19/2026 CANCELED

Tri Town Joint Review Committee 03/17/2026

TRI-TOWN JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
March 17, 2026   10:00 AM-11:00 AM
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1. Review and Approval…

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Mark Your Calendar for the City’s Open House & Chili Cookoff!

The City Council is excited to welcome everyone to an Open House and Chili Cookoff! Join us for a day of community, conversation, and chili tasting. Meet your City Council, committees, and staff,…

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City Council Open House on Proposed Ballot Articles

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 

This meeting will be in-person ONLY in the Main Building at Essex Junction Recreation and Parks located at 75 Maple Street.


1. CALL TO…

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Brownell Library 100th Anniversary Kickoff Party

Join us in the Brownell Library’s Main Reading Room to kick off our 100th year! We’ll have snacks, games, and other fun activities for all ages. Make sure to keep an eye out for other 100th…

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Capital Review Committee 02/10/2026

The Essex Junction Capital Program Review Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 2026, at 6p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform…

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City Council’s Community Drive for Aunt Dot’s Place

The City Council’s recent community drive for Aunt Dot’s Place, held in December, garnered an impressive show of support from local residents. The drive, aimed at assisting the community, collected a…

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Christmas Tree Pickup January 5-14, 2026

Residents and businesses in Essex Junction will once again have the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday season. The City Public Works Department will begin curbside pickup…

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Considering Adding an Apartment to Your Home? Participate in the 802 Homes Case Study

Essex Junction is taking a practical, community-centered step to expand housing choices for neighbors at all stages of life. The City has been selected as a Development-Ready Community through the Sta…

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Municipal Office Closure

Share Your Input on the Pearl Street Crosswalk Project

The City is considering a new crosswalk on Pearl Street, near Wileys Court, and is seeking public feedback. Residents can share their thoughts through an online survey open until January 18, 2026.…

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