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Winter Parking Ban Dec 1-April 1

As winter approaches, the Department of Public Works would like to remind you of the Winter Parking Ban, which will be in effect from December 1st to April 1st. During this time, parking on any…

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City Council 12/18/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and…

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Pet Waste: Please Pick Up After Your Pet

The City of Essex Junction would like to encourage residents to emphasize public health and safety by picking up after their dogs. Pet waste is a major source of bacteria and can lead to excess…

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November 2024 Reappraisal Update

In September 2023, site visits started for Town of Essex residential properties and are still ongoing. There will be two more batches of letters mailed to Town of Essex residential property owners…

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Police Community Advisory Board 01/21/2025

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION/TOWN OF ESSEX
POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be held in person at 81 Main St. and available remotelyOptions to join the meeting…

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Tree Advisory Committee 01/23/2025

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person at the Kolvoord Room at Brownell Library, ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​6 Lincoln Street​​​​​​​.

1. Welcome
2. Additions…

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Bike Walk Advisory Committee 01/09/2025

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
BIKE/WALK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person at 6 Lincoln Street in the Brownell Library and available remotely. Options to watch or join…

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Development Review Board 01/16/2025 CANCELED

City Council 01/08/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Webinar platform and…

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Brownell Library Invites Community Input for Strategic Planning

Brownell Library wants to hear from you! As part of its strategic planning process for the next five years, the library is inviting community members to share their experiences and insights through a…

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Election Information for Essex Junction Residents

As we approach the General Election, the City Clerk wants to provide residents with important information to ensure everyone is well-informed. Polls in Essex Junction will be open on Tuesday, November…

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Capital Program Review Committee 01/14/2025 CANCELED

2024 TAC Greatest Tree Contest Winners

The Tree Advisory Committee (TAC) is excited to announce the winners of its annual Greatest Tree Contest, recognizing the most remarkable trees in our community. After carefully evaluating 14…

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Tree Advisory Committee 12/19/2024 CANCELED

Tree Advisory Committee 11/21/2024

The Tree Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 4 p.m. This meeting will be held in person in the Kolvoord Room at the Brownell Library, 6…

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Development Review Board 12/19/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person at 6 Lincoln Street in the Brownell Library and available remotely. Options to watch or join the…

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Development Review Board 11/21/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA - REVISED

This meeting will be in person at 6 Lincoln Street in the Brownell Library and available remotely. Options to watch or…

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City Council Budget Workshop 12/03/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 8:30AM. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in-person at the…

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City Office Announces Phone Maintenance October 23

The City office at 2 Lincoln St. will be undergoing phone maintenance on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. As a result, callers may experience difficulty reaching someone in the office. 

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Board of Civil Authority 10/15/2024

The Essex Junction Board of Civil Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in person at…

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Formation of a Stormwater Utility to Address State-Mandated Permitting

The City of Essex Junction is forming a stormwater utility to create a fair, equitable, and stable source of funding for stormwater management that is paid by all properties, including tax-exempt.…

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Help us Improve Bike Parking in Essex Junction

Essex Junction's Bike/Walk Advisory Committee and Local Motion are teaming up to map bike parking around the City, and we need your help. 

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Council Announces Formation of Governance Committee

The City Council of Essex Junction is pleased to announce the formation of a Governance Committee to explore governance structures aimed at ensuring equitable representation of voices at policy-making…

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Susan McNamara-Hill Presented Treasurer Of the Year Award

Susan McNamara-Hill, Essex Junction’s Clerk/Treasurer, was awarded the prestigious Treasurer of the Year Award at the Vermont Municipal Clerks’ and Treasurers’ Association (VMCTA) in Montpelier. The…

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Parking Lot Closure for 2 Lincoln Renovation Project

The parking lot behind the city offices will be closed in late October/early November due to the 2 Lincoln Renovation Project. This closure will impact residents who wish to visit the City Offices,…

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Completion of Crescent Connector Project

The City of Essex Junction is thrilled to announce the long-awaited completion of the Crescent Connector Project. To mark this significant milestone, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday,…

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West Nile Detected in Essex Junction October 2024

Mosquitoes collected in Essex Junction have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). West Nile virus spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with West Nile virus do…

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Fire Hydrant Flushing October 1-14, 2024

The City of Essex Junction Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants from October 1-14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Connect the Junction Project Ask Residents to participate in a Community Design Charrette

The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce the upcoming Community Design Charrette for the Connect the Junction Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan project. This initiative aims to…

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Essex Junction Recreation Advisory Committee Seeks Members

The City of Essex Junction is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join the Recreation Advisory Committee. This new Committee will serve as the crucial link between the community of Essex…

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Ballots for November Election

The Essex Junction City Office has received inquiries regarding ballots for the General election on November 5, 2024. 

  • The State of Vermont will begin mailing ballots to ALL ACTIVE REGISTERED…
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City Council 12/11/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and…

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City Council 11/13/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and…

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City Council 10/30/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and…

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City Council 10/09/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and at…

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SBA Disaster Loan Information

The U.S Small Business Administrationhas provided the following information concerning the type of disaster assistance available to help communities who are continuing to recover from the July 9-11…

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Crescent Connector Traffic Pattern Change

The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce that the Crescent Connector Project is scheduled to be completed this month, providing an alternative route around the Five Corners intersection.…

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Subscribe to Our New Newsletter

Check out the first edition of Essex Junction News. This monthly newsletter is a new way to keep our community informed about all the exciting projects, upcoming meetings, and important dates in the…

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Development Review Board 10/15/2024 CANCELED

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Prevention

The Vermont Department of Health has announced that mosquitoes collected in Essex Junction have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). EEE is a rare but serious disease caused by a…

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