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City Seeks Community Input on the Connect the Junction Draft Master Plan

The City of Essex Junction invites residents to participate in shaping the future of their community through the newly released Connect the Junction Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Draft Master…

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2025 Fourth of July Celebration

The Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) Department is pleased to present the Essex Junction Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds…

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Utility Bills Due July 30, 2025

Utility bills were mailed on Monday, June 30, 2025 and are due by Wednesday, July 30, 2025. All payments must be received by the due date on your bill; postmarks will not be accepted. If you have bill…

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City Council 07/09/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be an Open Forum and will be an opportunity to listen and discuss…

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City Council 07/23/2025

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS – FILING THE 2025 PRELIMINARY (ABSTRACT) GRAND LIST

Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Assessor within and for the City of Essex Junction has this day completed…

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Possible Dangerously High Temperatures June 23-24

Please note that dangerously high temperatures are expected early next week, particularly on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Highs could reach the 90s, with heat indices potentially…

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City Council Special Meeting 06/23/2025

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 

Note: This meeting is for a site visit only. No Business will be conducted. It will not be hybrid, nor will there be a recording. [1 V.S.A.…

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Governance Committee 08/04/2025

Municipal Offices Closed - Staff Meeting

The Municipal Offices located at 2 Lincoln Street will be closed from 11AM to 12:30PM on Thursday, June 12th for a staff meeting.

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Chelsea Mandigo Receives President's Award from GMWEA

The City of Essex Junction proudly announces that Chelsea Mandigo, Water Quality Superintendent, has been honored with the President’s Award from the Green Mountain Water Environment Association…

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Municipal Offices Closed: Staff Training 5/29/25

The City offices will be closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM for staff training and reopen on Friday, May 30, 2025.

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Driveway Closure on Lincoln Street/2A Next Week

The driveway for the City Offices and Brownell Library will continue to be closed on Monday, June 2, through Tuesday, June 3, weather permitting, as crews complete the waterline installation.

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City Council Special Meeting 06/04/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a Special meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00pm. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and in-person…

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2025 Essex Memorial Day Parade

Essex Memorial Day Parade Details

When: Saturday, May 24, parade leaves fairgrounds at 10:00a.m.

Parade Route: Route 2A from St. James Church to 5 Corners, up Pearl Street, to main entrance at…

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Governance Committee 07/24/2025 CANCELLED

Governance Committee 07/10/2025 CANCELLED

Recreation Advisory Committee 08/06/2025

Police Community Advisory Board 07/15/2025

Tree Advisory Committee 07/24/2025

Bike Walk Advisory Committee 07/10/2025 CANCELED

Planning Commission 07/10/2025

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on July 10, 2025, 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 07/17/2025

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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Public Notice: Fire Hydrant Flushing June 2-13, 2025

The Essex Junction Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants from June 2-13, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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UPDATE: Driveway Closure Continues Lincoln St/2A

UPDATE: Tuesday, May 20

The driveway for the City Offices and Brownell Library will remain closed on Wednesday, May 21, as crews continue to work on the waterline installation. 

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Bike Locker Rental

The City of Essex Junction is now offering bicycle lockers for rent, providing a secure and weather-protected option for long-term bicycle storage.

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Lane & Driveway Closure on Lincoln Street/2A  

Residents and commuters are advised that the southbound lane on Lincoln Street/2A will be closed to traffic from 9 AM to 4 PM on Tuesday, May 13. This closure will extend from the Five Corners…

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Board of Abatement 06/02/20025

The Essex Junction Board of Civil Authority will hold a Board of Abatement meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Governance Committee 06/26/2025 CANCELLED

Governance Committee 06/12/2025

The Essex Junction Governance Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the Zoom Meetings platform and…

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City Council 06/25/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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City Council 06/11/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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City Council 05/28/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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City Council 05/14/2025

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Get Involved: Apply for Open Committee Positions

Residents of Essex Junction have an exciting opportunity to engage with their community by applying for open positions on various local committees. The City of Essex Junction is actively seeking…

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Notice of Temporary Closure of City Offices 5/6/25

Please be advised that the City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 8 to 10 AM. This temporary closure is necessary due to ongoing renovations at 2 Lincoln, during which the City…

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Governance Committee 05/22/2025

The Essex Junction Governance Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the Zoom Meeting platform and…

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Governance Committee 05/08/2025

The Essex Junction Governance Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the Microsoft Teams Meeting…

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Adoption of Municipal Ordinance 21

On April 23, 2025, the City Council of Essex Junction, Vermont, adopted Chapter 21 Regulation of Stormwater Utility which establishes and outlines the structure of the Stormwater Utility and credit…

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Help with the City Rebranding Initiative

Are you interested in helping with the rebranding process? We are looking for City staff, committee members, and community members to join the rebranding committee. 

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