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Why do I have to keep my dog on a leash?

We wanted to take some time to remind everyone that dogs must be on leash in the City unless you are in a designated off-leash area. This rule is not just to keep our dogs safe from cars and other…

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City Council Special Meeting 5/6/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom and in person at the Community Room at the Essex Police…

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Want Your Property to Work for You? There's a Workshop for That.

Have you ever thought about adding a backyard cottage, converting your garage into an apartment, or making space for an aging parent or grown child — but didn't know where to start? You're not alone,…

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Development Review Board 06/03/2026

Water Main Valve Replacement on Wednesday, April 22

The Public Works Department will be replacing a water main valve on Abnaki Ave on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Please note that water service will be temporarily shut off for residents on parts of…

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Become a Committee Member

Are you interested in participating in your local government? Become a committee member to help support, advise, and guide our municipality. Applicants must be residents of the City of Essex Junction.…

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Share Feedback on Public Mural Concepts Through May 31

The City of Essex Junction has selected two finalists for the “We Are Essex Junction” public mural project and is now inviting community members to share input on their preferred artist.

The two…

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Water Main Valve Replacement on Monday, April 20

The Public Works Department will be replacing a water main valve on Meadow Terrace on Monday, April 20, 2026. Please note that water service will be temporarily shut off for residents on Meadow…

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Preliminary Results Annual Meeting April 14, 2026

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
PRELIMINARY RESULTS
ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2026

Number of Voters on Checklist 8155
Number of Early/Absentee Ballots 402
Number of Voters checked in on Checklist 1439
Number…

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Tri-Town Joint Review Committee 04/28/2026

The Tri-Town Joint Review Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the Microsoft Teams platform and in-person at the Waster…

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Public Notice: Fire Hydrant Flushing April 20-May 1

The Essex Junction Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants from April 20 to May 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This flushing process can cause low water…

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Green Up Day 2026

Green Up Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their neighborhood roads, parks, and waterways.

Green Up Day…

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City Annual Meeting Next Week

On Tuesday, April 14, polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM at the Champlain Valley Exposition, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, at 105 Pearl Street, so Essex Junction voters can weigh in on municipal and school…

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Reappraisal Public Forums

The City of Essex Junction and Town of Essex invite residents to join one of our Reappraisal Forums, “The Next Step in the Reappraisal Process.” Catalis Reappraisal Project Supervisor Bill Krajeski…

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Help Shape Essex Junction's Future: Comprehensive Plan Update Underway

The City has launched its 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update, and we need community members to help shape it. We’re recruiting volunteers for three focus groups this spring.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

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Recreation Advisory Committee 06/03/2026

Police Community Advisory Board 05/19/2026

Tree Advisory Committee 05/26/2026

Bike Walk Advisory Committee 05/14/2026 CANCELED

Board of Civil Authority/Board of Abatement 05/04/2026

The Essex Junction Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on May 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM…

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Development Review Board 05/21/2026

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person in the Municipal Offices Conference Room located at 2 Lincoln Street
and available remotely. Opt…

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Planning Commission 06/04/2026

Planning Commission 05/07/2026

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on May 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and in-person in…

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New Ballot Coming for School Director Election

If you requested mail-in ballots before March 27th for the upcoming City and School District elections, please read this important update regarding an error on one of your ballots.
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The Issue
The…

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City Council 05/27/2026

City Council 05/13/2026

City Council 04/29/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 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 04/15/2026

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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Repair Cafe Returns to Brownell Library!

What do you do with a broken toaster, a broken bike chain, a ceramic dish that’s chipped, or a shirt in need of mending? Toss it? No way! Help reduce waste and save money by bringing it to Brownell…

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Improving Park Street: Essex Junction Evaluates Safer, More Connected Roadway Options

The City of Essex Junction is considering significant changes to Park Street, between Railroad Street (the Crescent Connector) and River Street, to improve safety and connectivity for everyone using…

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Water Main Valve Replacement on Friday, March 20

The Public Works Department will be replacing a water main valve on Meadow Terrace on Friday, March 20, 2026. During this time, residents on Crestview Road, Meadow Terrace, Upland Road, and Drury…

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City to Test Pearl Street Westbound Lane Configuration Wednesday, March 18

The City of Essex Junction will conduct a live traffic test on Pearl Street (VT Route 15) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to evaluate a potential change to westbound lane…

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New Director for Recreation and Parks Department

The City of Essex Junction is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Brislin as the new director of the Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) department. Mark brings more than 25 years of…

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2026 Voter Information

The 2026 elections are coming up. Please read this update from Dylan Giambatista, the Chair of the Essex Junction Board of Civil Authority.

Longer days and warmer weather are here, and with them,…

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Public Notice: Water Break 3/11/2026

(1:35 PM) UPDATE: The water main break on Upland Road, Drury Drive, and Meadown Terrace has been repaired. Residents may notice cloudy water or air in their lines; if this occurs, they should run…

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City Invites Residents to Tour Public Works Facility Before Bond Vote

Residents are encouraged to take part in tours of the current Public Works facility to gain firsthand insight into its condition in preparation for the upcoming bond vote on April 14. While many…

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A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted: Hands-On History at Brownell Library

“We The People” are invited to this presentation to learn the history of printing The American Revolution, and to engage in a conversation around an old printing press, pull a broadside, and imagine…

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Police Community Advisory Board 04/21/2026

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION & TOWN OF ESSEX
POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA​​​​

This meeting will be in person at  81 Main Street and available online.
Options to watch or join the meeting…

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Tree Advisory Committee 04/28/2026

The Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on April 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. This Meeting will be held in-person only in the Municipal Offices Conference Room…

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Development Review Board 04/16/2026

The Essex Junction Development Review Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM Meetings platform and…

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