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, learn about the proposed FY 27 General Fund budget and ballot items, and let the kids have a blast with activities from EJRP.
- When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Where: Multi-purpose Room at Maple Street Park (75 Maple St.)
- Time: 11:30 AM to 2 PM
Want to enter your chili?
If you’ve got an amazing chili recipe (or just want to give it a try), we’d love for you to join the cookoff! It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or a first-timer—everyone’s welcome to compete. There’s even a trophy for the best chili! Interested in participating? Just send an email to Ashley Snellenberger at asnellenberger@essexjunction.org or call 802-878-6944 EXT 1601 by January 23.
Drop in any time—come for the chili, stay for the conversation, and leave with more information on the annual meeting and City initiatives. We can’t wait to see you there!