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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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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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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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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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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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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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Request for Proposals Rebranding Initiative

The City of Essex Junction is seeking a qualified graphic designer, design firm, or agency to develop a long-standing, clearly recognizable brand identity and brand style guide. The project will…

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2025 Memorial Day Parade Seeking Participants & Nominations for Grand Marshals

The Essex Memorial Day Parade will celebrate its 38th year on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The parade’s theme is “All Gave Some, Some Gave All.” 

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Participate in Green Up Day 2025

The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce that Green Up Day will take place on Saturday, May 3. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their neighborhood…

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Water Conservation Notice April 16, 2025

Champlain Water District’s (CWD) ongoing facility construction requires an 8 – 10 hour full Plant Shutdown of its Water Treatment Facility on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This shutdown will start at 8:0…

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Preliminary Annual Meeting Results April 8, 2025

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
PRELIMINARY RESULTS
ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL 08, 2025

Number of Voters on Checklist 7963

Number of Early/Absentee Ballots 832

Number of Voters checked in on Checklist 1867

Num…

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Notice of Temporary Closure of City Offices 4/4/25

Please be advised that the City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 8 AM to noon. This temporary closure is necessary due to ongoing renovations at 2 Lincoln, during which the City…

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Municipal Office Closed

Five Corners Signal Update

The City acknowledges the concerns regarding the Five Corners traffic light timing, particularly associated with the new left turn arrow off Pearl Street. Next week, our engineers will be gathering…

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Upcoming Important Dates

This notice is to remind Essex Junction City residents and property owners of upcoming dates for payments due and to provide information about how to access the City’s temporary office.

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VTrans Project Announcement and Upcoming Construction Public Meeting

PROJECT OVERVIEW: The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is reconstructing the 0.7-mile segment of Vermont Route 2A (VT 2A) from Meadowrun Road to just south of River Cove Road, including its…

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City Annual Meeting 2025

The City of Essex Junction will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion Building at the Champlain…

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Notice of Amendment to Municipal Ordinance 19 and Adoption of Municipal Ordinance 20

On February 26, 2025, the City Council of Essex Junction, Vermont, adopted amendments to the existing Chapter 19 Ordinance Establishing Stormwater Permit Transfer Authority for Expired and Unpermitted…

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Utility Bills Due March 25, 2025

Utility bills were mailed this week and are due by March 25, 2025. All payments must be received by the due date on your bill; postmarks will not be accepted. If you have bill pay set up through your…

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Changes to Traffic Flow at Five Corners Intersection

The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce a change in the way traffic on Pearl Street is released at the Five Corners. 

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City Receives Grant for Stormwater Management Improvement

The City of Essex Junction is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Community Formula Grant of $228,856 from the Vermont Agency of Natural…

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Nominating Petitions for 2025 Annual City Election

The City of Essex Junction is gearing up for its Annual Meeting on April 8, 2025, and will have three elected positions on the ballot. This year, residents will have the opportunity to vote for:

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City Sidewalk Snow Removal Delays

The City and Public Works Department understands the frustration caused by the slower-than-usual snow removal on sidewalks following this significant snow event. The delays are due to two of our…

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Water Main Break 1/27/25

There is a Water Main break on Main Street in Essex (Route 15) near Athens Drive. 

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Join Us for a Community Meal and Budget Discussion

The City of Essex Junction invites residents to join its annual Community Meal and Budget Discussion on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Champlain Valley Expo Blue Ribbon Pavilion. The event will…

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Join the City Council to Discuss the FY 26 Budget

The City of Essex Junction is preparing for its Annual Meeting and working on the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 General Fund budget. In an effort to engage residents, the City Council encourages community…

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Sidewalk Plowing Delays

The City and Public Works Department understand the frustration caused by slower-than-usual snow removal on sidewalks this winter season. The current delays are mainly due to staffing vacancies. We…

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Christmas Tree Pickup January 6-15, 2025

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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City Offices Closed Due to Scheduled Power Outage

The City Offices at 2 Lincoln Street will be closed to the public due to a multi-day scheduled power outage needed for the renovations taking place in the municipal building. This necessary power…

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Reappraisal Deadline Extended for The City of Essex Junction and The Town of Essex

The City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex want to extend our appreciation to all property owners for their patience and understanding throughout the past year as we navigate through the…

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Municipal Offices Closed

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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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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