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City Manager & City Council President Present Budget & Ballot

City Manager Regina Mahony and City Council President Andrew Brown visited Newstalk WVMT The Morning Drive with Kurt and Anthony and Town Meeting TV on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, to present…

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Annual Meeting & FY 24 Budget Information

The 2023 Annual Meeting is quickly approaching, and if you are looking for information on the Informational Hearing or Annual Meeting, it can be found here. Below are the voter warning with ballot…

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Partial Lane Closures for Tree Trimming

Engineers Construction, Inc. (ECI) will be trimming trees March 20-24, 2023, on Brickyard Rd. between Densmore Dr. and Mansfield Ave., which may cause periodic partial lane closures.

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TAC Presents: A Talk about Trees for Posterity

Proper planting of trees is critical to their long-term health and viability. Join Burlington City Arborist V.J. Comai as he takes us through the key steps in planting a tree.

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Utility Bill Payment Reminders

Utility bills will be mailed on Monday, March 13, 2023, with a due date of April 17, 2023. All payments must be received by the due date on your bill. Postmarks will not be accepted.

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Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendments

The Essex Junction City Council invites residents to participate in a public hearing on the proposed City Charter amendments for the City of Essex Junction on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. and…

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Nominating Petitions for Annual City Election

Are you interested in being a part of your local government? The City of Essex Junction has the following officers to be elected at the 2023 Annual City Election

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Annual Meeting Updates: Changes to the Location of Voting & Approval of Mailing of Ballots

At the recent Essex Junction Board of Civil Authority and City Council meeting, several changes were made regarding the 2023 Annual Meeting and elections.

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Public Hearing on FY24 Budget

The Essex Junction City Council invites residents to participate in a public hearing on the proposed FY24 Budget and Capital Program for the City of Essex Junction on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at…

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Brownell and DAML Libraries Invite the Community to Participate In Vermont Reads

Librarians at Brownell and Dorothy Alling Memorial Libraries (DAML) invite community members to share a story as part of their 2023 Vermont Reads Programming.

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The City of Essex Junction Welcomes Community Development Director

The City of Essex Junction is pleased to announce that Christopher Yuen has been hired as the Community Development Director.

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City and Town Christmas Tree Pickup

Essex Junction and Essex residents and businesses will again have the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday season.

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City and Town Reappraisal Update

The Town of Essex continues planning for a municipal-wide reappraisal of all real property in the Town of Essex (“Town”) and City of Essex Junction (“City”). 

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City Utility Bill Update

The City of Essex Junction utility bills were mailed to residents on Friday, December 9, 2022, and will be due on Monday, January 9, 2023.

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Winter Parking Ban in Effect

The winter parking ban is in effect from midnight to 7 a.m. from December 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023.

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Check Out the Redesigned Website

The City of Essex Junction has launched its redesigned website today.

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City Seeks Health Officer

The City of Essex Junction is in search of a Health Officer.

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Municipal Offices Closed Friday, November 11, 2022

The City of Essex Junction municipal offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Happy Veterans Day to the brave…

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Election Results

The results from the 2022 General Election, the Essex Junction Special City election, the Chittenden Solid Waste District Special election, and the City Justice of the Peace election have been posted…

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Information Concerning the 1 Percent Local Tax Option from the City of Essex Junction & Town of Essex

The City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex were recently made aware that some businesses in the Town of Essex have been charging the City-approved 1 percent Local Option Tax (LOT) in error.

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Municipal Offices Closed October 10, 2022

The City of Essex Junction municipal offices will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Fire Hydrant Flushing October 11-21

The Essex Junction Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants from  October 11-21, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

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Essex Junction November Ballot Articles

This November, five articles will be on Essex Junction voter ballots. These articles include: 

  • ARTICLE 1. Shall the City of Essex Junction join the Green Mountain Transit Authority as a member…
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Public Works Department Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician Level 1 or Level 2 Job Opening

The City of Essex Junction Public Works Department is receiving applications for full-time employment as an Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician Level 1 or Level 2.

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Pleasant St. Closed for Neighborhood Block Party

Pleasant Street, from East Street to Park Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. for a neighborhood block party. 

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Community Feedback on Website Redesign

The City of Essex Junction is seeking feedback on how community members interact with the City's current website and their thoughts on the redesigned homepage showcased at the City Council meeting on…

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City of Essex Junction Announces Junction Jam

The City of Essex Junction will host Junction Jam on September 24-25, 2022. This annual event, previously known as Out and About, encourages residents of Essex Junction to spend the weekend shopping,…

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Water and Tax Bills Q&A

The deadlines for paying your City of Essex Junction water and tax bills are quickly approaching. As a reminder, water bills are due on August 29th, and tax bills are due on September 15th. Do you…

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Public Works Road Paving Notice

The City of Essex Junction Public Works Department will be paving roads in Essex Junction on September 15th-29th. 

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Regina Mahony Named First City Manager of Essex Junction

The City Council of Essex Junction is pleased to announce that Regina Mahony has been selected as the first City Manager for the City of Essex Junction. 

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1 Main St. Park Survey

The City of Essex Junction requests feedback from the community concerning the 1 Main Street Park design. This survey aims to understand the community's opinion on the use and aesthetic of the "urban…

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City Of Essex Junction Announces Two Finalists for City Manager

The City of Essex Junction is pleased to announce the two finalists for the City Manager position.  City Department Heads selected Coralee Holm and Regina Mahony to move forward in the hiring process.

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Public Notice: Temporary Water Shut-Off

Residents on Densmore Drive at Village Glen and Village Glen East condominiums will have a temporary water shut-off Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 9 AM-5 PM. 

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Municipal Offices Closed

The City municipal offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day.

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Essex Junction Fourth of July Celebration

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

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The City Of Essex Junction Invites Residents to a City Celebration

The City of Essex Junction invites all residents to attend a City Celebration on Friday, July 1, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at 1 Main Street to commemorate the creation of Vermont’s 10th City. 

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Municipal Offices Closed Monday, June 20th

The Village of Essex Junction municipal offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth.

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Celebrate Juneteenth!

This weekend join the Essex community to celebrate JUNETEENTH! 

When: SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022

Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Where: FORT ETHAN ALLEN PARADE GROUNDS

 11 MARCY DRIVE, ESSEX 

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Village of Essex Junction Seeking Committee Members

The Village of Essex Junction seeks committee members to join, support, advise, and guide our municipality. Applicants must be residents of the Village of Essex Junction, soon-to-be City of Essex…

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Crescent Connector Phase I Project: 6/15/22 Update

Work on the railroad tracks will begin on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 7 am. The work will begin approximately 500' north of Central Street and will be completed in a southerly direction. This project…

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