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Notice: Fire Hydrant Flushing June 5-16, 2023

The Essex Junction Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants from June 5-16, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Survey Shows Improved Actions By Public to Combat Stormwater Runoff

Rethink Runoff, a regional stormwater outreach and education program, has published the results of their most recent survey in nine cities and towns of Chittenden County about residents’ perceptions…

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Tree Advisory Committee Tree & History Walk

Join us for the 1st annual City of Essex Junction Tree and History Walk on June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. beside the Amtrak station, Railroad Ave. The walk will be led by two local experts, Warren…

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The City Seeks Public Input on Proposed Land Development Code Amendments

At a recent City Council meeting, the Council was presented with changes to the Land Development Code (LDC) amendments that the Planning Commission drafted with input from the Chittenden County…

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City Council Statement Regarding Public Comment

It has been brought to the City Council’s attention that there was not a prompt to the public for comments on agenda items discussed at the meeting on May 10, 2023. This was unintentional.

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Apply Today! Open Committee Positions

Essex Junction residents have the opportunity to get involved with their local government by serving on open committee spots. The City of Essex Junction has 12 openings on its various boards,…

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Arbor Day Foundation Names Essex Junction a 2022 Tree City USA

Essex Junction was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the eighth year for Essex Junction to be recognized as a…

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The City Announces Construction Projects

The City of Essex Junction has announced three construction projects aimed at improving traffic flow in the Five Corners, flood resiliency, and the reliability and safety of one of the City's key…

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Police Community Advisory Board

The City of Essex Junction is seeking a diverse group of residents to serve on its newly approved Police Community Advisory Board (CAB) to the Essex Police Department (EPD).

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TAC Tree Planting Event

Celebrate Green Up and Arbor Day by helping the Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee plant young trees at the nursery that will eventually grace the streets of Essex Junction.

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Green Up Vermont

Green Up Day Vermont is Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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Preliminary Election Night Results

The preliminary election night results from the City Annual Meeting held on April 11, 2023, have been posted to the City website and can be found here. A printable version is also available here

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Information Concerning Ballot Error

There is an error on your City of Essex Junction ballot regarding Article 3. It currently references section 206(b) of the Charter, but it should say 206(a). In consultation with the City Attorney,…

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City Council Coffee Chats on Budget & Ballot

Join the City Council and City Manager for coffee, and chat with them about the proposed FY 24 budget and ballot items. 

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Winter Tree Care from the Tree Advisory Committee

March has arrived, and with it comes the tease of spring unfolding. We have longer days, the warming sun, the sweetness of sap steam in the air, and, yes, snow. Now is a good time to observe the…

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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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