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Bernard Fleury Green Mountain Water Environment Association's Vermont Operator of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bernie Fleury, Assistant Chief Operator of the Essex Junction wastewater facility has been nominated by his peers and recognized with the 2021 GMEA Vermont Operator Excellence –…

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Essex, Essex Junction, Westford Community Bike Fix & Swap event May 30th - 9-3, Maple St Park

The Essex/Westford Community Bike Fix & Swap is an event hosted by Essex CHIPS and supported by the Essex Junction Bike/Walk Advisory Committee and Essex Junction Recreation and Parks. This event…

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Reflection: A year after the murder of George Floyd

Tuesday, May 25th will mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. 

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Lane Closure in Essex to Support Grid Reliability Work

The safety and reliability of Vermont’s electric transmission system depends on effective maintenance of VELCO’s electric transmission structures to ensure they can continue to serve Vermont’s energy…

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4/27 Trustee Work on Essex Junction Independence

On April 27, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence.  The following is what was discussed. 

The Trustees will be using approximately the first hour of each of their regularly…

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Enjoy an Evening Coffee Chat with the Manager - May 6

Join the Manager for an evening coffee chat on Thursday evening, May 6th at 6:30 pm

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Congressman Welch nominates Essex Crescent Connector project to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Village President and Unified Manager were notified this week that Congressman Peter Welch has nominated the Crescent Connector Project connecting Routes 2A and 117 for member designation in the…

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Transportation Exploration

Come see a variety of vehicles up close and in person! This adapted version of our beloved annual event will include some interactive experiences.

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Final Vote Results for Village and Town April 13, 2021

The Clerk has provided final vote results for the Village Annual Meeting and the Town Special Town Meeting.

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Essex Junction Open Burning Ordinance

With warmer temps, residents may be starting some yard cleanup and outdoor activities. The Essex Junction Fire Department is reminding you of the Open Burning Ordinance for the Village and that the…

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Boards and Committees Vacancies

Please view links for committee vacancies (descriptions and how to apply) for the Town and Village of Essex Junction, VT.

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Welcome to Essex Green Up Day 2021!

Essex Green Up Day will take place on Saturday, May 1st. 

Green Up Day bags are available for contactless pick up at 75 Maple Street between the hours of 8 AM - 4 PM Monday-Friday starting April 12th

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Construction Notice - Densmore Drive

Densmore Drive culvert replacement construction resumes Monday, April 12th!

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Have coffee and chat with Evan - April 7th

Join the Manager for a casual coffee chat on Wednesday morning, April 7th at 10:00am.  If you're not a coffee fan, grab your tea or water and take some time to connect with others in the virtual…

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Business View Magazine - Finding a Common Path for the Future

Town of Essex & Essex Junction, Vermont

Finding a common path for the future

Business View Magazine interviews representatives of Essex and Essex Junction, Vermont for our focus on Economic…

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Informational Hearing and Annual Meeting Warning for April 7 and 13, 2021

The 2021 Village Annual Meeting will be held entirely by Australian ballot. A public informational hearing on the Articles to be voted on at Village Annual Meeting will be held according to 17 V.S.A.…

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Coffee Chat with the Chief

Police Community Engagement - Friday, March 26th, 2021, via Zoom, 9 am to 10:30 am

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Town Meeting Final Results

Click here for the final Town Meeting Day voting results.

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Essex Board of Civil Authority Conducting a Recount

The Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority will be conducting a recount of the ballots on March 8, 2021. The public is invited to attend via Microsoft Teams. 

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Town Meeting Preliminary Results

Click Here for the Preliminary Results of Town Meeting Day.

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Property Taxes Due on March 15, 2021

The second installment of the 2020-21 property taxes are due March 15, 2021.

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Coffee Chat with the Chief

The Essex Police Department and Essex Community Justice Center will be co-hosting a monthly virtual "Coffee Chat with the Chief".

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Request for Proposals - Maple Street Playground Design and Replacement

Essex Junction Recreation & Parks (EJRP) is building a destination playground at Maple Street Park. We are
seeking the newest, highest, greatest, most thrilling, engaging, and exciting structures and…

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Essex Public Hearings on Plan of Merger

The Town Selectboard will hold two public hearings on the Plan of Merger and the Charter for merged municipalities as approved by the Selectboard on January 11, 2021.  

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Invitation to participate in a research study about Covid-19 guidelines in Vermont

Are you a resident of Vermont or have you traveled to Vermont from out-of-state during the Covid-19 pandemic? Complete an online survey and enter for a chance to win one of ten $25 gift cards to a…

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Christmas Tree Pickup Town and Village

Residential Christmas trees will be picked up at the curbside starting at 7:30 AM Monday, January 4th, weather permitting by Village and Town Public Works crews.

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Essex Selectboard Declares November 28, 2020 Small Business Saturday ®

Small Business Saturday is this November 28, 2020 see how you can participate

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Racial Justice in Essex

Racial justice in Essex

Essex is committing to examining the policies and practices of not only our Police Department but our entire municipality, through the lens of racial and social justice that…

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Warning: Village of Essex Junction Special Village Meeting November 3, 2020

A signed warning for the Village of Essex Junction Special Village Meeting for November 3, 2020 is now available for view. 

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Village of Essex Junction Notice of Public Hearings

Village of Essex Junction Notice of Public Hearings for Oct 13 and Oct 27

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Stormwater Gravel Wetland Public Forum

Public Forum - Stormwater Gravel Wetland – near Mansfield Avenue and Brickyard Road - Wednesday, October 7, 2020  06:30 pm

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NOTICE: Flushing Fire Hydrants October 12 to October 23

The Essex Junction Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants from Oct 12 to Oct 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

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Green Up Day 2.0

Join us on Oct. 3 for a Village-wide, Fall litter clean-up along Route 15, Five Corners, and Maple Street Park. Let’s take pride in our community with this joint effort to keep it clean and green!

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Design Five Corners Pocket Park

Click the link below to see a proposed drawing for this pocket park on 1 Main Street

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Essex Community Services Brochure

The community of Essex, VT is home to several food service and social service groups for those in need of some extra assistance, whether temporary or long-term.

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Village Trustees Adopt a Resolution Encouraging the use of Face Coverings

The Essex Junction Board of Trustees passed a resolution on June 9, 2020 encouraging the use of face coverings during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. 

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Notice of Public Hearing

The Village of Essex Junction Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed changes in water and sewer rates.

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Town and Village Seek Inaugural Members of Joint Housing Commission

Housing advocates and reports have highlighted the urgent need for all types of housing in our community, and have recommended creation of a local housing commission. This is even more relevant during…

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GREEN UP DAY 2020, A Different Experience

With the COVID-19 Social Distancing and Personal Protection Guidelines still in effect, changes have been made to the Green-Up day procedures for this year.  It is important that everyone…

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Channel 17 becomes Town Meeting TV on Channel 1087

Changes are coming to your cable dial!

 

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