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Following two failed merger votes in March and April of this year, the Town of Essex Selectboard and the Village of Essex Junction Board of Trustees have worked cooperatively on certain details of…

The Essex Junction High School (homecoming) will hold a fireworks display at 7:00 pm on October 22, 2021.

In late September, the Village of Essex Junction welcomed Lt. Governor Molly Gray as she walked around Five Corners as part of her Recover Stronger tour in Chittenden County.

Densmore Drive, which has been closed since the infamous Halloween storm in November 2019 was upgraded over the summer and is now open.

The Village Trustees revised the Charter after public hearings held on September 28, 2021 and October 12, 2021.

On October 12, the Trustees held a Public Hearing on the Charter for the City of Essex Junction and had a work session and business item on the agenda related to Essex Junction Independence. The…

The Essex Junction Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants from October 25 to November 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

On September 28, the Trustees held a Public Hearing on the Charter for the City of Essex Junction and had several business items on the agenda related to Essex Junction Independence. The following is…

The legal voters of the Village of Essex Junction are hereby notified and warned of a special election to take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. to vote on…

After the first Public Hearing on the Charter for the City of Essex Junction on September 28, 2021, the Village Trustees revised the Charter.

On September 14, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.   

The Trustees reviewed the four draft contracts for consideration with the…

Essex Junction Village residents have two opportunities to attend a public hearing on the charter for the city of Essex Junction. 

Get Out & About in Essex on Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 to enjoy all that a fall weekend in Vermont can offer.  Local shops and restaurants will be participating as well as local artists and…

On August 24, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed. 

The Trustee’s reviewed the current draft charter.  At their next meeting on…

The Essex Junction Village Trustees are holding a public hearing on the charter for the city of Essex Junction on Tuesday, September 28, at 6:30p.m. at 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT  05452.

On August 10, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.   

The Trustees reviewed a list of intergovernmental relationships and committees…

Essex Junction Recreation & Parks (EJRP) has reopened the bid posting for a new 42 to 48 passenger bus. This could be a school bus or a multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB). The GVWR shall be…

UPDATED Boards, Committees, and Commissions ad poster as of October 8, 2021

The due date for Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction water bills has been extended to August 17, 2021 to allow for the municipal offices being closed to observe Bennington Battle Day.

The Essex Selectboard is hosting three facilitated, public forums in August to hear from residents throughout the entire community about how the Town of Essex can prepare for the Village of Essex…

The Town Public Forum on August 4th that was previously planned for Memorial Hall is now going to be a hybrid meeting that will be held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street and remotely.

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

The Trustees examined a list of current Village committees and potential future…

Street paving will occur on the following streets in Essex Junction July 26th through July 30th, weather permitting:

The Essex Police Department will be hosting National Night Out ‪on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM‬ at the Essex High School.

Essex PD officers will be at the Starbucks on July 30th, followed by Coffee Chat with the Chief.

On July 13, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.   

The Trustees reviewed the three statutory options for contracting services with…

With the restoration of Amtrak service, the Essex Junction Trustees are highlighting the need for an expanded and enhanced structure to serve Amtrak passengers at Vermont’s busiest train station.   To…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation has announced celebratory events at all Amtrak stations in Vermont as Amtrak resumes service on Monday, July 19.  The Village of Essex Junction is home to…

EJRP is proud to bring you the Essex Junction Fourth of July Celebration on Sunday, July 4th.  Food, live music, funa dn games begin at 6:00 pm with a fireworks display at 9:30 pm. Festivities will…

Starting tomorrow June 29, 2021, and continuing through July 23, 2021 Engineers Construction, Inc. (ECI) will be doing periodic lane closures on Park Street to facilitate the installation on…

On June 22, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed. 

The Trustees reviewed and updated the draft Charter for the city of Essex…

On June 8, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.

The Trustees set some goals related to developing city services, the departments, and…

The Committee on Equity for Essex is dedicated to redistributing decision-making, resources, and power into our community to ensure the voices of those who have been historically marginalized are…

On June 19, 2021, Essex will stage its 1st Juneteenth celebration. Our event will be held from 11am to 1pm at the pavilion of the Brownell Library at 5 Corners, celebrating the contributions of…

Buildings reopening – Online service continues

The Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction buildings are now open to the public with in-person services, with the exception of the Village Office…

Join Unified Manager Evan Teich with special guest, Chief Ron Hoague of the Essex Police Department for a virtual chat over a cup of morning java.

On May 25, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.  

The Trustees reviewed a draft of the charter for the city of Essex Junction.  The…

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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 –…

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…