Update - May/June 2021

Committee on Equity for Essex Newsletter May/June 2021

Greg Duggan, Jill Evans, Ron Hoague, Marguerite Ladd, Erin Maguire, Owiso Makuku, Evan Teich

The Committee on Equity for Essex is dedicated to redistributing decision-making, resources, and power into o...

VIEW (Voices for Inclusion in Essex & Westford)

Have you heard of VIEW (Voices for Inclusion in Essex & Westford)? VIEW is a group of diverse community members who are working to create events and opportunities for Essex and Westford residents that allow for all voices to be heard and understood. V...

Restorative Approaches in Policing

The Essex Community Justice Center and Chief Hoague have been asked to be panelists at the “Restorative Approaches and Policing Institute” that is being held by The National Center on Restorative Justice (NCRJ) in February 2021. &n...

Update - January 2021

We are writing with a full summary of the Racial Equity work that has happened in Essex, since we embarked on a process of listening, learning and action planning among community members, police and municipal leaders in August 2020. Here is where we are r...

Update - February 2021

1. The Safety, Policing and Racial Justice collaborative planning team (almost thirty youth and adults, including community members, police officers, and school and municipal officials who expressed interest in being involved) was convened for a half day Ret...

Water / Sewer Payment Due

Reminder - water and sewer bills are due August 17th
note * the printed bills erroneously state the 16th as the due date

Town public forums to prepare for Village vote on independence

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 Junction's coming separation vote and subsequent V...

National Night Out 2021

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.This event is conducted annually as a way to strengthen community partnerships and increase participation in crime p...

Current Job Postings

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Fireworks permitting process

Vermont State Law only allows for the legal use, possession, and sale of fireworks after a permit is issued. Applications for fireworks permits must submitted to the chief of a local fire department at least 15 days before a display. Permits are available...

Up-to-date Information on Essex COVID Response

Find the latest information regarding access to services and hours of operation.

Burn Permits

The Town of Essex has launched a new online platform for residents and businesses to begin using for the issuance of burn permits.  Residents and businesses may now apply for a permit by creating an account and logging into https://essexvt.burnpe...