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Brickyard Road Culvert Replacement Project

Densmore Drive at the entrance of Brickyard Rd will be closed Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16, 2023, for unexpected changes in waterline work associated with the Brickyard Road Culvert…

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Essex Junction July 4th Celebration

Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) is pleased to present the annual Essex Junction July 4th Celebration at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds Midway Lawn!

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Brownell Library Presents Community Organization Fair

Brownell Library is hosting a not-for-profit Community Organizations Fair on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1-4 PM.

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Capital Program Review Committee 6/6/2023

The Essex Junction Capital Program Review Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings…

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Planning Commission 6/8/2023

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Traffic Notice: Delay on Park Street

There is currently a traffic delay on Park Street. The Crescent Connector project is not causing this delay.

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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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City Council 5/24/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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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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City Council 5/10/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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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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Planning Commission 5/4/2023

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Joint Housing Commission 5/3/2023

The Essex Junction/Town of Essex Joint Housing Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings…

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City Council 4/26/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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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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City Council 4/12/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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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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Annual Meeting 4/11/2023

The legal voters of the City of Essex Junction are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Champlain Valley Exposition in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 105 Pearl Street in the City of Essex Junction on

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Informational Hearing 4/10/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a Informational Hearing on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform. The agenda has been posted…

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Planning Commission 4/6/2023

The Essex Junction Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and…

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City Council Special Meeting 4/3/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 7 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in person at the City…

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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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City Council 3/22/2023

The draft minutes from the City Council meeting on March 22, 2023, have been posted to the City's website. 

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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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Public Hearing on Charter Amendments 3/13/2023

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda and packet have been posted on the City website.

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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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Planning Commission 3/9/2023

The minutes from the Planning Commission meeting on March 9, 2023, have been posted to the City's website. 

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City Council 3/8/2023

The minutes from March 8, 2023, City Council meeting have been posted to the City's website. 

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