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Read the Draft Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan Report

The Draft Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan Report was presented to the City Council at its June 12, 2024, meeting. It is a culmination of the work over the past nine months, during which…

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Job Opportunities with the City of Essex Junction

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a difference in your community? The City of Essex Junction is currently hiring for multiple positions across various departments.…

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Planning Commission 08/01/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person at 2 Lincoln Street and available remotelyOptions to watch or join the meeting remotely: 

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Planning Commission 07/03/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person at 2 Lincoln Street and available remotelyOptions to watch or join the meeting remotely: 

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School Street Closure: June 7, 2024

Please be advised that School Street will be closed on Friday, June 7, 2024, starting at 7 a.m. 

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City Office Closed at 1 p.m. 6/4/24

The City Offices at 2 Lincoln Street will close at 1 p.m. today due to the building being without water. The City Offices will reopen tomorrow, June 5, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement 06/04/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY & BOARD OF ABATEMENT
MEETING AGENDA

​​​​​​​This meeting will be in person at the Brownell Library Kolvoord Room and available remotely. Options to…

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Public Notice: Water Break 5/31/2024

(5:20 PM) UPDATE: The water main break on School Street has been repaired, and School Street has been reopened to traffic. During the assessment of the water break, the Public Works Department…

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Public Notice: Fire Hydrant Flushing June 3-14, 2024

The Essex Junction Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants from June 3-14, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This flushing process can cause low water pressure and…

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City Council 07/17/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Economic Development Conversation with Katie Trautz

The City of Essex Junction will host a second online economic development conversation on Thursday, May 30th, at 6:30 p.m. Katie Trautz, the executive director of Montpelier Alive, one of the oldest…

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Road Closure Old Colchester Road

The Town of Essex is replacing a cross culvert between 96 and 88 Old Colchester Road. The road will be closed at the project location for three days starting May 28, 2024. After that, the contractor…

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Spring Reminder: Proper Disposal of Lawn Debris

With spring upon us, it is lawn and garden care season. This is a friendly reminder to dispose of your grass clippings, sticks, and dead plants in your own backyard or at Chittenden Solid Waste…

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Maple Street Road Closure for Crescent Connector Work

Maple Street near the Railroad Street intersection will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21, 2024. This closure is necessary for the contractor to excavate and…

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Join the Economic Development Conversation in Essex Junction

The City of Essex Junction is pleased to announce that it will host online economic development conversations. These discussions will be led by Vermont economic development professionals and will…

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Arbor Day Foundation Names Essex Junction a 2023 Tree City USA

Essex Junction was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 9th year Essex Junction has been named a Tree City…

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Reappraisal Coffee Talk Event

How will the reappraisal impact what I pay in property taxes?

Why are we doing a reappraisal now?

Does the reappraisal equalize what the Town/City pays to the State for the education tax? 

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Get Involved in Your City Government

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 14 openings on its various boards,…

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Green Up with the Essex Junction Tree Committee

Branch Out Burlington and the Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee are looking for people passionate about the environment to help plant 150 trees in the Burlington Community Tree Nursery. This is a…

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Bike Walk Advisory Committee 08/19/2024

The Bike/Walk Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2024, at 7 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Bike Walk Advisory Committee 07/15/2024

Temporary Water Shut-Off

Residents who reside at 1, 3, 15 and 19 Maple Street will experiene a temporary water shut-off on April 29th, 2024 starting at 7:00PM and anticpate returning at 7:00AM. This temporary shut-off is…

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Police Community Advisory Board 06/18/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION/TOWN OF ESSEX
POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be held in person at 81 Main St. and available remotely. Options to join the meeting…

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Tree Advisory Committee 08/20/2024

The Tree Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in person at the City Offices at 2 Lincoln St., Essex Junction.…

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Tree Advisory Committee 07/16/2024 CANCELED

The Tree Advisory Meeting has been canceled. The TAC will be working in the field in lieu of their meeting.

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Tree Advisory Committee 06/18/2024 CANCELED

Working in the field in lieu of their Meeting.

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Planning Commission 06/06/2024

The draft minutes from the Planning Commission meeting on June 6, 2024 have been posted to the website. 

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Development Review Board 08/15/2024 CANCELED

Development Review Board 07/18/2024 CANCELED

City Council 06/26/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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City Council 06/12/2024

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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City Council 05/22/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 

This meeting will be in person at 2 Lincoln Street and available remotelyOptions to watch or join the meeting remotely: 

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City Council 05/08/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 

This meeting will be in person at 2 Lincoln Street and available remotelyOptions to watch or join the meeting remotely: 

  • WATCH: the…
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Development Review Board 06/20/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be in person at 2 Lincoln Street and available remotely. Options to watch or join the meeting remotely:

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Participate in Green Up Day 2024

The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce that Green Up Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, May 4. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their…

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City Council Special Meeting 04/18/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

​​​​​​​This meeting will be available remotelyOptions to watch or join the meeting remotely: ​​​​​​​

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Participate in the Brownell Library Community Fair

Brownell Library will host a not-for-profit Community Organizations Fair on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 2 to 4 PM. 

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How to Vote on The Proposed May 7th EWSD Budget Revote

  • Vote in person at your usual polling place on May 7th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – For city residents, it will be the Blue Ribbon Pavilion Building at Champlain Valley Exposition.
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Construction on Crescent Connector Returns April 15, 2024

Construction on the Crescent Connector project will restart on Monday, April 15, 2024. 

The contractor plans to close the Maple Street Driveway to the Bailey Spring and Chassis parking lot at 8:00…

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Election Night Results 2024

The election night results from the City Annual Meeting held on April 9, 2024, have been posted to the City website and can be found here. A printable version is also available here

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