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Phase 2 of Amtrak Platform Project Begins

The second phase of the Amtrak Platform Project began on April 3, 2024, and is expected to take approximately one year to complete, with a pause during the winter months.

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"A Talk about Trees for Posterity"

Join the Tree Advisory Committee, Branch Out Burlington!, and the Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront for "A Talk about Trees for Posterity" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.…

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The Eclipse is One Week Away

Parts of Vermont will experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. To help plan and enjoy the eclipse safely, here are some tips and resources for those living in and…

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Informational Hearing 04/01/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
INFORMATIONAL HEARING AGENDA 

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

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City Council Special Meeting 04/03/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL 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 03/27/24

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Annual Meeting April 9, 2024

The City's Annual Meeting (voting day) will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7 AM to 7 PM at the Champlain Valley Expo, Blue Ribbon Pavilion. 

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City Offices Late Opening 3/27/2024

The City Offices will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, due to an energy efficiency test being conducted in the building. 

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Final Community Input Sought for Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan

The City of Essex Junction is seeking community input for its Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan project.

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Development Review Board 03/21/24

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA *REVISED

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

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Tree Planting Resources from the TAC

As spring slowly unfolds, we look forward to new life emerging in our landscape. Crocuses are popping, forsythia is blooming, and trees are awakening out of dormancy. It is an exciting time and a…

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Tree Advisory Committee 03/19/24

The Tree Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 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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Police Community Advisory Board 03/19/24

The Essex Junction & Town of Essex Police Community Advisory Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the…

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Reminder Coffee Chats on 3/19 & 3/28

Join the City Council for a Coffee Chat.

The City Council has scheduled a series of coffee chats to discuss the proposed FY 25 General Fund Budget. This month, two are scheduled: on March 19 at 9 AM…

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City Council 03/13/24

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Bear Coexistence PSA from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has begun to receive reports of bears coming out of their dens as the weather warms. Now is the time to take these proactive steps to help prevent bears from…

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Planning Commission 03/07/24

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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Municipal Offices Closed 03/07/2024

The City offices will be closed today from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for a staff training.

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Property Tax Due March 15, 2024

The second installment of the 2023-24 Property Tax is due March 15, 2024.  Check or credit/debit card payments may be made at the City office, 2 Lincoln Street. A payment drop box is available for…

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Updates from the TAC

Tree Damage from The January Wind Storms

January saw two storms with winds gusting to nearly 70mph. The conifer trees, such as pines and spruce were the most affected and some of these trees were…

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City Council 04/24/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - REVISED

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 04/10/2024

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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Reminder Presidential Primary and CWD Bond Vote

The polls will be open on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the City of Essex Junction voters to vote in the Presidential Primary and the Champlain Water District Bond Vote.

The polls will be open from…

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City Council 02/28/24

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Bike Walk Advisory Committee 02/21/24

The Bike/Walk Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Tree Advisory Committee 2/20/24

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

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Police Community Advisory Board 02/20/24

The Essex Junction & Town of Essex Police Community Advisory Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the…

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Development Review Board 02/15/24

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA *REVISED

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

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City Council 02/14/24

The Essex Junction City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This hybrid meeting will be held remotely using the ZOOM meetings platform and in…

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Champlain Water District Income Survey

The Champlain Water District (CWD), which provides wholesale water to your community, is conducting an income survey of your community’s water customers.

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Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Essex Junction

For a number of years, the City of Essex Junction seemed an oasis from the onslaught of this dreaded insect. With the exception of the Town of Essex, the neighboring communities of Essex Junction have…

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Important Reminders from the City Clerk

Annual Meeting: April 9, 2024

The City and EWSD Annual election is Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7 am to 7 pm at the Champlain Valley Exposition in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 105 Pearl Street, Essex…

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Capital Program Review Committee 10/29/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be available remotely; there will be no in-person location for this meeting. Options to watch or join…

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Capital Program Review Committee 07/02/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

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

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Capital Program Review Committee 02/06/24

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

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

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Participate in Regional Stormwater Survey or Fellowship

Take the Survey for the Champlain Direct Drainage Tactical Basin Plan

In collaboration with partners, Vermont is updating the Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages Tactical Basin Plan.

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Planning Commission 02/01/24

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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Registration is now open for the Essex PD Citizens Police Academy

The Essex Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy is a program created to bring the relationship between the Essex Police Department and the citizens we protect and serve closer together. 

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Join the City Council for a Coffee Chat

To gather feedback from residents on the proposed FY 25 General Fund Budget, the City Council has scheduled a series of  Coffee Chats. 

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Tri-Town Joint Review Committee 02/15/2024

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
TRI-TOWN JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

This meeting will be held remotely via MS Teams


  1. Review and Approval of 11/30/23 meeting minutes
  2. FYE 23…
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