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Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

The Village Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 PM at Essex High School.

The Village of Essex Junction is seeking citizen volunteers for various boards and committees.

Over the next few weeks, the Village of Essex Junction will be removing trees over four inches in diameter on a parcel of municipally-owned land on the corner of Main Street and Fairview Drive.

Hard copies of the Village Annual Report will be available by Friday, March 29. 

On Thursday, April 4^th, the Village of Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee and Branch Out Burlington will host a Tree Keeper Training.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

The Village understands that sidewalk conditions have been challenging this year for walkers. We have put a lot of time and salt on our sidewalks this year.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

EJRP employees Harlan Smith and Matthew Smith were awarded a scholarship to attend Certified Playground Inspector training. 

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Governor Phil Scott recently named three Essex residents to state boards/commissions.

Essex residents Jeremy Brennan, Samuel Evans, Jacob Lemieux, Drew Marcotte, Benjamin Slattery, Spencer Slattery, and Timothy Yandow were honored with a resolution after achieving the rank of Eagle…

Nominating petitions for the 2019 Annual Village and School Meetings are now available.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

In February 2019, the Village of Essex Junction submitted an application to renew our bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community status. To help the League gain a better understanding of local…

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

 A freshman from Essex High School has won Sen. Bernie Sanders' ninth annual State of the Union essay contest.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Did you know that “flushable wipes” are not really what they claim to be?

Anything other than human waste and toilet paper can clog our sewage system and costs ratepayers money to be removed.  

The annual point-in-time count of those who are experiencing homelessness in Chittenden County will occur January 23-24.

The Essex Police Department is now on Facebook!

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Founders honored Essex Police Department Officer Kurt Miglinas, who is retiring after 35 years!

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

The Village Public Works Department would like to remind all residents not to snow blow or shovel snow into the sidewalk or roadway.

On Tuesday, January 15 from 10-11 AM Unified Municipal Manager Evan Teich will hold a Coffee Chat for the 50+ community.

The U.S. Senate confirmed retired Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose as Vermont’s next U.S. Marshal.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Residents of the Town and Village will again have the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday season.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@essexjunction.org.

The Crystal Family New Hope award is presented annually to new Americans in partnership with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. This year, two winners were selected through the CVOEO…

Why Essex? is a weekly(ish) column highlighting the people and places that make Essex an interesting and special place. Have an idea for the column? E-mail Darby Mayville at darby@ essexjunction.org.

The Essex Community Justice Center is sponsoring a fundraising event for a family in Essex who really need the support from, and connection to, their community during this holiday season.  

Santa will be at the Essex Junction Fire Station on Saturday, December 1st from 10 AM-2 PM.