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Survey About Website Updates

The Village of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex are considering changes to the Town and Village websites, and are seeking feedback from anyone who may visit the websites.

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Celebrate Green Up Day with the Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee!

2019 marks Essex Junction’s first year partnering with Branch Out Burlington to grow seedlings in a shared community nursery.  The Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee will be planting trees in the…

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Why Essex? MetroRock Station

Why Essex? “We had originally wanted to be somewhere closer to Burlington, but Essex ended up fitting our needs perfectly.  It is easily accessible and close to the mountains.” –Matthew Butler-Bugher

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Village of Essex Junction Named Tree City USA

The Village of Essex Junction has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective urban forest management.  This is the fourth consecutive year the…

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Village Employee Featured on "Super Seniors" Program

WCAX recently featured Essex Junction Public Work’s own Art LaGrange on their Super Senior Program!  Art is 82 years old and has been the man behind the street sweeper for the last twenty years.

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Office Closed for Staff In-Service

On Thursday, May 2 the Village Offices, Town Offices, EJRP, Senior Center, and libraries will be closed for a staff in-service until 1 PM.  

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Why Essex? Hairy Paws Grooming

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.

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Coffee (or pint) Chat with Evan

On Thursday, May 2 from 5:30-6:30 PM, Unified Municipal Manager Evan Teich will hold a Coffee (or pint) Chat at First Republic Brewery.

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Comprehensive & Energy Plan Updates

The Village of Essex Junction is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan and Essex Community Enhanced Energy Plan. Draft versions are now available for review and public comment through May…

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Essex / Westford Community Bike Fix and Swap

The Essex / Westford Community Bike Fix & Swap is an event hosted by Essex CHIPS and is supported by the Village of Essex Junction Bike/Walk Advisory Committee and Essex Junction Recreation and Parks.

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2020 Census Jobs

The 2020 Census is upon us and hiring NOW! Wages range between $16.50 - $20/hr.

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Why Essex? Full Circle Gardens

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.

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Downstream: The Effects of Parental Incarceration

The Essex Community Justice Center will be hosting a screening of "Downstream: The Effects of Parental Incarceration" on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM.

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Why Essex? Mountain View Animal Hospital

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.

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Burlington International Airport Master Plan Study

Burlington International Airport is undertaking a master planning process to determine long-term development plans, terminal needs, airfield needs, and the financial requirements to fund each of the…

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Why Essex? SAT Bootcamp

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.

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Village Elections

Voting will take place on Tuesday, April 9.

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Why Essex? Jules on the Green

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.

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6 Things to Know About Village Annual Meeting

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

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Volunteer Opportunities

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

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Fairview Drive & Main Street Gravel Wetland

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.

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Village Annual Report

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

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Tree Keeper Training

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

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Why Essex? Essex CHIPS

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.

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Village Sidewalks

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.

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Why Essex? Sweet Pea & Friends

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.

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Why Essex? Billie Hall

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.

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Why Essex? Children’s Preschool & Enrichment Center (CPEC)

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.

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EJRP Employees Awarded Scholarship

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

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Why Essex? AARP Tax-Aide Program

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.

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Essex Residents Named to Boards/Commissions

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

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Essex Residents Achieve Eagle Scout Rank

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…

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Nominating Petitions

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

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Why Essex? “The Tell-Tale Farce”

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.

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Bicycling in the Village Survey

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…

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Why Essex? Mark BBQ

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.

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Essex High School Student Wins Sanders Essay Contest

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

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Why Essex? Black Knight Anime, Games & More

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

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Why Essex? The Art of Alexander Gustafson

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.

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Defend Our Drains!

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.  

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