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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 of Essex Junction Wastewater Treatment Facility was recently awarded a $45,000 grant from the state of Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge 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.

An annual test of the District's emergency alert system is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Please note that dumping of any kind is prohibited in the Village of Essex Junction public right-of-way (road, sidewalk, or bike path). This includes all leaves, trash, furniture, yard debris, and any…

The reception will be held at the Darkroom Gallery, 12 Main Street in Essex Junction, from 4-6 PM on Saturday, October 13. 

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 Board of Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced today the selection of Maura Collins of Essex Junction for the position of Executive Director.

Biologists will be live trapping and sampling raccoons, skunks, and opossums in the Greater Burlington area.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless…

On Tuesday, September 25, the Village of Essex Junction was selected to host a tour for Gov. Phil Scott at our Waste Water Treatment Facility.

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 will host a screening at the Essex Cinemas (21 Essex Way) on 10/16/18 at 7 pm.

Due to railroad crossing repairs, the Maple Street entrance to the IBM/Global Foundries complex will be closed until Tuesday, September 25. 

A new four-way stop intersection will be effective this coming Monday, September 24 at the intersection of North Williston, Governor Chittenden and Mountain View Roads in Williston.

The BWAC is looking for two committed volunteer committee members, especially those who have a particular interest in keeping the Village pedestrian friendly and walkable.

Design Five Corners wants to talk to YOU!  

Railroad Avenue and Lincoln Place will be closed from 4 PM on Friday, September 21 to 5 PM on Saturday, September 22.

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 CSWD Board voted to close the ReUse Zones, effective September 29th.

Come for another beautiful evening in the Village.

The Essex Junction Wastewater Treatment Facility (EJWWTF) was awarded the 2018 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

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.

Essex Junction’s own art+innovation festival is looking for volunteers. 

The Design 5 Corners project will develop a cohesive, believable and implementable plan for future public and private investments in Essex Junction around the Five Corners area.  

You may notice Stantec employees wearing yellow vests and walking through parking areas in the Village Center district over the next few weeks. 

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 Trustees have decided to close off the Pearl Street access to the municipal parking lot.

The Village of Essex Junction is proud to announce that we are a recipient of a 2018 VTRANS Small Scale Bicycle and Pedestrian Program grant, which will be used to purchase rectangular rapid flash…

Congratulations to Essex residents Theresa Sunderland who was named to the Act 264 Advisory Board, Delania Norton who was named to the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL)…

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 Police have received multiple complaints from citizens reporting that the IRS contacted them via phone, threatening to arrest them if they do not make payment immediately.  This is a scam.

The Village of Essex Junction will be paving Fairview Drive, Hubbells Falls Drive, Grove Street, and Ivy Lane.

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.

Dennis Lutz P.E., Town Public Works Director, has been awarded the 2018 Outstanding Achievement in Public Works Award.

A quick explanation of how the Village chooses which roads to pave.

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.

Come celebrate Clean Water Week on August 3 with a tour of the Essex Junction Wastewater Treatment Facility!

Courtesy of "Stuck in Vermont" by 7 Days.