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Essex Resident Maura Collins to lead VHFA

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

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Rabies Research

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

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IPAWS National Test

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…

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Gov. Phil Scott Visits Essex Junction

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.

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Why Essex? Bellcate School

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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Screening of Bess O’Brien Documentary “Coming Home"

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

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Maple Street Entrance to Global Foundries Complex Temporarly Closed

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

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Williston Intersection Change Effective Monday, September 24

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.

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Volunteers Needed!

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.

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Design Five Corners Workshop

Design Five Corners wants to talk to YOU!  

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Road Closures for steAmfest

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

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Why Essex? Nest Cafe & Bakery

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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CSWD ReUse Zones to Close

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

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FCFM Update

Come for another beautiful evening in the Village.

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Village Awarded 2018 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

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

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Why Essex? Essex Community Justice Center

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? Turner Toys

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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Volunteers Needed - SteAmfest

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

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Design 5 Corners Moves Forward

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.  

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Village Parking Assessment

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

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Why Essex? Maplehurst Florist & Sam’s Scoop Shop

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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Municipal Parking Lot Changes

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

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VTRANS Small Scale Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Grant

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…

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Essex Residents Receive Governor's Appointments

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)…

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Why Essex? Practical Magick

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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Phone Scam Warning

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.

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Paving Update

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

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Why Essex? Sweet Alchemy Bakery & Cafe

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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Outstanding Achievement in Public Works

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

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Village Paving Decisions

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

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Why Essex? Karen's Kloset

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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Wastewater Treatment Facility Open House and Tour

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

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Volunteers Transform the Yard of an Essex Junction Habitat for Humanity House

Courtesy of "Stuck in Vermont" by 7 Days.

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Essex Junction Teen Gets Puppy from Foundation

Make-A-Wish Foundation give puppy to local girl with liver condition. 

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Why Essex? Words & Pictures

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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Business Owner Selected as New England Creative Communities Fellow

Kristin Humbargar has been selected as a 2018 New England Creative Communities Fellow. 

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Iroquois Ave. Information

The Village of Essex Junction is looking to replace the water line on Iroquois Ave., as well as make improvements to the roadway and sidewalk. 

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SteAmfest 2018 | The Art of Possibility

SteAmfest is looking for artists and makers. 

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Operation Safety Corridor

VTrans has identified four corridors where data indicate that a combination of high traffic volume, high speeds and a high rate of crashes demand an increased level of enforcement.

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House Fire on Juniper Ridge Road

EJFD worked for four hours to extinguish hot spots, overhaul the structure and salvage what belongings they could at a house fire on Juniper Ridge Road.

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