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City and Town Christmas Tree Pickup

Essex Junction and Essex residents and businesses will again have the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday season.

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City and Town Reappraisal Update

The Town of Essex continues planning for a municipal-wide reappraisal of all real property in the Town of Essex (“Town”) and City of Essex Junction (“City”). 

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City Utility Bill Update

The City of Essex Junction utility bills were mailed to residents on Friday, December 9, 2022, and will be due on Monday, January 9, 2023.

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Winter Parking Ban in Effect

The winter parking ban is in effect from midnight to 7 a.m. from December 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023.

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Check Out the Redesigned Website

The City of Essex Junction has launched its redesigned website today.

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City Seeks Health Officer

The City of Essex Junction is in search of a Health Officer.

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Municipal Offices Closed Friday, November 11, 2022

The City of Essex Junction municipal offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Happy Veterans Day to the brave…

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Election Results

The results from the 2022 General Election, the Essex Junction Special City election, the Chittenden Solid Waste District Special election, and the City Justice of the Peace election have been posted…

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Information Concerning the 1 Percent Local Tax Option from the City of Essex Junction & Town of Essex

The City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex were recently made aware that some businesses in the Town of Essex have been charging the City-approved 1 percent Local Option Tax (LOT) in error.

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Municipal Offices Closed October 10, 2022

The City of Essex Junction municipal offices will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Fire Hydrant Flushing October 11-21

The Essex Junction Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants from  October 11-21, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

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Essex Junction November Ballot Articles

This November, five articles will be on Essex Junction voter ballots. These articles include: 

  • ARTICLE 1. Shall the City of Essex Junction join the Green Mountain Transit Authority as a member…
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Public Works Department Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician Level 1 or Level 2 Job Opening

The City of Essex Junction Public Works Department is receiving applications for full-time employment as an Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician Level 1 or Level 2.

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Pleasant St. Closed for Neighborhood Block Party

Pleasant Street, from East Street to Park Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. for a neighborhood block party. 

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Community Feedback on Website Redesign

The City of Essex Junction is seeking feedback on how community members interact with the City's current website and their thoughts on the redesigned homepage showcased at the City Council meeting on…

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City of Essex Junction Announces Junction Jam

The City of Essex Junction will host Junction Jam on September 24-25, 2022. This annual event, previously known as Out and About, encourages residents of Essex Junction to spend the weekend shopping,…

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Water and Tax Bills Q&A

The deadlines for paying your City of Essex Junction water and tax bills are quickly approaching. As a reminder, water bills are due on August 29th, and tax bills are due on September 15th. Do you…

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Public Works Road Paving Notice

The City of Essex Junction Public Works Department will be paving roads in Essex Junction on September 15th-29th. 

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Regina Mahony Named First City Manager of Essex Junction

The City Council of Essex Junction is pleased to announce that Regina Mahony has been selected as the first City Manager for the City of Essex Junction. 

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1 Main St. Park Survey

The City of Essex Junction requests feedback from the community concerning the 1 Main Street Park design. This survey aims to understand the community's opinion on the use and aesthetic of the "urban…

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City Of Essex Junction Announces Two Finalists for City Manager

The City of Essex Junction is pleased to announce the two finalists for the City Manager position.  City Department Heads selected Coralee Holm and Regina Mahony to move forward in the hiring process.

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Public Notice: Temporary Water Shut-Off

Residents on Densmore Drive at Village Glen and Village Glen East condominiums will have a temporary water shut-off Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 9 AM-5 PM. 

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Municipal Offices Closed

The City municipal offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day.

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Essex Junction Fourth of July Celebration

The Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) Department is pleased to present the Essex Junction Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds…

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The City Of Essex Junction Invites Residents to a City Celebration

The City of Essex Junction invites all residents to attend a City Celebration on Friday, July 1, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at 1 Main Street to commemorate the creation of Vermont’s 10th City. 

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Municipal Offices Closed Monday, June 20th

The Village of Essex Junction municipal offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth.

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Celebrate Juneteenth!

This weekend join the Essex community to celebrate JUNETEENTH! 

When: SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022

Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Where: FORT ETHAN ALLEN PARADE GROUNDS

 11 MARCY DRIVE, ESSEX 

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Village of Essex Junction Seeking Committee Members

The Village of Essex Junction seeks committee members to join, support, advise, and guide our municipality. Applicants must be residents of the Village of Essex Junction, soon-to-be City of Essex…

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Crescent Connector Phase I Project: 6/15/22 Update

Work on the railroad tracks will begin on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 7 am. The work will begin approximately 500' north of Central Street and will be completed in a southerly direction. This project…

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Crescent Connector Phase I Project

The Village of Essex Junction announces the start of the Crescent Connector Phase I Project; the rail line upgrades.  The Contractor will be mobilizing equipment and materials to the site starting on…

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Municipal Offices Closed Monday, May 30th

In observance of Memorial Day, the Village municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022.

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Densmore Drive Culvert #2 Replacement Construction Begins Tuesday, May 31

S.D. Ireland will begin the installation of the replacement culvert on Densmore Drive near Brickyard Rd starting Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Vehicle and pedestrian access to Densmore Drive from Brickyard…

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City of Essex Junction Seeks its First Manager

The City of Essex Junction, formerly the Village of Essex Junction, will become Vermont’s newest and fourth largest city on July 1, 2022, and we’re searching for a manager to keep us strong and guide…

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Essex Junction Hires Communications & Strategic Initiatives Director

The Village of Essex Junction has hired Ashley Snellenberger as the new Communications & Strategic Initiatives Director.

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NOTICE: Fire Hydrant Flushing May 9 - May 20

The Essex Junction Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants from May 9 to May 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Village of Essex Junction to Become City of Essex Junction

As of July 1, 2022 the Village of Essex Junction will become the City of Essex Junction.

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Village Water/Sewer Bills

Village water bills are in the mail and due April 15th, 2022.

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New Hours at Essex Town Offices, 81 Main Street

As of April 18, the Town of Essex Offices will be open 8 AM-4:30 PM.

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Annual Meeting & Voter Information

Election Results

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Town of Essex Rule Requiring Wearing Face Coverings Indoors in Public Spaces Lifted as of March 14

On Monday, March 7th, the Town of Essex Selectboard voted unanimously (5-0) to lift the Face Covering Mandate Rule effective March 14, 2022.  

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