City News

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The Charter vote for the City of Essex Junction passed overwhelmingly (88%) in November with 3,070 yes votes to 411 no votes.  While there have not been any more work sessions on independence, there…

The Essex Junction Board of Trustees have appointed senior staff members Wendy Hysko and Brad Luck as interim co-managers to oversee Village operations when current manager Evan Teich’s contract…

To help the Town and Village decide whether to put a local option tax question on the next annual meeting ballot, and how to use the revenue if a local option tax is approved, we want to hear from…

Our annual kick-off to the holidays is back! New and improved, the Train Hop has transitioned to Holly Jolly Junction.

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

The Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction are separately considering both of these options within their jurisdictions. 

December 1st through April 1st - 12 midnight to 7:00 AM

Village water and sewer bills are delayed as a result of a technical malfunction. 

The Town of Essex Selectboard is encouraging local area nonprofit social, health and human services organizations to apply for support funding.  Each year, Essex allocates 1% of their annual budget to…

The Village of Essex Junction Clerk has filed the official results of the November 2, 2021 Special Election.

Newsletter for September/October 2021

The Committee on Equity for Essex is dedicated to redistributing decision-making, resources, and power into our community to ensure the voices of those who have…

Following two failed merger votes in March and April of this year, the Town of Essex Selectboard and the Village of Essex Junction Board of Trustees have worked cooperatively on certain details of…

The Essex Junction High School (homecoming) will hold a fireworks display at 7:00 pm on October 22, 2021.

In late September, the Village of Essex Junction welcomed Lt. Governor Molly Gray as she walked around Five Corners as part of her Recover Stronger tour in Chittenden County.

Densmore Drive, which has been closed since the infamous Halloween storm in November 2019 was upgraded over the summer and is now open.

The Village Trustees revised the Charter after public hearings held on September 28, 2021 and October 12, 2021.

On October 12, the Trustees held a Public Hearing on the Charter for the City of Essex Junction and had a work session and business item on the agenda related to Essex Junction Independence. The…

The Essex Junction Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants from October 25 to November 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

On September 28, the Trustees held a Public Hearing on the Charter for the City of Essex Junction and had several business items on the agenda related to Essex Junction Independence. The following is…

The legal voters of the Village of Essex Junction are hereby notified and warned of a special election to take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. to vote on…

After the first Public Hearing on the Charter for the City of Essex Junction on September 28, 2021, the Village Trustees revised the Charter.

On September 14, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.   

The Trustees reviewed the four draft contracts for consideration with the…

Essex Junction Village residents have two opportunities to attend a public hearing on the charter for the city of Essex Junction. 

Get Out & About in Essex on Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 to enjoy all that a fall weekend in Vermont can offer.  Local shops and restaurants will be participating as well as local artists and…

On August 24, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed. 

The Trustee’s reviewed the current draft charter.  At their next meeting on…

The Essex Junction Village Trustees are holding a public hearing on the charter for the city of Essex Junction on Tuesday, September 28, at 6:30p.m. at 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT  05452.

On August 10, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.   

The Trustees reviewed a list of intergovernmental relationships and committees…

Essex Junction Recreation & Parks (EJRP) has reopened the bid posting for a new 42 to 48 passenger bus. This could be a school bus or a multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB). The GVWR shall be…

UPDATED Boards, Committees, and Commissions ad poster as of October 8, 2021

The due date for Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction water bills has been extended to August 17, 2021 to allow for the municipal offices being closed to observe Bennington Battle Day.

The Essex Selectboard is hosting three facilitated, public forums in August to hear from residents throughout the entire community about how the Town of Essex can prepare for the Village of Essex…

The Town Public Forum on August 4th that was previously planned for Memorial Hall is now going to be a hybrid meeting that will be held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street and remotely.

On July 27, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed. 

The Trustees examined a list of current Village committees and potential future…

Street paving will occur on the following streets in Essex Junction July 26th through July 30th, weather permitting:

The Essex Police Department will be hosting National Night Out ‪on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM‬ at the Essex High School.

Essex PD officers will be at the Starbucks on July 30th, followed by Coffee Chat with the Chief.

On July 13, the Trustees held a work session on Essex Junction Independence. The following is what was discussed.   

The Trustees reviewed the three statutory options for contracting services with…

With the restoration of Amtrak service, the Essex Junction Trustees are highlighting the need for an expanded and enhanced structure to serve Amtrak passengers at Vermont’s busiest train station.   To…