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Village Employee Receives Stormwater Award

The Village of Essex Junction is proud to announce that Chelsea Mandigo, Stormwater Coordinator/Wastewater Operator, is the 2019 recipient of the Green Mountain Water Environment Association’s…

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Why Essex? Matt Lumsden Real Estate

Why Essex? “We wanted to open our business in the community that we live in and are familiar with, and we saw a community need for a local real estate office.” –Matt Lumsden

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Essex Memorial Day Parade

The Essex Memorial Day Parade is on Saturday, May 25th at 10 AM.

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Municipal Employees Featured on Cover of "Worldwide Stormwater Management" Publication

The Village of Essex Junction & Town of Essex are pleased to announce that an article co-authored by Chelsea Mandigo and Annie Costandi, Village Stormwater Coordinator/Wastewater Operator and Town…

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Public Works Story Time and Food Drive

On Tuesday, May 21 at 10 AM the Essex Junction Public Works Department will be holding a special Public Works Story Time at Brownell Library.

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Essex Police Dept. to Host Mock DUI Crash

Old Colchester Road will be closed from 1300 hours until approximately 1430 hours from Educational Drive to Autumn Pond Way for a mock DUI crash.

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Why Essex? Green Mountain Harley-Davidson

Why Essex?“We love being a part of the Essex community, and doing business with other local businesses.  Keep your money local!” – Peter Curless

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Essex High School Student Named Presidential Scholar

Congratulations to Grace Jiayi Lu, an Essex High School student who was one of only 161 students across the nation to receive the distinction of being a 2019 Presidential Scholar!

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2019 Green Up Day

Thank you for helping clean up our community!

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What to Do With a Found Needle

This poster highlights the steps to take when a needle is found. 

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Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results

The Essex Police Department participated in prescription drug take-back day on Saturday, April 27.  Essex Police collected 317.83 lbs of prescription drugs, the second highest poundage in in the state…

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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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