Update - May/June 2021

Committee on Equity for Essex Newsletter May/June 2021

Greg Duggan, Jill Evans, Ron Hoague, Marguerite Ladd, Erin Maguire, Owiso Makuku, Evan Teich

The Committee on Equity for Essex is dedicated to redistributing decision-making, resources, and power into o...

VIEW (Voices for Inclusion in Essex & Westford)

Have you heard of VIEW (Voices for Inclusion in Essex & Westford)? VIEW is a group of diverse community members who are working to create events and opportunities for Essex and Westford residents that allow for all voices to be heard and understood. V...

Restorative Approaches in Policing

The Essex Community Justice Center and Chief Hoague have been asked to be panelists at the “Restorative Approaches and Policing Institute” that is being held by The National Center on Restorative Justice (NCRJ) in February 2021. &n...

Update - January 2021

We are writing with a full summary of the Racial Equity work that has happened in Essex, since we embarked on a process of listening, learning and action planning among community members, police and municipal leaders in August 2020. Here is where we are r...

Update - February 2021

1. The Safety, Policing and Racial Justice collaborative planning team (almost thirty youth and adults, including community members, police officers, and school and municipal officials who expressed interest in being involved) was convened for a half day Ret...

1st Half of Property Taxes Due

The first installment for 2021/2022 tax billing is due on Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Out & About in Essex - Oct. 2 & 3

Get Out & About with 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 musicians.  Want to find some gr...

UPDATED -- Boards and Committee vacancies - APPLY TODAY!

UPDATED as of 9/17/21

There are several boards and committees vacancies for the Town of Essex.

Please go to https://essexvt.bamboohr.com/jobs/ and scroll to the VOLUNTEER positions to see the updated listings, to obtain information, and to apply for these co...

Current Job Postings

Please click on the link to find a pdf of the most recent job postings

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Fireworks permitting process

Vermont State Law only allows for the legal use, possession, and sale of fireworks after a permit is issued. Applications for fireworks permits must submitted to the chief of a local fire department at least 15 days before a display. Permits are available...

Up-to-date Information on Essex COVID Response

Find the latest information regarding access to services and hours of operation.

Burn Permits

The Town of Essex has launched a new online platform for residents and businesses to begin using for the issuance of burn permits.  Residents and businesses may now apply for a permit by creating an account and logging into https://essexvt.burnpe...