Essex Building Committee Advances Three-Story School Design, Plans March Community Meeting
Essex Elementary building committee advances new three-story school design option with expanded athletic fields.
Board Approves First Full-Time Deputy Fire Chief Position
Essex Board approves first full-time Deputy Fire Chief at $105,000 to $120,000 annually. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki recommended the creation of a management position to handle administrative functions and emergency response for the Fire Department, which has operated without full-time
Council on Aging confirms strategic planning goals for senior services
Essex Council on Aging sets strategic direction with three core goals for seniors. The committee confirmed a focus on financial security education for seniors and established two additional priorities: developing programs to promote health and independence, and raising awareness of available senior
Planning Board approves two building projects, schedules OSRD hearing
Essex Planning Board approves two building projects, advances major OSRD review. The board unanimously approved siting of a new building at 3 Turtleback Road and found that an existing nonconformity at 7 Prospect Street would not substantially harm the neighborhood. Chair Lisa O'Donnell established
Board approves sewer flow increase for Western Avenue ADU
Essex Public Works board approves sewer increase for Western Avenue ADU. Commissioner Dexter Doane moved to approve increased sewer flow for the accessory dwelling unit at 7 Western Avenue, following town counsel guidance that such approvals serve the board's interests under new state law.