Essex Planning Board Advances Draft Decision on 36-Lot Open Space Subdivision Essex Planning Board debates open space control and public access for proposed 36-lot Bell Point subdivision.
Board Cuts Commercial Shellfish Permits to 45 Essex Selectmen slash commercial shellfish permits to 45. The Board unanimously voted to cut the annual limit of commercial shellfish permits from 94 to 45 based on concerns about harvesting pressure on the town's clam resource. Ann O. Cameron was elected Select Chair in reorganization votes,
Essex Select Board caps commercial shellfish licenses at 45 amid historic clam shortage Essex Select Board installs Annie Cameron as chair and cuts commercial shellfish licenses nearly in half to 45. The board opened its May 18 meeting by unanimously electing Cameron chair, with the prior chair continuing as secretary.
Board of Health approves contracted food inspector at $38 per hour. Board of Health approves contracted food inspector at $38 per hour. The board voted unanimously to offer Hayden Fitch the position for routine food service inspection and administrative tasks, contingent on proof of liability insurance and a completed W-9 tax form, pending his release from the
Essex School Building Committee Moves Toward CM at Risk Vote on May 26 Essex Elementary School Building Committee signals support for construction manager at risk model, defers formal vote to May 26.