Essex brief: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Essex selectmen confront a $50,000 fire budget gap while planning to hire a full-time chief
Essex selectmen confront a $50,000 fire budget gap while planning to hire a full-time chief.
From Essex News
- Selectmen weigh fire budget gap, chief hire. Essex selectmen weighed a $50,000 gap in the fire department's budget as they plan to hire a full-time chief by February 2027. A newly formed government study committee will now decide whether to pursue bylaw changes, a special act, or a full charter commission.Essex News
Coming up
- Sat, Sep 26, 9:30 a.m.: Library patio and garden grand opening set for Sept. 26. Essex Public Library hosts a grand opening celebration for its new patio and garden Saturday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m., following weeks of planning by the Friends of the Library.Essex Public Library
- Mon, Sep 28, 10:15 a.m.: Library book group discusses The Phoebe Variations. Essex Public Library's adult book group meets Monday, September 28 at 10:15 a.m. to discuss The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton, with copies available at the circulation desk.Essex Public Library
- Mon, Sep 28, 5:30 p.m.: Mother's support group returns to library Sept. 28. Essex Public Library's Mother's Support Group, led by maternity nurse Makenzie O'Bryan, meets Monday, September 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. after last week's session was cancelled.Essex Public Library