Essex brief: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Woodman's of Essex earns spot on statewide list of best fried clam shacks
Woodman's of Essex earns spot on statewide list of best fried clam shacks.
From Essex News
- Selectmen split 2-1 on government study panel. Essex selectmen weighed launching a government study committee to explore bylaw changes, a special act, or a full charter commission, while grappling with a fire budget shortfall tied to hiring a full-time chief by February 2027.Essex News
Today in Essex
- Woodman's of Essex named among state's best clam shacks. A Fast Food Club roundup of Massachusetts' best fried clam shacks included Woodman's of Essex alongside Ipswich's Clam Box among the state's top roadside seafood spots.Fast Food Club
Coming up
- Sat, Sep 26, 9:30 a.m.: Library patio and garden opening set for Saturday. The T.O.H.P. Burnham Library plans to cut the ribbon on its new patio and garden Saturday, Sept. 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 meets to discuss Phoebe Variations. Essex's adult Book Group meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 10:15 a.m. in the library to discuss The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton, available at the circulation desk.Essex Public Library
- Mon, Sep 28, 5:30 p.m.: Mother's support group returns after cancellation. The library's Mother's Support Group, led by maternity nurse Makenzie O'Bryan, returns Monday, Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. after last week's session was cancelled; registration is required.Essex Public Library