Essex brief: Friday, October 2, 2026
Essex selectmen vote to seek $2 million in federal funds for causeway flood repairs
Essex selectmen vote to seek $2 million in federal funds for causeway flood repairs.
From Essex News
- Select Board backs $2M causeway flood grant bid. Essex selectmen moved to seek federal funding for Causeway flood mitigation in a joint session with the Finance Committee and Board of Fire Engineers that also raised tougher questions on funding a new fire chief and the town's share of the regional school project.Essex News
Coming up
- Sat, Oct 3, 8:30 a.m.: Library offers free youth mental health first aid course. T.O.H.P. Burnham Library hosts a free Youth Mental Health First Aid certification course Saturday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the third-floor meeting hall, teaching a five-step plan to support teens in crisis. Registration is required.Essex Public Library
- Sat, Oct 3, 9:30 a.m.: Library cuts ribbon on new patio Saturday. The library celebrates the grand opening of its new garden and patio with a ribbon-cutting Saturday, October 3, at 9:30 a.m. on the lawn outside T.O.H.P. Burnham Library. No registration is required.Essex Public Library
- Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.: Classical guitarist Scott Ouellette plays library Tuesday. North Shore classical guitarist Scott Ouellette performs Tuesday, October 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library's third-floor meeting hall. An RSVP is appreciated for an event reminder but not required.Essex Public Library
- Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Tuesday night. Essex's Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m., following a 5 p.m. setup session, according to the town calendar.Town of Essex
- Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 a.m.: Board of Fire Engineers meets Wednesday morning. Essex's Board of Fire Engineers meets Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., as the department works to fund two added weekday firefighter shifts before advertising its open chief post.Town of Essex
- Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 a.m.: Regional social worker holds open office hours. A regional social worker holds open office hours for Essex residents Wednesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, offering free, no-appointment support and referrals.Town of Essex
- Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday evening. Essex's Planning Board holds its regular meeting Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Essex
- Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets Thursday night. Essex's Board of Health meets Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Essex