By Dave Watkins in News — 28 Sep 2026

New committee to study town government

Real estate roundup: $1.2 million sale led slow September. A $1.2 million sale led a slower month of deed transfers in Essex, as September closings cooled from the pace seen earlier this year.Essex News

Town launches new Government Study Committee. Essex Town Hall posted formation of a new Government Study Committee this week, with details on its charge and membership expected to follow.Town of Essex
Book group meets to discuss The Phoebe Variations. Essex Public Library's adult book group met Monday morning to discuss Jane Hamilton's "The Phoebe Variations," part of its regular last-Monday gathering.Essex Public Library

Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m.: Downtown visioning forum set for Tuesday night. Essex Town Hall hosts a Downtown Visioning Forum Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., inviting residents to weigh in on the town's downtown planning effort.Town of Essex
Wed, Sep 30, 9:00 a.m.: Library story hours now require registration. Essex Public Library's Wee Ones and Pre-School Story Hours return Wednesday morning, now asking families to register in advance at essexpubliclibrary.org.Essex Public Library
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts weekly mahjong meetup Wednesday. Essex Public Library's Wednesday Mahjong Meetup runs 4 to 6 p.m. for experienced players, with sessions capped at 16 participants and a waitlist for others.Essex Public Library
Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Board of Selectmen meets Monday evening. The Essex Board of Selectmen convenes Monday, October 5 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall for its regular meeting.Town of Essex

Know a newsletter, official, or group we should be reading? Reply to this email and name it.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.