Essex recorded 10 property deed transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only three carried a sale price so far. Prices ranged from $700,000 to $1,234,000, with a median of $970,000 among those three. The period's top sale was 8 Lufkin Point Rd Lot B at $1,234,000, sold by Frank K. McClelland to
Essex selectmen vote to seek $2 million in federal funds for causeway flood repairs. From our own coverage: Board of Selectmen backs $2M causeway flood grant bid. Also in today's brief (9 items): Library offers free youth mental health first aid course; Library cuts ribbon on new patio Saturd…
Essex Selectmen approve firefighter appointments and infrastructure studies. The Board unanimously appointed three probationary firefighters, Craig Cole, Todd Rogers, and Joseph McGillicuddy, for partial one-year terms ending June 30, 2027. In infrastructure matters, the Board approved a contract
Essex ties new fire chief hire to a $50,000 budget fix. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to authorize a federal PROTECT grant application worth "in excess of $2 million" for Essex Causeway flood mitigation, with MassDOT as lead applicant and Essex as co-applicant.
Essex Town Hall announces the formation of a new committee to study town government. From our own coverage: Real estate roundup: $1.2 million sale led slow September. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town launches new Government Study Committee; Book group meets to discuss The Phoebe Va…
Two Essex obituaries were published this week: Ridge, William (Bill), of Philomont, Virginia and Essex, who died September 6, 2026, survived by his wife, three children, and two sisters, with arrangements through Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg; and Jordan, Jo Ann (Doucette), 62, of E…
Essex launches online tide and flood monitoring dashboards for the Essex River. From our own coverage: Essex's $1.2 million sale led a slow September for deeds. Also in today's brief (8 items): Town rolls out Essex River tide, flood dashboards; Library book group discusses The Phoebe Va…
Five properties changed hands in Essex between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, according to Essex County Southern District Registry of Deeds records. Three sales carried a recorded price, ranging from $700,000 to $1,234,000, with a median of $775,000; two sales have no price yet available. The month's top
Essex sets a downtown visioning forum for Tuesday as two town boards meet Monday. Also in today's brief (6 items): Regional social worker holds office hours Monday; Mother's support group meets Monday at library; Board of Public Works meets Monday evening; Finance Committee convenes as …
Woodman's of Essex earns spot on statewide list of best fried clam shacks. From our own coverage: Selectmen split 2-1 on government study panel. Also in today's brief (5 items): Woodman's of Essex named among state's best clam shacks; Library patio and garden opening set for Saturday; L…