The Essex Board of Public Works discussed Apple Street access road and secondary treatment costs. Chairman Nick Ellis and the board discussed building an access road on Apple Street to mitigate emergency costs should the existing bridge be declared unsafe, using town forces and rented equipment to
Essex Board of Public Works approves well contract, outlines infrastructure capital needs. Chairman Nick Ellis and Commissioner Westley Burnham unanimously approved meeting minutes and awarded a $19,590 well-cleaning contract to Maher Corp. The board approved a two-bedroom sewer flow addition at
Essex DPW debates costly fixes for tennis court on unstable ground. The Board of Public Works discussed renovation options ranging from a $100,000 grind-and-repave lasting 10-12 years to a $1 million-plus floating concrete slab lasting 20-25 years. Chairman Nick Ellis supported the expert
Essex Board of Public Works approves $1.1M water tank upgrade and rate study. Chairman Nick Ellis will initiate vendor outreach for a rate study to address approximately $6 million in anticipated secondary treatment costs, with approximately $2 million in state funding expected. The board also
Board of Public Works, selectmen coordinate on DPW budget and water projects. At a joint February 24 meeting, Chairman Nick Ellis and the Finance Committee agreed to seek funding for work order and asset management software at the Annual Town Meeting to better document labor costs across DPW
Essex Public Works board approves sewer increase for Western Avenue ADU. Commissioner Dexter Doane moved to approve increased sewer flow for the accessory dwelling unit at 7 Western Avenue, following town counsel guidance that such approvals serve the board's interests under new state law.
Essex Board of Public Works unanimously approves sewer capacity increase for Martin Street renovation. Chairman Nick Ellis and Commissioner Dexter Doane supported the sewer flow increase for 113 Martin Street, where the owner is converting kitchen space to bedroom. Board staff reported ongoing work
The Essex Board of Public Works approved its FY27 budget for submission to the Finance Committee, marking overall departmental spending down roughly $400,000 despite line-item increases tied to union contracts and rising service costs. Chairman Nick Ellis, Commissioner Westley Burnham, and
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