Essex Selectmen move ahead on affordable housing while exploring governance changes. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki presented the Affordable Housing Trust's Housing Production Plan implementation, featuring a potential 10-unit affordable housing project on Southern Avenue pending land
Board approves siding replacement for Public Safety Building. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $154,287 contract with contractor JLN for cedar siding replacement at the Public Safety Building, the lowest of five bids ranging from $154,287 to $287,966. The board also unanimously
Essex Selectmen approve rowboat activities for historical society. The Board greenlighted the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum's use of the Town Landing ramp for hand-carrying rowboats into the Essex River for cleanup days and green crab trapping, classifying both as educational and
Board of Selectmen approves restaurant license and names public works member. The board unanimously approved a new all-alcohol restaurant license for Toro BBQ Steakhouse at 109 Eastern Avenue under manager Kimberly Tucker and owner Jholliklesio DiFreitas, along with related entertainment and common
Essex Selectmen slash commercial shellfish permits to 45. The Board unanimously voted to cut the annual limit of commercial shellfish permits from 94 to 45 based on concerns about harvesting pressure on the town's clam resource. Ann O. Cameron was elected Select Chair in reorganization votes,
Essex Selectmen approve store manager, authorize software licensing. The Board unanimously approved Tessa Doe as manager of Marshview Farm General Store and authorized the board Chairman to sign an OpenGov work order and asset management software agreement contingent on annual town meeting funding
Essex selectmen and Chamber of Commerce plan downtown visioning forum for fall. The Board of Selectmen met quarterly with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber to discuss planning for a Downtown Essex Visioning Forum tentatively scheduled for late September or October in the Town Hall auditorium. The forum
Selectmen defer shellfish permit decision, seek state study. Shellfish Constable William Knovak and commercial clammers requested that the annual limit on commercial permits be lowered from 94 to between 60 and 70, citing depleted beds, but the Board asked staff to consult with the state Division
Essex selectmen vote to endorse two override articles on May 4 annual meeting warrant in a 2-1 split decision. Selectmen Peter D. Phippen and Ann O. Cameron backed the endorsement, while Chairman Alva A. Ingaharro opposed it. The board also unanimously approved revisions to the Essex Housing
Essex Board of Selectmen approves increased boating permits, discusses fiscal 2027 budget overrides. Harbormaster Tom Shamshak requested increasing non-resident boat launching permits from ten to twelve, and the Board voted unanimously to accommodate all twelve applicants without a lottery. Finance
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