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Planning Board continues Preserve at Essex hearing without approval vote

Planning Board continues Preserve at Essex hearing as open space questions remain unresolved. The 36-lot Open Space Residential Development application by Bell Point LLC, first heard March 4, has been continued to June 3, 2026, with the decision deadline now set for June 23, 2026. The board

Essex Planning Board Advances Draft Decision on 36-Lot Open Space Subdivision

Essex Planning Board debates open space control and public access for proposed 36-lot Bell Point subdivision.

Board Cuts Commercial Shellfish Permits to 45

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 Select Board caps commercial shellfish licenses at 45 amid historic clam shortage

Essex Select Board installs Annie Cameron as chair and cuts commercial shellfish licenses nearly in half to 45. The board opened its May 18 meeting by unanimously electing Cameron chair, with the prior chair continuing as secretary.

Board of Health approves contracted food inspector at $38 per hour.

Board of Health approves contracted food inspector at $38 per hour. The board voted unanimously to offer Hayden Fitch the position for routine food service inspection and administrative tasks, contingent on proof of liability insurance and a completed W-9 tax form, pending his release from the