The Essex Board of Selectmen approved five one-day event licenses and advanced ongoing fire department restructuring discussions. Chairman Ann Cameron and the Board unanimously approved event licenses for September 26 and August 29 gatherings, ratified a building permit for 17 Middle Road, and
Essex Board of Selectmen moves toward a "weak chief" fire department structure ahead of a fall Town Meeting vote.
Planning Board moves forward with state-mandated bylaw updates for Special Fall Town Meeting, including higher penalties for zoning violations. Building Inspector Bill Sanborn requested the penalty increase from $20 to $200 per day for zoning violations, with Chairman Lisa O'Donnell to seek Town
Board of Fire Engineers meets on Deputy Chief vacancy. The Board convened August 5 with two of three members present: Ernest Nieberle (Deputy Fire Chief-C2) and Christian Hassel (Board Member). The board reviewed and approved the proposed interview questions for the open Deputy Chief position with
Essex Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a negative Determination of Applicability on Terence Healey's request to install a 12-by-14-foot shed and conduct grading at 1 Apple Street; Evin Guvendiren of DeRosa Environmental, representing the applicant, noted the grading was for a
The Council on Aging unanimously approved two building-use requests and authorized a $2,305 elevator emergency phone system upgrade on August 4. The board approved the Essex Senior Club's request to use the downstairs space for monthly meetings on the first and third Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., and
Essex Selectmen greenlight August Riverday, government structure review. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki presented proposals to create a Government Study Committee to examine municipal management and outlined four fire department reorganization options. Chairman Ann Cameron, Selectman Peter D.
Essex Board of Selectmen approves bonfire event, weighs fire department restructuring, and hears affordable housing warning.
Selectmen and fire engineers jointly explored restructuring the fire department's management after the Fire Company objected to an approved plan. The Essex Fire Company, represented by Daniel Doucette, Travis Good, and Ramie Reader, said it lacked sufficient time to mount opposition at Town
The Essex Planning Board unanimously approved removal of up to 19 shade trees and relocation of 15 feet of stone wall at 30 Apple Street for an alternate access route to the transfer station, contingent on survey requirements to minimize tree removal and preserve trees where possible; two residents
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