Essex Conservation Commission tackles pending applications, approves expired order. The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance indicating an expired order for work at the Great Marsh at the Parady duck camp, where work had never been started or completed. In a larger action,
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 Safety Committee advances OSHA compliance training schedule for spring. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki, acting as chair, led the committee in scheduling mandatory chainsaw training for May 11-12 through MIIA and specialized safety training for May 20 on personal protective equipment,
Essex Council on Aging removes needs-assessment requirement from strategic plan. The Strategic Planning Committee revised its 2026-2030 plan, determining that staff and volunteers lack qualifications to perform formal health assessments for seniors. Objective 3, to boost engagement for seniors with
Essex Board of Health approves eight permits for food service and septage operations. The board voted unanimously to approve permits for food service establishments including Essex River Cruises and Charters and Down River Ice Cream, temporary food event coordinators Joan Michelle Pepin and
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
Essex Board of Selectmen closes annual town meeting warrant with two override questions totaling $454,449.
Planning Board continues hearing on Bell Point LLC's 36-lot subdivision proposal without final decision. The March 18 Essex Planning Board reopened and continued its public hearing on The Preserve at Essex, a proposal for 36 residential lots on approximately 74 acres with over 50 acres preserved as
Essex Planning Board unanimously continues 36-lot subdivision hearing to April 1 as environmental and school concerns mount.
Essex Finance Committee approves FY27 budget with Fire and Ambulance allocations. Chair Jodi Harris and the Finance Committee unanimously approved Fire and Ambulance budgets of $636,195 and $172,660 respectively after reducing Fire Department expenses by approximately $43,000 through adjustments to
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