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Finance Committee reviews public safety budgets for FY27

Finance Committee examines public safety budget pressures and staffing changes ahead of FY27. Chair Jodi Harris and the Committee conducted a comprehensive review of Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Harbormaster departments, with Police confirming that full staffing has reduced incidental overtime.

Board approves new manager at The James, authorizes study contracts

The Essex Board of Selectmen took action on several key items, approving a manager change and authorizing study contracts. The board unanimously approved Ingrid Dowling as new manager of The James on Main Street, pending a Criminal Offender Record Information check, and authorized Chairman Alva A.

Planning Board advances review of The Preserve subdivision

Essex Planning Board advances review of Preserve at Essex 36-lot residential subdivision. The Planning Board reported progress on The Preserve at Essex, an open space residential development on Essex Park Road with a public hearing scheduled for March 4. Chair Lisa O'Donnell worked with Town

Council on Aging receives grant, launches strategic planning

Essex Council on Aging approves prior minutes, receives grant confirmation. The board unanimously approved its January 6 meeting minutes and received confirmation that $8,000 in formula grant funding will arrive in three installments. Director Tess Leary reported that staff wage-range increase

Board of Public Works approves sewer flow increase for Martin Street

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