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Essex Sees 11 Deed Transfers in July, Main Street Anchors Priciest Sales

Essex recorded 11 property transfers between July 3 and Aug. 1, with five deeds disclosing sale prices ranging from $579,000 to $1.9 million and a median of $820,300. The month's top sale was 78-80 Main St, which sold for $1.9 million to Pike Marine LLC. Main Street saw three separate transfers,

Essex Clam Flats Remain Closed Despite Haverhill Sewage Leak Being Fixed

Essex clam flat closures tied to a Haverhill sewage spill drag on even after the leak was repaired. The Gloucester Daily Times reported that local shellfishers and Woodman's of Essex remain affected by the continuing flat shutdown — a situation the paper headlined as "Clammers lament fl…

Safety Committee reviews grant use and discusses training goals

Essex Safety Committee discusses grant reallocation and fiscal 2027 training. The committee, meeting without Chairman Woodman, approved prior meeting minutes and discussed reallocating loss control grant funds originally designated for town pier railings toward potential use on the Centennial Grove

Selectmen greenlight rowboat access at Town Landing

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 approves Toro BBQ license, names public works member

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