Essex's public library will cut the ribbon on its new garden and patio Saturday, Sept. 26. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony, held on the library lawn, caps weeks of planning by the Friends of the Library, who discussed the project at their September meeting. Library Director Carla Christensen con…
The Essex Planning Board reviewed and discussed draft zoning articles prepared for the Fall Special Town Meeting, agreeing to edit them per recommendations from Town Counsel Amy Kwessel.
Essex Fire Engineers plan transition to full-time chief, designate new liaison. The Board of Fire Engineers met September 16 and unanimously approved prior meeting minutes. The board designated N. Ouellette as the liaison to the Fire Company and communications officer and set Monday, September 21,
Essex Selectmen approve movie filming at police station with $2,500 location fee. The Board voted unanimously to allow a production company to film at the Essex Police Station, contingent on Town Counsel review of the location agreement and payment of $2,500 to the Police Department's cardiac
Essex recorded five property sales between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, according to Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds records. Three sales had a price recorded, ranging from $775,000 to $1,200,000, with a median of $875,000; two transfers, both within the same family and involving trusts,
Essex fire engineers discuss payroll system and chief posting. The Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and discussed implementing FirstDue as the primary payroll tracking system, with training expected in October. Policy development is underway for the new system,
Essex recorded eight property deed transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Four recorded sale prices, ranging from $775,000 to $1,465,000, with a median of $1,037,500. The period's highest-priced transaction was 17 Addison St., which sold for $1,465,000 on Aug. 10 from seller Corey P. Jackson to
Planning Board advances six zoning amendments for fall special town meeting. Town Planner Valerie Massard briefed the board on proposed amendments including a temporary data center moratorium through January 1, 2028; a 10 percent inclusionary housing requirement for developments of six or more
Essex Board of Fire Engineers schedules interviews for five to nine applicants on September 9, with recommendations for a full-time Fire Chief position due September 8 for the Board of Selectmen. Present were Deputy Fire Chief Ernest Nieberle, Member Christian Hassel, and N. Ouellette. The board
Essex Council on Aging appointed Diane Polley to lead following Kay Joseph's recent death. At the September 1 meeting, the board voted unanimously to appoint Polley, former Vice Chair, to a one-year term as Chairperson, and unanimously appointed Pamela Liaperdos to Vice Chair. Attendees also voted
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