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Planning Board continues review of 36-lot Preserve at Essex development

Essex Planning Board continues review of Preserve at Essex subdivision. Chair Lisa O'Donnell and board members held a continued public hearing on the Definitive Subdivision Plan for Bell Point LLC's 36-lot Preserve at Essex development, receiving completed peer review from Weston & Sampson and

Essex Council on Aging elects Kay Joseph as new chair

Essex Council on Aging elects Joseph as new chair. Kay Joseph, who had served as Past Chairman, was unanimously elected Chair, replacing Diane Polley as Vice Chair. The board unanimously reappointed Pamela Liaperdos, Diane Polley, and Curt Siebert to three-year terms while accepting the resignation

Finance Committee endorses FY27 budget and voter override questions

Essex Finance Committee backs FY27 budget with two voter override questions. Chair Jodi Harris and the Committee unanimously approved approximately $48,000 in supplemental transfers to cover increased Fire and Ambulance Department expenses, including $35,500 to Ambulance Salaries, $4,000 for

Essex Selectmen approve manager change, authorize software agreement

Essex Selectmen approve store manager, authorize software licensing. The Board unanimously approved Tessa Doe as manager of Marshview Farm General Store and authorized the board Chairman to sign an OpenGov work order and asset management software agreement contingent on annual town meeting funding

Selectmen and Chamber plan downtown visioning forum

Essex selectmen and Chamber of Commerce plan downtown visioning forum for fall. The Board of Selectmen met quarterly with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber to discuss planning for a Downtown Essex Visioning Forum tentatively scheduled for late September or October in the Town Hall auditorium. The forum