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
Essex recorded 14 property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29. Seven had a sale price recorded, ranging from $775,000 to $1,750,000, with a median of $1,465,000. The month's top sale was 45 Lufkin Point Rd Lot 4, which sold for $1,750,000 on Aug. 3 from Michael P. Ross to Richard Greenblatt. The
Board of Selectmen unanimously appoints Nicholas Ouellette to vacant Fire Engineers Board seat. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki reported that a five-member interview committee voted 4-1 to recommend Ouellette after interviews with three candidates on August 19 and August 27. Selectman Peter D.
Essex Conservation Commission ratified an emergency safety clearing at Lufkin and Eastern. Chairman Cliff Ageloff issued a certification for vegetation removal at the request of Chief of Police Shamshack, citing safety concerns at the intersection. The Commission voted unanimously to ratify the
Board of Selectmen discusses potential Fire Department restructuring. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki presented a proposal to dissolve the Board of Fire Engineers and create a full-time chief position under state law, with preliminary financial figures under review by Finance Committee Chair
Fourteen property transfers were recorded in Essex between July 24 and Aug. 22, eight with recorded sale prices ranging from $627,000 to $1,750,000, with a median of $1,332,500. The period's top sale was 45 Lufkin Point Rd. Lot 4, which sold for $1,750,000 on Aug. 3 from Michael P. Ross to Richard
Planning Board unanimously endorses property boundary plan at 2 and 4 King's Court. Chair Lisa O'Donnell recused herself due to a conflict of interest, with Co-Vice-Chair Beth Walsh conducting the review of the Approval Not Required application from 163 Southern Avenue Trust and 4 King's Court
Board defers deliberation after first interview for fire engineers vacancy. Fire Chief Christian Hassel and Deputy Fire Chief Ernest Nieberle, both Board members, heard from Gloucester Deputy Chief Nicholas Ouellette after candidate Mark Brewer withdrew his application. The committee will complete
Essex fire department heads toward full-time leadership restructure after joint board meeting. The Board of Selectmen and Board of Fire Engineers reached consensus on August 18 to pursue hiring a full-time fire chief and dissolving the Board of Engineers. Finance Committee Chair Jodi Harris
Essex selectmen and fire engineers near consensus on full-time chief position. The joint meeting heard Finance Committee Chairman Jodi Harris report a $120,000 salary budget plus $40,000 benefits, with the position eliminating the current second day shift. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki
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