By Dave Watkins in News — 27 Sep 2026

Tide gauge, flood dashboards go live

Essex's $1.2 million sale led a slow September for deeds. Essex News tracked September's home sales, where deed activity slowed town-wide even as one transaction closed well above the rest, setting the pace for an otherwise quiet month.Essex News

Town rolls out Essex River tide, flood dashboards. Essex Town Hall launched online dashboards tracking the Essex River tide gauge and overland flooding, giving residents real-time water-level information for the area.Town of Essex
Library book group discusses The Phoebe Variations today. The library's adult Book Group meets at 10:15 a.m. today to discuss The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton, with copies available at the circulation desk.Essex Public Library

Tomorrow, 6:00 p.m.: Board of Public Works meets tonight. The Essex Board of Public Works holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m. today.Town of Essex
Tomorrow, 6:00 p.m.: Finance Committee convenes tonight. The Essex Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. today at Town Hall.Town of Essex
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30 p.m.: Downtown visioning forum returns Tuesday evening. The town's Downtown Visioning Forum meets Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for continued public input on downtown planning.Town of Essex
Wed, Sep 30, 9:00 a.m.: Library story hours resume Wednesday with registration. Essex Public Library's Wee Ones and Pre-School Story Hours return Wednesday morning, and organizers are now asking families to register online in advance.Essex Public Library
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 p.m.: Weekly Mahjong meetup returns Wednesday at library. The library's weekly Mahjong Meetup returns Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. for experienced players, with registration limited to 16 participants.Essex Public Library

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