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Public Input Regarding the Essex Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Town has been working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to update the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The Plan... more ››

View the Finance Committee's "Tax Talk" Presentation

The Essex Finance Committee offered a "Tax Talk" presentation on January 11, 2024 providing information to taxpayers concerning the Town... more ››

Open Burning Permits now available. Season January 15th- May 1st.

Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the Essex Fire... more ››

Interactive Mapping Exercise Concerning Future District Zoning in Essex

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is continuing to assist the Town with a review of its zoning bylaw.  The next task that is... more ››

Essex Affordable Housing Trust Seeking Your Contributions

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Essex Zoning Diagnostic Report Released!

The Essex Board of Selectmen and Planning Board engaged the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to work with the Planning Board to... more ››

Essex Fire Department accepting applications for call Firefighters and EMT’s

The Essex Fire Department is currently accepting applications to join our team as a paid call firefighter and/or EMT.

We want to hear from you about Essex zoning!

The second phase of study concerning the Essex Zoning Bylaw is well underway and the first public forum of this new phase will occur on... more ››

Boat Ramp at Town Landing Closed to Non-Residents Permanently

The Essex boat launching ramp at Town Landing on Route 133 was closed to non-resdients during the summer of 2020.  The Selectmen have now... more ››