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 ››
Planning Board Articles for 2024 Annual Town Meeting
The Planning Board will present Articles 14 though 20 for consideration at the Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2024. The full content of the... more ››
Special Permit Uses Survey Results
Essex Planning Board Special Permit Uses Survey ResultsSurvey was open March 8 through 15, 2024
REMINDER: Today, Monday, March 4, 2024 is the last day to turn in your shellfish application to avoid the late fee.
The Town Clerk's office will be open until 3:30pm to accept all shellfish applications. Please be sure to have your original forms AS WELL... more ››
Zoning Bylaw Update Project
The Planning Board is engaged in a multi-year effort to update, organize, and improve the Town of Essex Zoning Bylaw. For the first phase... more ››
Other Current and Past Projects
This page will continue to be updated with past and future projects. If you would like to see a particular project included, please email... more ››
CHANGE TO POSTING OF AGENDAS/MINUTES
As of March 1, 2024, meeting Agendas and Minutes will no longer be posted at www.mytowngovernment... 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 ››
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 ››
Pavilion Progress - Join the Party!
Update from the Pavilion Volunteer Crew!Hello everyone,
Be A Part of Pavilion History!
2023 "Volunteer of the Year", Dan Mayer, invites all community members to be part of the new Pavilion construction effort at Centennial... more ››
Board of Health Adopts Solid Waste Regulation
At a public meeting held on October 12, 2023, the Board of Health adopted a regulation titled "Rules and Regulations for Removal, Transport... more ››
Short Term Rental Community Impact Fee
WHY: To increase revenue to the Town of Essex WHO: Renters of Short Term Rental Units will be impacted by... more ››
Decorative Downtown Lighting
Decorative lighting along the Essex causeway has been the goal of many planning committees to enhance the look and safety of the downtown... more ››
The Board of Health permitting is now online!
The Board of Health permitting is now online! If you or your business currently has an license or permit issued by the BoH, please check... more ››
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - CONSERVATION COMMISSIONERS
The Conservation Commission currently has two vacancies. If you would have an interest in serving, please contact the office for more... more ››
Updates to MA State Sanitary Code, effective April 2023
Recent amendments to the 105 CMR 410, the Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (i.e.
Replacement of the Folsom Pavilion at Centennial Grove
In 1975, the Town purchased a natural area on the shores of Chebacco Lake known as the Centennial Grove. In its prime, the area was a... more ››