Green Up Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their neighborhood roads, parks, and waterways.
On Tuesday, April 14, polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM at the Champlain Valley Exposition, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, at 105 Pearl Street, so Essex Junction voters can weigh in on municipal and school…
The City of Essex Junction and Town of Essex invite residents to join one of our Reappraisal Forums, “The Next Step in the Reappraisal Process.” Catalis Reappraisal Project Supervisor Bill Krajeski…
The City has launched its 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update, and we need community members to help shape it. We’re recruiting volunteers for three focus groups this spring.
If you requested mail-in ballots before March 27th for the upcoming City and School District elections, please read this important update regarding an error on one of your ballots. The Issue The…
What do you do with a broken toaster, a broken bike chain, a ceramic dish that’s chipped, or a shirt in need of mending? Toss it? No way! Help reduce waste and save money by bringing it to Brownell…
The City of Essex Junction is considering significant changes to Park Street, between Railroad Street (the Crescent Connector) and River Street, to improve safety and connectivity for everyone using…
The Public Works Department will be replacing a water main valve on Meadow Terrace on Friday, March 20, 2026. During this time, residents on Crestview Road, Meadow Terrace, Upland Road, and Drury…
The City of Essex Junction will conduct a live traffic test on Pearl Street (VT Route 15) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to evaluate a potential change to westbound lane…
The City of Essex Junction is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Brislin as the new director of the Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) department. Mark brings more than 25 years of…
(1:35 PM) UPDATE: The water main break on Upland Road, Drury Drive, and Meadown Terrace has been repaired. Residents may notice cloudy water or air in their lines; if this occurs, they should run…
Residents are encouraged to take part in tours of the current Public Works facility to gain firsthand insight into its condition in preparation for the upcoming bond vote on April 14. While many…
“We The People” are invited to this presentation to learn the history of printing The American Revolution, and to engage in a conversation around an old printing press, pull a broadside, and imagine…
Utility bills were mailed on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a due date of March 30, 2026. All payments must be received by the due date on your bill. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Vermont requires all homeowners who use their property as their primary residence to file Form HS‑122, Homestead Declaration, each year by April 15. Filing this form ensures that your property is…
The City of Essex Junction and Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) invite residents to attend an upcoming public meeting to review draft alternatives for potential new pedestrian…
The Essex Junction City Council is gearing up for the 2026 Annual Meeting with a series of proposed ballot articles. In preparation, the Council is hosting numerous community engagement activities…
A public hearing on the FY27 Budget and Capital Program for the City of Essex Junction will be held in person at 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT, and online via Zoom on Wednesday, February 11,…
The City Council looks forward to welcoming everyone to the Open House! Come join us for community discussions about the proposed ballot articles. You can meet the City Council, committees, and staff,…
The legal voters of the City of Essex Junction, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 11, 2026, at the City Offices, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and…
The legal voters of the City of Essex Junction, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at 6:30 p.m. on February 25, 2026, at the City Offices, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and…
Join the City of Essex Junction for a two-hour workshop to provide input on candidate home designs for the statewide Vermont 802 Homes effort, an effort to accelerate the building of diverse,…
How does electricity reach our homes? Where does our water come from? How does the internet connect us all? Vermont author and artist Dan Nott will answer these questions and more while discussing his…
The City Council is excited to welcome everyone to an Open House and Chili Cookoff! Join us for a day of community, conversation, and chili tasting. Meet your City Council, committees, and staff,…
Join us in the Brownell Library’s Main Reading Room to kick off our 100th year! We’ll have snacks, games, and other fun activities for all ages. Make sure to keep an eye out for other 100th…
The City Council’s recent community drive for Aunt Dot’s Place, held in December, garnered an impressive show of support from local residents. The drive, aimed at assisting the community, collected a…
Residents and businesses in Essex Junction will once again have the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday season. The City Public Works Department will begin curbside pickup…
Essex Junction is taking a practical, community-centered step to expand housing choices for neighbors at all stages of life. The City has been selected as a Development-Ready Community through the Sta…
The City is considering a new crosswalk on Pearl Street, near Wileys Court, and is seeking public feedback. Residents can share their thoughts through an online survey open until January 18, 2026.…
The City Public Works Department will be removing trees from the median on Pearl Street tomorrow (December 18). This removal was previously scheduled for earlier this month, but was delayed due to…
The City Public Works Department will be removing trees from the median on Pearl Street during the week of December 1-5. This action is necessary due to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer on the…
The Department of Public Works would like to remind you of the Winter Parking Ban, which will be in effect from December 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026. During this time, parking on any street, road,…
