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address:30 Martin Street  Essex, MA 01929 phone:978-768-6531 website:Town Of Essex

Events Calendar

Monday, November 16th

Board of Assessors Meeting

when:7:00pm, Essex, MA
venue:Town Hall Of Essex

Board of Public Works Meeting

when:7:00pm, Essex, MA
venue:Water Filtration Plant

Board of Selectmen Meeting

when:7:00pm, Essex, MA
venue:Town Hall Of Essex

Tuesday, November 17th

Conservation Commission Meeting

when:7:30pm, Essex, MA
venue:Town Hall Of Essex

Wednesday, November 18th

Planning Board Meeting

when:7:30pm, Essex, MA
venue:Town Hall Of Essex

History Of The Town :

Established in 1819, the town of Essex is a rural community of 3,267 today that retains much of its original natural splendor and small town character. Less than an hour's ride from Boston, about 25 miles away, Essex is a quaint and friendly coastal community that proudly welcomes visitors and new residents. Long noted as one of the original shipbuilding centers of New England, Essex maintains strong ties with its heritage by way of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum.

Today, Essex is known for its seemingly endless supply of antique shops and restaurants as well as for the Essex clam, which is a recognized symbol of pride and quality. Clamming remains one of the town's principal industries and there is a celebration for the bivalve in September at the annual Essex Clamfest.

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