Essex
Massachusetts
Town 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.
Recent News
Town Of Essex Administrator's Report, February 27, 2023
A. Town Department Reports/Requests (1) Conservation Commission Stone Piers and Apple Street Project Hearings (*) Given the sensitive nature of the environment surrounding the two stone piers at Conomo Point and the portion of Apple Street that the…
Read More »Town Of Essex : Affordable Housing Trust Seeking Your Contributions
Essex has an Affordable Housing Trust that operates under the authority of Section 2-28 of the Town of Essex bylaws. Essex has only 2.7% of its housing stock officially recognized as affordable housing, which is well below the 10% of a town’s…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - February 6, 2023
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Read More »Town of Essex Administrator's Report - January 9, 2023
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Read More »Town Of Essex - 2023 Nomination Papers Now Available For Local Elected Municipal Offices
Are you interested in making a difference in your own community? Consider running for elected office! Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk's office for the following seats on the ballot for the May 8, 2023 Annual Town Election:…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - December 12, 2022
A. Town Department Reports/Requests (1) Board Adoption of the 2023-2028 Town Strategic Plan (*) I attended the Essex Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) meeting of December 1, 2022, along with Chairman Pereen and the Town Planner. The Committee has…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - November 28, 2022
Town Department Reports/Requests No items. B. Computer Systems - North Shore IT Collaborative Meeting Summary The North Shore IT Collaborative, with the Town of Danvers IT Department in the lead role, continues to make progress toward…
Read More »Winter Parking Ban Begins December 1 and is in Effect Until April 1, 2023
Chapter 5 Article 3 of the Town of Essex Bylaws includes a Winter Parking Ban which is in effect every year from December 1 to April 1. During the ban, no parking is allowed from midnight until dawn on any street in Essex with one exception: all…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - November 14, 2022
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Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - October 24, 2022
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Read More »Essex Fire Department Open House - Fire Prevention Week
Please join the Essex Fire Department at an open house for Fire Prevention Week on October 15, 2022 from 11am - 2pm. We will be serving burgers and hot dogs.
Town Of Essex - We want to hear from you about Essex zoning
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is assisting the Town with a study of the Town's zoning bylaw and whether amendments should be made. To date, supported by $45,000 in grant funding, MAPC has hosted two public forums and has conducted a…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - October 3, 2022
A. Town Department Reports/Requests (1) Final Preparation for Strategic Plan Revision Public Forum (*) Chairman Pereen, the Town Planner, Strategic Planning Committee Cameron, and I met on September 29, 2022 to finalize the presentation that will…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - September 26, 2022
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Read More »Town Of Essex News : We need your input on the draft revision of the Essex Strategic Plan!
The Essex Strategic Planning Committee created the Town's first strategic plan in 2015, which was intended to take us through about 2020. After the COVID-19 Pandemic began to wane, much activity has been undertaken. The Committee has developed a…
Read More »Town Of Essex News - Apple Street Roadbed Elevation and Culvert Replacement Project
Welcome to our web page that connects you with all aspects of our final design and permitting project that seeks to elevate about 800 feet of the Apple Street roadbed on the Southern Avenue end and to replace an old, undersized drainage culvert with…
Read More »Essex Fire received Assistance to Firefighter Grant for sum of $207,809.52
Essex Fire Chief Ramie Reader is pleased to announce that the Essex Fire Department has been awarded a sum of $207,809.52 as part of the 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant…
Read More »Town Of Essex - We need your input on the draft revision of the Essex Strategic Plan
The Essex Strategic Planning Committee created the Town's first strategic plan in 2015, which was intended to take us through about 2020. After the COVID-19 Pandemic began to wane, much activity has been undertaken. The Committee has developed a…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - September 12, 2022
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Read More »Town Of Essex - September 11 Memorial Service
The Essex Fire Department will be holding a 9/11 Memorial Service on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 09:55 AM in front of the Essex Public Safety Building at 11 John Wise Avenue. The short service allows us to reflect and remember those individuals…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - August 22, 2022
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Read More »The State Primary Election Is Tuesday, September 6th
Choose vote by mail, in-person early voting or vote in person on election day. On September 6th, the polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Essex Public Safety Building, 11 John Wise Avenue. In-Person Early Voting will take place at…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - August 8, 2022
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Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - July 25, 2022
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Read More »Town Of Essex - Regional Health Collaborative Seeks Regional Social Worker
A new, Regional Social Worker will provide critical community outreach for residents of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham, and Rockport, via a grant funded through the Town of Hamilton. If interested, please see the full announcement/description…
Read More »Town Of Essex Administrator's Report - June 20, 2022
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Read More »Town Of Essex - We want to hear from you about Essex zoning
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is assisting the Town with a study of the Town's zoning bylaw and whether amendments should be made. To date, supported by $45,000 in grant funding, MAPC has hosted two public forums and has conducted a…
Read More »Town Of Essex : Fire Department accepting applications for call Firefightersand EMT’s
The Essex Fire Department is currently accepting applications to join our team as a paid call firefighter and/or EMT. We are looking for individuals in Essex and in the immediate surrounding area who are interested in serving the citizens of the…
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