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Reserve the EPD Community Room
The Town of Essex (Town) has one or more facilities that are available for use by residents and members of the public. These facilities are available to all qualified users on equal terms without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or other status covered by applicable state or federal laws or regulations. The Town does not allow the use of its facilities for the purposes of political or religious events (e.g., campaign events or religious ceremonies); political or religious organizations may, however, use Town facilities for organizational or business types of events. In addition the Town does not allow the use of its facilities by for-profit organizations.
It is the obligation of the Town to ensure that its facilities are maintained in good condition and their use and maintenance do not impose an undue financial cost on the Town’s residents. This policy is intended to help ensure that: the Town’s facilities will be well maintained and accommodating and will provide a safe environment; and the Town will be fair and consistent with all parties wishing to use its facilities.
Allowing an entity to use or rent a Town facility does not constitute the Town’s endorsement of that entity or its cause.
Priority of Use
The Town will make these facilities available on a first-come, first-served basis to rent during times when the facilities are not being used for Town programs or events sponsored by the Town and when they are not being used by Town staff, boards, commissions, or committees.
* Exemption: Essex Police Department Conference Room/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – The Essex Police Conference Room is also our Emergency Operations Center. The police department reserves the right to immediately cancel any use of this room, at any time during an emergency for whatever time or reason needed.
Facility Use
Any individual, group, business, or organization wishing to use municipal facilities shall notify the appropriate contact person, of the date and time on which they wish to use such facility. No use of a facility shall be permitted until a written Facility Use Agreement is executed by the Town and the user of the facility. Available hours for the Essex Police Department Community room is 8:00am - 11:00pm. Maximum occupancy is 50. Note: maximum use of 28 parking spaces.
Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling and Drugs
The sale, possession, consumption, and use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and illegal drugs are forbidden on municipal property. The use of vaping devices is not permitted. Gambling of any kind is not permitted.
Note: Essex Police Department personnel are exempt from the possession of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and illegal drugs as part of their business requirements
Obligations of Users
Use of municipal facilities must not disrupt the provision of municipal services. Nor shall use of a facility create a nuisance or disturb the quiet enjoyment of anyone using adjacent or common premises and facilities. Users must return the facilities in a neat, orderly, and clean condition after their use. Users will be responsible for, and liable to, the Town for all repairs to the facilities required as a result of damage caused by Users.