TOWN OF ESSEX
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
December 16, 2024
January 6, 2025
The Selectboard of the Town of Essex, Vermont hereby gives notice that public hearings on proposed amendments to the Charter for the Town of Essex will be held in person and online via Zoom:
- Monday, December 16, 2024, 6:35 PM at the Town Offices at 81 Main St., Essex Junction and online or by telephone (dial (888) 788-0099 and enter meeting ID: 98785691140, passcode: 032060)
- Monday, January 6, 2025, 6:35 PM at the Town Offices at 81 Main St., Essex Junction and online or by telephone (dial (888) 788-0099 and enter meeting ID: 98785691140, passcode: 032060)
The proposed changes include:
- Providing a clearer description of the role of Town Moderator
- Amendment to change the timing of approval of Selectboard minutes
- Amendments to the required appointments by the Selectboard and Town Manager
- Requiring a mailed notice of the availability of the Town Auditor’s Report and Annual Report
- Amendments to Subchapter 10: Department of Real Estate Appraisal
- Amendment to remove the description of transacting business for Annual Meeting that is now voted on by Australian ballot
- De minimis amendments that include wording, formatting and spelling
An official copy of the proposed charter will be on file for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office at 81 Main Street, Essex, Vermont 05452, beginning December 6, 2024.
Dated at Essex, Vermont, this 4th day of November 2024 by the Essex Town Selectboard.
View the official warning (pdf)