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  2. Your Government

    1. SELECTBOARD
      1. Town Meeting Information
      2. Human Services Funding
      3. Village Separation/Independence
      4. Previous Merger Efforts
    2. AGENDAS & MINUTES
    3. POLICIES & ORDINANCES
    4. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
      1. Board of Civil Authority & Justices of the Peace
      2. Cemetery Commission
      3. Conservation & Trails Committee
        1. Conservation Fund Survey Results
        2. 2016 Essex Town Plan
        3. Parks & Recreation
      4. Economic Development
        1. Publications & Resources
        2. Annual Reports
      5. Energy Committee
      6. Essex Free Library Board of Trustees
      7. Governance Subcommittee
      8. Housing Commission
      9. Inactive Committees
        1. Business Liaison Group
        2. Police Facility Committee
        3. Public Works Review Committee
        4. Recreation Governance Study Committee
        5. Safety Committee
        6. Thoughtful Growth in Action
      10. Joint Stormwater Coordinating Committee
        1. Stormwater Committee Supporting Documents
      11. Memorial Hall Committee
      12. Planning Commission
        1. Current Applications
      13. Selectboard
      14. Tri-Town Sewer Committee
      15. Zoning Board
      16. Regional Groups with Essex Representatives
      17. Brownell Library Board of Trustees
    5. DEPARTMENTS
      1. Assessing Department
        1. Grand List
        2. Parcel / Tax Maps
        3. Grievance Application
        4. Homestead Declaration Information
        5. State Equalization Study
        6. Fair Market Sales
      2. Clerk and Treasurer
        1. Licenses
          1. Dog Licenses
          2. Fish & Game Licenses
          3. Marriage Licenses
          4. Liquor Licenses
        2. Property Taxes
        3. Tax Rates
        4. Town Cemeteries
        5. Voter Information
          1. Notice of Special Election
          2. Voter Warnings
          3. Sample Voter Ballots
        6. Useful Income Tax Filing Information
        7. Annual Reports
      3. Community Development
        1. Planning & Zoning Application Forms
        2. Planning & Zoning Maps & Plans
          1. 2016 Town Plan Maps
          2. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)
          3. Zoning Map (PDF)
        3. Current Development Applications
          1. Past 6 Month Applications
          2. Act 250 Information
        4. Town Plan (2016)
        5. Official Zoning & Subdivision Regulations
        6. Essex Town Center (ETC) NEXT
        7. Planning Commission
        8. Zoning Board
        9. Economic Development Commission
        10. Housing Commission
        11. Conservation & Trails Committee
        12. Health Officer
      4. Essex Free Library
        1. Find
          1. Account Login
          2. Catalog
          3. Online Resources
          4. New Books
          5. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. About Us
          1. Library Board of Trustees
          2. Monthly Newsletter Sign Up
          3. Kids and Families Newsletter
          4. Contact Us
        3. Services
          1. Account Login
          2. Computers
          3. Discounted Passes
          4. Interlibrary Loan
          5. Library Cards
          6. Online Resources
          7. Kids & Families
          8. Current Library Services
        4. Events
          1. Book Discussion Groups
          2. VT Reads 2020
          3. Calendar of Events
          4. Summer Reading Program
        5. Support
          1. Friends of the Essex Free Library
          2. Become a Friend
          3. Library Fundraisers
      5. Essex Rec
        1. Programs
          1. Youth Recreation
            1. Bolton Afterschool Ski & Ride Program
            2. Fall Soccer Sparks
            3. Preschool Programs
            4. Kids Dance Fitness
            5. Holiday Cookie Decorating
            6. Holiday Tea for Two
            7. Essex Sting Basketball Club
          2. 8th Grade Field Trip - Washington, DC
            1. Sample Itinerary
            2. Registration
            3. Fundraising Opportunities
            4. Scholarships
            5. Chaperones
            6. Trip Photo Gallery
          3. Brochures
          4. Afterschool
            1. Extended School Program (Essex Town)
              1. ESP Session I
              2. ESP Session II
            2. Afterschool Enrichment Program (Village of EJ)
              1. AEP Session I
              2. AEP Session II
          5. Adult Recreation
            1. Dog Obedience
            2. Clear answers to your Medicare questions
            3. Modern Western Square Dance
            4. Basketball Programs
          6. Certifications
            1. Drivers Education
            2. Wilderness First Aid
            3. Hunters Education
            4. Snowmobile Safety Course
          7. 55+ Programs
          8. Seniors
          9. Senior Van
          10. Community Gardens
          11. High School
        2. Events
          1. Halloween Hustle 5K
          2. Halloween Pumpkin Display
          3. Essex Trick or Treat Trail
          4. Essex Trick or Treat Trail Volunteers
          5. Winter Lights in the Park
          6. Essex Rec Giving Tree
          7. Holiday Lights Contest
          8. Letters to the North Pole
        3. Employment
        4. Licensed Childcare
          1. EJRP Preschool
          2. Rec Kids After School Program
          3. Summer Full Day Camps 2021
          4. Vacation Camps
          5. Contact US
        5. Facilities
          1. Facility Rental Information and Fees
            1. Essex Town Facility Rentals
              1. Memorial Hall Rentals
            2. Maple Street Rentals
              1. Maple Street Park Field Rentals
              2. Pavilion Rental
          2. Our Parks
            1. Cascade Park
            2. Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park
              1. Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park
            3. Indian Brook Park
              1. Pass Information
              2. Indian Brook Camping
              3. Indian Brook Notifications
              4. Water Quality
                1. E.Coli Results & Information
                2. Cyanobacteria Information & Results
              5. Park Regulations
              6. Trail User Etiquette
              7. Eurasian Watermilfoil Management Plan
              8. Map
            4. Maple Street Park & Pool
              1. Maple Street Recreation Center
              2. Maple Street Bike Park
              3. Maple Street Skatepark
              4. Rentals
            5. Myers Park
            6. Pearl Street Park
            7. Pinewood Park
            8. Sand Hill Park
            9. Saxonhollow Park
            10. Stevens Park
            11. Forestdale Natural Area
            12. Mathieu Town Forest/Birchwood Manor Trail Network
          3. Other Parks in Essex
          4. Memorial Hall
            1. Rental Policies & Fees
          5. Parks & Trails Maps
          6. Partnerships in Parks
          7. Essex Area Senior Center
          8. Essex Dog Park
        6. About Us
          1. Contact Essex Rec
            1. COVID 19 Updates
            2. Essex Parks and Rec Staff Directory
            3. Essex Junction Recreation & Parks Staff Directory
          2. Sponsorship
          3. Community & Recreation Resources
          4. Meet the Staff
            1. Essex Parks and Recreation
            2. Essex Junction Recreation and Parks
          5. Frequently Asked Questions
          6. 2012 Needs Assessment & Strategic Plan (PDF)
          7. Disclaimer
          8. Scholarship Information
        7. REGISTRATION
      6. Finance
        1. Financial Statements
        2. Budget
        3. Tax Rates
        4. Water & Sewer Bills
        5. Online Payments - Town of Essex
        6. Online Payments - Village of Essex
      7. Fire Department
      8. Manager's Department
      9. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Mission Statement and Core Values
          2. Citizen Complaint Procedure
          3. History of Essex Police Department
          4. Operational Policies
        2. Alarms
        3. Animal Issues & Regulations
        4. Community Programs
          1. Child Seat Safety
          2. Community & School Safety
          3. Neighborhood Watch
        5. Community Resources
        6. Crime
          1. Crime Alerts and Tips
          2. Crime Prevention
          3. Essex Police Incident Mapping
          4. High Technology Crimes
            1. Computer Crimes
            2. Cyber Bullying
            3. Identity Theft
              1. Computer & Telephonic ‘Phishing’ Schemes
              2. Identity Theft Prevention for Businesses
              3. Lottery / Nigerian Scams
              4. Preventing Identity Theft
            4. Instant Messaging (IM) or Chat Acronyms (PDF)
        7. Divisions
          1. Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI)
            1. Bad Checks
              1. Bad Check Policy
            2. Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations (CUSI)
              1. Information to Remember
              2. Mission Statement
              3. Reporting Suspected Abuse
              4. Why Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations?
            3. Drug Investigations
            4. Essex Youth Bike Unit
            5. Property Crimes
          2. Patrol Division
            1. Domestic Violence Task Force
            2. Youth Services
              1. Project Northland
          3. Property Room
            1. Found Property
          4. Records Department
        8. Fair & Impartial Policing
        9. Firearms
          1. Firearms Discharge Ordinance Information
        10. Drug Information
        11. Press Releases, Public Notices, & Reports
        12. Public Forms
        13. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification
        14. Victim Services
          1. Age Well
          2. Homeless Information
          3. Safe at Home
          4. State Rental Laws & Rules for Renters & Landlords
          5. Vermont 211
          6. Vermont Automated Notification Service (VANS)
          7. Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
          8. Vermont Criminal Justice Process - Adults
          9. Vermont Criminal Justice Process - Juveniles
          10. Vermont Foodbanks
          11. Vermont Network for Domestic & Sexual Violence
      10. Public Works
        1. Notice of Increase of Water & Sewer Rates
        2. Resources
          1. Drinking Water Quality
          2. Green Up Day 2020 Results
          3. Overweight Permits
          4. Request for Excess Waste Fill
          5. Sewer Allocation Map (PDF)
          6. Don't Flush It!
        3. Standard Specifications for Construction
        4. Stormwater
          1. State & Federal Involvement
          2. Stormwater Permit Coverage
          3. Stormwater Ordinance
          4. Stormwater Management Plan
          5. Flow Restoration Plans
          6. Phosphorus Control Plans
          7. Stream Flow Monitoring
          8. Current Projects
          9. Joint Stormwater Coordinating Committee
          10. Pool Water Disposal
          11. Resources
        5. Submit a Service Request
        6. Winter Information
          1. Winter Parking Ban
          2. Snow Plow Status
          3. Winter Service Freezing Prevention
    6. STAFF DIRECTORY
    7. INTRANET
      1. Boards and Committees List - Internal Use Only
      2. COVID-19 Employee Information
      3. Employee Benefits
        1. Benefits - Medical
        2. Benefits - Dental
        3. Benefits - Health Advocacy
        4. Benefits - Optical
        5. Benefits - Life & Disability Insurance
        6. Benefits - Retirement
        7. Employee Assistance Program
        8. Discounted Gym Membership
        9. Employee Health and Wellness
      4. Employee Committees
        1. Alignment Committee
        2. Communications Committee
        3. Safety Committee
      5. Employee Email Access
      6. Employee Newsletter
      7. EPD Scheduling
      8. Identity Theft Information and Links
      9. Internal Policies and Procedures
      10. Intranet Pages by Department
        1. Public Works
          1. Plow Maps
          2. Sewer Maps
          3. Stormwater Maps
          4. Waterline maps
        2. Police Department
      11. IT Help
        1. Remote Support
        2. Open a Ticket
        3. EPD IT Tickets
        4. IT FAQ
        5. Security Tips
          1. Cybersecurity - Why is it Important?
          2. Cyber Security Starts with You
          3. Cyber Secure at Work
          4. Password Tips
          5. Identity Theft & Internet Scams
          6. Multi-Factor Authentication - What is it?
          7. Phishing Tips
          8. Example Phishing Email
          9. Social Media Tips
          10. Traveling Tips
        6. Microsoft Help
      12. Non-Public, Non-Medical Forms
      13. Questica Budgeting Software
      14. Reference Materials
      15. Remote Support
      16. Safety Data Sheets
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  3. Services

    1. VOTER INFORMATION
      1. Notice of Special Election
      2. Voter Warnings
      3. Sample Voter Ballots
    2. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    3. PERMITS & LICENSING
    4. TRANSPORTATION
      1. Green Mountain Transit & Essex Senior Bus
    5. PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
      1. COVID-19 PRESS RELEASES
      2. COVID-19 RESOURCES
      3. COVID-19 MUNICIPAL SERVICES
      4. COVID-19 COMMUNITY
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  4. Experience Essex

    1. WELCOME MESSAGE
    2. EQUITY FOR ESSEX
    3. NEWS & NOTICES
    4. TOWN NOTIFICATIONS
    5. SPECIAL EVENTS
      1. Out & About in Essex
        1. Entertainment, Booths, Bike/Walk Route & Activities
        2. Only For Essex Residents
        3. Only For Participating Businesses
        4. Only For Entertainers
        5. Social Media Toolkit
        6. Become a Sponsor
        7. Out & About Home Page
    6. LIVING HERE
      1. Community Organizations
      2. Education & Schools
      3. FAQs
      4. Helpful Links
      5. Town Cemeteries
        1. Cemetery Commission
        2. Mountain View Cemetery
        3. Essex Common Burial Ground
      6. Vermont Legislative Contacts
    7. BE A VOLUNTEER
    8. MAPS
      1. Developments
      2. Essex Tax Maps
      3. Multi-Unit Projects
      4. Street Maps
    9. ANNUAL REPORTS
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  5. Doing Business

    1. BIDS & PROPOSALS
    2. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATIONS
    3. RESOURCES & ADVANTAGES
      1. Business Directory
      2. Doing Business in Essex
        1. Bring Your Business to Essex
        2. Moving People & Product
    4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
    5. REGULATIONS & PLANS
      1. Zoning Map (PDF)
      2. Essex Town Center (ETC) Next
    6. POLICIES
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  6. How Do I...

    1. APPLY FOR
      1. Burn Permits
      2. Dog Licenses
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Fireworks Permitting
      5. Marriage Licenses
      6. Overweight Permits
      7. Planning & Zoning Application Forms
      8. Request for Excess Waste Fill
      9. Stormwater Permit Coverage
    2. PAY
      1. Online Payments - Town of Essex
      2. Online Payments - Village of Essex
      3. Water/Sewer Bills
    3. FIND
      1. Town Notifications
      2. Essex Free Library Account Login
      3. Essex Free Library Catalog
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Voter Information
      6. Town Zoning Map (PDF)
    4. CONTACT
      1. Community Development
      2. Essex Free Library
      3. Parks & Recreation
      4. Police
      5. Town Clerk
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