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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
      5. Zoom Meetings - Selectboard
      6. Zoom - Joint Meetings
    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. Adopt-a-Tree
          1. FAQs on Adopt-a-Tree
        2. Conservation Fund Survey Results
        3. Invasive Species
        4. 2016 Essex Town Plan
        5. Parks & Recreation
      4. Economic Development
        1. Publications & Resources
        2. Annual Reports
      5. Energy Committee
      6. Essex Free Library Board of Trustees
      7. Housing Commission
      8. Inactive Committees
        1. Business Liaison Group
        2. Governance Subcommittee
        3. Police Facility Committee
        4. Public Works Review Committee
        5. Recreation Governance Study Committee
        6. Safety Committee
        7. Thoughtful Growth in Action
      9. Joint Stormwater Coordinating Committee
        1. Stormwater Committee Supporting Documents
      10. Memorial Hall Committee
      11. Planning Commission
        1. Current Applications
      12. Selectboard
      13. Tri-Town Sewer Committee
      14. Zoning Board
      15. Regional Groups with Essex Representatives
    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. Town Meeting
          2. Voting Results
          3. Voter Warnings
          4. 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. Cannabis in the Community
        8. Planning Commission
        9. Zoning Board
        10. Economic Development Commission
        11. Housing Commission
        12. Conservation & Trails Committee
        13. Health Officer
      4. Essex Free Library
      5. Essex Parks and Recreation
        1. Sand Hill Pool
          1. Swim Lessons
            1. Swim Lesson Levels
            2. Swim Lesson Sessions
          2. Sand Hill Pool Information
          3. Town of Essex Swim Team
        2. Programs
          1. Summer Specialty Camps & Sand Hill Pool
            1. Sports & Town of Essex Swim Team
              1. Sports Camps
              2. Town of Essex Swim Team
            2. STEM Camps
            3. Art & Creative Camps
            4. Swim Lessons
            5. Sand Hill Pool
          2. Youth Recreation
            1. Essex Youth Lacrosse
            2. Kindermusik
            3. Springtime Tea Date
          3. Brochures
          4. 55+ Programs
            1. Beginners Yoga
            2. Friday Frolics
            3. Drinking Habits II: Caught in the Act
            4. Couch to 5k Walking Program
            5. Matilda: The Musical
          5. Seniors
          6. Senior Van
        3. Events
        4. Employment
        5. Facilities
          1. Facility Rental Information and Fees
            1. Essex Town Facility Rentals
              1. Memorial Hall Rentals
          2. Our Parks
            1. Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park
              1. Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park
            2. 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
            3. Myers Park
            4. Pearl Street Park
            5. Pinewood Park
            6. Sand Hill Park
            7. Saxonhollow Park
            8. Forestdale Natural Area
            9. 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. Ice Rink
        6. About Us
          1. Contact Essex Parks & Rec
            1. Essex Parks and Rec Staff Directory
          2. Community & Recreation Resources
          3. Meet the Staff
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. 2012 Needs Assessment & Strategic Plan (PDF)
          6. Disclaimer
          7. 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
          12. Adopt-a-Drain
        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 - Optical
        4. Benefits - Life & Disability Insurance
        5. Benefits - Retirement
        6. Employee Assistance Program
        7. Discounted Gym Membership
        8. 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. EPD IT Tickets
        2. Open a Ticket
        3. Remote Support
        4. IT FAQ
        5. Laptop Care
        6. Microsoft Office Help
          1. Outlook - Creating Rules
        7. Security Tips and Topics
          1. Cybersecurity - Why is it Important?
          2. Cyber Security Starts with You
          3. Cyber Secure at Work
          4. Digital Footprints
          5. Identity Theft & Internet Scams
          6. Multi-Factor Authentication - What is it?
          7. Password Tips
            1. Password Managers
          8. Phishing Tips
          9. Example Phishing Email
          10. Social Engineering / Phishing
          11. Social Media Tips
          12. Traveling Tips
          13. Test Your CyberSecurity Knowledge
          14. Additional Information
        8. Telephone Help
          1. VOICEMAIL
        9. Web Editing Help
        10. Windows Updates 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. Town Meeting
      2. Voting Results
      3. Voter Warnings
      4. 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
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  4. Experience Essex

    1. WELCOME MESSAGE
    2. EQUITY FOR ESSEX
      1. Juneteenth Celebration
    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
      2. Step in and Come Together!
      3. Town Coffee Talks
    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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