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Separation would decrease taxes for Essex Junction, increase them for town

Separation would decrease taxes for Essex Junction, increase them for town Updated Oct 22, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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Vermonters over age 65 and at-risk eligible for third jab on Friday

Vermonters over age 65 and at-risk eligible for third jab on Friday Updated Oct 1, 2021

Trustees approve City of Essex Junction charter, sending it to public vote Nov. 2

Trustees approve City of Essex Junction charter, sending it to public vote Nov. 2 Updated Sep 17, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Essex Selectboard considers adoption of Public Nuisance ordinance

Essex Selectboard considers adoption of Public Nuisance ordinance Updated Sep 14, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Scott extends masking guidance, announces vaccine incentive

Scott extends masking guidance, announces vaccine incentive Sep 9, 2021

Business

First 300 to attend Nightmare Vermont in Essex received free admission

First 300 to attend Nightmare Vermont in Essex received free admission

Paulina’s Sweets bakes up customizable cookies in Essex

Paulina’s Sweets bakes up customizable cookies in Essex

‘The boss lady:’ Thuy Martin opens Adore Nails and Spa in Essex Junction

‘The boss lady:’ Thuy Martin opens Adore Nails and Spa in Essex Junction

State advises boosters for Pfizer, Moderna

State advises boosters for Pfizer, Moderna Updated Aug 25, 2021

Workers who move to Vermont can apply to receive $7,500 grant

Workers who move to Vermont can apply to receive $7,500 grant Aug 24, 2021

Chittenden COVID cases continue to rise but at a slower rate, state releases data regarding breakthrough cases

Chittenden COVID cases continue to rise but at a slower rate, state releases data regarding breakthrough cases Updated Aug 17, 2021

Alek Fleury

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Catching up with the Village independence initiative: 3 things to know

Catching up with the Village independence initiative: 3 things to know Updated Aug 24, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Essex Junction's David Carlson appointed to Scott's Veterans Advisory Council

Essex Junction's David Carlson appointed to Scott's Veterans Advisory Council Aug 5, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Here's what you need to know about the increase in your Essex property taxes

Here's what you need to know about the increase in your Essex property taxes Updated Aug 3, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

All K-12 students and teachers should return to school masked, state officials say

All K-12 students and teachers should return to school masked, state officials say Updated Aug 3, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Officials say COVID restrictions are unlikely to return despite slight rise in case numbers

Officials say COVID restrictions are unlikely to return despite slight rise in case numbers Updated Jul 28, 2021

Here's when and where you can share your ideas for the future of Essex Town

Here's when and where you can share your ideas for the future of Essex Town Updated Aug 3, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

U.S. extends border restrictions for non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico to Aug. 21

U.S. extends border restrictions for non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico to Aug. 21 Updated Jul 22, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

News

Into The Woods: Learn about Forest Stewardship from Chittenden Country Forester Ethan Tapper

Into The Woods: Learn about Forest Stewardship from Chittenden Country Forester Ethan Tapper

Essex Police Chief Ron Hoague receives safety award from Vermont Agency of Transportation

Essex Police Chief Ron Hoague receives safety award from Vermont Agency of Transportation

Patrick Murray and Adam Poulin from Essex selected for Vermont Leadership Institute Class of 2022

Patrick Murray and Adam Poulin from Essex selected for Vermont Leadership Institute Class of 2022

Essex Selectboard and Village Trustees approve resolution in support of EWSD Equity Policy

Essex Selectboard and Village Trustees approve resolution in support of EWSD Equity Policy Updated Jul 21, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Canada set to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American travelers Aug. 9

Canada set to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American travelers Aug. 9 Jul 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Town Selectboard to host forums later this summer for community to share vision for Town of Essex

Town Selectboard to host forums later this summer for community to share vision for Town of Essex Updated Jul 13, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Gov. Phil Scott appointed by President Biden to council focused on homeland security

Gov. Phil Scott appointed by President Biden to council focused on homeland security Updated Jul 8, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation releases report on climate change's impact on the insurance industry

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation releases report on climate change's impact on the insurance industry Updated Jul 7, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont likely to end federal unemployment benefits in September, Scott says

Vermont likely to end federal unemployment benefits in September, Scott says Updated Jul 5, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Village Trustees propose sharing Police, Parks and Rec even after potential separation

Village Trustees propose sharing Police, Parks and Rec even after potential separation Updated Jun 22, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

5 bills you should know about that were passed in the Vermont legislature this session

5 bills you should know about that were passed in the Vermont legislature this session Updated Aug 3, 2021

Gov. Phil Scott officially removes all state COVID-19 restrictions and signs these 3 executive orders

Gov. Phil Scott officially removes all state COVID-19 restrictions and signs these 3 executive orders Updated Jun 15, 2021

Vermont hits 80% vaccination milestone, COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted

Vermont hits 80% vaccination milestone, COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Updated Jun 15, 2021

Environment

Chittenden Solid Waste District donates $80,000 to Green Up Vermont

Chittenden Solid Waste District donates $80,000 to Green Up Vermont

In aftermath of devastating gypsy moth season, officials push for study

In aftermath of devastating gypsy moth season, officials push for study

Public hearings on proposed City of Essex Junction charter start next week

Public hearings on proposed City of Essex Junction charter start next week

These are the Essex residents the governor appointed to boards, commissions Updated Jul 19, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction buildings are now open to the public

Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction buildings are now open to the public Jun 8, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

New Vermont economic relief program targets previously ineligible businesses

New Vermont economic relief program targets previously ineligible businesses Updated Jun 6, 2021

Five things to know when you find fawns in Vermont

Five things to know when you find fawns in Vermont Updated Jun 2, 2021

6 numbers to know about how an infrastructure bill could boost Vermont

6 numbers to know about how an infrastructure bill could boost Vermont Updated May 31, 2021

Gov. Phil Scott lifts 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants, social clubs in Vermont

Gov. Phil Scott lifts 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants, social clubs in Vermont Updated May 28, 2021

To make progress, Committee on Equity for Essex breaks into 3 sub-committees

To make progress, Committee on Equity for Essex breaks into 3 sub-committees Updated May 27, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Gov. Scott declares Tuesday 'George Floyd Remembrance Day' Updated May 25, 2021

Vermont Supreme Court: In-person hearings may begin June 14

Vermont Supreme Court: In-person hearings may begin June 14 May 24, 2021

Gov. Phil Scott: If we reach 80% vaccinated, I lift restrictions

Gov. Phil Scott: If we reach 80% vaccinated, I lift restrictions Updated May 21, 2021

Vermont lifts residency requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations

Vermont lifts residency requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations Updated May 18, 2021

Here’s how Essex is working to become more energy-efficient

Here’s how Essex is working to become more energy-efficient Updated May 18, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Scott says: Vaccinated Vermonters no longer need to wear a mask; reopening plan accelerated

Scott says: Vaccinated Vermonters no longer need to wear a mask; reopening plan accelerated Updated May 16, 2021

5 numbers to know about mail-in voting in Vermont as House approves election bill

5 numbers to know about mail-in voting in Vermont as House approves election bill Updated May 16, 2021

What’s next? And 2 more questions answered during Tuesday’s Village Trustees meeting

What’s next? And 2 more questions answered during Tuesday’s Village Trustees meeting May 12, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont ready to vaccinate those age 12 to 15, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont ready to vaccinate those age 12 to 15, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated Jul 19, 2021

Vermont to offer more walk-in, drive-thru vaccine clinics

Vermont to offer more walk-in, drive-thru vaccine clinics Updated Jul 19, 2021

Faces of Essex: Meet Sarah Macy, the town and village’s finance director

Faces of Essex: Meet Sarah Macy, the town and village’s finance director Updated Jul 19, 2021

Data shows young Vermonters lagging in vaccinations

Data shows young Vermonters lagging in vaccinations Updated May 5, 2021

Here's how two challengers recently campaigned to win contested elections in Essex

Here's how two challengers recently campaigned to win contested elections in Essex Updated May 5, 2021

A decision on a vicious dog hearing, human services funding approval, and three other takeaways from Monday’s selectboard meeting

A decision on a vicious dog hearing, human services funding approval, and three other takeaways from Monday’s selectboard meeting Updated May 5, 2021

Vermont eases masking guidelines, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont eases masking guidelines, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated May 2, 2021

‘Essex Junction Independence’: Village moves forward with work on separation, plus 3 other takeaways from Tuesday’s trustees meeting

‘Essex Junction Independence’: Village moves forward with work on separation, plus 3 other takeaways from Tuesday’s trustees meeting Updated May 2, 2021

Vermont reinstitutes work search requirement for unemployment, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference

Vermont reinstitutes work search requirement for unemployment, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 press conference Updated May 2, 2021

This legislative update from Rep. Houghton touches upon unemployment insurance and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

This legislative update from Rep. Houghton touches upon unemployment insurance and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Updated May 2, 2021

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