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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

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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

Business

Dick Mazza's General Store stays afloat during pandemic, despite challenges

Dick Mazza's General Store stays afloat during pandemic, despite challenges

Vermont Federal Credit Union Opens new branch in Essex

Vermont Federal Credit Union Opens new branch in Essex

Business is blooming at Claussen's Florist and Greenhouse

Business is blooming at Claussen's Florist and Greenhouse

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

News

30 PHOTOS: National Night Out draws crowd on perfect summer night

30 PHOTOS: National Night Out draws crowd on perfect summer night

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

Gallery: See 79 photos from Richford’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre Watch Party on Sunday night

Gallery: See 79 photos from Richford’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre Watch Party on Sunday night

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

Environment

Smoke plume from Canada and Western U.S. keeps Vermont air quality "unhealthy for sensitive groups"

Smoke plume from Canada and Western U.S. keeps Vermont air quality "unhealthy for sensitive groups"

This is what cyanobacteria looks like and why it can be harmful to swimmers

This is what cyanobacteria looks like and why it can be harmful to swimmers

Help conserve native bees and pollinators with these 7 tips

Help conserve native bees and pollinators with these 7 tips

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

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

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

Essex, Vermont, and national officials reflect on the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd

Essex, Vermont, and national officials reflect on the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd Updated May 2, 2021

Vermont COVID-19 cases trending down, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's Tuesday press conference

Vermont COVID-19 cases trending down, and other key takeaways from Gov. Phil Scott's Tuesday press conference Updated May 2, 2021

These are proposed water and sewer rate changes, plus 6 other takeaways from Monday’s selectboard meeting Updated Jul 19, 2021

Vermonters age 16-18 eligible ahead of Monday rollout for age 16-plus

Vermonters age 16-18 eligible ahead of Monday rollout for age 16-plus Updated Apr 18, 2021

These are the preliminary results for the merger revote and village elections

These are the preliminary results for the merger revote and village elections Updated Apr 20, 2021

Here are photos and thoughts from Essex residents on Election Day

Here are photos and thoughts from Essex residents on Election Day Updated Apr 13, 2021

Vermont pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use due to reported blood clotting issues

Vermont pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use due to reported blood clotting issues Updated Apr 20, 2021

These are the latest updates on access to town and village services in Essex

These are the latest updates on access to town and village services in Essex Apr 13, 2021

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs Updated Apr 14, 2021

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