Essex public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Essex Finance Committee will meet to review minutes, calendar items, and potential line item or Reserve Fund transfers. The agenda also includes a discussion of project assignments.
- Review of line item or Reserve Fund transfers
- Project assignments
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss potential bylaw updates for the November 18, 2024, Special Town Meeting. The board is also scheduled to vote on releasing a bond for 64 Spring Street.
- Vote on release of remaining bond for 64 Spring Street
- Review of residential district locations and options
- Discussion of bylaw update work for the November Special Town Meeting
Housing Authority
The Essex Housing Authority will review financial statements and June disbursements. The Board will also consider adopting the EOHLC Required Minority Placement Rate and approving a completed door replacement project.
- Approval of Final Completion for Project 092051 Exterior Entry Door Replacement by JD & D Construction, Inc.
- Consideration of adoption of EOHLC Required Minority Placement Rate
- Review and approval of Fee Accountant Financial Statements ending May 31, 2024
- Acceptance of June 2024 disbursements
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss the hiring process for a new Police Chief and updates on water supply projects. They will also consider amending alcoholic beverage regulations regarding outdoor seating with alcohol service. Additionally, the board will review several financial transfers and one-day licenses.
- Amendment to Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Regulations for outdoor seating
- Discussion of the process for hiring the next Police Chief
- Ratification of a $2,700.00 transfer to Centennial Grove Maintenance Account
- Review of change orders for the Water Filtration Plant renovation project
- Proposal for a bocce/horseshoe court at the old fire station site
Board of Selectmen
The Board will discuss the recruitment process for a new Police Chief and receive updates on water infrastructure projects. They will also consider amending alcoholic beverage regulations to include outdoor seating with alcohol service. Additionally, the board will review several fund transfers and community proposals.
- Amendment to Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Regulations regarding outdoor seating with alcohol
- $2,700.00 Reserve Fund Transfer to Centennial Grove Maintenance Account
- Proposal for a bocce/horseshoe court at the old fire station site
- Essex River Dredging Project update
- Change orders for Water Filtration Plant renovation project