Essex County, VT

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Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority Phone: (802) 879-0413 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Tuesday, October 27, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4405 4675 | Passcode: 279517 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. DELIBERATIVE SESSION a. Review Inspection Reports from Committees 5. ADJOURN

Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00

Housing Commission

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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:30

Development Review Board

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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

Town Office Conference Room, Essex Junction

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00

Housing Commission

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Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 18:30

Development Review Board

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Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

Town Office Conference Room, Essex Junction

Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:30

Selectboard

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Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 18:00

Housing Commission

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Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 18:30

Development Review Board

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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

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Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 18:30

Planning Commission

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Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

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Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:30

Selectboard

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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:30

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Housing Commission

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Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 18:30

Development Review Board

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Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

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Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 18:30

Planning Commission

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Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

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Economic Development Commission

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Housing Commission

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Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 18:30

Development Review Board

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Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

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Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 18:30

Planning Commission

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Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

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Economic Development Commission

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Development Review Board

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Housing Commission

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Planning Commission

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Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

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Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

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Wed May 5, 2027 · 18:00

Housing Commission

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Thu May 6, 2027 · 18:30

Development Review Board

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Thu May 6, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Thu May 20, 2027 · 08:00

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Housing Commission

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Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

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Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

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Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 18:15

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Recent meetings

Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00

Essex Free Library Board of Trustees

Essex Free Library Board to review budget and work plans

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the library budget and review work plans for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The meeting includes a review of the Programs Policy.

Budget update
FY28 Board Work Plan
FY27 Library Work Plan Quarter 1 update
Programs Policy review

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1 Browns River Road, Essex

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Essex Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 at the Library and via Zoom This meeting will take place both in-person in the Library Activity Room and remotely. To attend remotely, please join the Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82552329229?pwd=RDadjXU94LQF8DpDPUsbyrBEgoUEcP.1 Meeting ID: 825 5232 9229 Passcode: 442723 1. Call to order 2. Agenda changes 3. Review minutes and approve 4. Announcements 5. Public to Be Heard 6. Reports a. Library Director’s Report 7. Business a. Update on budget b. Boards FY28 Work Plan c. Quarter 1 Update of FY27 Library Work Plan d. Policy Review: Programs Policy 8. Friends Update 9. Adjourn

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

Police Community Advisory Board to discuss outreach and organizational goals

The Police Community Advisory Board will review its history, current status, and future direction. The board is discussing the creation of policies regarding goals, representation, and branding.

Debrief of Essex Community Fall Festival
Debrief of Town Selectboard Check-In
EPD Update
Discussion on PCAB outreach and communication policies
Planning of public and outreach events

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✓ Decided: Essex County Police Community Advisory Board approved past meeting minutes

The Essex County Police Community Advisory Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 21, 2026, meeting. The board also welcomed new members, received updates from police leadership, discussed community events, and held an executive session to discuss board dynamics.

Approved the meeting agenda
Approved minutes for the July 21, 2026 meeting
Held an executive session to discuss board dynamics

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Town of Essex Police Community Advisory Board Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Tuesday, October 20, 2026 − 6:00 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 833 5079 9533 | Passcode: 160364 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 833 5079 9533; Passcode: 160364 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: September 15, 2026 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Debrief of Essex Community Fall Festival attended by Lisa Helme b. Debrief of Town Selectboard Check-In attended by Gwendolyn Evans c. EPD Update d. History of PCAB, past work, original expectations, where we are now and headed e. PCAB outreach, creating policy regarding goals, representation, branding, proper communication f. Organization of public events to attend/Outreach events to host 7. READING FILE a. Debrief of Essex Community Day by Lisa Helme b. 2026 Work Plan c. CAB Formation to Boards - 2023 8. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURN

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POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD (DRAFT) POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD: Gwendolyn Evans, Chair; Jenny Parker, Vice Chair; Nancy Bean, Lisa Helme, Dawn Hill-Fleury, Kolby LaMarche ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Michelle Hodgson, Administrative Assistant; Ron Hoague, Chief; Michael Chistolini, Lieutenant OTHERS PRESENT: None 1. CALL TO ORDER GWENDOLYN EVANS called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None. 3. APPROVE AGENDA JENNY PARKER made a motion to approve the Agenda. Motion passed. 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. JENNY PARKER made a motion to approve the minutes for the July 21, 2026, meeting. Motion passed. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Welcome new members – The meeting began with introductions and backgrounds from new board members Kolby LaMarche from the city and Dawn Hill-Fleury from the town. Existing members shared their backgrounds. b. Lt Michael Chistolini Introduction – The new Patrol Lieutenant introduced himself and discussed his background. Discussed running the Citizen’s Academy and the importance of bridging the gap between the community and the police department. c. EPD Update – Chief Hoague provided an update on the Champlain Valley Fair noting a decrease in incidents this year and in the past, so were able to decrease the amount of personnel working. The fair goers have stated very appreciative of …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

Selectboard to hold public hearing on water and wastewater ordinance amendments

The Selectboard will conduct a public hearing and consider final approval of amendments to Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinances. The board will also interview four candidates for the Planning Commission and discuss annual check-ins with several town committees.

Public hearing and final approval of Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinances
Approval of Winter Plowing Contract
Approval of asset management software for Public Works
Potential approval of March 2027 ballot language to amend the Animal Control Ordinance
Authorization of MOU with City of Essex Junction for Main Street Shared Use Path, Phase 2

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Town of Essex Selectboard Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] Regular Meeting AGENDA Monday, October 19, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 987 8569 1140 | Passcode: 032060 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 6:35PM a. Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinances 6. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: October 5, 2026 & October 12, 2026 b. Approve check warrants: #18365 - 10/02/26; #18366 - 10/09/26 c. Consider Approval of Winter Plowing Contract 7. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Consider final approval of amendments to Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinances b. * Interview and possible appointment of a volunteer to serve on the Planning Commission - Ken Signorello c. * Interview and possible appointment of a volunteer to serve on the Planning Commission - Daniel McCullum d. * Interview and possible appointment of …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to consider Courtyard on Main Pilot Project

The Housing Commission will review its FY 27 work plan and mission statement. The body will discuss and potentially vote on the Housing Trust Fund, appraisal notification reform, and the Courtyard on Main Pilot Project.

Possible vote on Courtyard on Main Pilot Project
Possible vote on Housing Trust Fund
Possible vote on Appraisal Notification Reform
Review and approval of FY 27 Work Plan
Consideration of Regulatory Reform

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✓ Decided: Housing Commission approves agenda and amended September minutes

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and amended minutes from September 2, 2026. Members discussed appraisal notification reforms, ADA compliance, and the Courtyard on Main Pilot Development Project, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
Approved amended 9/2/2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

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Town of Essex Housing Commission Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, October 15, 2026 − 6:00 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 826 0584 5588 | Passcode: 766054 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 826 0584 5588; Passcode: 766054 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from 9/2/2026 meeting. 5. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Review and Approve Work Plan for FY 27. b. Review Mission Statement. c. Discussion and possible vote on Housing Trust Fund. d. Discussion of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. e. Potential Vote on Appraisal Notification Reform. f. Follow up on Community Day. g. Introduction of the Courtyard on Main Pilot Project and Possible Vote. h. Consider Approval of Regulatory Reform. i. Introduce Grey Water Capture. 7. READING FILE a. CHT Pamphlets b. VHCB and CHT Meeting Notes - 08/21/2026 8. ADJOURN

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Town of Essex Housing Commission Meeting Minutes (October 15, 2026) Housing Commission (HC): Lois Whitmore (Chair), Lorraine Zaloom (Vice Chair), Cheryl Van Epps (Clerk), Carolyn Ellenberger, Stephanie Mack Administration and Staff: Brittany McGregor (Town of Essex), Margaret Ryan (Town of Essex), Georgia Levine (Planning Commission Liaison) Guests and Public: Sharon Zukowski, Anne Miller, Gina Halpin Barrett CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lois called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. AGENDA ADDITIONS/ CHANGES: The Chair asked for any changes to the Agenda. Cheryl stated the current agenda was missing files corresponding to business items 4 were to be reviewed and 3 of those to be voted on1 and stated that was not functional. Chair Lois proposed a future discussion of procedures and motioned to delete the staff-written agenda and substitute the Chair-drafted agenda that was originally submitted for the meeting. Cheryl seconded the motion and Carolyn asked for clarification. Brittany reviewed how the current agenda was posted. Lois detailed how the current agenda was not a product of collaboration between staff and Chair, as stated in Essex Town Handbook procedures (p. 10, Handbook for Commission Members*). The Chair stated: how the submitted agenda has the same business item topics but organized in a different manner than the staff-drafted agenda; how the Work Plan items are incorporated within the Pilot Project Item and Regulations Item; how there is an order to oper …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

Economic Development Commission to conduct business outreach visit

The Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a business outreach visit with the Vermont Genealogy Library. The board will also review public records roles and discuss the Economic Development Readiness Continuum.

Business outreach visit with Vermont Genealogy Library
EDC Board Role Refresher regarding Public Records
Discussion of Develop This! Podcast and the Economic Development Readiness Continuum

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✓ Decided: Economic Development Commission tours Vermont Genealogy Library

The commission conducted a business outreach visit to the Vermont Genealogy Library to review its services and operations. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

Scheduled tentative outreach visit to Threads & Treasures for Nov 19
Agreed to contact CCR Sales & Services for a December visit
Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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Town of Essex Economic Development Commission (EDC) Business Outreach Meeting Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] Special Meeting AGENDA Thursday, October 15, 2026 − 8:00 AM Vermont Genealogy Library Pinewood Plaza, 57 River Rd., Suite 1027 Essex, VT 05452 • This meeting will be in person only. • The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. 1. CALL TO ORDER 8:00 AM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 4. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Business outreach visit with Vermont Genealogy Library 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. READING FILE a. Board member comments b. EDC Board Role Refresher - Public Records c. Develop This! Podcast and the Economic Development Radiness Continuum 7. NEXT MEETING a. November 5, 2026 8. ADJOURN

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1 Essex Economic Development Commission (EDC) 2 Regular Meeting Minutes 3 October 15, 2026, 8:00AM 4 Business Outreach to Vermont Genealogy Library, 57 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452 5 Draft Minutes Submitted by Irene Wrenner, October 16, 2026 6 7 Attendees 8 Commission Members: 9 Present: Irene Wrenner, Chair; Anne Miller, Vice Chair; Stephanie Mack 10 Absent: Alex Solverson 11 Staff: Tammy Getchell 12 13 Public: Chris Harvey, Daniel Singer 14 15 Hosts: Andrea Brett, Lynn Johnson 16 17 18 1. Call to Order 19 • The meeting was called to order at 8:08 AM by Chair Wrenner. 20 21 2. Agenda Additions/Changes 22 • No additions or changes were proposed. 23 24 3. Public to Be Heard 25 • No members of the public offered comments. 26 27 4. Overview and Tour of the Vermont Genealogy Library, a non-profit organization 28 a. Recent VTGenLib president Lynn Johnson and new president Andrea Brett provided an overview 29 of the services their organization provides to help people research their family trees. 30 31 VTGenLib moved here in 2020, after first locating at Fort Ethan Allen in 1996. They offer an 32 extensive library of books to help visitors trace their Vermont, New York, Canadian and other roots. 33 34 VTGenLib also offers online services, including Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, and 35 FamilySearch.org. 36 37 The recent passage of C-3 legislation in Canada provides a path to citizenship to anyone who can 38 prove descent. Volunteers are …

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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

Essex Town Cemetery Commission to discuss FY28 budget and work plan

The Cemetery Commission will review the FY27 budget financial report and the sexton's report. Members will discuss the FY28 work plan and budget development. The commission will also address the postponement of the ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Volunteer Day.

FY27 Budget Financial Report
Postponement of ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Volunteer Day until Spring 2027
Review of tree, shrub, and stump removal in MVC
FY28 Work Plan and Budget Development
Annual Selectboard check-in

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✓ Decided: Essex Cemetery Commission plans to increase FY28 budget request

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2026, meeting. Members discussed the FY28 work plan and budget, agreeing to draft a proposal for increased funding for cemetery maintenance and projects. Additionally, the Commission noted the postponement of the volunteer cemetery day until Spring 2027.

Approved August 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
Postponed ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Day to Spring 2027
Agreed to draft increased FY28 budget request

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Essex Town Cemetery Commission Meeting October 14, 2026 11:00am Essex Town Clerk's Office This meeting will be in person and online. Available options to watch or join the meeting: • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 850 6044 1737 | Passcode: 825047 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 850 6044 1737 Passcode: 825047 Agenda Call to Order Public Comment Approval of August 12, 2026 Minutes FY27 Budget Financial Report Sexton Report ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Volunteer Day o Postponement until Spring 2027 o Next Steps: See FY28 Budget Dev. Tree/Shrub/Stump Removal in MVC o Review o Next Steps: See FY28 Budget Dev. FY28 Work Plan and Budget Development Annual Boards/Committees/Commissions Selectboard Check In Next Meeting : November 11, 2026 - 11:00am Adjourn

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Essex Town Cemetery Commission Meeting October 14, 2026 11:00am Essex Town Clerk's Office Commission members present: Joe Teegarden, Sue Brown, Elizabeth King, Caroline Ashley Not present: Sexton Ever Moore Town reps present: Jen Booker and Adrian Martin Agenda ● Call to Order at 11:00 am ● Public Comment-None ● Approval of August 12, 2026 Minutes-Unanimous approval no discussion ● FY27 Budget Financial Report – Joe T reviewed the report ● Sexton Report-no current report ● ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Volunteer Day o Postponement until Spring 2027-Caroline followed up with VOCA requesting date TBD o Next Steps: See FY28 Budget Dev. ● Tree/Shrub/Stump Removal in MVC o Review-Heritage did stumps - o Next Steps: See FY28 Budget Dev. ● FY28 Work Plan and Budget Development- o Projects and budget proposal for 2028 were discussed at length. We agreed to increase budget request to the board for upcoming projects and maintenance of cemeteries. Joe will draft and distribute to the group. o Sue will follow up with Eric Bianchi to ensure he will continue to maintain broken stones as this was the expectation and discuss broken bench at MVC to utilize money allocated in current budget. ● Annual Boards/Committees/Commissions Selectboard Check In – Monday Oct 19 all are welcome zoom is also an option. ● Next Meeting : November 18, 2026 - 11:00am ● Adjourn 12:10pm

Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00

Energy Committee

Essex Energy Committee to discuss Energy Plan and Upper Main Street Project

The committee will debrief on Community Day and plan for an Election Day information table. Members will also discuss the Energy Plan with the Planning Commission and the Upper Main Street Project.

Planning Commission meeting regarding the Energy Plan
Upper Main Street Project
Preparation for Essex Selectboard meeting regarding Charter Status and Workplan
Planning for Election Day Info Table

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ESSEX ENERGY COMMITTEE A G E N D A: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @7:00pm, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE VIA PHONE Link Here (or go to Zoom App) Meeting ID: 862 4719 7888 Passcode: 024651 Dial: +1 888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 862 4719 7888 Passcode: 024651 ______________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE A. Approval of Minutes from 09/09/2026 B. Special Recognition for Departing Member SUBSTANTIVE 1. Debrief from Community Day Tabling 2. Planning re: Election Day Info Table 3. Planning Commission Meeting re: Energy Plan 4. Upper Main Street Project 5. Prep for Essex Selectboard Meeting -- Charter Status, Workplan 6. Other Business 26018475.1

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

Committee considers splitting into separate Conservation and Trails bodies

The Conservation & Trails Committee will discuss restructuring into two separate entities. The body is also reviewing a development application for 53 Center Road and the Town Tree Plan.

Development application for 53 Center Road
Town Tree Plan: RFP memo to Selectboard, tree warden search, and replacement tree sources
Proposal to restructure as separate Conservation Commission and Trails Committee
Bee City USA application
Trail naming procedure

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✓ Decided: Committee authorizes request to Selectboard for Town Tree Plan update

The committee approved a memo to the Selectboard requesting to create an RFP for expert help updating the Town Tree Plan. Members reviewed a development application for 53 Center Road and discussed restructuring into two separate entities. The committee also reported that two Conservation Reserve Fund applications were approved.

Approved amended agenda striking Bee City USA Application (6-0)
Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes with spelling correction (6-0)
Authorized sending amended memo to Selectboard for Town Tree Plan RFP (6-0)
Tabled Trail Naming Procedure for revisions to extend timeline to 90 days
Deferred review of 53 Center Road development application to next meeting

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Town of Essex Conservation & Trails Committee Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Tuesday, October 13, 2026 − 6:15 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 862 4785 5005 | Passcode: 772646 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID:862 4785 5005; Passcode: 772646 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES a. CTC Minutes 09.08.2026 DRAFT 5. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Advise DRB on Development Applications 53 Center Road b. Report on Indian Brook Fall Cleanup c. Action Item — trail naming procedure d. Action Item — Town Tree Plan Memo to Selectboard for RFP Finding a new tree warden Sources for replacement trees e. Update on Conservation Reserve Fund applications f. Action Item — Bee City USA application g. Action Item — Restructure as two separate entities: Conservation Commission and Trails Committee h. Review of CTC member action items 7. READING FILE a. Committee member comments b. Development Review Checklist 8. ADJOURN

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ESSEX, VERMONT CONSERVATION & TRAILS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 - 6:15 PM Draft minutes by Duane Millar Barlow MEMBERS PRESENT: Bino Cummings, Chair; Duane Millar Barlow, Clerk; Bart Bechard; Paul Davis; Carrie Macfarlane; Ken Signorello ABSENT: Morgan Kirk; Erin De Vries, Vice Chair; Sarah Salatino ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Hans Nedde, Parks & Trails Coordinator RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUrDRhPpPQI Times associated with each agenda item are approximate. 1. Call to Order (00:00:06) The Chair called the meeting of the Town of Essex Conservation and Trails Committee to order at 6:18 PM. 2. Agenda Additions/Changes (00:00:22) The committee considered changes to the agenda. Cummings proposed striking item 6f, Action Item: Bee City USA Application, because the presenters were unable to attend the meeting. 3. Approve Agenda (00:01:21) KEN SIGNORELLO made a motion, seconded by CARRIE MACFARLANE, to approve the amended agenda striking item 6f. Motion passed 6-0. 4a. Approve Minutes — CTC Minutes 09.08.2026 Draft (00:01:25) The committee reviewed the draft minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting. One correction was identified: Bechard's first name was misspelled as "Bert" throughout the draft and needed to be changed to "Bart" throughout. KEN SIGNORELLO made a motion, seconded by BART BECHARD, to approve the meeting minutes with the amendment to correct the spelling of "Bart" throughout. Motion passed 6-0. DRAFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 …

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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

Selectboard to discuss local option tax ballot questions

The Selectboard will meet to discuss and potentially take action on local option tax ballot questions. The meeting includes a proposed executive session for confidential attorney-client communications.

Discussion and potential action on local option tax ballot questions
Proposed executive session for attorney-client communications

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✓ Decided: Selectboard warns special town meeting for local option tax votes

The Selectboard scheduled a special town meeting for November 3, 2026, to vote on three local option tax questions. The board noted the meeting warning did not comply with statutory notice requirements, meaning any passing votes must be ratified at a later meeting.

Warned special town meeting for Nov 3, 2026, to consider three local option tax questions (5-0)
Scheduled informational hearing for Nov 2, 2026 (5-0)
Entered executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client communications (5-0)

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Town of Essex Selectboard Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] Special Meeting AGENDA Monday, October 12, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 987 8569 1140 | Passcode: 032060 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. BUSINESS ITEMS a. * Discussion and potential action about confidential attorney-client communications and local option tax ballot questions 6. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION a. * An executive session is anticipated to discuss confidential attorney-client communications 7. ADJOURN Certification: _______________________ _________________

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SELECTBOARD (DRAFT) 1 TOWN OF ESSEX SELECTBOARD 2 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 4 5 SELECTBOARD: Shannon Jackson, Chair; Ethan Lawrence, Vice Chair; Meg Zimmerman, Clerk; 6 Kendall Chamberlin; Andy Watts 7 8 ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Greg Duggan, Town Manager; Karen Adams, Deputy Town Manager; 9 Katherine Sonnick, Community Development Director 10 11 PUBLIC: Mick Leddy, Town Attorney; Anne Miller; Ken Signorello; Lynn Smith; Lois Whitmore; 12 m.music (screenname) 13 14 Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ns9qeLTPn6c?si=bghoBvbOnRB7h33s 15 16 Times associated with each agenda item are approximate. 17 18 1. CALL TO ORDER 19 Shannon Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 20 21 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 22 None. 23 24 3. APPROVE AGENDA 25 No changes, thus no approval required. 26 27 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 28 Lynn Smith asked the Selectboard to revisit the Town's political sign ordinance. L. Smith noted that the 29 ordinance prohibits placing signs on public property until 14 days before an election, but that by that point 30 approximately 60% of mail-out ballots will already have been returned. L. Smith requested the ordinance 31 be updated to better align with the mail-out ballot schedule, suggesting signs be permitted starting on the 32 day ballots are mailed. 33 34 Anne Miller asked for an update on the Upper Main Street Municipal Complex Learning Series that had 35 been sc …

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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Essex Planning Commission reviews Fort Ethan Allen preservation, energy planning, and mixed-use zoning amendments

The Town of Essex Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM at 81 Main St., Essex Junction, in person and online. The agenda lists three business items: a review of the project approach for Fort Ethan Allen Historic Preservation Planning; energy planning with the Energy Committee and the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission; and Mixed Use North and Mixed Use South Zoning Amendments. The commission will also take public comment, approve minutes from its September 10, 2026 meeting, and may enter executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313. The agenda does not include the text of the zoning amendments or any dollar amounts.

Review of project approach for Fort Ethan Allen Historic Preservation Planning
Energy planning discussion with the Energy Committee and Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Mixed Use North and Mixed Use South Zoning Amendments
Public comment period (Public to Be Heard)
Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviews energy plan and mixed-use zoning drafts

The Commission reviewed a draft Enhanced Energy Plan and proposed zoning amendments for Mixed Use North and South districts. No final votes were taken on these items; they were tabled for further revision and discussion. The Commission approved the September 10, 2026, meeting minutes.

Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
Approved September 10, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)

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Town of Essex Planning Commission Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, October 8, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158 | Passcode: 426269 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158; Passcode: 426269 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 5. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Fort Ethan Allen Historic Preservation Planning — Review of Project Approach b. Energy Planning - with the Energy Committee and the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission c. Mixed Use North and Mixed Use South Zoning Amendments 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from September 10, 2026 meeting. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION a. All meetings have a potential for an executive session per 1.V.S.A. § 313. 9. ADJOURN

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ESSEX, VERMONT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 - 6:30 PM Draft minutes by Margaret Ryan MEMBERS PRESENT: Joshua Knox, Chair; Georgia Lavigne, Vice Chair; Jonathan Schumacher, Clerk; Ian Carroll; Paula Duke; Eric Stewart ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Katherine Sonnick, Community Development Director; Kent Johnson, Planner PUBLIC: Bre Hetzer, UVM Intern; Ann Janda, Energy Project Manager, CCRPC; Will Dodge, Chair, Energy Committee; Anne Miller (remote); Daniel McCullum; Deb Ehler Holland; Bart Frisbie; Natalee Braun (remote); Lois Whitmore (remote); Cheryl Van Epps (remote) 1. Call to Order Chair Joshua Knox called to order the Thursday, October 8, 2026 meeting of the Town of Essex Planning Commission. 2. Agenda Additions/Changes No additions or changes to the agenda were proposed by staff or commissioners. 3. Approve Agenda No additions or changes to the agenda were proposed. PAULA DUKE made a motion, seconded by GEORGIA LAVIGNE, to approve the agenda. Motion passed 6-0. 4. Public to Be Heard No members of the public came forward during the Public to Be Heard portion of the meeting, either in person or online. 5a. Fort Ethan Allen Historic Preservation Planning — Review of Project Approach Bre Hetzer, a UVM undergraduate studying environmental studies, presented her proposed approach for the Fort Ethan Allen Historic Preservation Planning internship project. Kent Johnson displayed project materials and site photos on screen during the presenta …

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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 15:00

Board of Civil Authority

Essex Board of Civil Authority to hear three property assessment appeals

The Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at 81 Main St., Essex Junction, with in-person and online attendance. The substantive business is three appeal hearings scheduled at 3:00 PM (Mark Lavigne), 3:40 PM (Joseph and Joanne Harvey), and 4:20 PM (Dean Fraser). The agenda also lists routine items: call to order, agenda additions/changes, and approval of the agenda. The final item is adjournment, noted as a continuation of hearing to a future date.

Appeal hearing: Mark Lavigne, 3:00 PM
Appeal hearing: Joseph and Joanne Harvey, 3:40 PM
Appeal hearing: Dean Fraser, 4:20 PM
Adjournment noted as continuation of hearing to a future date

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✓ Decided: Board of Civil Authority schedules property inspections for two tax appeals

The Board heard appeals regarding property assessments for 82 Indian Brook Road and 89 Catella Road. In both cases, the Board decided to conduct on-site inspections before making a final determination.

Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
Scheduled site inspection for 82 Indian Brook Road to be conducted by Ms. Smith, Ms. Dubief, and Ms. Lavigne
Scheduled site inspection for 89 Catella Road to be conducted by Mr. Post, Ms. Dunn, and Mr. Chamberlin
Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority Phone: (802) 879-0413 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Wednesday, October 7, 2026 − 3:00 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4405 4675 | Passcode: 279517 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. APPEAL HEARINGS a. Mark Lavigne [3:00 PM] b. Joseph and Joanne Harvey [3:40 PM] c. Dean Fraser [4:20 PM] 5. ADJOURN [continuation of hearing to future date]

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BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2026 Members Present In-Person: Dawn Hill-Fleury, Chair (non-voting except in case of a tie); Betsy Dunn, Vice-Chair; Alyssa Black; Tatsiana Bussiere, Town Clerk (non-voting); Alexis Dubief; Georgia Lavigne; Karen Lemnah, Assessor (non-voting); Erik Post; Margaret Smith Members Present via Zoom: Kendall Chamberlin Others Present In-Person: Dean Fraser, Mark Lavigne Others Present via Zoom: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Hill-Fleury called the meeting to order at 3 PM. She swore in Ms. Smith. All other Board of Civil Authority (BCA) members are under oath from the previous meeting. 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES Ms. Bussiere said Joseph and Joanne Harvey have withdrawn their application. Dean Fraser will try to arrive for his hearing earlier but is unsure if he will be able to do so. 3. APPROVE AGENDA BETSY DUNN made a motion, seconded by ALYSSA BLACK, to accept the agenda as amended. Motion passed 6-0. 4. APPEAL HEARINGS a. Mark Lavigne Ms. Hill-Fleury swore in Mr. Lavigne. Ms. Lemnah said the property is a residential single-family home at 82 Indian Brook Road. The original assessment was $395,100. This was reduced to $313,300 after the grievance hearing. Mr. Lavigne described his home as a fixer upper. He described a comparable property in Essex which has been on the market for a considerable amount of time for $299,000. Mr. Lavigne said he lives on a highly trafficked dirt road with his …

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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 15:00

Board of Civil Authority

Essex Board of Civil Authority to hear three property assessment appeals

The Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM at 81 Main St., Essex Junction, to hold appeal hearings. Three hearings are scheduled: John and Brenda Morris at 3:00 PM, Graig H. Smith at 3:40 PM, and Pam Schirner and Scott Lee at 4:20 PM. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, agenda additions/changes, and approval of the agenda. The agenda lists adjournment as a continuation of the hearing to a future date; it does not state the subject matter of the appeals or any outcome.

Appeal hearing: John and Brenda Morris, 3:00 PM
Appeal hearing: Graig H. Smith, 3:40 PM
Appeal hearing: Pam Schirner and Scott Lee, 4:20 PM
Meeting held in person and online via Zoom (Meeting ID 836 4405 4675, Passcode 279517)
Adjournment noted as continuation of hearing to a future date

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✓ Decided: Board of Civil Authority schedules site visits for three property tax appeals

The Board heard appeals regarding the assessed values of three residential properties. No final decisions on valuations were made; instead, the Board scheduled site visits for each property. Voting on potential assessment changes is scheduled for October 27.

Approved agenda (11-0)
Scheduled site visit for 37 Windridge Road on October 15
Scheduled site visit for 51 Marion Ave. on October 8
Scheduled site visit for 247 River Road on October 13
Adjourned meeting (11-0)

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Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority Phone: (802) 879-0413 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Monday, October 5, 2026 − 3:00 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4405 4675 | Passcode: 279517 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. APPEAL HEARINGS a. John and Brenda Morris [3:00 PM] b. Graig H. Smith [3:40 PM] c. Pam Schirner and Scott Lee [4:20 PM] 5. ADJOURN [continuation of hearing to future date]

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BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2026 Members Present In-Person: Dawn Hill-Fleury, Chair (non-voting except in case of a tie); Betsy Dunn (Vice-Chair) Iris Banks; Alyssa Black; Tatsiana Bussiere, Town Clerk (non-voting); Alexis Dubief; Georgia Lavigne; Karen Lemnah, Assessor (non-voting); Erik Post, Cindy Seivwright Members Present via Zoom: Kendall Chamberlin, Ken Signorello, Irene Wrenner, Meg Zimmerman Others Present In-Person: Pam Schirner, John and Brenda Morris, Craig Smith Others Present via Zoom: Karen Adams (Deputy Town Manager) 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3 PM by Ms. Hill-Fleury, Chair. 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None. 3. APPROVE AGENDA BETSY DUNN made a motion, seconded by ERIK POST, to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed 11- 0. 4. APPEAL HEARINGS a. John and Brenda Morris Ms. Hill-Fleury swore in all members of the Board of Civil Authority, Ms. Lemnah and Mr. & Mrs. Morris. Ms. Lemnah said the property in question is 37 Windridge Road, a single-family residential property. The assessed value was originally $883,700 and was reduced to $818,400 after the grievance hearing. Mr. Morris said his initial assessment value was $884,700, which was reduced by $1,000 after the informal grievance hearing. He compared his property value to other properties in Pinewood Manor and said his home value is above the median value for this neighborhood. He said his land value has increased …

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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

Essex Selectboard weighs wastewater, sewer, and water ordinance changes and impact fee updates

The Essex Selectboard meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM at 81 Main St. to work through consent items and business items. Business items include first passage of amendments to the Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinances, with a possible public hearing on October 19, 2026 for final passage. The board will also consider changes to Recreation and Fire impact fees, a five-year phone system contract, and outreach materials about local option taxes for a November 3, 2026 vote. Annual check-ins with the Housing Commission and Police Community Advisory Board are also scheduled.

First passage of amendments to Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinances; possible public hearing October 19, 2026
Consider approval of changes to Recreation impact fee
Consider approval of changes to Fire impact fee
Authorize Town Manager to execute five-year contract for phone system
Consider approval of outreach materials about local option taxes for November 3, 2026 vote

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✓ Decided: Selectboard approves updated recreation and fire impact fees

The Selectboard approved new recreation impact fees and a 3.3% increase for fire impact fees. The board also appointed three members to the Board of Civil Authority and approved first passage of water and sewer ordinance amendments.

Adopted recreation impact fees of $732 for single-family and $637 for multi-family units (3-2)
Approved 3.3% increase to existing Fire impact fees (3-2)
Appointed Rose Bean, Roger Crocker, and Lynn Smith to the Board of Civil Authority (5-0)
Approved first passage of Municipal Wastewater Allocation, Sewer Use, and Water Use Ordinance amendments (5-0)
Approved local option tax Questions & Answers document subject to legal review (5-0)
Approved updates to Town Manager job description (5-0)
Approved Consent Agenda including MS4 grant application and pump station condition assessments (5-0)

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Town of Essex Selectboard Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] Regular Meeting AGENDA Monday, October 5, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 987 8569 1140 | Passcode: 032060 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: September 14, 2026 b. Approve check warrants: #18359 - 09/11/26; #18361 - 09/18/26; #18363 - 09/25/26 c. Consider approval of updates to Town Manager job description d. Consider approval of application for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) 3-Acre Adoption Grant e. Consider approval to authorize Selectboard Chair to sign two Stipulations Regarding Appeal to Board of Civil Authority with VTel Wireless, Inc. f. Consider approval to authorize Town Manager to execute a sole source contract for condition assessments of force mains for the Fort Ethan Allen, Lang Farm, and Alder Lane pump stations 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. * Interview a volunteer to serve on the Planning Commis …

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SELECTBOARD (DRAFT) 1 TOWN OF ESSEX SELECTBOARD 2 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 4 5 SELECTBOARD: Shannon Jackson, Chair; Ethan Lawrence, Vice Chair; Meg Zimmerman, Clerk; 6 Kendall Chamberlin; Andy Watts 7 8 ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Greg Duggan, Town Manager; Karen Adams, Deputy Town Manager; 9 Annie Costandi, Water Quality Director; Ron Hoague, Police Chief; Dennis Lutz, Public Works Staff; 10 Aaron Martin, Director of Public Works 11 12 PUBLIC: Gina Halpin Barrett, Patty Davis, Gwendoyln Evans, Lisa Goodrich, Chris Harvey, Dawn Hill- 13 Fleury, Bob Lalancette, Stephanie Mack, Anne Miller, Michael Miller, Reed Nye, Betty Poulin, Lynn Smith, 14 Cheryl Van Epps, Lois Whitmore, Lorraine Zaloom, Sharon Zukowski, Anthony (screenname), Bean 15 (screen name), J Percy (screen name), m.music (screen name) 16 17 Meeting Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ns9qeLTPn6c?si=bghoBvbOnRB7h33s 18 19 Times associated with each agenda item are approximate. 20 21 1. CALL TO ORDER (00:00:38) 22 Shannon Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 23 24 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES (00:00:42) 25 Greg Duggan requested to change Consent Item 5C, “Consider Approval of Updates to Town Manager Job 26 Description,” to Business Item J. Additionally, he requested that Business Item 6A, “Interview a volunteer 27 to serve on the Planning Commission - Ken Signorello” and Business item 6E, “Consider approval to 28 authorize Town Ma …

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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:30

Development Review Board

Essex DRB to hear continued variance request for a 24'x14' shed at 152 Old Stage Road

The Essex Development Review Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM at 81 Main St., Essex Jct., in person and online. The main business is a public hearing, continued from July 2, 2026, on a variance request from Laurie and Baktash Nelso for a 24'x14' shed 5 feet from the property line at 152 Old Stage Road (Parcel ID 2-010-063-007) in the Agricultural Residential district, where the minimum side setback is 20 feet. The board will also announce its decision on an application for 58 Center Road and approve minutes from September 3, 2026. The agenda includes time for public comment and a possible executive or deliberative session.

Continued public hearing: variance request by Laurie and Baktash Nelso for a 24'x14' shed 5 feet from the property line at 152 Old Stage Road (Parcel ID 2-010-063-007), Agricultural Residential district, where the minimum side setback is 20 feet
Announcement of DRB decision on application for 58 Center Road
Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
Public comment on items not on the agenda
Possible executive and/or deliberative session under 1 V.S.A. § 313 & 312 (e)(f)

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✓ Decided: Essex DRB denies Nelson shed variance at 152 Old Stage Road

The Development Review Board voted 5-0 to deny a variance request from Laurie and Baktash Nelson for a 24-by-14-foot shed at 152 Old Stage Road that sits 3 feet from the property line in a district with a 20-foot minimum side setback. The board found the application failed to satisfy all five required variance criteria, concluding the shed could be relocated to a compliant location. The board also announced a prior 5-0 decision approving a residential triplex site plan at 58 Center Road for GLC Lyon Associates LLC, and approved its September 3, 2026 minutes with two minor corrections. No deadline was set for the Nelsons to remedy the violation; the chair said that is the Zoning Administrator's authority.

Denied variance for 24x14 shed at 152 Old Stage Road (Nelson) (5-0)
Announced prior 5-0 approval of residential triplex site plan at 58 Center Road (GLC Lyon Associates LLC)
Approved September 3, 2026 minutes with two minor corrections (5-0)
Approved the evening's agenda (5-0)
Closed the public hearing on the Nelson variance (5-0)
Adjourned (5-0)

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Town of Essex Development Review Board Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, October 1, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 www.essexvt.gov/applications This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 821 7131 4999 | Passcode: 754119 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Public comment on items not on the Agenda. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Announcement of DRB decision on application for 58 Center Road. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from September 3, 2026 meeting. 7. PUBLIC HEARING a. CONTINUED FROM JULY 2, 2026 - Variance - Laurie and Baktash Nelso are requesting a variance of the side setback of their property located at 152 Old Stage Road (Parcel ID 2-010-063-007) located in the Agricultural Residential (AR) district. The variance request is to accommodate a 24'x14' shed that is 5 feet from the property line. In the AR district, the minimum side setback is 20 feet. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 9. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE AND/OR DELIBERATIVE SESSION a. All meetings have a potential for an executive and/or deliberative …

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ESSEX, VERMONT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 - 6:30 PM Draft minutes by Brittany McGregor MEMBERS PRESENT: Ian Carroll, Chair; Nick Martin, Vice Chair; Sharon Zukowski, Clerk; Stephanie Bixby; Hubie Norton ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Kent Johnson, Town Planner PUBLIC: Lori Frigo, Daniel Seff, Laurie Nelson, Baki Nelson, David Parson, Hilda Parsons, Rick Weston, Jeff Wong, Heidi Huse, Anne Miller (remote), Lois Whitmore (remote), Cheryl Van Epps (remote) 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Ian Carroll called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll call was conducted, with all members confirming their presence: Ian Carroll, Nick Martin, Sharon Zukowski, Stephanie Bixby, and Hubie Norton. Kent Johnson, Town Planner, was also present. 2. Agenda Additions/Changes There were no additions or changes to the agenda. 3. Approve Agenda The board considered approval of the evening's agenda. NICK MARTIN made a motion, seconded by SHARON ZUKOWSKI, to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5-0. 4a. Public to Be Heard No members of the public present in the room came forward to speak. Anne Miller, attending remotely, addressed the board to suggest that members consider conducting site visits at the outset of new applications, noting that doing so could improve their practical understanding of each case. No other members of the public wished to speak, and the chair declared public comment closed. DRAFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 …

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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

Essex EDC to vote on 2026-2027 work plan, seed funding, and branding campaign

The Town of Essex Economic Development Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM at 81 Main St., Essex Junction, in person and online. The commission will discuss and may act on its 2026-2027 work plan, seed funding, a town branding campaign, and a Selectboard check-in. It will also hear a Community Fall Festival update, discuss LOT materials for the November election, and review current development applications. Minutes from September 3 and September 17, 2026 are up for approval.

Discussion and potential action to finalize and approve the 2026-2027 EDC Work Plan
Discussion and potential action about seed funding
Discussion and potential action on a Town of Essex branding campaign
Discussion about LOT materials as drafted/approved by the Selectboard for the November election
Review and potential advisory action on current development applications

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✓ Decided: Economic Development Commission appoints Alex as new Clerk

The commission appointed a new clerk and approved minutes from September meetings. Members reviewed the Community Fall Festival and discussed concerns regarding the implementation of a local option tax and town branding.

Approved agenda amendment to nominate a new Clerk (4-0)
Approved September 3 minutes (4-0)
Approved September 17 minutes (4-0)
Appointed Alex as Clerk (4-0)

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Town of Essex Economic Development Commission (EDC) Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, October 1, 2026 − 8:00 AM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE:Zoom Meeting ID: 853 3592 8750 | Passcode: 322433 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (309) 205-3325 | Meeting ID: 853 3592 8750; Passcode: 322433 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 8:00 AM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes: September 3, 2026 b. Approve minutes: September 17, 2026 5. PARTNER UPDATES 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Community Fall Festival brief update b. Discussion about LOT materials as drafted/approved by the Selectboard for the November election c. Discussion and potential action to plan for Selectboard check-in d. Discussion and potential action to finalize and approve the 2026-2027 EDC Work Plan e. Discussion and potential action about seed funding f. Discussion and potential action on a Town of Essex branding campaign g. Review and potential advisory action on current development applications 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Essex business updates b. Future business outreach ideas 8. READING FILE a. Board Member Comments …

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DRAFT minutes for EDC Meeting - October 1, 2026 Attendees: EDC Members: Alex, Irene, Anne, Stephanie Staff: Tammy Other: Betty Poulin, Cheryl Van Epps, Alex Demoly (GBIC), TJ Matterini (GBIC) Call to order: 8:05 am M- Anne; S- Alex to amend the agenda to nominate a new Clerk. Approved 4-0 M-Stephanie S – Irene to approve 9/3 minutes as edited. Approved 4-0 M- Anne; S- Irene to approve 9/17 minutes as edited. Approved 4-0 M- Irene; S-Anne to nominate Alex as Clerk. Approved 4-0 M - ? S - ? Adjourn – 9:24 am Quick recap The Essex Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting on October 1st to discuss various business items and updates. The meeting began with the approval of agenda changes and the appointment of Alex as the new clerk to replace Alistair who had submitted a resignation. The commission reviewed their participation in the Community Fall Festival, discussing lessons learned and areas for improvement including better preparation, obtaining a tent, and taking more photos for marketing purposes. A significant portion of the meeting focused on concerns about the local option tax (LOT) being placed on the ballot, with participants expressing concerns about inadequate public education and potential technical issues with businesses being charged incorrect tax rates. The commission also discussed updates from GBIC regarding RPP list applications and reviewed their work plan, making adjustments to priorities and deadlines while emphasizi …

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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 18:15

Board of Civil Authority

Essex Board of Civil Authority to hear election integrity presentation and prep re-appraisal hearings

The Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM at 81 Main St., Essex Junction, with in-person and online options. The agenda includes a presentation by Ron Lawrence on election integrity from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, and preparation for re-appraisal hearings. The board will also take public comment and vote on minutes from 10/07/2025.

Presentation by Ron Lawrence: Election Integrity, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Re-appraisal Hearings Prep
Consent item: approve minutes from 10/07/2025
Public to be heard

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✓ Decided: Board of Civil Authority prepares for property tax reappraisal hearings

The board scheduled property tax reappraisal hearings for October 5 and 7, 2026, following six applications. Members discussed the walkthrough inspection protocol and the timeline for issuing final written decisions. The board also heard a presentation on election integrity and voter roll vulnerabilities.

Approved meeting agenda (13-0)
Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 (13-0)
Scheduled reappraisal hearings for October 5 and October 7, 2026

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Town of Essex Board of Civil Authority Phone: (802) 879-0413 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Wednesday, September 30, 2026 − 6:15 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4405 4675 | Passcode: 279517 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: 10/07/2025 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Presentation by Ron Lawrence: Election Integrity 6:30pm - 7:30pm b. Re-appraisal Hearings Prep 7. ADJOURN

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BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Members Present In-Person: Dawn Hill-Fleury, Chair (non-voting except in case of a tie); Betsy Dunn, Vice-Chair; Iris Banks; Tatsiana Bussiere, Town Clerk (non-voting); Leonora Dodge; Alexis Dubief; Georgia Lavigne; Erik Post; Cynthia Seivwright; Margaret Smith; Irene Wrenner; Meg Zimmerman Members Present via Zoom: Kendall Chamberlin, Shannon Jackson, Ken Signorello Others Present In-Person: Ron Lawrence, Rose Bean Others Present via Zoom: John Morris 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Hill-Fleury called the meeting to order at 6:26 PM. 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None. 3. APPROVE AGENDA MEG ZIMMERMAN made a motion, seconded by BETSY DUNN, to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed 13-0. 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve Minutes: October 7, 2025 ERIK POST made a motion, seconded by BETSY DUNN, to approve the minutes of October 7, 2025. Motion passed 13-0. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Presentation by Ron Lawrence: Election Integrity Mr. Lawrence, Chair of the Essex Republican Committee, presented concerns regarding the lack of bipartisan representation on the Board of Civil Authority (BCA), noting its potential impact on election integrity. He reported that he would be submitting a request for approval of three Republican appointees to the BCA for the purposes of election at the next Selectboard meeting. Mr. Lawrence highlighted his 35-year background in softwar …

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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 17:45

Board of Abatement

Essex Board of Abatement to hear two tax abatement requests

The Town of Essex Board of Abatement meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM at 81 Main St., Essex Junction, to consider two requests to abate taxes under 24 V.S.A. §1535(a)(3). The board will also take public comment, approve the May 27, 2026 minutes, and deliberate. The agenda does not state the amounts involved or any recommended outcome.

Abatement hearing request from Linda Hamlin under 24 V.S.A. §1535(a)(3)
Abatement hearing request from David and Julie Guerino under 24 V.S.A. §1535(a)(3)
Consent item: approve minutes of May 27, 2026
Public to be heard
Deliberation scheduled after the abatement hearings

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✓ Decided: Board of Abatement approves two property tax penalty waivers

The Board of Abatement approved two requests to waive late payment penalties for property taxes based on health reasons. Both requests were approved unanimously following a deliberative session.

Approved $92.72 tax penalty abatement for Edward and Linda Hamlin (13-0)
Approved $390.33 tax penalty abatement for David and Julie Guerino (13-0)
Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)

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Town of Essex Board of Abatement Phone: (802) 879-0413 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Wednesday, September 30, 2026 − 5:45 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4405 4675 | Passcode: 279517 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:45 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: May 27, 2026 6. REQUESTS FOR ABATEMENT a. Abatement Hearing Request for Linda Hamlin - Request to abate taxes under 24 V.S.A §1535(a)(3) b. Abatement Hearing Request for David and Julie Guerino - Request to abate taxes under 24 V.S.A. §1535(a)(3) 7. DELIBERATION 8. ADJOURN

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BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY MEETING as BOARD of ABATEMENT DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Members Present In-Person: Dawn Hill-Fleury, Chair (non-voting except in case of a tie); Betsy Dunn, Vice-Chair; Iris Banks; Tatsiana Bussiere, Town Clerk (non-voting); Leonora Dodge; Alexis Dubief; Georgia Lavigne; Erik Post; Cynthia Seivwright; Margaret Smith; Irene Wrenner; Meg Zimmerman Members Present via Zoom: Kendall Chamberlin, Shannon Jackson, Ken Signorello Others Present In-Person: Daniel Gwozdz, Rebecca Gwozdz, Linda Hamlin Others Present via Zoom: David Guerino, John Morris 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting scheduled for 5:45 PM was called to order at 5:53 PM by Ms. Hill-Fleury, Chair. 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None. 3. APPROVE AGENDA BETSY DUNN made a motion, seconded by SHANNON JACKSON, to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed 9-0, with LEONORA DODGE, MEG ZIMMERMAN, ERIC POST and KEN SIGNORELLO not yet in attendance. 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve Minutes: May 27, 2026 BETSY DUNN made a motion, seconded by IRENE WRENNER, to approve the minutes of May 27, 2026. Motion passed 9-0, with LEONORA DODGE, MEG ZIMMERMAN, ERIC POST and KEN SIGNORELLO not yet in attendance. 6. REQUESTS FOR ABATEMENT a. Abatement Hearing Request for Linda Hamlin - Request to abate taxes under 24 V.S.A §1535(a)(3) Ms. Gwozdz, the daughter of Ms. Hamlin, presented. She said her father had recently been under hospice care an …

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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

EDC to finalize 2026-2027 work plan and discuss fall festival booth

The Essex Economic Development Commission will discuss and potentially approve its 2026-2027 work plan, prepare for a Community Fall Festival booth, and receive updates on partner activities and a VTrans grant application. The meeting is largely routine business with no major funding or zoning decisions on the agenda.

Discussion and potential action to finalize and approve the 2026-2027 EDC Work Plan
Discuss preparation for Community Fall Festival booth
Update on Breakfast with Committees/Commissions
Update on VTrans Mobility and Transportation Innovations Grant Application
Approve minutes from September 3, 2026

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✓ Decided: Essex Economic Development Commission tables minutes and work plan

The Essex Economic Development Commission discussed preparations for a Community Fall Festival booth, reviewed updates on a Fort Ethan Allen property and a local option tax flyer, and adjourned without making formal binding decisions. Approval of previous minutes and the EDC Work Plan were both tabled until the next meeting.

Tabled approval of minutes until next meeting
Tabled EDC Work Plan until next meeting

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Town of Essex Economic Development Commission (EDC) Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, September 17, 2026 − 8:00 AM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE:Zoom Meeting ID: 853 3592 8750 | Passcode: 322433 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (309) 205-3325 | Meeting ID: 853 3592 8750; Passcode: 322433 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 8:00 AM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes: September 3, 2026 5. PARTNER UPDATES 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Discuss preparation for Community Fall Festival booth b. Discussion and potential action to finalize and approve the 2026-2027 EDC Work Plan c. Update on Breakfast with Committees/Commissions 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. READING FILE a. Board member comments b. Update on VTrans Mobility and Transportation Innovations Grant Application 9. NEXT MEETING a. October 1, 2026 - regular meeting b. October 15, 2026 - Business Outreach at Vermont Genealogy Library 10. ADJOURN

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1 Essex Economic Development Commission Draft Meeting Minutes September 17, 2026 Online recording: EDC Meeting September 17 Attendance Commission members present: Irene Wrenner, Anne Miller, Stephanie Mack, and Alex Solverson Town staff: Tammy Getchell Guests and members of the public: none Call to Order Chair Wrenner called the meeting to order at 8:08 am. Agenda Additions/Changes None Public to be Heard None Approval of Minutes Tabled until next meeting. Partner Updates Tammy provided an update on efforts to find a new use for a property in the Fort Ethan Allen area, currently occupied and leased by TOMRA Recycling. She discussed potential interest from UVM in establishing a historic preservation trade center, though UVM lacks the funds to purchase the property. A recently convened group is exploring options including seeking state and federal funding. The property presents challenges due to its age and need for repairs, with a current lease running until 2029 and no desire to displace a business. Community Fall Festival preparations The group discussed preparations for the Community Fall Festival booth, confirming a setup time of 9:30 AM with the event running from 11 AM to 4 PM. Tammy Getchell confirmed she has materials ready. 2 The group discussed plans for a community engagement activity involving a large map of Essex where residents could pin locations for desired businesses, “Map Your Dream Town”. They also planned to create and …

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 19:00

Essex Free Library Board of Trustees

Library board to elect officers, review budget, form strategic plan group

The Essex Free Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, hearing the director's report, and receiving public comment. The board will elect officers, welcome new trustees, consider new budget items, review the library workplan, form a strategic plan working group, decide on donations management, and discuss new building information sessions.

Elect officers and welcome new trustees
Consider new budget items and review budget
Review library workplan and form strategic plan working group
Donations management decision
New building information sessions

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✓ Decided: Essex Free Library trustees elect new chair, vice chair

The Essex Free Library Board of Trustees elected Janet Watts as Chair and Marie Froeschl as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board also unanimously approved a donations management decision to keep money with the Friends of the Essex Free Library and have new library donations managed by the town, with a reassessment in six months. The selection of a new Secretary was tabled until the next meeting.

Elected Janet Watts as Chair (unanimous)
Elected Marie Froeschl as Vice Chair (unanimous)
Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Approved donations management: keep money with Friends, new library donations managed by town, reassess in six months (unanimous)
Tabled selection of new Secretary until next meeting

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Essex Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at the Library and via Zoom This meeting will take place both in-person in the Library Activity Room and remotely. To attend remotely, please join the Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82552329229?pwd=RDadjXU94LQF8DpDPUsbyrBEgoUEcP.1 Meeting ID: 825 5232 9229 Passcode: 442723 1. Call to order 2. Agenda changes 3. Review minutes and approve 4. Announcements 5. Public to Be Heard 6. Reports a. Library Director’s Report 7. Business a. Elect officers and welcome new trustees b. Consider new budget items and review budget c. Review library workplan and form strategic plan working group d. Donations management decision e. New building information sessions 8. Friends Update 9. Adjourn

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Essex Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 In Attendance: Janet Watts, Marie Froeschl, Jane Dunn, Ellen Knowles, Mallori Longevin and Caitlin Corless. Remote: Emily Gibbs & Allan Ramsay 1. Call to order: Caitlin Corless called the meeting to order at 7:06PM. 2. Agenda Changes: Election of officers and welcome to new trustees was moved to the beginning of the meeting. A motion to nominate Janet Watts as Chair was made by Marie Froeschl. The motion was seconded by Mallori Longevin. The motion passed unanimously. A motion to nominate Marie Froeschl as Vice Chair was made by Mallori Longevin. The motion was seconded by Ellen Knowles. The motion passed unanimously. The nomination and selection of a new Secretary was tabled until the next Trustee meeting. 3. Review minutes and approve: A motion to approve the minutes from the May 20th, 2026 Trustees meeting was made by Allan Ramsay. The motion was seconded by Marie Froeschl. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Announcements: Janet Watts announced that the Essex Free Library and the Friends of the Essex Free Library would be tabling at the Essex Community Fall Festival happening Saturday, September 19th. 5. Public to Be Heard: There was no public to be heard. 6. Reports a. Library Director's Report: Caitlin Corless gave a Library Director report focusing on summer library stats, summer programs, committee work, work on the pilot Inter Library Loan program, ADA compliance update and …

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 11:00

Cemetery Commission

Essex County Cemetery Commission to review FY27 budget and cemetery maintenance

The Essex Town Cemetery Commission will meet on September 9, 2026, to discuss the FY27 budget, review August minutes, and hear the Sexton’s report on cemetery operations. The meeting will also cover volunteer activities, tree removal plans, and preliminary FY28 budget discussions.

FY27 Budget Review
Tree/Shrub/Stump Removal in MVC
ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Volunteer Day
FY28 Budget Development Discussion

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Commission approves $2,800 stump removal and $750 ECBG day

The Essex Town Cemetery Commission approved a $2,800 contract with Heritage for stump removal in MVC, and approved spending up to $750 from voter-approved funds for an ECBG stone repair day. Minutes from July 15 and June 24 were approved. A columbarium upgrade was tabled pending landscaping decisions.

Approved $2,800 stump removal contract with Heritage (unanimous)
Approved up to $750 for ECBG stone repair day (motion by Liz, seconded by Caroline)
Approved minutes from July 15 and June 24, 2026
Tabled columbarium upgrade until landscaping direction decided

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Essex Town Cemetery Commission Meeting September 9, 2026 11:00am Essex Town Clerk's Office This meeting will be in person and online. Available options to watch or join the meeting: • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 850 6044 1737 | Passcode: 825047 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 850 6044 1737 Passcode: 825047 Agenda Call to Order Public Comment Approval of August 12, 2026 Minutes FY27 Budget Review Sexton Report ECBG Volunteer Cemetery Volunteer Day Tree/Shrub/Stump Removal in MVC Community Day Annual Boards/Committees/Commissions Selectboard Check In FY28 Budget Development Discussion Next Meeting : October 14, 2026 - 11:00am Adjourn

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Essex Town Cemetery Commission Meeting Minutes August 12, 2026 11:00am Essex Town Clerk's Office All members in attendance including Adrian from Town of Essex Agenda items discussed: ● Call to Order-11:05 am ● Public Comment-none ● Approval of July 15, 2026 and June 24, 2026 Minutes – both approved with no comments ● FY27 Budget Review – Joe T reviewed the new budget numbers with trustee account, voter approved and proposed expenses, with proposed and YTD totals for all 3 – Caroline asked about YTD interest and none has been received yet since July 1 new budget ● Sexton Report-Caroline read the Sexton report just as Ever was joining, Liz asked about approval of stone bench and Ever explained it was in place of a monument, no other questions ● Cemetery Actions to Consider o Stone Repair in ECBG with VOCA– Joe received approval of surepak storage from the church and we received permission to have volunteers with sign in sheet and signed waiver to be kept on file ▪ TO DO: ● Ever to create poster and circulate to Joe for agreement- ● Caroline will work with Tammy Gretchal on public outreach to include o Newsletter and email blurb (to mimic poster verbiage) o Facebook page and Facebook event-also using same verbiage ● Members to do individual outreach using all posters, email etc once created ● Members can post to front porch forums using same verbiage ▪ Motion was put forward by Liz to utilize voter approved funds not to exc …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00

Police Community Advisory Board

Police advisory board to discuss community outreach and board goals

The Essex Police Community Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, welcoming new members, and receiving updates from the police department. The board will also debrief recent community events, discuss its public image goals, and prepare for an annual check-in with the Selectboard. An executive session is anticipated to discuss board dynamics.

Approve minutes from July 21, 2026
Welcome new members
Introduction of Lt. Michael Chistolini
Debrief of National Night Out and other attended events
Annual Selectboard check-in scheduled for October 5

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✓ Decided: Board elects new leadership and plans community outreach events

The Police Community Advisory Board elected Gwendolyn Evans as chairperson and Jenny Parker as vice chairperson. The board also discussed plans for upcoming community events, including the Coming Together Summit and National Night Out, and authorized the printing of 200 recruitment brochures.

Approved June meeting minutes
Elected Gwendolyn Evans as chairperson
Elected Jenny Parker as vice chairperson
Approved printing 200 recruitment brochures
Adjourned meeting at 7:16pm

81 Main St., Essex Junction

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Town of Essex Police Community Advisory Board Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Tuesday, September 15, 2026 − 6:00 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 833 5079 9533 | Passcode: 160364 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 833 5079 9533; Passcode: 160364 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: July 21, 2026 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Welcome new members b. Lt. Michael Chistolini Introduction c. EPD Update d. Debrief of National Night Out/PCAB attended events since last meeting e. PCAB outward facing image goals f. Annual Selectboard Check In - Chair scheduled for October 5 7. READING FILE 8. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION a. An executive session is anticipated to discuss board dynamics 9. ADJOURN

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POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MEETING- DRAFT July 21, 2026 POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD: Gwendolyn Evans, Lisa Helme, Nancy Bean, Jenny Parker ABSENT: Dan Maguire STAFF: Kristen Wright- Community Liaison, Essex Police Department ADMINISTRATION: OTHERS PRESENT: 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Gwendolyn Evans called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES No additions or changes 3. AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved. 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD None 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. The Board approved the Minutes for the June meeting. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Discussed PCAB Chief and Vice Chair positions. Lisa nominates Jenny as vice chairperson Gwendolyn as chairperson, and Nancy seconds the motion. Motion is approved. b. Coming Together Summit- Jenny will be present, Gwendolyn would like assistance with transportation and someone to help her around the booths. Printing 200 brochures for PCAB recruitment and awareness. c. National Night Out will have a table which will be staffed by Gwendolyn, Jenny, Lisa and Nancy, possibly Dan as well. The plan is to have a photo booth area with props that people can take cell phone photos with. Discussion on the background and what type of props should be purchased and how these can be used for other events PCAB tables at. d. Reach out to Brownell Library (and possibly other libraries) to inquire about hosting a "Know Your Rights" …

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

Selectboard to weigh fire chief retirement, transit grants, land purchase

The Essex Selectboard will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and several substantive business items. Key discussions include the fire chief's retirement, public transit options and grants, and potential real estate purchases, with possible executive sessions on real estate, personnel, contracts, and litigation.

Consider approval of Conservation and Trails Committee request to use Conservation Reserve Funds for land acquisition and trail easement
Discussion and potential action about public transit offerings and grant opportunities
Discussion and potential action about Fire Chief's retirement and next steps
Consider appointment of volunteer to Housing Commission: Stephanie Mack
Discussion about negotiating or securing real estate purchase or lease options

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✓ Decided: Essex Selectboard authorizes chair and vice chair to negotiate new town manager contract

The Essex Selectboard met on September 14, 2026 and approved several items by 5-0 votes. It authorized agreements for a land donation on Windridge Road and an easement on Kimberly Drive paid from the Conservation Reserve Fund, and approved submitting a Mobility and Transportation Innovations grant application with up to $2,500 in matching funds. The board authorized outreach to Essex Junction about sharing fire department resources, including a Chief, and appointed Stephanie Mack to the Housing Commission. After an executive session, it authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate a new employment contract with the Town Manager.

Approved consent agenda including August 24, 2026 minutes, check warrants #18350 and #18356, and second class liquor license renewal for Essex Colonial Mart (5-0)
Authorized finalizing agreements for land donation on Windridge Road and easement acquisition on Kimberly Drive, paid from Conservation Reserve Fund (5-0)
Authorized Town Manager to submit MTI grant application for public transit marketing and commit up to $2,500 in matching funds (5-0)
Authorized Town Manager, Shannon Jackson, and Meg Zimmerman to reach out to Essex Junction counterparts about sharing fire department resources including a Chief (5-0)
Designated Andy Watts as Voting Delegate for Vermont League of Cities and Towns annual business meeting (5-0)
Appointed Stephanie Mack to Housing Commission with term ending June 30, 2028 (5-0)
Authorized Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate a new employment contract with the Town Manager (5-0)
Entered and exited executive sessions on real estate, employment, contracts, and litigation (5-0 each)

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Town of Essex Selectboard Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] Regular Meeting AGENDA Monday, September 14, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 987 8569 1140 | Passcode: 032060 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: August 24, 2026 b. Approve check warrants: #18350 - 08/20/26; #18354 - 08/28/26; #18356 - 09/04/26 c. Consider approval of second class liquor license renewal for Essex Colonial Mart 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Presentation and discussion about Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission's annual report b. * Consider approval of Conservation and Trails Committee request to use Conservation Reserve Funds to support land acquisition and trail easement c. Discussion and potential action about public transit offerings and grant opportunities d. Discussion and potential action about Fire Chief's retirement and next steps e. Consider approval to designate Voting Delegate for Ver …

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SELECTBOARD (DRAFT) TOWN OF ESSEX SELECTBOARD 1 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 2 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 3 4 SELECTBOARD: Shannon Jackson, Chair; Ethan Lawrence, Vice-Chair; Meg Zimmerman, Clerk; 5 Kendall Chamberlin; Andy Watts 6 7 ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Greg Duggan, Town Manager; Karen Adams, Deputy Town Manager; 8 Hans Nedde, Trails Coordinator; Harlan Smith, Assistant Director of Parks, Trails and Open Spaces 9 10 PUBLIC: Charlie Baker, Patty Davis, Gina Halpin Barrett, Anne Miller, Micheal Miller, Reed Nye, Ken 11 Signorello, Cheryl Van Epps, Lois Whitmore, Lorraine Zaloom, Sharon Zukowski, Anthony 12 (screenname), m.music (screen name) 13 14 Meeting Recording: 15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htXTh4BQqB4&list=PLljLFn4BZd2MX8tMSIwlYGFAQOith-Q_F 16 17 Times associated with each agenda item are approximate. 18 19 1. CALL TO ORDER 20 Shannon Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 21 22 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 23 None. 24 25 3. APPROVE AGENDA 26 No changes, thus no approval required. 27 28 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 29 None. 30 31 5. CONSENT ITEMS 32 ETHAN LAWRENCE made a motion, seconded by ANDY WATTS, to approve the Consent Agenda. 33 Motion passed 5-0. 34 a. Approve minutes: August 24, 2026 35 b. Approve check warrants: # 18350 - 08/28/26; #18356 - 09/04/26 36 c. Consider approval of second class liquor license renewal for Essex Colonial Mart 37 38 6. BUSINESS …

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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss work plan and land use regulations

The Planning Commission will discuss the FY27 Work Plan and review regulations regarding steep slopes and RPD-I uses and buffers. The meeting also includes a period for public comments on items not listed on the agenda.

FY27 Work Plan discussion
Steep Slope Regulations review
RPD-I Uses and Buffers discussion

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✓ Decided: Essex Planning Commission approved RPD-I District uses and buffer regulations

The Commission approved updated language for RPD-I District uses and buffers and supported a grant for forest block protection. Members also added an agricultural land inventory item to the FY2027 Work Plan.

Approved RPD-I District uses and buffer draft language (5-0)
Approved supporting a grant for forest block inventory and wildlife corridor protection (5-0)
Added agricultural land inventory to the FY2027 Work Plan
Approved August 13, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)

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# Town of Essex AGENDA ### Planning Commission Phone: (802) 878-1343 Thursday, September 10, 2026 − 6:30 PM ### 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 Email: [email protected] This meeting will be in person and online*.* This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. - **JOIN ONLINE:** Zoom Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158 | Passcode: 426269 - **JOIN CALLING:** (*toll free audio only*): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158; Passcode: 426269 - **WATCH:** Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel**.** - **SCAN** the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. **1. CALL TO ORDER** 6:30 PM #### 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES #### 3. APPROVE AGENDA #### 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on items not on the Agenda #### 5. BUSINESS ITEMS a. FY27 Work Plan b. Steep Slope Regulations c. RPD-I Uses and Buffers #### 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from August 13, 2026 meeting #### 7. OTHER BUSINESS #### 8. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION a. All meetings have a potential for an executive session per 1.V.S.A. § 313. #### 9. ADJOURN

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PLANNING COMMISSION (DRAFT) September 10, 2026 1 1 TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION 2 REGULAR MEETING 3 MINUTES OF MEETING 4 September 10, 2026 5 6 PLANNING COMMISSION: (in person): Josh Knox, Chair; Georgia Lavigne, Vice Chair; Jonathan 7 Schumacher, Clerk; Ian Carroll; Paula Duke; (online): Eric Stewart. 8 PLANNNING COMMISSION ABSENT: Ian Carroll. 9 ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Katherine Sonnick, Director of Community Development; Kent 10 Johnson, Planner. 11 OTHERS PRESENT: (in person): Daniel McCullum; Anne Miller; Ken Signorello; Sharon 12 Zukowski; (online): Patty Davis; Lisa Goodrich; Gina Halpin Barrett; JL; Micha; Cheryl Van Epps; 13 Lois Whitmore. 14 15 1. CALL TO ORDER (00:00:16 in recording) 16 Chair Knox called the meeting of the Town of Essex Planning Commission to order at 6:30 P.M. 17 18 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES (00:00:37 in recording) 19 None. 20 21 3. APPROVE AGENDA (00:00:43 in recording) 22 Commissioner Knox made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duke, to approve the agenda as 23 presented. The motion passed 5-0. 24 25 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD (00:01:00 in recording) 26 a. Comments from the public on items not on the Agenda 27 None. 28 29 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 30 a. Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan (00:02:00 in recording) 31 Community Development Director Sonnick said that this is a continued discussion from the Planning 32 Commission’s August meeting, noting that the Work Plan has been revised and edited based on 33 comm …

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00

Energy Committee

Essex Energy Committee meets to review geothermal progress and energy plan updates

The Essex Energy Committee will hold its September 9, 2026 meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation from Spencer Dole of Vermont Gas Systems, and discuss updates on the Upper Main Geothermal project, including funding and quotes. The committee will also address a Planning Commission request regarding the Energy Plan and review the status of the town charter.

Presentation from Spencer Dole (Vermont Gas Systems)
Upper Main Geothermal project progress (funding and quotes)
Planning Commission request re: Energy Plan
Charter status review
Community Day / Election Day info tables

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✓ Decided: Essex Energy Committee discussed energy planning and municipal projects

The committee reviewed Vermont Gas's 20-year planning scenarios, expressing a preference for a moderate decarbonization approach. Members also discussed the potential for geothermal infrastructure at the 80-90 Main Street development and coordinated upcoming community outreach events. No formal votes were taken during this meeting.

Discussed Vermont Gas IRP scenarios
Discussed geothermal feasibility for 80-90 Main Street
Planned outreach for Fall Festival and Election Day

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ESSEX ENERGY COMMITTEE A G E N D A: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @7:00pm, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE VIA PHONE Link Here (or go to Zoom App) Meeting ID: 862 4719 7888 Passcode: 024651 Dial: +1 888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 862 4719 7888 Passcode: 024651 ______________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE A. Approval of Minutes from 08/12/2026 B. Work Plan – TBD in advance of meeting SUBSTANTIVE 1. Presentation from Spencer Dole VGS 2. Community Day / Election Day Info Tables 3. Planning Commission Request re: Energy Plan 4. Upper Main Geothermal Progress (incl. funding, quotes) 5. Charter Status 6. Article regarding Essex Spa and Resort– TBD in advance of meeting 7. Other Business 25939556.1

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ESSEX ENERGY COMMITTEE MINUTES: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @7:00pm, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction In attendance: Will Dodge, chair, Shawn McNamara, staff representative, Rod Williams, Katie Shattuck, Natalee Braun, John Goodnow, Geetha Ganesan, and Dylan Giambattista Key Outcomes The committee reviewed Vermont Gas's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and discussed the feasibility of geothermal energy networks for new municipal developments Members expressed a preference for a "moderate" decarbonization scenario, balancing electrification goals with economic realism and grid capacity The committee also coordinated outreach for upcoming community events. Vermont Gas IRP & Scenarios Dylan Giambattista presented three 20-year planning scenarios for resource allocation: • Baseline: Status quo with existing energy programs and natural gas delivery • Moderate Gas Reduction: Increased strategic electrification and adoption of renewable fuels, focusing on hybrid heating setups • Significant Decarbonization: No new residential combustion growth; aggressive electrification of residential and industrial loads • Committee Feedback: Members generally favored the Moderate scenario, citing concerns over rising electricity costs and the stability of the electric grid, but with at least one member preferring Significant Decarbonization (or advocating for a quick transition from moderate to significant). Geothermal & Infrastructure Development • Municipal P …

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:15

Conservation & Trails Committee

Conservation & Trails Committee to weigh tree plan, Bee City, fund applications

The Essex Conservation & Trails Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the Town Street Tree Management Plan, a Bee City USA proposal, and Conservation Reserve Fund applications. They will also discuss the 2026 Fall Cleanup at Indian Brook and consider forming separate conservation and trails committees.

Update on 2026 Fall Cleanup at Indian Brook
Potential action on Town Street Tree Management Plan
Potential action on Bee City USA proposal
Potential action on Conservation Reserve Fund applications
Discussion on creating separate conservation commission and trails committee

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✓ Decided: Committee votes to pursue Bee City USA certification and tree plan RFP

The Essex Conservation & Trails Committee voted unanimously to pursue Bee City USA certification and to draft a memo to the Selectboard requesting permission to issue an RFP for updating the Street Tree Management Plan and tree inventory, including a request for a higher Tree Warden stipend. The committee also endorsed two Conservation Reserve Fund applications (no vote needed) and discussed but took no action on reorganizing as a conservation commission.

Approved motion to pursue Bee City USA certification (9-0)
Approved motion to draft memo to Selectboard for RFP to update Street Tree Management Plan and tree inventory (9-0)
Approved minutes of August 11, 2026 with corrections (7-0)
Endorsed Conservation Reserve Fund applications for Pinewood Park and Pearl Street Park (no vote required)
Adjourned (9-0)

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Town of Essex Conservation & Trails Committee Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Tuesday, September 8, 2026 − 6:15 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 862 4785 5005 | Passcode: 772646 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID:862 4785 5005; Passcode: 772646 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES a. Approve Minutes 8/11/26 5. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Update on 2026 Fall Cleanup at Indian Brook b. Update and potential action on Town Street Tree Management Plan c. Potential action on Bee City USA proposal d. Potential action on Conservation Reserve Fund applications e. Discussion on work plan and general committee effectiveness f. Discussion of the creation of a separate conservation commission and a trails committee 7. READING FILE a. Committee member comments b. The developers who spent $400,000 to save one maple tree. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/realestate/red-hook- silver-maple-treehouse.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8VA.bjKh.qkTp67fc6eFT&smid=nytcore-ios-share c. Tour the Essex Junction Water Resou …

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ESSEX, VERMONT CONSERVATION & TRAILS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - 6:15 PM Draft minutes by Duane Millar Barlow MEMBERS PRESENT: Bino Cummings, Chair; Erin De Vries, Vice Chair; Duane Millar Barlow, Clerk (remote); Bert Bechard; Paul Davis; Morgan Kirk; Carrie Macfarlane (remote); Sarah Salatino; Ken Signorello ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Hans Nedde, Parks & Trails Coordinator PUBLIC: Cheryl Van Epps (remote) RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBb9QFAP4nA Times associated with each agenda item are approximate. 1. Call to Order (00:00:06) The Chair called the Essex Conservation and Trails Committee meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. 2. Agenda Additions/Changes (00:00:17) Macfarlane asked whether the trail names had been brought from Parks and Recreation to the Selectboard, noting uncertainty about when to raise the question. The chair directed that the question be held for discussion under the Work Plan item later in the meeting. 3. Approve Agenda (00:01:08) The agenda was approved without objection. 4a. Approve Minutes – August 11, 2026 (00:01:24) The committee reviewed the minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting. A correction was noted: Cheryl Van Eps's last name was flagged as needing two P's throughout the document. KEN SIGNORELLO made a motion, seconded by BERT BECHARD, to approve the minutes of August 11, 2026 with the corrections previously noted. Motion passed 7-0. 5. Public to Be Heard (00:03:35) No members of the public addressed th …

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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:30

Development Review Board

Public hearing continues for proposed residential triplex at 58 Center Road

The Development Review Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan proposal by GLC Lyon Associates LLC. The proposal involves adding a residential triplex at 58 Center Road within the High Density Residential and Business-Design Control Overlay districts.

Public hearing: Site Plan for residential triplex at 58 Center Road
GLC Lyon Associates LLC proposal (Parcel ID 2-057-010-000)

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✓ Decided: DRB continues triplex site plan, delays decision on conditions

The Development Review Board continued its review of GLC Lyon Associates' proposed residential triplex at 58 Center Road, discussing and revising multiple proposed conditions of approval. The board did not render a final decision, opting to deliberate further within the 45-day deadline. The board also discussed landscaping requirements and agreed to consider a recommended plantings list with the Planning Commission.

Approved agenda 3-0
Approved August 6, 2026 minutes as amended 3-0
Opened and closed public hearing 3-0 each
Agreed to require as-built plans for the triplex site plan
Revised multiple proposed conditions of approval for the triplex (e.g., #2a, #3a, #3g, #10, #15, #18)
Delayed final decision on triplex site plan to deliberate within 45-day deadline
Discussed but did not finalize landscaping requirements for the triplex

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Town of Essex Development Review Board Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, September 3, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 www.essexvt.gov/applications This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 821 7131 4999 | Passcode: 754119 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on items not on the Agenda. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARING a. CONTINUED FROM JULY 2, 2026 - Site Plan - GLC Lyon Associates LLC is proposing to add a residential triplex at 58 Center Road (Parcel ID 2-057-010-000) located in the High Density Residential (R3) and Business-Design Control Overlay (B-DC) districts. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE AND/OR DELIBERATIVE SESSION a. All meetings have a potential for an executive and/or deliberative session per 1.V.S.A. § 313 & 312 (e)(f). 9. READING FILE a. Upcoming DRB Applications 10. ADJOURN

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (DRAFT) September 3, 2026 1 1 TOWN OF ESSEX DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 2 REGULAR MEETING 3 MINUTES OF MEETING 4 September 3, 2026 5 6 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD: Ian Carroll, Chair; Nick Martin, Vice Chair; Hubie Norton. 7 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD ABSENT: Sharon Zukowski, Clerk; Stephanie Bixby. 8 ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Kent Johnson, Planner. 9 OTHERS PRESENT: (in person): Richard Hamlin; Peter Lyon; (online): Anne Miller; Cheryl Van 10 Epps. 11 12 1. CALL TO ORDER 13 Chair Carroll called the meeting of the Town of Essex Development Review Board to order at 6:30 14 P.M. 15 16 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 17 Board Member Norton said he would like to discuss a landscaping plan and portfolio under Other 18 Business. 19 20 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 21 Board Member Martin made a motion, seconded by Board Member Norton, to approve the 22 agenda. The agenda was approved 3-0. 23 24 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 25 a. Comments from Public on Items not on Deliberative Agenda 26 None. 27 28 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 29 a. Approve minutes from August 6, 2026. 30 31 Board Member Carroll made a motion, seconded by Board Member Norton to approve the 32 minutes of August 6, 2026 as amended. On Line 105, replace “facilities are warehouse” with 33 “facilities and warehouses”. The motion passed 3-0. 34 35 6. PUBLIC HEARING 36 a. CONTINUED FROM JULY 2, 2026 – Site Plan – GLC Lyon Associates LLC is proposing to 37 add a residential triplex …

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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 08:00

Economic Development Commission

EDC to discuss work plan, budget, and branding campaign

The Economic Development Commission will discuss several business items, including the 2026-2027 work plan and FY28 budget recommendations. The commission will also discuss microtransit services, a branding campaign, and a Local Option Tax for the November ballot.

2026-2027 EDC Work Plan approval
FY28 budget recommendations
Town of Essex branding campaign
Local Option Tax on November Ballot
Microtransit and mobility-on-demand services discussion

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✓ Decided: Essex EDC approves $2,000 budget for economic development activities

The Economic Development Commission approved a $2,000 budget for economic development activities, including potential support for a business advisory council. They also approved corrected minutes from August 6 and 20, and tabled the work plan and branding campaign discussions. Public comments raised concerns about road wear from commercial trucks, and the commission discussed the upcoming Community Fall Festival and local option tax ballot education.

Approved $2,000 budget for economic development activities
Approved corrected minutes from August 6 and 20
Tabled EDC work plan discussion
Tabled central branding campaign discussion
Scheduled next meeting for September 17 in-person

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Town of Essex Economic Development Commission (EDC) Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Thursday, September 3, 2026 − 8:00 AM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE:Zoom Meeting ID: 853 3592 8750 | Passcode: 322433 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (309) 205-3325 | Meeting ID: 853 3592 8750; Passcode: 322433 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 8:00 AM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes: August 20, 2026 5. PARTNER UPDATES 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Discussion and potential action to finalize and approve the 2026-2027 EDC Work Plan b. Discussion about microtransit and mobility-on-demand services c. Discussion and potential action on a Town of Essex branding campaign d. Discussion and potential action on FY28 budget recommendations e. Discussion and potential action on Local Option Tax on November Ballot f. Review and potential advisory action on current development applications 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. READING FILE a. Information about microloan programs b. Information about Town of Essex zip code c. EDC Board Role Refresher 9. NEXT MEETING a. September 17, 2026 - Business Outreach 10. ADJOURN

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Draft Minutes – EDC Meeting 9/3/2026 Online recording: EDC Meeting September 3 Meeting summary Quick recap The Economic Development Commission meeting focused on revising the agenda, approving meeting minutes, and discussing several key topics. Public comments raised concerns about road wear and tear from commercial trucks and suggested tolls or impact fees to offset costs. The commission discussed the upcoming Community Fall Festival and ideas for engaging the public about business needs in Essex. They reviewed the status of microtransit and mobility services, with Tammy updating on grant opportunities and the need for a study on transportation gaps. The group also examined the local option tax ballot questions, agreeing to educate the public on pros and cons. Budget discussions centered on increasing the commission's budget to support activities like a business advisory group, with a motion passing for a $2,000 allocation. Updates were provided by Alex from GBIC on the Regional Project Prioritization List and new staff. The conversation ended with decisions to table the work plan and branding campaign discussions for a future date. Summary Road Infrastructure Maintenance Funding The meeting began with discussions about agenda corrections and reordering items based on upcoming deadlines, including the addition of community fair planning for September 17th. Robert LaLanza raised concerns about road infrastructure maintenance costs being borne by residents …

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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00

Housing Commission

Commission votes on brochure and drafts housing inventory letter to Selectboard

The Essex Housing Commission will vote on a brochure for the upcoming Community Day event and share updates on the Main Street Housing project and the Essex Housing Trust. The body will also draft a letter of recommendation to the Selectboard regarding the housing inventory and form new working groups.

Vote on Housing Commission brochure for Community Day
Draft letter of recommendation to Selectboard for Housing Inventory
Accessory Dwelling Unit update
Main Street Housing project update
Form working groups

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✓ Decided: Housing Commission votes to send letter to Select Board urging housing inventory

The Housing Commission voted to submit a letter to the Select Board recommending actions including applying for a Municipal Planning Grant to create a housing inventory, securing funding for a Housing Trust, and committing to long-term public transportation. The letter also proposes exploring a ground lease on Town-owned land and appointing a HC representative to housing design meetings. The motion passed unanimously (4-0).

Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
Approved minutes of 08/05/2026 with minor changes (4-0)
Approved sending letter to Select Board with recommendations (4-0)
Approved adjournment at 8:03 PM (4-0)

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Town of Essex Housing Commission Phone: (802) 878-1343 Email: [email protected] AGENDA Wednesday, September 2, 2026 − 6:00 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 826 0584 5588 | Passcode: 766054 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 | Meeting ID: 826 0584 5588; Passcode: 766054 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on the Town of Essex Channel. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on items not on the Agenda 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from August 5, 2026 meeting. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. Vote on the Housing Commission brochure for upcoming Community Day event. b. Report on meeting with Sarah Phillips, Vermont Conservation and Housing Board and Michael Monte, Champlain Housing Trust c. Update from Lorraine Zaloom d. Accessory Dwelling Unit update - Carolyn e. Draft letter of recommendation to Selectboard for Housing Inventory f. Share brief history of Essex Housing Trust g. Main Street Housing h. State Bank Conference update i. Form working groups j. Community Day - September 19th 7. READING FILE a. Public Bank Information b. Vermont’s housing shortage can’t …

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Town of Essex Housing Commission Meeting Minutes (Date) Housing Commission (HC): Lois Whitmore (Chair), Lorraine Zaloom (Vice Chair), Carolyn Ellenberger, Cheryl Van Epps (Clerk). Administration and Staff: Brittany McGregor (Town of Essex); Georgia Levine (Planning Commission Liaison) Guests and Public: Robert Lalancette, Elisabeth Coleman, Anne Miller, Gina Halpin Barrett. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lois called the meeting to order. AGENDA ADDITIONS/ CHANGES: Lois shared an update on a Reading File document. Lorraine motioned to accept the Agenda as it stands and Cheryl seconded. The Agenda was approved unanimously (4 yeas, 0 nays). PUBLIC TO BE HEARD: Robert asked whether Essex has a model of an affordable house. He spoke of his increased property taxes after the recent reappraisals and his journey through the grievance process: his new tax places a burden on his limited household budget. Lois mentioned her Essex Affordability Index (EAI) concept to describe Essex residents’ reality. Lorraine questioned Robert about his comps, details of his property and house and what features are entered into the property value formula. (more info can be found here: https://www.essexvt.gov/1299/Understanding- Your-Assessment) Discussion ensued around affordability being a critical component of maintaining housing here in Essex. The question was asked: if the Town reduced his appraisal by $100K (to the level of his home’s comps), what would be the effect on his taxes an …

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:30

Selectboard

Selectboard to consider contracts for municipal complex and IT upgrade

The Essex Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM. They will consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute contracts for engineering services for the new municipal complex at 80 & 90 Upper Main St. and for a sole source IT infrastructure upgrade. The board will also discuss budget goals for fiscal year 2028 and a possible bonus for the Town Manager. Several items are marked for potential executive session.

Authorize contract for engineering services for new municipal complex at 80 & 90 Upper Main St.
Authorize sole source contract for IT infrastructure upgrade
Consider bonus for Town Manager for FY2026 goals
Interview and possibly appoint volunteer to Housing/EDC
Discussion of Selectboard budget goals for FY2028

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✓ Decided: Essex Selectboard approved an engineering contract for 80 & 90 Upper Main St. and a $5,000 Town Manager bonus.

The Essex Selectboard authorized the Town Manager to execute a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for infrastructure design at 80 & 90 Upper Main Street not to exceed $1.5 million. The board also appointed Stephanie Mack to the Economic Development Commission for a one-year term, approved a $5,000 bonus for the Town Manager, and authorized a sole-source contract with SymQuest for IT infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, the board discussed fiscal year 2028 budget goals and meeting extension protocols.

Approved Consent Agenda including minutes of August 3, 2026, and check warrants (5-0)
Authorized Town Manager to execute a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for public infrastructure design at 80 & 90 Upper Main Street, not to exceed $1.5 million (5-0)
Entered into Executive Session for public officer/employee evaluation, contracts, and security/cybersecurity matters (5-0)
Approved a $5,000 bonus for the Town Manager (5-0)
Appointed Stephanie Mack to a one-year term on the Economic Development Commission ending June 30, 2027 (5-0)
Authorized Town Manager to execute a sole-source contract with SymQuest for IT infrastructure replacement and modernization (5-0)

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Town of Essex Selectboard Phone: (802) 878-1341 Email: [email protected] Regular Meeting AGENDA Monday, August 24, 2026 − 6:30 PM 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 This meeting will be in person and online. The agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. • JOIN ONLINE: Zoom Meeting ID: 987 8569 1140 | Passcode: 032060 • JOIN CALLING: (toll free audio only): (888) 788-0099 • WATCH: Recorded meetings may be viewed on Town Meeting TV and/or Town of Essex Channels. • SCAN the code on the left for the Zoom meeting link. 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD a. Comments from the public on Consent items and items not on Agenda 5. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approve minutes: August 3, 2026 b. Approve check warrants: #18348 - 08/07/26; #18349 - 08/14/26 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. * Interview and possibly appoint a volunteer to serve on the Housing Commission and/or Economic Development Commission - Stephanie Mack b. ** Consider approval to authorize Town Manager to execute contract for engineering services for infrastructure of new municipal complex at 80 & 90 Upper Main St. c. Discussion about Selectboard budget goals for fiscal year 2028 d. Discussion and possible action about process for extending a Selectboard meeting past 11 p.m. e. * Discussion about the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee f. ** Consider ap …

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SELECTBOARD (DRAFT) 1 TOWN OF ESSEX SELECTBOARD 2 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 4 5 SELECTBOARD: Shannon Jackson, Chair; Ethan Lawrence, Vice-Chair; Meg Zimmerman, Clerk; 6 Kendall Chamberlin, Andy Watts 7 8 ADMINISTRATION and STAFF: Greg Duggan, Town Manager; Karen Adams, Deputy Town Manager; 9 Steven Roque, IT Director 10 11 PUBLIC: Stephanie Mack, Michael Miller, Reed Nye, Ken Signorello, Cheryl Van Epps, Lois Whitmore, 12 Sharon Zukowski, m.music (screenname) 13 14 1. CALL TO ORDER (00:00:00) 15 Shannon Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 16 17 2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES (00:00:10) 18 None. 19 20 3. APPROVE AGENDA 21 No changes, thus no approval required. 22 23 4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD (00:00:50) 24 None. 25 26 5. CONSENT ITEMS (00:01:49) 27 ETHAN LAWRENCE made a motion, seconded by MEG ZIMMERMAN, to approve the Consent 28 Agenda. Motion passed 5-0. 29 a. Approve minutes: August 3, 2026 30 b. Approve check warrants: #18348 - 08/07/26; #18349 - 08/14/26 31 32 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 33 a. Interview and possibly appoint a volunteer to serve on the Housing Commission and/or Economic 34 Development Commission - Stephanie Mack (00:02:07) 35 Stephanie Mack said she is a small business owner who understands the need to expand the business tax 36 base in Essex. M. Zimmerman asked about S. Mack’s interest in housing. S. Mack described her 37 professional experience in renovation, property manage …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:00

Economic Development Commission

EDC holds business outreach visit with 520 BBQ & Grill

The Essex Economic Development Commission is holding a special in-person meeting at 520 BBQ & Grill for a business outreach visit. The agenda includes public comment, new business, and reading file items such as Town Fair 2026 and a message from a resident. No formal decisions are listed.

Business outreach visit with 520 BBQ & Grill at 90 Center Rd.
Reading file: Town Fair 2026
Reading file: Message from Essex resident Cheryl Van Epps
Reading file: Article and letter re: Ray's Seafood Market

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✓ Decided: EDC holds business outreach visit with 520 BBQ and Grill; no formal action

The Essex Economic Development Commission met with Matt Desautels, owner of 520 BBQ and Grill, to discuss his business operations and challenges. No formal action was taken; the meeting was informational only. Minutes from this meeting will be approved at the next business meeting.

No formal action taken during business outreach visit
Minutes deferred for approval to next business meeting
Meeting adjourned at 9:47 am

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