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  2. Your Government

    1. SELECTBOARD
      1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
      2. Human Services Funding
      3. Shared Services Agreements
      4. Zoom Meetings - Selectboard
      5. Town Meeting Information
      6. Charter Amendments
    2. AGENDAS & MINUTES
    3. POLICIES & ORDINANCES
    4. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
      1. Board of Civil Authority & Justices of the Peace
      2. Cemetery Commission
      3. Conservation & Trails Committee
        1. Adopt-a-Tree
          1. FAQs on Adopt-a-Tree
        2. Conservation Reserve Fund
        3. Invasive Species
        4. Essex Historic Resources
        5. 2016 Essex Town Plan
        6. Parks & Recreation
          1. Park and Trail Info and Maps
      4. Economic Development
        1. Publications & Resources
        2. Annual Reports
      5. Energy Committee
      6. Essex Free Library Board of Trustees
      7. Housing Commission
      8. Joint Stormwater Coordinating Committee
        1. Stormwater Committee Supporting Documents
      9. Memorial Hall Committee
      10. Planning Commission
        1. Current Applications
      11. Police Community Advisory Board
      12. Selectboard
      13. Tri-Town Sewer Committee
      14. Zoning Board
      15. Regional Groups with Essex Representatives
      16. Inactive Committees
        1. Business Liaison Group
        2. Charter Review Committee
        3. Governance Subcommittee
        4. Police Facility Committee
        5. Public Works Review Committee
        6. Recreation Governance Study Committee
        7. Safety Committee
        8. Thoughtful Growth in Action
    5. DEPARTMENTS
      1. Administration
        1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
          1. Background and Final Rule
        2. Strategic Planning
      2. Assessing Department
        1. Grand List
        2. Reappraisal 2025
        3. Grievance Application
        4. Homestead Declaration Information
        5. Fair Market Sales
        6. Parcel / Tax Maps
        7. State Equalization Study
        8. Understanding Your Tax Bill - State of Vermont
      3. Clerk and Treasurer
        1. Licenses
          1. Dog Licenses
          2. Marriage Licenses
          3. Liquor Licenses
        2. Property Taxes
        3. Tax Rates
        4. Town Cemeteries
        5. Voter Information
          1. Voter Warnings
          2. Sample Voter Ballots
          3. Voting Results
          4. Town Meeting
          5. Politicking, Campaigning and Signs at the Polling Place
          6. Town Meeting Venue Policies and Information
        6. Useful Income Tax Filing Information
        7. Annual Reports
      4. Community Development
        1. Planning & Zoning Application Forms
        2. Planning & Zoning Maps & Plans
          1. 2016 Town Plan Maps
          2. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)
          3. Zoning Map (PDF)
        3. Current Development Applications
          1. Past 6 Months Applications
          2. Act 250 Information
        4. Town Plan 2024
        5. Town Plan (2016)
        6. Official Zoning & Subdivision Regulations
        7. Essex Town Center (ETC) NEXT
        8. Cannabis in the Community
        9. Planning Commission
        10. Zoning Board
        11. Economic Development Commission
        12. Housing Commission
        13. Conservation & Trails Committee
        14. Health Officer
      5. Essex Free Library
      6. Essex Parks and Recreation
        1. Aquatics
          1. Indoor Swim Lessons (at The Essex Resort & Spa)
            1. Fall 1 Indoor Session (September 11-October 19)
            2. Swim Lesson Provider FAQ
            3. Indoor Swim Lesson FAQ
          2. Outdoor Swim Lessons (Sand Hill Pool)
            1. Outdoor Swim Lesson FAQ
          3. Swim Lesson Levels
            1. Caregiver & Child Swim 
            2. Preschool Age Aquatics
            3. School Age Swim Lessons
          4. Sand Hill Pool Information
          5. Town of Essex Swim Team
        2. Programs
          1. Youth Recreation
            1. Essex Fall Soccer
              1. Game Schedules
              2. Coaching Resources
            2. Bolton Afterschool Ski & Ride Program
            3. Fall Field Hockey
            4. Soccer Sparks
            5. Circus Fun Class
            6. R.A.D. (Self-Defense)
            7. SAT Bootcamp
            8. Fall Treats
            9. No Tricks, Just Treats
            10. Holiday Cookie Decorating
            11. Confections and Crafts
          2. Brochures
          3. Adult Recreation
            1. R.A.D. (Self-Defense)
            2. Financial Literacy Series
            3. Intro to Pickleball
            4. Pickleball 101
            5. Pickleball 102
            6. Pickleball Scrimmage and Learn
          4. 55+ Programs
            1. Friday Frolics
            2. Beginners Yoga
            3. Paint & Sip
            4. Bone Builders
            5. Seated Yoga
            6. Intro to Pickleball
            7. Pickleball 101
            8. Pickleball 102
            9. Autumn Excursion
            10. Pickleball Scrimmage and Learn
            11. Thanksgiving Meals for Seniors
            12. Holiday Lights Tour
          5. Seniors
          6. Senior Van
        3. Events
          1. Explore Essex
          2. Annual Fall Clean Up Day
          3. Enchanted Walk
          4. Thanksgiving Meals for Essex Seniors
          5. Winter Lights at Sand Hill Park
          6. 05452 Holiday Lights Contest
          7. Letters to the North Pole
          8. Indian Brook "Ice Out" Contest
        4. Employment
        5. Facilities
          1. Facility Rental Information and Fees
            1. Essex Town Facility Rentals
              1. Memorial Hall Rentals
          2. Our Parks
            1. Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park
              1. Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park
            2. Indian Brook Park
              1. Pass Information
              2. Indian Brook Camping
              3. Indian Brook Notifications
              4. Water Quality
                1. E.Coli Results & Information
                2. Cyanobacteria Information & Results
              5. Park Regulations
              6. Trail User Etiquette
              7. Eurasian Watermilfoil Management Plan
              8. Map
              9. Indian Brook Reservoir Dam
            3. Myers Park
            4. Pearl Street Park
            5. Pinewood Park
            6. Sand Hill Park
            7. Saxonhollow Park
            8. Forestdale Natural Area
            9. Mathieu Town Forest/Birchwood Manor Trail Network
          3. Other Parks in Essex
          4. Memorial Hall
            1. Rental Policies & Fees
          5. Parks & Trails Maps
          6. Partnerships in Parks
          7. Essex Area Senior Center
          8. Ice Rink
        6. About Us
          1. Contact Essex Parks & Rec
            1. Essex Parks and Rec Staff Directory
          2. Community & Recreation Resources
          3. Meet the Staff
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. 2012 Needs Assessment & Strategic Plan (PDF)
          6. Disclaimer
          7. Scholarship Information
        7. Parks & Recreation Login Portal
      7. Finance
        1. Financial Statements
        2. Budget
        3. Tax Rates
        4. Water & Sewer Bills
        5. Online Payments - Town of Essex
      8. Fire Department
      9. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Mission Statement and Core Values
          2. Citizen Complaint Procedure
          3. History of Essex Police Department
          4. Operational Policies
        2. Alarms
        3. Animal Issues & Regulations
        4. Community Programs
          1. Child Seat Safety
          2. Community & School Safety
          3. Neighborhood Watch
          4. Citizen's Academy
        5. Community Resources
        6. Crime
          1. Crime Alerts and Tips
          2. Crime Prevention
          3. Essex Police Incident Mapping
          4. High Technology Crimes
            1. Computer Crimes
            2. Cyber Bullying
            3. Identity Theft
              1. Computer & Telephonic ‘Phishing’ Schemes
              2. Identity Theft Prevention for Businesses
              3. Lottery / Nigerian Scams
              4. Preventing Identity Theft
            4. Instant Messaging (IM) or Chat Acronyms (PDF)
        7. Divisions
          1. Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI)
            1. Bad Checks
              1. Bad Check Policy
            2. Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations (CUSI)
              1. Information to Remember
              2. Mission Statement
              3. Reporting Suspected Abuse
              4. Why Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations?
            3. Drug Investigations
            4. Essex Youth Bike Unit
            5. Property Crimes
          2. Patrol Division
            1. Domestic Violence Task Force
            2. Youth Services
              1. Project Northland
          3. Property Room
            1. Found Property
          4. Records Department
        8. Fair & Impartial Policing
        9. Firearms
          1. Firearms Discharge Ordinance Information
        10. Drug Information
        11. Press Releases, Public Notices, & Reports
        12. Public Forms
        13. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification
        14. Victim Services
          1. Age Well
          2. Homeless Information
          3. Safe at Home
          4. State Rental Laws & Rules for Renters & Landlords
          5. Vermont 211
          6. Vermont Automated Notification Service (VANS)
          7. Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
          8. Vermont Criminal Justice Process - Adults
          9. Vermont Criminal Justice Process - Juveniles
          10. Vermont Foodbanks
          11. Vermont Network for Domestic & Sexual Violence
      10. Public Works
        1. Notice of Increase of Water & Sewer Rates
        2. Resources
          1. Drinking Water Quality
          2. Green Up Day Results
          3. Overweight Permits
          4. Request for Excess Waste Fill
          5. Sewer Allocation Map (PDF)
          6. Don't Flush It!
        3. Standard Specifications for Construction
        4. Stormwater
          1. State & Federal Involvement
          2. Stormwater Permit Coverage
          3. Stormwater Ordinance
          4. Stormwater Management Plan
          5. Flow Restoration Plans
          6. Phosphorus Control Plans
          7. Stream Flow Monitoring
          8. Current Projects
          9. Joint Stormwater Coordinating Committee
          10. Pool Water Disposal
          11. Resources
          12. Adopt-a-Drain
        5. Submit a Service Request
        6. Winter Information
          1. Winter Parking Ban
          2. Snow Plow Status
          3. Winter Service Freezing Prevention
    6. STAFF DIRECTORY
    7. INTRANET
      1. Boards and Committees List - Internal Use Only
      2. COVID-19 Employee Information
      3. Employee Benefits
        1. Benefits - Medical
        2. Benefits - Dental
        3. Benefits - Optical
        4. Benefits - Life & Disability Insurance
        5. Benefits - Retirement
        6. Employee Assistance Program
        7. Discounted Gym Membership
        8. Employee Health and Wellness
        9. Pet Insurance
      4. Employee Committees
        1. Safety Committee
        2. Health and Wellness Committee
      5. Employee Email Access
      6. EPD Scheduling
      7. Identity Theft Information and Links
      8. Internal Policies and Procedures
      9. Intranet Pages by Department
        1. Public Works
          1. Plow Maps
          2. Sewer Maps
          3. Stormwater Maps
          4. Waterline maps
        2. Police Department
      10. IT Help
        1. EPD IT Tickets
        2. Open a Ticket
        3. Amend an Open Ticket
        4. Remote Support
        5. IT FAQ
        6. Laptop Care
        7. Microsoft Office Help
          1. Outlook - Managing Your Mailbox
          2. Outlook - Creating Rules
        8. Security Tips and Topics
          1. Cybersecurity - Why is it Important?
          2. Cyber Security Starts with You
          3. Cyber Secure at Work
          4. Digital Footprints
          5. Email - How to spot the fakes
          6. Identity Theft & Internet Scams
          7. Multi-Factor Authentication - What is it?
          8. Password Tips
            1. Password Managers
          9. Phishing Tips
          10. Social Engineering / Phishing
          11. Social Media Tips
          12. Traveling Tips
          13. Test Your CyberSecurity Knowledge
          14. Additional Information
        9. Telephone Help
          1. VOICEMAIL
        10. Web Editing Help
        11. Windows Updates Help
        12. Zoom Help
      11. Newsletters & Announcements
      12. Non-Public, Non-Medical Forms
      13. Questica Budgeting Software
      14. Reference Materials
      15. Remote Support
      16. Safety Data Sheets
      17. Year End Notices
      18. Job Descriptions Town of Essex
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  3. Services

    1. VOTER INFORMATION
      1. Voter Warnings
      2. Sample Voter Ballots
      3. Voting Results
      4. Town Meeting
      5. Politicking, Campaigning and Signs at the Polling Place
      6. Town Meeting Venue Policies and Information
    2. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    3. PERMITS & LICENSING
    4. TRANSPORTATION
      1. Green Mountain Transit & Essex Senior Bus
    5. PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
      1. COVID-19 PRESS RELEASES
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  4. Experience Essex

    1. WELCOME MESSAGE
    2. EQUITY FOR ESSEX
      1. Juneteenth Celebration
      2. Declaration of Inclusion
    3. NEWS & NOTICES
      1. Monthly Newsletter
    4. TOWN NOTIFICATIONS
    5. SPECIAL EVENTS
      1. Explore Essex
        1. Event Schedule
        2. Passport Week - Activities & Specials
        3. Giveaway EXPLORaganza
        4. Vendor Booths - Oct. 7
        5. Amateur Photo Contest
        6. Pie Baking Contest
        7. Youth Cookie Baking Contest
        8. 50/50 Raffle Event Fundraiser
        9. Painting Raffle Event Fundraiser
        10. Smuggs Bash Badge Raffle Event Fundraiser
        11. Become Involved - Volunteer
        12. Explore Essex 2022 Festival Highlights
        13. Social Media Toolkit
      2. Town Coffee Talks
    6. LIVING HERE
      1. Community Organizations
      2. Education & Schools
      3. FAQs
      4. Helpful Links
      5. Town Cemeteries
        1. Cemetery Commission
        2. Mountain View Cemetery
        3. Essex Common Burial Ground
      6. Vermont Legislative Contacts
    7. BE A VOLUNTEER
    8. MAPS
      1. Developments
      2. Essex Tax Maps
      3. Multi-Unit Projects
      4. Street Maps
    9. ANNUAL REPORTS
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  5. Doing Business

    1. BIDS & PROPOSALS
    2. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATIONS
    3. LOCAL OPTION TAX
      1. Business Directory
      2. Doing Business in Essex
        1. Bring Your Business to Essex
        2. Moving People & Product
    4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
    5. REGULATIONS & PLANS
      1. Zoning Map (PDF)
      2. Essex Town Center (ETC) Next
    6. POLICIES
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  6. How Do I...

    1. APPLY FOR
      1. Burn Permits
      2. Dog Licenses
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Fireworks Permitting
      5. Marriage Licenses
      6. Overweight Permits
      7. Planning & Zoning Application Forms
      8. Request for Excess Waste Fill
      9. Stormwater Permit Coverage
    2. PAY
      1. Online Payments - Town of Essex
      2. Water/Sewer Bills - Town only
    3. FIND
      1. Town Notifications
      2. Essex Free Library Account Login
      3. Essex Free Library Catalog
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Voter Information
      6. Town Zoning Map (PDF)
    4. CONTACT
      1. Community Development
      2. Essex Free Library
      3. Parks & Recreation
      4. Police
      5. Town Clerk
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