Projects & Initiatives

Reappraisal Project

Reappraisal Project

A span between reappraisals creates more opportunity for inequities to grow and usually leads to much larger and unpredictable changes to property values. As inequities increase, the tax burden on individual property owners becomes unfair. 

Upper Main Street Project

Municipal Complex 80/90 Main

Learn about the work and projects happening at Upper Main Street. 

Historic Essex Center

Historic Essex Center

Historic Essex Center has been designated a ‘Village Center’ by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development in January 2025.

Essex Active Transportation PlanEssex Active Transportation Plan

Developing a comprehensive Active Transportation Plan that creates a safe, desirable and connected network for biking and walking in the Town of Essex.

Keystone Trail ConnectivityKeystone Trail Connectivity Project

The Town of Essex in partnership with Fellowship of the Wheel (FOTW) is requesting grant funding for planning work to establishing a multi-use trail network to connect the Essex Town Center area with the Saxon Hill area, and other destinations.

VTRANS Essex Bridge ProjectsEssex Culvert Projects - VTrans

Information about the Vermont Agency of Transportation's project schedule for bridge replacement and culvert rehabilitation for three bridges located in Essex.

VT Route 15 Shared Use Path

VT Route 15 Shared Use Path

Learn more about the Town's highest priority bicycle/pedestrian project and the important regional connection it will provide.  

Sand Hill Traffic Study

Sand Hill Traffic Study

This ongoing study is analyzing commercial and industrial truck traffic on Lower Sand Hill Road and through the Saxon Hill Industrial Park (SHIP).  

Addressing the Opioid Crisis Together

Addressing the Opioid Crisis

In May 2024, the Town of Essex Selectboard committed to a goal of conducting public outreach on drug and overdose issues.  

Center Road Forcemain

Center Road Forcemain

Planning and design to support the expansion of water and sewer infrastructure throughout the Essex Town Center area.

Parks and Recreation Needs AssessmentParks & Recreation Needs Assessment

Exploring the creation of community gardens is on both the Town Selectboard and Parks & Recreation’s fiscal year 2026 workplans.