MONDAY, NOVEMBER 79:44 a.m. Story St., directed patrol, no action taken.12:15 p.m. Southern Ave., disturbance, report to follow.2:43 p.m. Main St., fire hazmat, assisted as needed.6:49 p.m. Southern Ave., motor vehicle stop, verbal warning.
Dueling Special Town Meetings Monday in Manchester and Essex offered different experiences for voters this week. MBTS residents approved an amended recall provision and a series of Planning Board articles. In Essex, voters supported an 11-acre land purchase. Read about it all.
Town of Essex Warrant for Special Town Meeting, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 14 at Essex Elementary School. Here are the articles on the Warrant that will be taken up by voters.
Want to learn about floral arrangements? Take part in musical story time? Read with Jackson the rescue dog? Or just check out some items from the library of things? It's all going on now at the TOHP Burnham Library in Essex.
Veterans DayFriday, November 11 the library will be closed for Veterans Day. Open Saturdays The library will be open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon.
This Tuesday, EES students and staff K-5 enjoyed presentations with multi award-winning author and illustrator Victoria Jamieson. Her book awards include being a 2020 National Book Award Finalist, New York Times Bestseller, 2021 Walter Award Winner, 2021 Schneider Family Book Award Honor, N…
Open SaturdaysBeginning Saturday, September 10 the library will be open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon.
Final Preparation for Strategic Plan Revision Public ForumChairman Pereen, the Town Planner, Strategic Planning Committee Cameron, and the Town Administrator (TA) met on September 29, 2022 to finalize the presentation that will be offered at the SPC’s upcoming public forum on October 6, 2022…
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 267:52 a.m. John Wise Ave., citizen assist, other.8:56 a.m. Main St., motor vehicle stop, criminal application.1:44 p.m. Western Ave., male with seizure, transported to hospital.6:10 p.m. Southern Ave., motor vehicle stop, citation issued.
The TOHP Burnham Essex Public Library is now open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon. There's a lot going on this week, including a program on hawks, greave robbers (!), a self pumpkin painting workshop for teens, music story time, and a presentation on indigenous peoples of New England, k…
Beginning Saturday, September 10 the TOHP Burnham Essex Public Library is open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon. There's a lot going on this week, including self defense for women, music story time, and a presentation on indigenous peoples of New England, knitting, and more. Check it out.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 58:49 a.m. John Wise Ave., male sick, patient refusal.12:19 p.m. Centennial Grove Rd., directed patrol, secured/checked.1:45 p.m. Crafts Court, agency assist, secured/checked.8:51 p.m. Martin St., welfare check, other.
Upcoming EventsWeekly Story Hours begins Wednesday, September 21 with AprilWee Ones 9 a.m., Ages 0-2 years with a caregiverPreschool 10 a.m., Ages 3-5 years with a caregiverRegister https://essexpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar
Manchester Essex Regional School District has always done well in Boston Magazine’s annual rankings of public schools in the Greater Boston area, but typically the district ranks between #10 and #20, depending on the year, with the “Ws” (Weston, Wellesely, Wayland, Winchester) nearly always …
In 1994 the Smithsonian created a series of traveling programs to share their exhibitions, research, educational resources, and programming with small towns across America. Since that time, these exhibits, known as Museum on Main Street (MoMS), have visited more than 1,900 communities acros…
COVID brought countless challenges to local museums. But it also marked a shift in leadership at some key museums on Cape Ann, with new directors taking the administrative helm at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, the Manchester Historical Museum, and the Schooner Adventure in Gloucester. It'…
It's Grandparent Crafternoon Tuesday September 6 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the TOHP Burhnam Public Library in Essex. Kids Ages 4 and older, drop in to make a sweet craft for your Grandparents to celebrate Grandparents Day on September 11! Registration is appreciated but not required. And remembe…
MONDAY, AUGUST 229:14 a.m. Main St., MV stop – verbal warning. 1:21 p.m. John Wise Ave., Citizen assist – assist as needed. 19 Directed Patrols logged.
Open SaturdaysBeginning Saturday, September 10 the library will be open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 Noon.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1510:23 a.m. Apple St., paperwork, service attempt, notification made.6:34 p.m. Conomo Point Rd., parking complaint, enforcement, parking enforcement.8:25 p.m. John Wise Ave., motor vehicle stop, verbal warning.9:37 p.m. John Wise Ave., motor vehicle stop, verbal warning.
It was nearly 10 years ago that Essex resident Dawn Burnham began “Shave To Save,” a local fundraiser to benefit St. Jude’s Hospital for Children with her friend, Jane Shaw, whose breast cancer had recently gone into remission.
Board of Selectmen’s Meeting of August 8, 2022Report covers from July 23, 2022 to August 5, 2022Arrival and Configuration of New Domain Controller ServerAs the Board may recall, the Annual Town Meeting approved funding to replace the Town’s physical server that serves as a domain controller …
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day.
Field of Dreams Irrigation WellThe Superintendent of Public Works recently informed the TA that the irrigation system at the Field of Dreams at the Centennial Grove did not appear to be working. Our irrigation contractor visited the site and determined that the well itself is not producing …
The TOHP Burnham Public Library in Essex has plenty to do right now, from giant versions of board games to story time for the kiddos to flowers to purchase. Check it out.
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting SummaryThe Strategic Planning Committee met on July 14, 2022. The meeting featured a discussion concerning internal input on the working draft of the updated Plan. The Committee will meet again on August 18, 2022 to go over the final working draft and w…
This is the latest report from Essex Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki to the Board of Selectmen, and covers relevant town business updates for June 18 to July 8.
You may be aware that a temporary bypass bridge has been constructed to allow traffic to continue to flow while the existing Essex River Bridge on Route 133 in downtown Essex is being demolished and replaced.
Dr. Jennifer Roberts has resigned as principal of Essex Elementary School, effective July 1. In a letter to school families, Roberts said she accepted a principal position in another district.
Flowers to PurchaseTuesday and Thursday, avid gardener Holly is bringing fresh cut flowers to the library. $10.00 supports the Friends of the Library, stop in early.
This Tuesday, EES students and staff K-5 enjoyed presentations with multi award-winning author and illustrator Victoria Jamieson. Her book awards include being a 2020 National Book Award Finalist, New York Times Bestseller, 2021 Walter Award Winner, 2021 Schneider Family Book Award Honor, New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book, TIME Best Book of the Year, School Library Journal Best Book of 2020, among others. What a great time!
Open Saturdays
Beginning Saturday, September 10 the library will be open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon.
Final Preparation for Strategic Plan Revision Public Forum
Chairman Pereen, the Town Planner, Strategic Planning Committee Cameron, and the Town Administrator (TA) met on September 29, 2022 to finalize the presentation that will be offered at the SPC’s upcoming public forum on October 6, 2022. The same group previously completed final editing and released for public review the working draft of the revised Essex Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 and the entire Committee will take public input on the 6th.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
7:52 a.m. John Wise Ave., citizen assist, other.
8:56 a.m. Main St., motor vehicle stop, criminal application.
1:44 p.m. Western Ave., male with seizure, transported to hospital.
6:10 p.m. Southern Ave., motor vehicle stop, citation issued.
The TOHP Burnham Essex Public Library is now open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon. There's a lot going on this week, including a program on hawks, greave robbers (!), a self pumpkin painting workshop for teens, music story time, and a presentation on indigenous peoples of New England, knitting, and more. Check it out.
Beginning Saturday, September 10 the TOHP Burnham Essex Public Library is open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 noon. There's a lot going on this week, including self defense for women, music story time, and a presentation on indigenous peoples of New England, knitting, and more. Check it out.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
8:49 a.m. John Wise Ave., male sick, patient refusal.
12:19 p.m. Centennial Grove Rd., directed patrol, secured/checked.
1:45 p.m. Crafts Court, agency assist, secured/checked.
8:51 p.m. Martin St., welfare check, other.
Upcoming Events
Weekly Story Hours begins Wednesday, September 21 with April
Wee Ones 9 a.m., Ages 0-2 years with a caregiver
Preschool 10 a.m., Ages 3-5 years with a caregiver
Register https://essexpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar
Manchester Essex Regional School District has always done well in Boston Magazine’s annual rankings of public schools in the Greater Boston area, but typically the district ranks between #10 and #20, depending on the year, with the “Ws” (Weston, Wellesely, Wayland, Winchester) nearly always dominating the top spots. This year, MERSD jumped to Number 4 on that list.
In 1994 the Smithsonian created a series of traveling programs to share their exhibitions, research, educational resources, and programming with small towns across America. Since that time, these exhibits, known as Museum on Main Street (MoMS), have visited more than 1,900 communities across America -- but none in Massachusetts.
COVID brought countless challenges to local museums. But it also marked a shift in leadership at some key museums on Cape Ann, with new directors taking the administrative helm at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, the Manchester Historical Museum, and the Schooner Adventure in Gloucester. It's brought a new sense of energy and a fresh perspective on the local museums. Let's get to know KD Montgomery ...
It's Grandparent Crafternoon Tuesday September 6 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the TOHP Burhnam Public Library in Essex. Kids Ages 4 and older, drop in to make a sweet craft for your Grandparents to celebrate Grandparents Day on September 11! Registration is appreciated but not required. And remember, the library will be closed Monday September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
9:14 a.m. Main St., MV stop – verbal warning.
1:21 p.m. John Wise Ave., Citizen assist – assist as needed. 19 Directed Patrols logged.
Open Saturdays
Beginning Saturday, September 10 the library will be open Saturday mornings from 10 – 12 Noon.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
10:23 a.m. Apple St., paperwork, service attempt, notification made.
6:34 p.m. Conomo Point Rd., parking complaint, enforcement, parking enforcement.
8:25 p.m. John Wise Ave., motor vehicle stop, verbal warning.
9:37 p.m. John Wise Ave., motor vehicle stop, verbal warning.
It was nearly 10 years ago that Essex resident Dawn Burnham began “Shave To Save,” a local fundraiser to benefit St. Jude’s Hospital for Children with her friend, Jane Shaw, whose breast cancer had recently gone into remission.
Board of Selectmen’s Meeting of August 8, 2022
Report covers from July 23, 2022 to August 5, 2022
Arrival and Configuration of New Domain Controller Server
As the Board may recall, the Annual Town Meeting approved funding to replace the Town’s physical server that serves as a domain controller for the Town’s local area network. The server was delayed by several months due to supply chain issues but arrived during the week of July 25, 2022.
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day.
Field of Dreams Irrigation Well
The Superintendent of Public Works recently informed the TA that the irrigation system at the Field of Dreams at the Centennial Grove did not appear to be working. Our irrigation contractor visited the site and determined that the well itself is not producing water (well is dry, well screen is silted up, or well pump needs to be replaced). Our irrigation contractor contacted our well contractor and we are on a list for further investigation but the lead time is several weeks.
The TOHP Burnham Public Library in Essex has plenty to do right now, from giant versions of board games to story time for the kiddos to flowers to purchase. Check it out.
