Essex Reporter

Mario and Pikachu were joined by mermaids, dinosaurs, Anya Forger and dozens of monsters seeking candy at the Maple Street Park and Pool on Saturday. Find photos here essexreporter.com/news/photos-tr…

Essex boys’ and girls’ cross country both took second place Oct. 28 at the Vermont State Championships. essexreporter.com/sports/photos-…

The Colchester Police Department responded to a reported three-car motor vehicle crash involving injuries to two vehicle occupants on College Parkway and Johnson Avenue this past Friday at about 3:24 p.m.  essexreporter.com/news/three-car…

The season came to a close Saturday for the Essex High School football team, who fell 0-45 to Champlain Valley Union in the first round of the D1 playoffs. essexreporter.com/sports/photos-…

As the date for the separation of the Town and the City’s agreement nears, Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Director met with the senior center to discuss next steps for the program. Read about what's happening here. essexreporter.com/news/what-is-h…

With drug overdoses on the rise in Vermont, the Town of Essex is trying to figure out what part it can play in prevention and treatment.  Read about what residents are requesting, and what the Town is currently doing here. essexreporter.com/news/town-of-e…

City Council recommended Matt Smith be the temporary health officer at its Oct. 25 meeting, as the City transitions to a full time appointment for a code enforcement/rental registry/health officer position. Read about what a health officer does here essexreporter.com/news/essex-jun…

As the date for the separation of the Town and the City’s agreement nears, Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Director met with the senior center to discuss next steps for the program. Read about what's happening here. essexreporter.com/news/what-is-h…

City Council recommended Matt Smith be the temporary health officer at its Oct. 25 meeting, as the City transitions to a full time appointment for a code enforcement/rental registry/health officer position. Read about what a health officer does here essexreporter.com/news/essex-jun…

“Taking over after someone else, you know, people kind of compare you,” Michelle Jones said. “That was intimidating, but right away, we were welcomed really nicely by the community.” essexreporter.com/news/business/…

With drug overdoses on the rise in Vermont, the Town of Essex is trying to figure out what part it can play in prevention and treatment.  Read about what residents are requesting, and what the Town is currently doing here. essexreporter.com/news/town-of-e…

Essex Middle School was one of three Vermont middle schools selected to win a $100,000 fitness center, unveiled last Friday. Find photos of the gym and the unveiling here. essexreporter.com/news/photos-es…

The City of Essex Junction has begun drafting a letter in response to a change in state law that restricts the ability of a municipality to regulate outdoor cannabis cultivation.  essexreporter.com/news/essex-jun…

After careful consideration from a panel of judges, the Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee has named the Village Cemetery tree “2023’s Greatest Tree.” Find photos of the winners and the nominees here. essexreporter.com/news/photos-wi…

One year since the state legalized the sale and use of recreational cannabis, Magic Mann is expanding its Essex Experience storefront to start growing its own. Read about the changes and the current business offerings here. essexreporter.com/news/magic-man…

Actor and Vermonter Luis Guzmán will be at the Essex Cinema screening and Q&A for his new film “Store Ave,” Friday Oct 20 at 7:30 p.m. essexreporter.com/news/luis-guzm…

One year since the state legalized the sale and use of recreational cannabis, Magic Mann is expanding its Essex Experience storefront to start growing its own. Read about the changes and the current business offerings here. essexreporter.com/news/magic-man…

After careful consideration from a panel of judges, the Essex Junction Tree Advisory Committee has named the Village Cemetery tree “2023’s Greatest Tree.” Find photos of the winners and the nominees here. essexreporter.com/news/photos-wi…

"I’m interested to hear your impressions of what our legislative and executive branches tackled this year – and what was left on the table," Senator Wrenner writes. essexreporter.com/opinion/messag…

The three-mile corn maze behind Sam Mazza’s Farm Market is open to the public for the season, stalky and green and awaiting all who dare enter. essexreporter.com/news/corn-maze…