Name: Town Showcase & Soup Night
Start: 2025-03-03T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Essex Middle School

Arrive early before the Informational Hearing and visit with Town departments, committees, commissions, agencies, and organizations. There will be freebies, informational handouts, and time to visit with your neighbors - a nice break and opportunity to gather during the winter months.
For 2025, check out exhibits and displays from:
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 - enjoy some free popcorn as you explore upcoming openings for town boards, committees, and commissions. 🍿
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - ask questions and learn about Upper Main Street and other planning projects.
𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Come to learn more about the Economic Development Commission and learn more about our local economy, how we are supporting doing business in Essex, and local programs. We have seats available on the commission; learn more to see if it’s a good fit for you!
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲- A selection of library materials, brochures, slide show on laptop, giant Connect Four, possibly button maker, and other items - check it out! 📘
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Stop by our booth - we'd love to visit with you!
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Fire Department Volunteers will be showcasing tools and will provide you with some handouts. 🚒
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Meet our new Parks Maintenance Superintendent, learn about our Senior Van service, and hear about the exciting recreation opportunities coming soon!
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Learn about the Center Road Forcemain Replacement Project, the LDS Church Stormwater Project, and more!
𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Stop by and say hello - we're here to answer your questions.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 - Find out what they're working on in Essex.
𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 - Members of the committee will have informational pamphlets on hand, EV charging information for Essex, and drop a bean in their survey!
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Find information about housing resources for Essex residents and developers and learn more about the Housing Commission's role and goals for 2025. 🏠
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 - Established for the purpose of stimulating interest and activity in art, the EAL will be attending this year. See what they have!
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 - They will have membership forms, newsletters, posters that show their activities, volunteer information, a painted Ethan Allen Water Tower painted tile to raffle, and their mission statement. Say hello and learn more.
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 - This is the day to visit the people who are there for you 24/7. Find subscription information, File of Life, and volunteer information. 🚑
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 - Community members will be provided information on the budget and the superintendent search. Board members will be available to answer questions.
𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝟔𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟓 - Official VOLUNTEERS for the evening. Stop by and purchase your cookies! 🍪
𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 & 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝟔𝟑𝟓 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 - Official VOLUNTEERS for the evening. Visit their booth and speak with Scouts and leaders to hear about the fun activities they participate in.
𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 - Learn about Howard Center programs and services available to Essex residents.
𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 - See what they have and ask your questions.
𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Official VOLUNTEERS - these hard workers will be serving up some warm food and snacks. Nathan Bates will be singing the National Anthem.
Learn more at https://www.essexvt.org/1276/TOWN-SHOWCASE-SOUP-NIGHT