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End of a 150-year-old era for Essex United Church
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The pews inside Essex United Church were filled with community members eager to celebrate...

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Oct 23, 20243 min read


Essex Fire & Rescue open house reminds families to keep smoke alarms working
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative One of the best ways to keep area families and individuals safe is to provide them with...

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Oct 16, 20243 min read


Water/Wastewater Billing Policy revised to eliminate tenants as primary account holder
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town of Essex unanimously approved a revision to the Water/Wastewater...

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Oct 16, 20245 min read


Essex will not reapply for HEWSF for Colchester Water Pollution Control Plant
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex will not apply for the second round of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems...

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Oct 16, 20243 min read


Essex Council approves new development charges
By Greg Layson Essex Council on Monday night unanimously — and without question or discussion — approved the adoption of a by-law...

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Oct 9, 20241 min read


Essex eyeing 20% affordable housing rate for former Harrow High, before RFP issued
- $37K approved to complete servicing studies that will be made available to proponents - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative...

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Oct 9, 20245 min read


A little rain didn’t keep the community from supporting CLEC’s 45th Ruthven Apple Fest
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative 45-years ago, a group of volunteers armed with the desire to support Community Living Essex...

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Oct 2, 20243 min read


Community celebrates Richard Meloche as Essex Citizen of the Year
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative When it was announced McGregor resident Richard Meloche was selected as the 2024 Citizen of...

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Oct 2, 20243 min read


Essex-Windsor EMS not likely to meet all high-acuity response time targets in 2024, but improving
- pre-budget approval given to order 42 stretchers - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Essex County Council received and...

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Oct 2, 20244 min read


Essex takes advantage of nice weather for outdoor movie night
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Essex took advantage of what will likely be the tail-end of the nicer weather...

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Sep 25, 20242 min read


73’s debut new jerseys on home opener as part of 2024-25 season kick-off
by Garrett Fodor After kicking-off its season on the road, the Essex 73’s returned home last Tuesday, with a special surprise for fans:...

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Sep 25, 20242 min read


Additional Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, September 16, 2024
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Shepley, Hammond recap attendance at AMO Conference On behalf of the Town of Essex, Deputy...

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Sep 25, 202412 min read


Essex to apply for provincial grant for future Essex Centre Sports Field with funding model
- Soccer league, minor baseball express need to move project forward - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Council for the Town...

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Sep 18, 20243 min read


Council recognizes Essex Centre Streetscape completion with ribbon cutting
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After a lot of community engagement, a previous Term of Council adopted the Essex Centre...

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Sep 18, 20242 min read


CTMHV’s Fall Flea Market continues autumn outdoor fun
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Looking for a chance to connect with the community and provide an opportunity for local...

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Sep 18, 20241 min read


Essex to issue tender documents for Town Hall expansion with $6.3M post-budget approval
- Funding model has annual debt funded from investment income, not the taxbase - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative The Town...

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Sep 11, 20245 min read


Essex County Council hears WOWC’s top strategic priorities for 2024-2025
- housing, infrastructure, workforce,homelessness prevention top the list - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative At the...

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Sep 11, 20245 min read


Interpretative Plaque describes history of former Carnegie Library
by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative submitted photo In 1914 – thanks to a generous $6000 donation from American philanthropist...

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Sep 11, 20242 min read


170th Harrow Fair meets “Grape Expectations”
- pie auction sets new record, earning $117,500 for John McGivney Children Centre - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Every...

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Sep 4, 20243 min read


“This is just the beginning:” first public open house gets feedback on Essex’s draft Official Plan
-first event focused on Colchester Hamlet Secondary Plan - by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Area residents are being invited...

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Sep 4, 20244 min read
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