ESSEX FREE PRESS

by Garrett Fodor As spring arrives in Essex, Mayor Sherry Bondy is encouraging residents to take advantage of the warmer weather by coming together to help beautify the town.   This past Saturday, Bondy hosted the third of four “Community Clean Up” events organized throughout the municipality. This latest edition invited residents of all ages to gather at Essex Town Hall before spreading out across the area. Equipped with gloves, garbage bags, and pails, participants walked through town,...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative After years of planning, investigating the needs, and finding the best location, Harrow is one step closer to getting a new fire station.   During the April 7 Essex Council meeting, the contract for the Request for Tender for the Construction of the new Fire Station 3 was awarded to Gulf Developments for $5,034,519.01, including non-refundable HST.   That was the lowest tender.   The bid was also within budget. During the 2026 Budget deliberation,...

Four regional farmers inducted into Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame by Essex Free Press Staff   For 32-years, the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame has annually highlighted the significant contribution outstanding individuals have committed to the development of local agriculture.   The newest batch of honourees was inducted into this prestigious program last Thursday evening at the annual ceremony hosted inside the Harrow Agriculture Exhibit Hall. This is where the photos of past...