ESSEX FREE PRESS

by Essex Free Press Staff photos submitted Knowing summer tends to be a dry time for donations, the Essex Region Goodfellows provided the four local food banks it supports each with an additional $5,000 donation. Annually, the Essex Region Goodfellows hosts the Newspaper and Corporate Donation Campaigns leading up to the holiday season. Thanks to the unwavering generosity of the community – and support from local volunteers and Firefighters – the Essex Region Goodfellows’ 2025 Newspaper and...

by Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative An upgraded electrical user fee of $700 will be added to the 2027 Fees and Charges By-Law, Council for the Town of Essex decided during the July 20 meeting. This will cover the cost to have a certified electrician add the upgrade for boaters who require more electricity than the Town offers as its level of service. Staff recommended the user fee as part of the Fees and Charges By-Law for upgraded electrical use. Each dock, when they were...

by Essex Free Press Staff The Essex Minor Baseball Association (EMBA) gave all of its tee-ball and rookie players the opportunity to wrap up their season with a strong swing on Saturday by hosting the ultimate day of play, the Day of Champions. Taking over the Essex Center baseball diamonds, all of EMBA's rookie and tee-ball players stepped up to the plate in hopes of having their best performance of the season. The Day of Champions is an opportunity for all of EMBA’s youngsters to have...