The Essex Reporter

09/18/2026

Explore these 11 events coming to the Essex area this week

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09/17/2026

Doodling Essex History: join the Reporter in this historical illustration series. Meet Samuel Page (1787-1863), who was a local character parading the streets of Essex known for his “slick” style and fashion sensibility.

Join the Reporter in the latest publication of Doodling Essex History. This edition's illustrated historical figure is Samuel Page (1787-1863), who was a local character parading the streets of Essex known for his “slick” style and fashion sensibility.

09/16/2026

The games provide a chance for athletes with intellectual and similar types of disabilities to get active and build relationships.

VERMONT — Vermont Special Olympic athletes traveled from as far as Bennington to compete in this year's fall games in St. Albans.

09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

With leaf peeping season around the corner, University of Vermont researchers William Keeton, Ali Kosiba, and Lisa Chase explain the science behind why trees explode into colors each fall.

VERMONT — With leaf peeping season around the corner, University of Vermont researchers William Keeton, Ali Kosiba, and Lisa Chase explain the science behind why trees explode into colors each

09/16/2026

Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) is bringing Meet Me on Main back on Sept. 19, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Read more for movie showings, live music and food.

ESSEX JUNCTION — Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) is bringing Meet Me on Main back on Sept. 19, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. For three Saturday evenings, the stretch

09/15/2026

The Town of Essex is rolling ahead with plans to study transportation options in light of changes to bus routes and to collect feedback on a proposed master transportation plan.

09/14/2026

As elections in November draw closer, the Reporter caught up with the four candidates for Chittenden-23. The two House of Representative seats cover parts of Essex Town.

As elections in November draw closer, the Reporter caught up with the four candidates for Chittenden-23. The two House of Representative seats cover parts of Essex Town. Republicans Lynn U. Smith and Pearl Lucero Beckage are running against Democrats Erik Post and incumbent Golrang (Rey) Garofano. I...

09/14/2026

OPINION: "Municipal infrastructure projects usually get held up by forces beyond the local government’s control. But the delays in creating the Main Street pocket park have been entirely self-imposed."

George Tyler is a columnist for the Essex Reporter. A resident of Essex Junction, Tyler is a former journalist, village trustee and city councilor. Reach him at [email protected].

09/13/2026

This charming home in Essex Junction features ample closet space and a large primary suite.

Home tour of the week is sponsored by Flex Realty