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2026 Municipal Election

The Town of Essex’s next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

For more info, including candidate forms, the voter's list, and key dates, visit our Municipal Elections page.

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  • Notice of Public Open House - New Official Plan

    TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, the Town of Essex will be holding two (2) Drop-In Style Public Open Houses for the Public to review the Town’s Draft Official Plan and Draft Colchester Secondary Plan (CSP).
    May 29, 2026
  • Construction Notice: 359 Maidstone Avenue East (Pump Station #4)
    The Town of Essex will begin infrastructure replacement work at Pump Station 4, located at 359 Maidstone Avenue East (County Road 8), starting Thursday, May 21. 
    May 19, 2026
  • Town of Essex Master Servicing Plan

    The Town of Essex is initiating this study to develop a Master Plan that will provide a comprehensive and strategic framework for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater servicing across the study area.
    Apr 21, 2026
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Subsidy Programs

The Town offers subsidy programs to help reduce the risk of basement flooding.

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