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2026 Municipal Election

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

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Share your input on the 2027 Municipal Budget
The Town of Essex is inviting residents to share their input on the 2027 Municipal Budget process gets underway.

Aug 20, 2026
Parking Lot Closure: Harrow Soccer Complex
Beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the paved parking lot at the Harrow Soccer Complex will be temporarily closed for the next couple of weeks to accommodate construction of the new fire station.

Aug 18, 2026
Heritage Plaque Unveiling: Kowtiuk Home
The Town of Essex invites you to attend an unveiling of a new heritage plaque commemorating one of Essex Centre's oldest surviving homes.

Aug 17, 2026

Events

Aug 21
Municipal Election - Close of Nominations
Aug 22
Essex Outdoor Movie Night - Colchester Harbour Park
Sep 14
National Coaches Week
Sep 15
National Coaches Week

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Maidstone-Talbot Intersection Improvement Project

The Maidstone-Talbot Intersection Improvement Project is Underway!

This project will enhance one of the community's busiest intersections by increasing its capacity for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists while replacing aging underground infrastructure.

Once complete, the intersection will provide safer turning movements, improved traffic operations, upgraded municipal services, and new active transportation connections.

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