The Essex Reporter

09/09/2026

A multigenerational family establishment, Ray’s Seafood Market and Restaurant, is casting a final farewell to the greater Essex community.

Ray's Seafood Market and Restaurant is closing its doors Saturday, Sept 12 after 75 years of family-owned and operated business.

09/09/2026

For nearly three decades, the Rotary Corn Booth at the Champlain Valley Fair has kept its menu simple.

There is corn. There is also water.

ESSEX JUNCTION — For nearly three decades, the Rotary Corn Booth at the Champlain Valley Fair has kept its menu simple.

09/08/2026

Behind Essex’s industrial complex, a network of well-kept, woodland trails winding up to the summit of Saxon Hill are undergoing a transformation.

Nonprofit Fellowship of the Wheel is creating new ascending and descending trails to the Saxon Hill summit in Essex Town. After years of behind-the-scenes work at 80 Thompson Drive, the new trails are slated to open this October.

09/07/2026

In case you missed it: When EWSD consolidated elementary schools in 2025, it turned a challenging situation into an opportunity to meet unmet student needs with an alternative program.

The district closed Summit Street School last fall in an effort to reduce the district budget by about $1.2 million. The school had previously been home to Essex Junction students in Kindergarten through third grade. Students were reassigned to Hiawatha Elementary, Essex Elementary School, Founders....

09/07/2026

In case you missed it: the Reporter caught up with EWSD superintendent Mark Holodick on district goals, approaches to technology and statewide education reform and more. Read what he had to say.

One year into his role as superintendent of Essex Westford School District, Mark Holodick is ready to put what he’s learned into action. In this Q&A, Holodick dives into his thoughts about the upcoming academic year at EWSD.

09/06/2026

Explore this quaint Jericho home's gourmet kitchen with a granite island.

Home tour of the week is sponsored by Flex Realty

09/05/2026

The Essex police log for Aug. 24-30 is now available.

Monday, Aug. 24:

09/04/2026

As a special finale its 100 year anniversary, Brownell Library is creating a commemorative book that documents their first 100 years. The library is looking for stories, memories, poems, images, and drawings.

Brownell Library turned 100 this year! As a special finale to all the celebrations, the Library is creating a commemorative book that documents their first 100 years. The library is looking for stories, memories, poems, images, and drawings about Brownell Library.

09/04/2026

Our Back to School edition is in mailboxes and on newsstands today! ✏️📚 Catch up on what's new with Essex Westford School District, learn how to prepare for colder temps with Wood4Good and find out who is on your November ballot. essexreporter.com/eedition

09/04/2026

Check out these seven autumnal events coming to Essex this week!

Submit your event to this calendar by emailing details to [email protected]