Author: Camryn Langille

Chief Paul Francis and the Essex Police Department would like to inform the community that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be conducting a paving project on Route 22 in Essex, beginning on Monday. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 18, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be starting a roadway resurfacing project on Route 22 in Essex. The project will take place on Western Avenue beginning at the Hamilton Line. It will continue onto Martin Street, ending past Shepard Memorial Drive just past Essex Town Hall. The first phase of this project will entail milling the road, which is projected to

Chief Paul Francis and the Essex Police Department ask residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions as Hurricane Lee is expected to track toward New England in the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center, Lee is moving toward the north-northwest and a turn toward the north is expected by tonight. Public safety officials are receiving briefings as the situation is updated, and are staying current on storm tracks and forecasts to ensure staffing is in place to deal with any emergency. Hurricanes can bring many different types of wind and water hazards, including storm surges, strong winds