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The Essex Police Department, in partnership with the Board of Health, is once again participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual Drug Take Back Day. We will be on hand collecting expired, unused and unwanted prescriptions, as well as over the counter drugs, this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Essex Public Safety Building, 11 John Wise Ave.
Read moreThe Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea public safety departments notify the public that they will be participating in training at Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School on Saturday, April 13. Active Shooter Event Response (ASHER) training will begin at 9 a.m. Residents should be aware that there will be increased public safety and law enforcement presence in the area near the school during the training session. This drill is a part of routine interdepartmental training, which will reinforce important teamwork and communication skills among the departments during a high-risk response. Police will be using department radios to simulate real-life scenarios during training.
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ESSEX — Chief Paul Francis is pleased to announce that the Essex Police Department will be participating in an Autism Awareness Program in collaboration with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
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The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association created a Safe Driving PSA. Please review here: https://fb.watch/p3U0oE6_oW/.
Read moreThe Town of Essex and Essex police are seeking qualified candidates to fill one (1) full-time Police Officer position.
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ESSEX — Chief Paul Francis and the Essex Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m., Essex Police will support road closures on Winthrop, Pickering and Maple Streets, where a community trick-or-treating event will be held. Members of the community are invited to attend the event, which offers a traffic-free trick-or-treating option. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidelines, courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission: Reduce
Read moreThe following link is to the webinar that was hosted by TownGreen last week relating to sea level rise and its impacts on the roads and infrastructure within Town.
Read moreChief 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
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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
Read moreThe Essex Police Department announces that its annual car show will go on a one-year hiatus, with its return planned for 2024. The popular free event is scheduled for mid-September each year. It features classic, antique, muscle, and special interest cars, as well as trucks and motorcycles. “This is one of our favorite events of each year, and we have always looked forward to sharing our enthusiasm with the community. We were especially pleased to bring it back last year post-COVID,” Chief Paul Francis said. “We did not have the staffing available to organize an event to match those of
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