Essex Downtown Visioning Forum
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Please take the Essex Town Center Vibrancy Survey to help us gather feedback in advance of the forum
Survey open until September 28
Location
Essex Town Hall
3rd Floor Auditorium
30 Martin St
Essex MA
Remote connection available:
Members of the public who wish to listen to and/or view the meeting may do so via two-way Video Call (with the option to show yourself on video or not and with the option to use a phone to call in, for two-way audio-only). Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast or its quality, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person versus virtual attendance accordingly.
Video On-line Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/bzubricki
Meeting ID if prompted: bzubricki
Please make sure you are joined in mute mode. Comments with only be taken from those that enter their name. The camera should be off, by default, when you join you may activate if you wish to do so.
Dial-in Number: (425) 436-6352 and the access code is 1729820.
Contact Information
Colleen Murdock - Director of Community Relations
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Description
Downtown Essex Visioning Forum
Be a part of the conversation.
Residents, business owners, and community stakeholders are invited to take part in a Downtown Visioning Forum focused on the future of downtown Essex. The forum, organized by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Essex, will provide an opportunity for the community to share ideas and help guide priorities for a vibrant and resilient downtown.
The goal of the forum is to gather input from residents and the business community to help identify opportunities that support a thriving downtown while aligning town planning efforts with the needs of local businesses. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas and perspectives that can help shape strategies for strengthening Essex’s downtown district.

