Essex
A town in Essex County, Massachusetts — population 3,668 as of 2022.
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The City of Methuen is ending its use of Flock Safety. Existing Flock license plate reader cameras in Methuen will be covered while arrangements are made for their removal.
Government & Civic
26-year-old Massachusetts son accused of murdering father after man found with numerous gunshot wounds
LAWRENCE, Mass. – A Massachusetts son was arraigned for murder Tuesday in Lawrence District Court, the Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker confirms. On Monday night shortly before 10:30 p.m., the Lawrence Police Department received several 911 calls reporting gun…
Public Safety
City of Amesbury
17 hours agoThe City of Amesbury FY27 Budget Book (Adopted)
The City of Amesbury FY27 Budget Book (Adopted) is now available for viewing.
Government & Civic
City of Amesbury
18 hours agoFY26 Annual Report
The City of Amesbury's FY26 Annual Report is now published.
Government & Civic
Trash & Recycling Transition Update: Saturday, September 19, 2026
We know the transition from bags to carts is a big change! Delivery crews are currently finishing up Thursday's route and are deep into Friday's route. To help make the rollout as smooth as possible, please keep these quick guidelines in mind:
Government & Civic
Affordable senior housing with health care will replace former Lynn hospital
The development will feature 150 apartments for seniors with low incomes, who will be able to access health care from visiting nurses and at a clinic on the property.
Real Estate & DevelopmentIn and around Essex
See & do
- Agawam Boat and Fishing Charters
- Allyn Cox Reservation
- Boston Wedding Band Men in Black
- Cape Ann Golf Course
- Conomo Point
Eat, drink & stay
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Essex by the numbers
- Median age
- 45
- Households
- 1,359
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $157,147
- Median house value
- $897,400