The Town of Essex received $660,540 from the State of Vermont for a grant under the Vermont Community Development Program – Recovery Housing Program. A public hearing will be held at 6:35 pm on Monday, June 15th at the Essex Town Offices, 81 Main St., Essex, Vermont and via the link on the June 15, 2026 Selectboard agenda accessed here: https://essexvt.portal.civicclerk.com/
The hearing will be to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds. The VCDP-RHP Funds received have been used to accomplish the following activities:
The Champlain Housing Trust in partnership with Vermont Foundation of Recovery converted 12 existing apartments in three buildings at 1005, 1006 and 1007 Ethan Allen Avenue into supportive housing for people in recovery from substance abuse disorder.
Information on this project may be obtained from and viewed during the hours of 8:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Essex Town Offices, 81 Main St., Essex, Vermont.
Should you require any special accommodations please contact Katherine Sonnick at 802-878-1343 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made.
Town of Essex Selectboard