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By Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice Every day, Shasta likes to romp and play at Chatham’s John Waddell Off-Leash Dog Park. But for owner Carmen McCauley and other dog parents, not so […]
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EWSWA to deliver Green Bins to phase 1 municipalities starting July 21
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Phase 1 of the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) Green Bin program is set to roll out, and its staff and Board of Directors […]
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Essex launches revamped online ‘Repot a Problem’ tool that allows residents to check on status
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex’s “Report a Problem” online platform – that allows residents to relay issues related to Town-owned infrastructure, parks, facilities, and concerns with […]
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Generator will allow Harrow Arena to be used as evacuation shelter
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press The Town of Essex will install a new air conditioner and generator at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre. These upgrades will ensure the […]
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Administration to provide update on Essex Sport Fields project for 2026 Budget
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Staff for the Town of Essex will provide Council with a written update regarding the Essex Sport Fields project during the 2026 Town of Essex […]
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Essex to ask Health Unit how it can prevent beach closures
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Council for the Town of Essex supported Mayor Sherry Bondy in directing Town administration to draft a letter to the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, […]
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Tom Bonneau announced as 2025 Essex Citizen of the Year
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press As a member of the Holy Name Knights of Columbus (Council 3305), Training Officer with St. John’s Ambulance, member of Community Living Essex County’s Ruthven […]
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Accessibility advocates recognized in Chatham-Kent
By Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice Leaders at the forefront of Chatham-Kent’s accessibility movement have been recognized by the C-K Accessibility Advisory Committee. The annual awards, presented at council, acknowledged three individuals […]
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County of Essex wrapped-up 2024 with over $561,000 surplus, $316.4M in reserve
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex County Council approved the 2024County of Essex Consolidated Financial Statements, in addition to the 2024 Sun Parlor Home Residents’ Trust Fund Statements, during the […]
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County of Essex to double down on messaging during National Drowning Prevention Week
By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Since all seven local municipalities, which make up Essex County, have lakefront or waterfront, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy wondered if it would be possible to […]