Town Planning Meeting Tonight + West Nile Virus

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Aug 8, 2024, 6:30 PM

Greetings,

Please be advised that the State Health Department recently collected mosquitoes in both the Town and City which have tested positive for West Nile Virus. When the virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites, most people don't get sick, but some get symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. The sickness can become quite serious in some people, and those age 50 or older are at the highest risk. Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to protect yourself:

• Wear long sleeves and long pants when you're outside.
• Limit the amount of time you spend outdoors at dawn and dusk.
• Use EPA-registered insect repellant.
• Cover cribs, stroller, and baby carrier with mosquito netting.
• Fix holes in your screens and make sure they are tightly attached to doors and windows.
• Get rid of standing water where mosquitoes like to breed.

Learn about what works when it comes to mosquito bite prevention: http://www.healthvermont.gov/mosquito

The Planning Commission (PC) will be meeting this evening, August 8th, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the topics below. You can attend this meeting in person at 81 Main Street, 1st Floor Conference Room, or via Zoom. Here is the link and the materials associated with the meeting: https://essexvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2568/files .

You will see that Gabe Handy, d/b/a Franklin South, LLC, has proposed to demolish an existing structure and build a 50' x 60' commercial building located at 108 Colchester Road in the Mixed-Use District. In addition, the State of Vermont will be presenting a request to the PC to consider amending Section 4.14(C) of the Zoning Regulations to allow an additional area within the Town to accommodate a women's rehabilitation facility.

If you have any questions about needing a permit for projects located in the Town; questions about your property, such as subdivision, home occupations, accessory dwelling units/short term rentals, please contact me at skelley@essex.org or call me 238-5303 (cell).

Have a great day! Sharon

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