Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen are the chief elected and executive officers of the Town of Essex.  Its responsibility covers a broad range of important municipal issues. The Board of Selectmen are responsible for the oversight and delivery of all general municipal services, including but not limited to Public Safety, Public Works, and general government (finance, personnel, building inspections, maintenance, senior services, legal, animal control, conservation, and veterans functions).

The Board of Selectmen act as the appointing authority for the many resident volunteers who serve on town boards and commissions. These Boards/Commissions assist in shaping and formulating Town policies on the environment, infrastructure assessment and improvement, growth and development issues, fair housing, senior citizens, finance, recreation, recycling, and personnel to name a few. In addition, appointment of department heads of various general agencies falls within their scope of responsibility as well.

The Board of Selectmen also act as the Town's licensing authority and reviews, hears and acts on all such requests. The Board reviews and approves Town Meeting warrants, payrolls, vendor payments, ballot questions, and reviews and approves contracts for procurement of services or materials. The Board of Selectmen also play a key role in litigation and employee contract negotiations.

The Board of Selectmen meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM and the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A, located on the second floor of the Essex Town Hall.

 

Staff Contacts

Name Phone
Maria Lucarelli 860-767-4340 x112

Board Members

Name Title
Norman Needleman First Selectman
Stacia R. Libby Selectman
Bruce Glowac Selectman