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NEW! Introducing the Essex Board of Trade Community Raffle! For just $10, you’ll have 30 chances to win wonderful prizes generously donated by local Essex-area businesses and organizations throughout November. Your participation supports the Essex Board of Trade and...

Karen Evans brings her background as an educator to her work as co-chair of the Sustainable Essex Committee, where she helps promote environmental education and sustainability initiatives in the community and Region 4 schools....

Save the Date! FestiFall is on Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 pm. This years theme: Haunted History! Fun free activities include: Pencil & Wool – “Faces of Essex” canvas – in front of post office (rain plan inside) Blissful Beauty – face painting at the Gris...

Help Pick the Winning Photo!  The Essex Board of Trade Photo Contest entries are in, and now it’s time to vote! We asked photographers to capture The Essex Experience, and the results are incredible. Now we need your help to choose which photo deserves to be...

In celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, the Essex Board of Trade invites photographers of all ages to capture the people, places, traditions, and moments that make Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton uniquely American. Theme: The Essex Experience America 250...

1st Place: Pencil & Wool
Located in the heart of Essex, Pencil & Wool is a thoughtfully curated shop blending creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Known for its unique mix of art supplies, fiber goods, and beautifully selected gifts, the shop is a destination for makers and creatives of all kinds.

Essex is named at the top of the list for 25 Best Small Towns in New England to Live In by newengland.com!  Check out the latest article here!

Essex Historical Society (EHS) announces an open call for sculptors to participate in its 2026 Art on the Pratt House Lawn exhibition series.  Click here to read more!

Check out the latest Ivoryton Library feature!  https://zip06.com/news/851817/ivoryton-library-transforms-to-wonderland-conundrum-escape-room/

Check out the latest interview in Bold Journey magazine with Essex Board of Trade's Administrator and Essex Art Association's Gallery Director, Sarah Grote! Link to article here:  https://boldjourney.com/meet-sarah-grote/