Essex County Courthouse Project Advancing Through Some Contention

Disagreements Arise As Stakeholders Include Town, County And State

By: Dana Gray

Outlets: Caledonian Record

Published: August 29, 2026

Words: 2,889

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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GUILDHALL — There’s general consensus that the Essex County Courthouse needs improvement, particularly regarding security, but moving to a finished construction and renovation project has been somewhat contentious among three key stakeholders: town, county and state.

The courthouse is a historic structure along the public green space in the center of town, with neighbors all around.

The county owns the building, is responsible for its maintenance and …

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