# Planned developments in Essex, MA

Boardwalk found 89 planned projects in Essex, MA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Town of Essex Board of Selectmen agenda for Sep 28, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex-city/

## Essex at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 89 |
| New in the last 30 days | 4 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Sep 28, 2026, Town of Essex Board of Selectmen |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Looking for Essex County?

[Essex County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex/) · 2,400+ projects

## What's planned in Essex

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 26 | 29% |
| Development decisions | 26 | 29% |
| Infrastructure | 18 | 20% |
| Public and institutional | 18 | 20% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Essex

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School Replacement Project Voting Dates | Not stated | Schools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Essex Elementary School Replacement Project | Not stated | Schools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Study and Design of Three Town-Owned Bridges | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Continued | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Essex Elementary School 50-Year Useful Life Certification | Not stated | Schools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 36-Lot Open Space Residential Development | Bell Point LLC | Residential | 36 units | Continued | Jun 17, 2026 |
| $1.09M Water Main Looping Project | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Federal Water Main Replacement Infrastructure Project | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Feb 24, 2026 |

Showing 7 of 89 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Ipswich, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/ipswich/) · 55 projects
- [Gloucester, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/gloucester/) · 140+ projects
- [Beverly, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/beverly/) · 110+ projects
- [Rowley, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/rowley/) · 78 projects
- Rockport, MA · 5 projects
- [Topsfield, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/topsfield/) · 95 projects

All places in Massachusetts: [Massachusetts](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/)

## Questions about Essex

### What's planned in Essex, MA?

Boardwalk found 89 planned projects in Essex, MA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Town of Essex Board of Selectmen agenda for Sep 28, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Essex projects come from public meeting records, such as Town of Essex Board of Selectmen agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Essex's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Essex, MA", boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex-city/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count