(Photo courtesy of the Town of Essex)(Photo courtesy of the Town of Essex)
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Youth needed for Essex summer jobs

If you know a local youth who needs a job this summer, point them in the Town of Essex's direction.

Applications are open in a wide range of positions, like maintaining parks and greenspaces or promoting local tourism.

"Working with the Town is a great opportunity to build skills, supplement formal education, and gain experience," said Mayor Sherry Bondy.

Essex is looking for applicants with all educational backgrounds.

The deadline to apply online is 4:30 p.m. on January 25.

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