The Essex Development Review Board was right to deny Amazon’s proposal for a last-mile delivery hub. Their plan ignored traffic and environmental concerns and violated our Town Plan.

But Amazon isn’t backing down. They’re appealing the decision to Vermont’s Environmental Court—trying to override the wishes of the people who live here.

ACRES (Alliance of Concerned Residents Envisioning Solutions) is standing up for Essex—and for every small town that believes we have the right to decide our own future.

Small towns are the heart of America. We know what makes our communities strong: clean air, safe roads, good neighbors, and local decisions made by local people. We won’t trade that for traffic, pollution, and low-wage jobs.

The trial is expected in fall 2026, and ACRES is preparing expert witnesses on traffic, air quality, and noise. This fight isn’t easy or cheap—but it’s about protecting our way of life.

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ACRES (Alliance of Concerned Residents Envisioning Solutions) was formed to be sure that local voices are heard.

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Amazon had selected a parcel in the Resource Preservation District-Industrial of Essex Vermont for its last mile distribution facility.

We already get Amazon packages delivered to our doors and we do not need the traffic, air and noise pollution, and demand on our infrastructure that this project entails. We are opposed to any last mile distribution facility in the Resource Preservation District in Essex, Vermont.

The proposed development does not meet the requirements of the plan for the Town of Essex and it does not comply with Town Zoning Regulations. This proposed development does not help us diversify our economic base.

People mistake the Amazon brand for "good jobs." These are not high paying jobs and the news is filled with stories about their labor practices. The delivery jobs are most often lower wage contracted positions with little-to-no benefits and higher taxes.

Vermont values are a mix of deeply rooted community ideals, appreciation for our natural landscape, respect for sustainability, a tradition of independence, and concern for community and neighbors.

The proposed Amazon facility is antithetical to the values of Vermont.

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