The first day of spring has arrived in Ellsworth. And while Maine may take its time letting go of winter, we know what’s coming… longer days, warmer sunshine, and the return of all the things we love about this season (not counting mud season … ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Planning Department is inviting all to attend a free public workshop on the ongoing update to Chapter 56: Unified Ordinance. The workshop will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. This workshop ….Read More
The City encourages anyone with an interest in local development, zoning or future land use policy to attend. Community perspectives are a crucial part of the ordinance-development process and this workshop is designed to make participation accessible, informative and collaborative. Residents who cannot attend can ….Read More
Ellsworth, we’re doing a great job bringing in that glass to be recycled … now we need to remember to remove the labels! CLICK HERE for all the details. Before bringing glass to the transfer station, simply: • Rinse the bottle or jar • Remove ….Read More
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Ellsworth! 🍀 Wishing everyone a day filled with a little extra luck, laughter, and maybe even a bit of green! Whether you’re enjoying time with family, supporting local businesses, or simply taking in the fresh March air, we hope your ….Read More
If it’s happening in Ellsworth, you’ll find it here. Check out our Community Calendar powered by Yodel for a great list of the goings on in and around our great City. We’ve got the Family Fun Night Friday March 13, the Art in Bloom Art ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will begin spring street sweeping on March 30, 2026. Crews will be working throughout the city during both daytime and nighttime operations. Please note that weather may affect the schedule, and adjustments may be made as needed. We estimate approximately five ….Read More
If you’ve visited Harbor Park this winter or tuned in to the live stream on our YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@CityofEllsworthMaine ) you may have noticed bubbling near the pier and wondered what’s going on. It may look a little unusual but rest assured, the bubbles ….Read More
Finance Committee Meetings The Finance Committee meets at 8 am every other Monday at City Hall. This schedule represents a change from the previous weekly meeting format. Please note: There is no Finance Committee meeting during the first week of July. There is no Finance ….Read More
Public Notice – Property Assessment Inspections Beginning March 23, 2026, the City of Ellsworth will be conducting building permit follow-up inspections for property assessment purposes. The City has engaged Municipal Consulting Group (MCG) to assist with verifying construction associated with issued building permits so the City’s ….Read More