Friendly Reminder: Public Listening Session: Help Shape the Conversation on Short-Term Rentals in Ellsworth

As Ellsworth continues to grow, the City is exploring whether a short-term rental (STR) registration and safety inspection program should be considered. Before any recommendations are developed, we want to hear from you. Community input is an important part of the City’s decision-making process, and ….Read More

You may notice new Traffic Counting Equipment around Ellsworth this week, August 10, 2026

If you spot some unfamiliar equipment (including cameras) at a few intersections around Ellsworth this week, don’t worry … it’s there to help plan for the future. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is conducting turning movement and traffic counts at several intersections throughout the ….Read More

City of Ellsworth Awarded Safety Grant to Support Employee Protection

The City of Ellsworth has been awarded a $2,979.92 Ed MacDonald Safety Grant from the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Workers’ Compensation Fund to purchase new traffic control and high-visibility safety equipment for City employees. The grant will help provide equipment that improves visibility and safety ….Read More

Contractors & Vendors: Check Out Our Latest Request for Proposals

The City of Ellsworth is inviting qualified contractors and vendors to review and submit proposals for one of our latest Requests for Proposals (RFP). This RFP is for engineering services related to improvements along the Route 230 corridor (Water Street/Bayside Road) between Main Street and ….Read More