As mentioned earlier in the week … City Hall closes for a staff event tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12 noon. We look froward to seeing you and helping you bright and early Monday morning! Have a great weekend. ….Read More
As mentioned earlier in the week … City Hall closes for a staff event tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12 noon. We look froward to seeing you and helping you bright and early Monday morning! Have a great weekend. ….Read More
If you haven’t taken the City’s Short-Term Rental Survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. The survey closes Tuesday, September 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be heard. 👉 Take the survey and learn more Your input matters — ….Read More
Ellsworth City Hall will close at 12 noon on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to allow City employees to participate in the City’s Employee Appreciation Picnic. City Hall opens for regular hours Monday, August 31 at 7 am. Our City employees work hard every day serving ….Read More
Dust off those dancing shoes — and maybe your best ’80s moves — because I Want My MTV Retro Band featuring Jessi Mallory is coming to the Franklin Street Parklet this Thursday, August 27, 2026, sponsored by our friends at Maine Tractor Company – Ellsworth! ….Read More
Here’s a heads-up about two areas where motorists can expect overnight traffic impacts as crews complete road repairs. Monday, August 24, 2026 — Surry Road / Bridge Hill Area Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, August 24, traffic on Surry Road near its intersection with Bucksport ….Read More
We have an important update to share on Bridge Hill — road repairs are tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, August 24, 2026, with completion anticipated by Wednesday, August 26. We know the continued traffic diversion has been frustrating, and we appreciate the community’s patience while ….Read More
Residents of the City of Ellsworth, As my time as the Urban Forestry Assistant comes to an end, I wanted to thank you for welcoming me into your community. You showed up to volunteer events at the Community Tree Nursery, hikes at Branch Lake Public ….Read More
What a great night! Thanks to Open X, Takoda, and Trisha Mason for bringing the Parklet to musical life last night, Thursday, August 13, 2026, as part of the City’s Downtown Summer Concert Series! And check out our sweet little dancer! <3 Enjoy some fun ….Read More
Good news, Ellsworth! The Boil Water Order has been lifted. As of Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that had been in effect for portions of the City following the Bridge Hill water main break. The order ….Read More
Seeing these devices around Ellsworth and wondering what they are? We promise … there’s a perfectly good explanation! These are temporary traffic-counting devices being used by MaineDOT to better understand how vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles move through parts of Ellsworth. The information collected will help ….Read More