Before my first winter as City Manager, I was given a piece of advice over coffee from City Council Chair Michelle Beal, a former City Manager who understands Ellsworth not just as a place on a map, but as a living system with habits, memory, ….Read More
As we prepare to welcome 2026, we hope this New Years Eve 2025 brings you joy, connection, and a little sparkle in whatever you have planned. Please celebrate safely, look out for one another, and enjoy the final hours of 2025. Before the clock strikes ….Read More
🎁✨ Merry Christmas, Ellsworth! On this Christmas Day, we hope your hearts are full, your homes are joyful, and that a few wishes — big or small — come true. From our City family to yours, thank you for being such a caring and connected ….Read More
🎄✨ Merry Christmas Eve, Ellsworth! Tonight’s the night… listen closely — you just might hear reindeer hooves on the rooftop and sleigh bells in the air! 🦌🎅 From all of us at the City of Ellsworth, we wish our residents a peaceful, cozy, and magical ….Read More
City Hall Closure Update Due to the incoming storm, City Hall will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve), 2025. City Hall will also be closed Thursday, December 25, for Christmas Day, and as always, City Hall is closed on Fridays. 📅 What this ….Read More
❄️🎄 Winter Parking Ban Reminder Just a friendly reminder that the winter parking ban is in effect, and our Highway crews will be out Wednesday night, Christmas Eve, and overnight clearing and cleaning up snow. To help them do their important work safely and efficiently, ….Read More
As we head into the final days before Christmas, we know this season can feel busy … and sometimes even a little overwhelming. Today, we hope you can take a moment to pause, breathe, and enjoy the small things that make this time of year ….Read More
🎄 Holiday Hours Reminder 🎄 As we head into the Christmas holiday, please note the following City schedule changes: Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24 • The Library is closed all day • City Hall and the Transfer Station will close at 2 pm Christmas ….Read More
All residents and businesses on City of Ellsworth water are asked to conserve water immediately until further notice. We are experiencing an issue with the main water line coming into town on Bucksport Road and will be replacing a malfunctioning pressure-reducing valve. This work is ….Read More
City Hall will also be closing at 12 noon today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Our outstanding Public Works teams, and Emergency responders will remain on call, and may soon be flat-out keeping the roads clear – continuing their long tradition as the “Pride of Ellsworth” ….Read More