Good news, Ellsworth! The City’s streetlight replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of June 15, 2026. Crews will be working throughout the community to install new LED streetlights, replacing aging fixtures that have become increasingly difficult to maintain. While the project is contractually ….Read More
It takes every one of us to keep Ellsworth running. From the employees residents see every day to those working behind the scenes, each position plays an important role in delivering the services that make our city safe, welcoming, and vibrant. Whether you’re answering phones, ….Read More
What should Ellsworth’s streets look like in the years ahead? The City of Ellsworth is continuing work on the Maine DOT Village Partnership Initiative, a project focused on improving how people move through our community, whether walking, biking, driving, or accessing local businesses and services. ….Read More
If you haven’t already cast your ballot, polling places are open until 8:00 PM for the Municipal School Budget Validation and Special Referendum Election. Elections don’t happen by themselves. Behind every smooth Election Day is a dedicated team of election workers, City staff, volunteers, and ….Read More
It’s going to be a beautiful few days! And one of the best things about this time of year is that there’s always something happening somewhere in our community. Maybe you’re: 📚 Heading to a library event 🌳 Exploring a trail 🛍️ Shopping downtown 🍽️ ….Read More
Whether you’re visiting for the first time, planning a weekend adventure, or you’ve called Ellsworth home for years, there’s always something new to discover. A recent blog post from our very own Twila Fisher, Economic Development Director, highlights the launch of DiscoverEllsworth.org, a tourism and ….Read More
Over the past several months, residents, business owners, and community members have shared ideas about how Ellsworth’s streets can better serve everyone who uses them. Now it’s time for the next step. Based on feedback received during the first round of public engagement, project partners ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Registrar of Voters will be in session from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in preparation for the June 9, 2026 City of Ellsworth Referendum and State of Maine Primary Election. Sample ballots for both elections can be ….Read More
The Friendly City Over the past several months, the City of Ellsworth, Maine has been working on something that may seem simple on the surface: a new logo and visual identity. But for us, this project was always about much more than graphics or typography. ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth would like to remind property owners that unpaid FY26 tax bills must be paid by June 4, 2026 to avoid additional collection fees. Beginning after that date, accounts with unpaid balances will receive a 30-Day Demand Notice, which includes additional fees ….Read More