ELLSWORTH, Maine — Notice anything different about our letterhead? We hope so. The City of Ellsworth is introducing an updated brand identity that reflects both its history and future, centered around a familiar and meaningful phrase: The Friendly City. The City’s updated look represents a ….Read More
What follows is a statement from Council Chair Patrick Lyons clarifying tonight’s Special Meeting, Monday, May 18, 2026: Recent social media posts have stated that the City Council is considering expelling a Council member as part of tonight’s City Council Special Meeting. This is not ….Read More
Street line striping on in-town roads and streets within the urban compact is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 18 & 19, 2026 … just in time to help our streets look sharp heading into the busy summer season. There will be no road closures, ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is taking a wonderful step to improve pedestrian safety in our downtown area, funding by the State … not the City. Installation of these two cross walk lights will start Monday, May 18, 2026. By the end of May, two new ….Read More
📬 Stay connected with what’s happening in Ellsworth! The City of Ellsworth Community Calendar makes it easy to stay in the know. In just a couple clicks, you can subscribe and receive a weekly email featuring upcoming events, local activities, and community happenings. From city ….Read More
What a day. Saturday, May 9, 2026! Under sunny skies on Saturday, 42 volunteers came together for the 2026 Card Brook Clean Up Day and the results were incredible. Armed with gloves, safety vests, trash pickers, and a shared sense of community pride, volunteers spread ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is excited to welcome the community back to Knowlton Park for the 2nd Annual “Play It Forward” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm. This will be the kick-off for our Knowlton Playground Replacement fundraising efforts. ….Read More
Biannual Hydrant Flushing The City of Ellsworth Water Department began hydrant flushing on May 4, 2026, with work taking place over the course of approximately two weeks. This is a routine, twice-a-year process (spring and fall) that helps keep our water system running smoothly by ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will once again transform a portion of Franklin Street into the Franklin Street Parklet, creating a vibrant, shared public space in the heart of downtown. The work to put the Parklet together will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026. City crews ….Read More
Please CLICK HERE for all the details around the City of Ellsworth Municipal School Budget Validation and Special Referendum Election on June 9, 2026. Please CLICK HERE for the Specimen Ballot for June 9, 2026. ….Read More