The City of Ellsworth is now accepting proposals for the purchase of the City’s 2026 $3,000,000 Tax Anticipation Note (TAN). The Request for Proposals (RFP) was officially released on May 19, 2026, and proposals will be accepted through the City’s OpenGov Procurement Portal until: 📅 ….Read More
The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop Schedule is now available. All budget workshops will take place in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers located at 1 City Hall Plaza in Ellsworth. All Workshop Meeting have a scheduled meeting start time of 6PM. View the FY ….Read More
Finance Committee Meetings The Finance Committee meets at 8 am every other Monday at City Hall. This schedule represents a change from the previous weekly meeting format. Please note: There is no Finance Committee meeting during the first week of July. There is no Finance ….Read More
Apply now for Homestead Exemption and/or Veteran Exemption before April 1, 2026 for $500 Property Tax Relief There are two types of exemptions available to Maine residents. The HOMESTEAD Exemption and the VETERAN Exemption. April 1, 2026 is the annual application deadline date. The HOMESTEAD ….Read More
We want to share an important update with our residents. The price of City trash bag stickers will increase by $1 per bag, from $3 to $4 starting Monday, March 2, 2026. Any $3 stickers sold prior to March 2 will still be honored. Also, ….Read More
A great opportunity opened up here – Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer for the City of Ellsworth. This is a rare opportunity to lead a modern municipal finance operation during a period of rapid growth, organizational transformation, and once in a generation major capital ….Read More
With the possibility of inclement weather, Monday’s Finance Committee meeting may move to a remote format if City Hall is closed. Please check back here for updates on whether the meeting will be held remotely. As always, the meeting will be recorded and shared on ….Read More
The Ellsworth Public Library is once again partnering with AARP Tax-Aide to offer free income tax preparation assistance for our community. This service will be available Tuesdays, from 9 am to 5 pm, February 3 through April 14, 2026, thanks to AARP’s trained volunteer tax ….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
Are you interested in learning more about our digital modernization plans? Below is a link to attend a free virtual workshop at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 10 with OpenGov about the City’s digital modernization plan. Who is OpenGov? First off – they power more ….Read More