Happy Labor Day, Ellsworth!

Happy Labor Day, Ellsworth! City Hall is closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday — and a special thank you to all those whose hard work helps keep our community moving every ….Read More

City Hall Closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in Observance of Labor Day

Ellsworth City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 8, at 7 a.m., ready to help our residents and get the week underway. Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the people whose work, skill ….Read More

Don’t forget … we close at Noon tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026

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

City Hall to Close at 12 Noon Thursday, August 27, 2026 for Employee Appreciation Event

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

ALERT: Major Water Main Break on Bridge Hill — Expect Significant Traffic Delays

UPDATE 9 am August 12, 2026 The break on Bridge Hill has been repaired. City crews are coordinating with Maine DOT for repairs on the section of Bridge Hill impacted by the water main break.   UPDATED 7:30 pm August 11, 2026 Motorists traveling from ….Read More

City of Ellsworth Awarded Safety Grant to Support Employee Protection

The City of Ellsworth has been awarded a $2,979.92 Ed MacDonald Safety Grant from the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Workers’ Compensation Fund to purchase new traffic control and high-visibility safety equipment for City employees. The grant will help provide equipment that improves visibility and safety ….Read More

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Grant Street and Chapel Street on August 6, 2026

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., with work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street. Hydrant flushing is a routine ….Read More

MaineDOT Seeking Public Input on Proposed Main Street Bridge Improvements

Before we get started … please note this is a proposed MaineDOT project. The City of Ellsworth is sharing this information as a courtesy to help connect our community with MaineDOT’s public engagement process.   MaineDOT Seeking Public Input on Proposed Main Street Bridge Improvements ….Read More