Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Knowlton Park Playground Replacement Project – Comprehensive Playground Replacement Including Cabled‑System Climbing Structure (Centerpiece Installation – May 2026) Issue Date: January 12th, 2026 Proposal Due Date: March 5th, 2026 at 2 pm Deadline for Questions: February ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is pleased to share that in December 2025, we received a three-year technical assistance grant from the Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI), a USDOT-supported organization helping communities improve transportation planning and connectivity. This grant will focus on High Street, one of Ellsworth’s ….Read More
Because of potential icy conditions this morning, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, City Hall will have a delayed opening and will open at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience, and please be safe on the roads. ….Read More
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
January 2, 2026 Media Contact David Rodrigues, Project Manager drodrigues@baycrane.com or 401-525-4048 Maine Traffic Advisory: Bay Crane Northeast to Transport Oversized Load from Hermon to Eastbrook on Tuesday, January 6 Engineered transport begins at 8 p.m., with increased traffic expected along the route; total distance ….Read More
From all of us at the City of Ellsworth — Happy New Year! We hope this year brings you numerous moments of joy, wellness, connection, and growth. May 2026 be a year of community, kindness, and all the good things that make Ellsworth shine. 💙 ….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
Rooted: Ellsworth’s Place in the Food System City of Ellsworth and Union River Center for Innovation Host Community Conversation on the Future of the Local Food System On January 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the City of Ellsworth and the Union River ….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