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Road Work Notice for the Week of September 1st, 2025

Tuesday 9/2 through Thursday 9/4 highway crews will be doing some patching on Liberty Street, Sterling Street & Happytown Road. Traffic will be down to one lane alternating in the work areas. ….Read More

September 2, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Boil Water Order Lifted

8-27-25 7:50AM:  The boil water order issued on August 25th, 2025 has been lifted for the following areas.  There are no boil water orders in effect for City of Ellsworth water customers at this time. TINKER FARM WAY, RIVER BREEZE WAY, TINKER MEADOW WAY, BLUE ….Read More

August 27, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News

Request for Bids – Mineral Screening & Supply

Click here to download RFP document. ….Read More

August 25, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, RFPs & RFQs – Archived

Request for Bids – 160 Class Excavator

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August 25, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, RFPs & RFQs – Archived

Request for Proposals – Sidewalk Plow Equipment

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August 25, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, RFPs & RFQs – Archived

UPDATE 8/25/2025: Road Closures Needed for Water Main Repair

UPDATE 8/25/2025: The water leak has been repaired. The road will reopen for traffic this afternoon; however, Tomorrow (8/26) Water Street will be closed from the Washington Street intersection to the Foster Street intersection. Foster Street will be open with left turns onto Water Street ONLY. On Wednesday, ….Read More

August 25, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News

Invitation to Bid on Facade Grant Project at 125 Main Street (Extended Deadline)

New Deadline: Bids are now due on September 18 at 9am. The owners of the building located at 125 Main Street, Ellsworth, Maine, seek qualified vendors to provide individual bids for the following services to the Main Street Facade: Demolition: Remove siding and overhang structure from ….Read More

August 25, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, RFPs & RFQs – Archived

Invitation to Bid on Facade Grant Project at 10 State Street (Extended Deadline)

New Deadline: Bids are now due on September 18 at 9am. The owners of the building located at 10 State Street, Ellsworth, Maine, seek qualified vendors to provide individual bids for the following services to the Main Street Facade: Window Replacement: Replace six street-facing windows – ….Read More

August 25, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, RFPs & RFQs – Archived

2024 Annual Financial Report Now Available

The 2024 annual financial report is now available.  View it as well as previous financial reports at the link below.  You can also find these report and more financial information on the Finance Department page. View All Annual Financial Reports https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/document-category/cafr/ ….Read More

August 21, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Finance Department
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Lane Closure at Foster and Water Streets – Thursday August 21st, 2025

🚧 Road Work Update for Thursday 8/21/25 – A water main repair is being done today on Water Street near the intersection of Foster and Water. Traffic will be down to 1 lane while this repair is being completed. 🚧 ….Read More

August 21, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

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  • City Council Meeting Notice and Agenda for Monday, September 21, 2026

    September 10, 2026
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    September 9, 2026
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    September 3, 2026

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City of Ellsworth Aligns Key Departments Under New Office of Community Development, September 2026

September 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Ellsworth Aligns Key Departments Under New Office of Community Development As Ellsworth continues to experience steady growth, the City is taking another step toward ensuring that growth is thoughtful, coordinated, and responsive to the needs of residents... ....Read More

Thanks for Another Great Night of Music — And We’re Not Done Yet!

Another Thursday night, September 10, 2026, another great evening of live music in downtown Ellsworth! 🎶 A big thank you to Hymn for Her and Bowen Swersey for joining us for the Downtown Summer Concert Series at the Franklin Street Parklet. And thank you Fogtown... ....Read More

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Bucksport and Surry Roads to start on September 28, 2026

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 28, 2026, with work taking place on Bucksport and Surry Roads. Hydrant flushing is a routine maintenance process completed twice each year... ....Read More


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