Please be advised that the Maine Forest Service’s online burn permit system (www.maineburnpermit.com) will be offline on, Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm for system updates. During this offline period, burn permits may be obtained in-person at City Hall, Fire Administration ….Read More
Protecting Branch Lake: A Collaborative Effort to Reduce Pollution In partnership with the Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District (HCSWCD), as assisted by the Branch Lake Association, Inc. (BLAI), the City of Ellsworth’s Public Works Highway Department implemented measures to reduce nonpoint-source (NPS) pollution, ….Read More
Winter Parking Ban has been declared by our Public Works Department for the following time and date so the crew can continue snow operations from the most recent storm. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12 a.m. – 6:00am During recent snow events, city plow trucks have ….Read More
Due to the closure on Thursday, February 13, the Planning Board Application deadline has been extended to 10 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2025. ….Read More
Due to the forecasted snow and sleet, all City of Ellsworth offices will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in alignment with the State and Ellsworth School Department closures. City Hall and other offices will reopen on Friday, February 14, at 8 a.m. Planning ….Read More
With recent snowstorms blanketing the region, the Ellsworth Fire Department is calling on residents to help ensure the safety of their community by “adopting” a fire hydrant. “Every second counts in a fire,” said Scott Guillerault, Fire Chief of the Ellsworth Fire Department. “Clearing snow ….Read More
Winter Parking Ban has been declared by our Public Works Department for the following times and dates: Friday, February 14, 2025 12 a.m.– 6:00am Saturday, February 15, 2025 12 a.m. – 6:00am Monday, February 17, 2025 12 a.m. – 6:00am During recent snow events, city ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is gearing up to prepare the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which starts on July 1, 2025. We’re now accepting funding requests from outside agencies and groups, with the submission deadline set for Friday, February 14, 2025, at 12:30 PM. Click ….Read More
Your expertise and firsthand knowledge are crucial to the success of our efforts to implement key aspects of the Ellsworth Business Attraction Plan. If you are involved in “Specialty Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Sales Design” or “Construction & Maintenance” we would love your valuable ….Read More
On February 7, 2025, City Manager Charlie Pearce, City Council Chair Michelle Beal, Police Chief Troy Bires, Deputy Police Chief Shawn Willy, and Fire Chief Scott Guillerault attended Shaw’s Grand Re-Opening event alongside community members. The supermarket has undergone fantastic work, offering a refreshed look ….Read More