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
Community Tree Steward, Michael Otzwirk and Urban Forestry Assistant, Alan Chausse have been busy at work taking care of Ellsworth’s urban forest. They recently completed an inventory at the Community Tree Nursery, culminating in a final report submitted to the Arbor Commission. The Community Tree ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is inviting qualified contractors and vendors to review and submit proposals for one of our latest Requests for Proposals (RFP). This RFP is for engineering services related to improvements along the Route 230 corridor (Water Street/Bayside Road) between Main Street and ….Read More
The forecast may have changed last night’s plans, but the movie is still on! The Grand has rescheduled its outdoor screening of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids for tonight, Friday, July 31, at dusk in Knowlton Park. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs, gather the ….Read More
Motorists are advised that Bayside Road, in the area of 53 Bayside Road, will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while highway crews complete shoulder work. Traffic will be directed through the work zone, and drivers should expect ….Read More
Respect isn’t just about being polite. It’s about listening, working together, assuming good intentions, and recognizing that behind every City service, meeting, and decision are people committed to serving this community. Communities aren’t defined only by the roads they build or the services they provide. ….Read More
The cameras were rolling today at the City of Ellsworth’s tennis courts as WABI TV5 stopped by to learn more about our summer tennis program. WABI interviewed Roddy Ehrlenbach, Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Coach Terry Bennett, who is leading this year’s clinics, and ….Read More
Every day, the team at the Ellsworth Transfer Station helps residents unload recyclables, answer questions, and keep one of the City’s busiest facilities running smoothly. In late July 2026, their hard work was recognized in a way that meant a great deal to all of us. ….Read More
Join the City of Ellsworth’s Urban Forestry Assistant, Alan Chausse, for a guided hike at Branch Lake Public Forest in Ellsworth, Maine on August 11, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Alan will lead the group on a 2.5 mile hike of moderate difficulty from ….Read More
Planning a birthday party? Family reunion? Community meeting? Looking for a pavilion, park, athletic field, or other City-owned space? The City of Ellsworth makes it easy to browse available facilities and submit reservation requests online. Our online reservation system lets you: View available City-owned facilities ….Read More