Recently, Ellsworth was recognized by WorldAtlas as one of the welcoming towns to retire in New England And for those who live here, that likely comes as no surprise. Read on … https://medium.com/city-of-ellsworth-maine/a-place-to-call-home-why-ellsworth-maine-is-a-friendly-city-even-in-retirement-37c6cbb46d80 ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Planning Department is inviting all to attend a free public workshop on the ongoing update to Chapter 56: Unified Ordinance. The workshop will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. This workshop will provide an opportunity ….Read More
If you’ve walked down Main Street recently, you may have noticed a bright and welcoming new look at Poppy & Polka Dot—and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. Thanks to a Downtown Façade Improvement Grant, the boutique was able to complete exterior upgrades ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is using OpenGov for procurement and bidding opportunities. To view and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendors will need to create a free OpenGov account. Getting set up now ensures you won’t miss upcoming opportunities. It’s quick and easy to ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Planning Department is inviting all to attend a free public workshop on the ongoing update to Chapter 56: Unified Ordinance. The workshop will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. This workshop ….Read More
The City encourages anyone with an interest in local development, zoning or future land use policy to attend. Community perspectives are a crucial part of the ordinance-development process and this workshop is designed to make participation accessible, informative and collaborative. Residents who cannot attend can ….Read More
Ellsworth, Maine (March 4, 2026) The City of Ellsworth is inviting residents, volunteers, and community partners to take part in two annual spring clean-up efforts aimed at improving local roadsides and restoring Card Brook, the City’s urban stream. Annual Citywide Roadside Clean-Up April 18–25, 2026 ….Read More
Please be advised the City of Ellsworth Planning Board meeting for April 1, 2026 has been moved to Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 2026 Planning Board Schedule ….Read More
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUSINESS FAÇADE GRANT PROJECT 25 PINE STREET, 121 MAIN STREET, 142 MAIN STREET, ELLSWORTH The owners of the buildings at the addresses below seek qualified vendors to provide individual bids for services as specified below at each address: Address 1: 25 ….Read More
