Calling area contractors — a new City of Ellsworth bid opportunity is now open! The City of Ellsworth is seeking unit-price bids for the Local Roads and Sidewalks 2026 project, a coordinated package of road reconstruction, reclamation, paving and sidewalk improvements at several locations throughout ….Read More
We have an important clarification to yesterday’s update (Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026). Yep, it’s good news! ALL recycling is once again being accepted at the Ellsworth Transfer Station Recycling Center. Yesterday, we shared that cardboard recycling had resumed following the temporary shutdown caused by problems ….Read More
Have ideas about recreation in Ellsworth? Want to help create more opportunities that bring people together and make our parks, trails and public spaces even better? The City of Ellsworth is looking for two people to join the Recreation Commission and we’d love to hear ….Read More
Ellsworth Expands Composting Options with Launch of New Transfer Station Pilot Program New free drop-off site joins school, neighborhood, and curbside composting options as Ellsworth works to keep food scraps out of the waste stream ELLSWORTH, Maine – Ellsworth residents will soon have more ways ….Read More
Good news, Ellsworth — Bridge Hill is reopening! The roadway is expected to be fully open to traffic by 5 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, which means the morning commute can return to normal and the traffic diversion will come to an end. It’s been ….Read More
As mentioned earlier in the week … City Hall closes for a staff event tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12 noon. We look froward to seeing you and helping you bright and early Monday morning! Have a great weekend. ….Read More
Motorists traveling southbound on High Street toward Bar Harbor should expect the roadway near Pizza Hut to remain reduced to one lane today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Crews poured concrete in the affected area early this morning, but it has not yet had enough time ….Read More
If you haven’t taken the City’s Short-Term Rental Survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. The survey closes Tuesday, September 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be heard. 👉 Take the survey and learn more Your input matters — ….Read More
Ellsworth City Hall will close at 12 noon on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to allow City employees to participate in the City’s Employee Appreciation Picnic. City Hall opens for regular hours Monday, August 31 at 7 am. Our City employees work hard every day serving ….Read More
Before Monday gets rolling, here’s a reminder that overnight road work is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, August 24–26, 2026, with traffic impacts in the Surry Road/Bridge Hill area Monday night and on High Street Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Work begins at 10 ….Read More