Important Notice: Property Taxes Past Due The City of Ellsworth is reminding residents and property owners that 2026 real estate and personal property taxes are now past due and are accruing interest. In the coming week, the City will begin issuing lien notices for unpaid ….Read More
ELLSWORTH, Maine (May 1, 2026) – The City of Ellsworth is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand at a spring volunteer workday at the City’s community tree nursery. The Nursery Spring Clean-Up will take place on Saturday, May 23, ….Read More
Big things start small—and sometimes with a few test holes. Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026 crews from the Maine Department of Transportation will begin soil testing work around the Union River Bridge as part of early preparation for future bridge repairs. 📍 Where: Lower light ….Read More
Quick Takeaways: This is a planning study, a concept, not a construction project No decisions have been made Concepts shared are early ideas, not final plans Funding for this project came from the Federal Government More public input opportunities are coming Visit this page on ….Read More
Ellsworth Featured on WERU’s “Talk of the Towns” May 13, 2026 Ellsworth’s story is heading to the airwaves. Recently, local leaders and partners joined WERU Community Radio’s Talk of the Towns to share how historic preservation is helping shape the future of our community. The ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will be performing water system maintenance on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, on Pleasant Street to where it intersects Bucksport Road. This work involves replacing a water gate valve, an important upgrade that helps maintain the reliability and safety of our water ….Read More
Weight Limits Lifted Across Ellsworth Good news for those who’ve been waiting. Yes, seasonal heavy weight limits have been lifted on all roads in Ellsworth! As spring conditions improve, our roads are now ready to handle heavier vehicles, and restrictions are no longer in place. ….Read More
It’s a great day to plant something for the future, and yesterday, April 23, 2026, something pretty special took root in Ellsworth. In celebration of Earth Day, and just ahead of Arbor Day, two new trees were planted along Main Street near the Union River ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth and the Ellsworth Fire Department are proud to recognize Jaxon Mansfield as the recipient of the Citizen Award of Merit, presented on April 20, 2026. Jaxon was honored for his extraordinary composure and courageous actions during a life-threatening incident on the ….Read More
April 21, 2026 Ellsworth Celebrates Volunteers Following Community Recognition at City Council Meeting Ellsworth, Maine — The City of Ellsworth proudly recognized its Volunteer of the Year, Rain Perez, and Volunteer Business of the Year, Franklin Savings Bank, during a special presentation at the start ….Read More