Need a Place for Your Next Event? You Can Reserve City Spaces Online.

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

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Grant Street and Chapel Street on August 6, 2026

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., with work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street. Hydrant flushing is a routine ….Read More

Ellsworth Police to Participate in Regional OUI Enforcement Detail July 31 – August 2, 2026

The Ellsworth Police Department is reminding everyone to make safe choices behind the wheel as officers participate in a regional OUI enforcement effort this weekend. The Ellsworth Police Department is partnering with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and neighboring law enforcement agencies as part ….Read More

From Ellsworth to Wimbledon… and Back Again

Imagine learning tennis from someone who competed on one of the world’s biggest stages. This summer, that’s exactly what’s happening in Ellsworth. Coach Terry Bennett, an Ellsworth native and former Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour player, is offering tennis clinics through the City of ….Read More

MaineDOT Seeking Public Input on Proposed Main Street Bridge Improvements

Before we get started … please note this is a proposed MaineDOT project. The City of Ellsworth is sharing this information as a courtesy to help connect our community with MaineDOT’s public engagement process.   MaineDOT Seeking Public Input on Proposed Main Street Bridge Improvements ….Read More

Public Listening Session: Help Shape the Conversation on Short-Term Rentals in Ellsworth

As Ellsworth continues to grow, the City is exploring whether a short-term rental (STR) registration and safety inspection program should be considered. Before any recommendations are developed, we want to hear from you. Community input is an important part of the City’s decision-making process, and ….Read More

2027 Property Tax Bills Are Now Available Online

Looking for your real estate or personal property tax bill? We’ve made it easy. The City of Ellsworth’s Property Tax page is your one-stop destination to view your bill, pay online, access property assessment cards and tax maps, review payment due dates, and find answers ….Read More