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Work Rescheduled: High Street/Merrill Lane Night Work on Wed. May 21

Starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, the travel lane on High Street closest to Merrill Lane will be shut down and the entrance/exit to Merrill Lane will be closed during the construction. The crews will be completing the water main & storm drain ….Read More

May 21, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Updated Road Work Plans and Road Closure for Tuesday, May 20

Postponed: The May 20 culvert repair at the intersection of Birch Avenue and Oak Street. Work will be rescheduled to a later date. POSTPONED TO Wed. May 21 at 7PM – Starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, the travel lane on High Street ….Read More

May 19, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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POSTPONED: Temporary Night Closure on High Street

5/6/25 UPDATE: This project will be rescheduled to a new date within the next two weeks. Updates will be posted on our Facebook page and website. On Tuesday night, May 6, a section of High Street between Foster Street and Washington Street will be completely ….Read More

May 6, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Road Work for the Week of April 28

FOSTER STREET: Paving work is happening today, April 28 for Foster Street. The road will remain partially open to traffic, however if possible, please use alternate routes. HAPPYTOWN ROAD: Happytown Road will be paved in two sections during April 29 to May 1.  ARGONNE ST., ….Read More

April 28, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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April 24, 2025 – Temporary Water Disruption on Surry Road

NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION SURRY ROAD, WESTWOOD, HILLSIDE & MOUNTAIN VIEW On Thursday April 24, 2025, there will be a temporary interruption in your water service due to construction work in your area. You may experience periods of no water at your property between ….Read More

April 22, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water Department

2025 Street Sweeping Schedule

4/3/25 – The Street Sweeper is currently down for repairs and may result in a delay of the scheduled sweeping. Daytime Street Sweeping Schedule We estimate approximately seven work days for each area. ***Weather may affect this schedule.*** Nighttime Street Sweeping Schedule We estimate approximately ….Read More

March 27, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Heavy Loads Limited Effective February 28, 2025

Effective FEBRUARY 28, 2025 the following public ways in Ellsworth are closed to heavy loads except when solidly frozen: Heavy Loads Limited Road List – 2025 (PDF) Addie Road Alexis Road Alton Avenue American Avenue Atlantic Highway Autumn Road Beechland Road Bohn Road Bridgetwin Road ….Read More

February 26, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Upcoming Road Work: January 16 Mill Dam Road

Thursday, January 16, the Public Works Highway crew will be brush cutting along the Mill Dam Road. The road will be down to one lane during this time. This work will continue into next week. ….Read More

January 15, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

No Street Parking on Liberty Street

Effective immediately, street parking on Liberty Street is prohibited due to the narrow roadway. Vehicles parked on the street obstruct snow plows and limit access for emergency response vehicles. This change is essential to ensure plow trucks can clear the roadway safely and efficiently during ….Read More

January 13, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Short-term Winter Parking Ban Overnight Monday, January 13 to Tuesday, January 14

Public Works has announced a parking ban starting tonight, Monday, January 13, from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14. This will allow them to clear accumulated snow. During a winter parking ban for snow removal, vehicles cannot be parked on public streets, ….Read More

January 13, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

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  • Ellsworth Planning Board: PUBLIC NOTICE and AGENDA for September 2, 2026

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    August 12, 2026
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Traffic Alert: A Portion of the Right-Hand Lane Closed on High Street due to Sinkhole, Monday, Aug 17, 2026

A portion of the right-hand lane on High Street is currently closed due to a sinkhole. The closure is located between Pizza Hut and the first entrance to the Hannaford plaza, near the new Camden National Bank location. City Highway crews will be working to... ....Read More

Bridge Hill Update: Road Remains Closed While Repair Work Is Coordinated

We know the continued closure of Bridge Hill is frustrating and has a significant impact on residents, businesses and everyone who travels through this area. The water main break on Bridge Hill has been repaired (thanks to our incredible City Crews). However, the break caused... ....Read More

Good News! Boil Water Order Lifted for Affected Ellsworth Streets. Thursday, August 13, 2026

Good news, Ellsworth! The Boil Water Order has been lifted. As of Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that had been in effect for portions of the City following the Bridge Hill water main break. The order... ....Read More


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