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Planned Road Work for the Week of August 18th, 2025

The Highway crew needed an extra day or two to finish up on Grant Street, so they are continuing last week’s work today and possibly tomorrow if they do not finish today. 8/18 & 8/19 Tomorrow and Wednesday they will have a crew on State ….Read More

August 18, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Planned Road Work for the Week of August 11th, 2025

Monday 8/11/2025 – Thursday 8/14/2025 Highway crews will be working at the intersection of Grant & Main Street, one lane will be shut down while they work to replace a storm drain. Tuesday 8/12/2025 Water crew will be working at the end of Mariaville Road ….Read More

August 8, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Lane Closure on Christian Ridge Road Monday July 28th – Wednesday July 30th

The City of Ellsworth Public Works Department announced today that a section of Christian Ridge Road will experience a lane closure from Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30, 2025. This closure is necessary to facilitate essential ditching and culvert replacement work. The affected area ….Read More

July 23, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Press Release, Public Works
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Road Work at Oak and Davis July 17th, 2025

The Ellsworth Public Works announced today that a crew will be working at the corner of Oak Street and Davis Street tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025, to replace a manhole cover. Work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM. During the project, traffic in the ….Read More

July 17, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Upcoming Roadwork in Ellsworth – July 14-19, 2025

The City of Ellsworth would like to advise residents of upcoming roadwork that may impact traffic flow next week, July 14th through July 19th, 2025. Sterling Street Closure Rescheduled for Monday, July 15th Please be aware that the rescheduled roadwork on Sterling Street will now ….Read More

July 14, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Downtown Area Overnight Parking Bans Thursday July 10th – Monday July 14th

The City of Ellsworth announces a temporary overnight parking ban in several municipal parking lots to allow for scheduled line striping. This maintenance is essential for improving the visibility and organization of parking spaces. The parking ban will be in effect at the following locations: ….Read More

July 10, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Knowlton Park Splash Pad is Open Again

The Knowlton Park splash pad is open again after having is surface refinished.  The splash pad operates 7 days a week from 10AM until 8PM as long as the outdoor temperature is above 65 degrees.  The splash pad and changing rooms are available from Memorial ….Read More

July 8, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Recreation
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Upcoming Public Works Projects

Next Week’s City Public Works Plan: There will be grading on Sunset Park & Spindle Road. Tuesday, June 17, Public Works will be digging two curb boxes on Birch Avenue. These tasks should not cause any lane closures, but there will be crews working in ….Read More

June 12, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Road Work for Wednesday May 28

At 1 AM on May 28 Public Works will close both southbound lanes of High Street near 211 High Street (in front of Pizza Hut) to conduct work on Water Dept. boxes. During this time, alternating one-way traffic will be in place to allow vehicles ….Read More

May 27, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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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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City Meetings, Agendas & Public Notices

  • Planning Board Meeting Notice and Agenda for Wednesday October 7th, 2026

    September 22, 2026
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    September 16, 2026
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Public Works Notices

Traffic Advisory: High Street Lane Closures Friday, September 25, 2026

The City of Ellsworth advises motorists of two pavement-patching projects scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, on High Street. Beginning at 7 a.m., the right-hand lane of High Street near Pizza Hut will be closed while crews complete pavement patching. At approximately 8 a.m., crews... ....Read More

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Bucksport and Surry Roads to start on September 28, 2026

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 28, 2026, with work taking place on Bucksport and Surry Roads. All the details below. Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Bucksport and Surry... ....Read More

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