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Heavy Loads Limited Notice – Effective February 18, 2024

Effective FEBRUARY 18, 2024 the following public ways in Ellsworth are closed to heavy loads except when solidly frozen: Heavy Loads Limited Road List – 2024 ….Read More

February 14, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

PHOTOS: New Rocks added to Cribs in the Harbor Marina

Harbor visitors were able to watch some engineering in action today as rocks were refilled into the wooden cribs at the marina. Rock cribs in a harbor are a type of engineering structure designed to protect docks and shorelines from the erosive forces of waves ….Read More

September 28, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Branch Lake Public Forest road repaired and open

The Public Works team has refilled the washout and graded the section of road damaged by the storm. Visitors can now access the road and continue to the parking area. ….Read More

September 21, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Branch Lake Public Forest road closure

Due to the inclement weather over the weekend a washout has developed across the dirt road into the Branch Lake Public Forest off of Rt. 1A/Bangor Rd. Access to the parking area and trails are not accessible at this time and the road is closed ….Read More

September 18, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Road Construction/Traffic Alert for Water Street on August 11th & 13th

FRIDAY, August 11, 2023 starting at 7 AM: The Highway Department will be digging to install a new fire hydrant for the Water Department and to install a service tap for the Wastewater Department. The hydrant will be installed between Eyes P.A. (82 Water Street) ….Read More

August 10, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Wastewater Department, Water Department

Road work on Happytown Road, Tuesday, August 1st

Today, 8/1, Public Works will be a paving cross trenches on Happytown Road near Boat Launch Drive. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in that area. ….Read More

August 1, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Traffic Alert: High Street Lane Closure for Emergency Repair

Traffic Alert: High Street Lane Closure for Emergency Repair July 25, 2023 The right-hand lane going northbound on High Street/Route 3 is closed, south of Cadillac Mountain Sports. A storm drain basin cover has failed and requires emergency repair. The lane will be closed throughout ….Read More

July 25, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Ellsworth Multiuse Path – Property Owner Report

VHB, the designers for the Ellsworth Mulituse Path recently mailed a letter to owners whose properties abut the projected shared-use path from Birch Avenue to near Beals Avenue. The letter serves to notify property owners that the preliminary stages of the project has been initiated ….Read More

July 11, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development, Public Works

Christian Ridge Road work to begin July 6th, 2023

Road work will begin July 6th for Christian Ridge Road between Bucksport Road and Grant Street. Expect delays until the work is complete. Please contact the Public Works Department at 207-667-2563 if you have any questions.   ….Read More

June 28, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Road Construction June 28th, 2023 at Union St. near the Hospital

There is construction work at Union St. near the Hospital in Ellsworth today, Wednesday June 28th, 2023. The road will be limited to One Way. Please avoid this area if possible. ….Read More

June 28, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

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City Meetings, Agendas & Public Notices

  • City Council Workshop Notice and Agenda for Tuesday, September 8, 2026

    September 3, 2026
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    August 25, 2026
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    August 24, 2026

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Happy Labor Day, Ellsworth!

Happy Labor Day, Ellsworth! City Hall is closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday — and a special thank you to all those whose hard work helps keep our community moving every... ....Read More

City Hall Closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in Observance of Labor Day

Ellsworth City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 8, at 7 a.m., ready to help our residents and get the week underway. Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the people whose work, skill... ....Read More

Contractors: City of Ellsworth Seeks Bids for 2026 Local Roads and Sidewalks Project

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


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Ellsworth, ME 04605

Phone: (207) 667-2563
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