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Grant Street Closure Wednesday August 12th, 2020

Grant Street will be closed to through traffic Wednesday August 12th, 2020 while a culvert is being replaced. ….Read More

August 11, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Traffic Notice: Spruce Street Drainage Project July 22nd 2020

Public Works has started working on a drainage project on Spruce Street for the next week or so. The road may be closed to thru traffic at some points of the project. Please avoid this area if possible. ….Read More

July 22, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

UPDATE: Oak Street Paving Starts Tuesday June 9th, 2020

ROAD WORK NOTICE:  Night work for paving on Oak ST beginning Tuesday June 9th. Expect Noise , Delays and Detoured Traffic. Traffic coming from Bangor will be detoured down State St to Main St and back up to High st. Traffic going toward Bangor will ….Read More

June 5, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

SK Whiting Park Clock Maintenance

The clock at the SK Whiting Park has been removed for maintenance.  It is scheduled to be put back into place Monday November 25th, 2019. ….Read More

November 21, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Winkumpaugh and Branch Pond Road Work for October 2019

As part of the city’s paving contract, a contractor will be working on reclaiming (grinding) pavement on the Winkumpaugh Road and Branch Pond Road Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 8 and 9), in preparation for repaving portions of the roads. The work will be taking place ….Read More

October 7, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Why the Water Department Flushes Water Mains

Water main flushing is an important maintenance activity for the water distribution system. While the purpose of flushing is to remove iron deposits from the system, it can temporarily cause discolored water at your tap. If you experience discolored water, please run cold water from ….Read More

October 1, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Fire Department, Public Works, Water
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Leonard Lake Water Level Notice

NOTICE from Brookfield Renewable At the request of the City of Ellsworth, Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC (Black Bear), a Brookfield Renewable Company, intends to lower the elevation of the Ellsworth impoundment (Leonard Lake) by approximately two feet beginning the week of September 23, 2019. ….Read More

September 24, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water

Hancock Street Closure – Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

UPDATE: Hancock St between Main and Pine will be closed on Tuesday ( 5/28) Wednesday (5/29) for Milling operations as we prepare to repave that section of roadway . It will reopen later Tuesday once the work is completed . ….Read More

May 22, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Ellsworth Roadside Cleanup Event

DON’T FORGET!  This weekend is the culmination of the Ellsworth Roadside Cleanup Week.  The week long trash bag pickup at City Hall has had a great turnout.  We are hoping this weekend’s event has the same response.  Here is a map showing the awesome work ….Read More

May 2, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Public Works Online Reporting System

Ellsworth Public Works Fix It is a citizen resource designed to help the public report Public Works related issues. Use This System To Report Issues For The Following Services: Road, Sidewalk & Sign Maintenance Storm Drains / Culverts Transfer Station /Trash Collection Recycling City Water ….Read More

March 14, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Harbor Park, Knowlton Park, Public Works, Trash, Wastewater Department, Water, Water Department

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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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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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