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Shore Road Closed to Traffic September 8th, 2021

LOCAL TRAFFIC ALERT: On September 8th, beginning @ 8 am, the Shore Road will be closed to ALL through traffic at the causeway for annual pump service testing. This is a temporary closure at the water source only and will not affect any direct access ….Read More

September 1, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Fire Department, Public Works

Road Closure Announcement – Posted August 31st, 2021

This announcement serves to notify the public that Franklin Street between Main Street and Store Street in downtown Ellsworth will continue to be closed to vehicular traffic to allow the Franklin Street Parklet/Outdoor Dining Area to remain open until October 13th at 5pm. Those trying ….Read More

August 31, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Planing Department, Public Works

Water Street Road Construction Until July 1st, 2021

Starting June 14th, 2021, public works will be preparing and paving Water Street from the intersections of Franklin Street and Washington Street.  Motorists can expect slowed traffic and flaggers.  Paving is expected to by completed by July 1st, 2021. ….Read More

June 14, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Ground Breaking for the Senior Fitness Playground at Knowlton Park

This Senior Fitness Playground at Knowlton Park funded entirely by fund raising efforts by Friends in Action and a grant from the State of Maine, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land &Water Conservation Fund . 8 pieces of fitness equipment are being installed with ….Read More

April 29, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Knowlton Park, Public Works, Recreation

2021 Annual Roadside Cleanup

Beginning on Sunday April 25, 2021 directly following the Card Brook Clean-Up the Ellsworth Green Action Team, an active part of Green Ellsworth in collaboration with the City of Ellsworth will be hosting the fourth annual citywide Roadside Clean-up. This event is an opportunity to ….Read More

April 20, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Planing Department, Public Works, Trash

2021 Ellsworth Street Sweeping Schedule (In Town)

Daytime Street Sweeping Schedule for In Town We estimate approximately one week for each area ***Weather may affect this schedule*** Outer main street area 3-9-21 Union St. , Maddocks Ave , American Ave ,Mcdonald Ave ,Fletcher St. , Spencer St., Carlisle St. Mackenzie Ave, Fairground ….Read More

March 10, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Paving Notice for Friday October 9th, 2020

On Friday October 9th, 2020 Public Works will be paving Franklin Street, Spruce Street and Kingsland Crossing so there may be times these roads are closed to traffic.  Seek alternate routes and avoid these areas if possible. ….Read More

October 6, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Outer Main Street / Washington Junction Road Work for Monday, September 21st 2020

Beginning Monday September 21st Public works crews will be replacing a pair of large culverts on Outer Main St/ Washington Junction Rd and doing some Roadway repairs . See attached map for location . Traffic backups are to be expected during working hours . Traffic ….Read More

September 16, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

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

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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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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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