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, 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
UPDATE: THE BOIL WATER ORDER IS LIFTED. The Ellsworth Water Department has issued a Boil Water Order for customers on the streets listed below until further notice. The order is being issued due to the possibility of unsafe water following the water main break ….Read More
UPDATE 9 am August 12, 2026 The break on Bridge Hill has been repaired. City crews are coordinating with Maine DOT for repairs on the section of Bridge Hill impacted by the water main break. UPDATED 7:30 pm August 11, 2026 Motorists traveling from ….Read More
We have a bit of a recycling hiccup to share. The cardboard baler at the Ellsworth Transfer Station is currently out of service. While our team works to get the equipment repaired, we are temporarily unable to accept cardboard for recycling until further notice. We ….Read More
A significant piece of infrastructure is moving forward in Ellsworth. The City of Ellsworth has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction of the Merrill Lane Extension, a project that will complete approximately 1,225 linear feet of Merrill Lane from its connection with High ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Transfer Station is closed for the remainder of today, Friday, August 7, 2026, due to an unexpected operational issue. The Transfer Station is expected to reopen during normal business hours tomorrow, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We apologize for the ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Highway and Water Departments will be completing overnight utility and roadway work on High Street (Route 1) near Pizza Hut beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10 p.m. (Yes…10 p.m.!) While most of Ellsworth is sleeping, City crews will be hard ….Read More
Following today’s emergency water main repair on Lower Grant Street, the City of Ellsworth Water Department has issued a Boil Water Order for customers in the affected area as a precautionary measure. The Boil Water Order applies to: Grant Street Liberty Street Chapel Street Willow ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is responding to an emergency water main break on Lower Grant Street today, August 6, 2026. Grant Street is closed between Main Street and Willow Street while crews work to repair the water main. Motorists traveling south on Grant Street will ….Read More