Citywide Alerts

COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR ELLSWORTH AREA RESIDENTS/BUSINESSES

The City of Ellsworth is following Federal, State and Centers for Disease Control Guidelines during the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. At this time, all City of Ellsworth buildings/facilities/departments have been closed to the public, however staff will be available from 8AM to 4PM to assist citizens and businesses over the phone, and via fax and Email. Options have been provided for the continuation of regular business transactions and functions such as vehicle registration, property tax/utilities collection, license distribution, building permits, etc. Many of these functions are available on-line. Please call 667-2563 with questions on how to complete any business transactions that you normally conduct with the City. You may also contact the City via normal Email and Website channels as well.

Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Public Works and Water/Wastewater Departments are staffed and available to respond to all emergencies. The Transfer Station will be open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday only until further notice. Please check the City’s Website and Facebook page for updates. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Ellsworth Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission consists of 7 full members and 3 alternate members. The Commission serves as an advisory Board to the Harbormaster and the City Council, establishes operational policy and procedures, budgets and capital improvement priorities for the Harbor and Harbor Park.

The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in City Hall. All meetings are open to the public.

  • Members
  • FAQs

  • James Bergin (VC)
    Term to expire: 6/30/2022
    Date appointed: 6/17/2019

    Robert Merrill (S)
    Term to expire: 6/30/2022
    Date appointed: 6/17/2019

    John Noll
    Term to expire: 6/30/2021
    Date appointed: 3/18/2019

    R. Fred Ehrlenbach
    Term to expire: 6/30/2021
    Date appointed: 6/18/2018

    Frank Pierson
    Term to expire: 6/30/2020
    Date appointed: 6/19/2017

    Steve Henry
    Term to expire: 6/30/2020
    Date appointed: 6/19/2017

    Mark Remick, Chairman
    Term to expire: 6/30/2020
    Date appointed: 6/19/2017

    Alternates

    F. Mark Whittaker
    Term to expire: 6/30/2020
    Date appointed: 6/17/2019

    Vacant (06/30/2020)

    Vacant (06/30/2020)

    Honorary Member
    City Council Members

    John Moore

    John Philips

    Staff Members

    Adam Wilson

  • How Do I Reserve Harbor Park?

    Call or stop by City Hall or the Harbormaster’s office and pick up a Harbor Park Reservation application.

    The Harbormaster will let you know if your requested date is available and will go over the requirements for using the park with you.

    How Do I Get a Mooring in Ellsworth Harbor?

    Call or stop by the Harbormaster’s office and pick up a waiting list application.

    All waiting lists are updated in the spring. To remain on the list you must fill out an application every year.

    When an appropriately sized spot becomes available, we will notify you and send you a MOORING application.

    The City will rent you the spot, the Harbormaster will assign a location for you.

    You will then need to buy or build a mooring to City specifications and be responsible for setting and maintaining it.

    How Do I Reserve Dock or Slip Space?

    To reserve a dock or slip space in Ellsworth’s Harbor Marina, call or stop by the Harbormaster’s office during the week (May to October). Office hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM Phone 207-667-6311.