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If you spot some unfamiliar equipment at a few intersections around Ellsworth this week, don’t worry … it’s there to help plan for the future. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is conducting turning movement and traffic counts at several intersections throughout the City as ....Read More

MEETING NOTICE The next Ellsworth Solid Waste Committee Meeting will be held on Monday August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers. AGENDA Welcome & Introduction of New Members Purpose of the Solid Waste Committee Current Solid Waste Operations Overview ....Read More

The music continues this Thursday as the City of Ellsworth’s Downtown Summer Concert Series welcomes River Bottom Funk to the Franklin Street Parklet. Known for getting crowds on their feet, River Bottom Funk delivers an energetic mix of classic funk, soul, rock, and dance favorites ....Read More

The City of Ellsworth has been awarded a $2,979.92 Ed MacDonald Safety Grant from the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Workers’ Compensation Fund to purchase new traffic control and high-visibility safety equipment for City employees. The grant will help provide equipment that improves visibility and safety ....Read More

Community Tree Steward, Michael Otzwirk and Urban Forestry Assistant, Alan Chausse have been busy at work taking care of Ellsworth’s urban forest. They recently completed an inventory at the Community Tree Nursery, culminating in a final report submitted to the Arbor Commission. The Community Tree ....Read More