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Route 1A Construction Update
If it is summer in Maine, it’s road improvement and construction season! Check here for regular updates of what is going on and how to best navigate the Bangor Road- Route 1A construction site.
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2009 Annual Report Now Online
You may now access the 2009 Annual Report on the City Manager page.
 
Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Conservation Shellfish Licenses
Applications for resident commercial shellfish licenses will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday June 21, 2010 thru the Ellsworth City Clerks Office at 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, Maine.  These licenses will be sold to residents of Trenton, Hancock, Sullivan, Franklin, Sorrento, Lamoine and Ellsworth on an unlimited basis.  
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Find it Online!
Register Almost Anything Online!
The State of Maine offers many services online, including car and do registrations. Online services include interactive features such as payments, registrations, licensing and permit applications, purchases, searches, email notifications, and more. Click here for directory
 
2009 Tax Maps Now Posted
The 2008 Tax Maps are now posted on the real estate database page. Click here to go there now.
 
Local Access Channel 7 Now Online
We are currently in the testing phase of streaming our Public Access Channel 7 live to the web. It is now playing live to web 24/7. If you have a broadband internet connection please try it out and give us feedback by emailing jingalls@cityofellsworthme.org. Thanks!
Click here to load the stream!
 
Latest News
Nomination Papers Available Soon

Nomination papers for the November 2, 2010 Municipal Election will be available at the Ellsworth City Clerk’s office, in City Hall, beginning Friday, August 06, 2010 for the following positions:

  • 3 Ellsworth City Council members, terms to expire November 2013
  • 1 Ellsworth Library Trustee member, term to expire November 2013
  • 1 Ellsworth RSU Committee member, term to expire November 2013
Nomination papers must be returned to the Ellsworth City Clerk’s office on or before Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 5:00pm.
 
City Awards Bid for Bond

The City of Ellsworth sold $3,574,000 in General Obligation Bonds on May 25, 2010 in a competitive bid sale.  The City Council awarded the low bid to Raymond James & Associates, Inc at a TIC (True Interest Cost) of 2.098227 percent for a ten year period.

Proceeds of the bonds are for:

Route 1A Water Main Extension Project - $2,103,050
Aerial Apparatus Fire Truck - $690,235
Refunding of the 2006 General Obligation Bond - $780,715

You may access the full statement here.

 
Facade Improvement Block Grant Funding
Ellsworth is seeking block grant funding for façade improvements and other business needs in the Urban Core.
Click here for more information about how your business may benefit.
 
New Carbon Monoxide Detector Law
*Updated 6-7-10* The State of Maine has recently enacted a new law regarding Fire and CO detectors. Please read about these important changes by clicking here.
 
Meeting Space for Non-Profits
Attention Non-Profits looking for meeting, program or event space. There is space available at the B.E. Moore School. Please contact Rick Parker at the YMCA for scheduling at 667-3086.
 

Incorporated 1800
Population (2000) 
 • Total: 6,456 
 • Density: 81.5/sq mi
Elevation 108 ft
Time zone:
 • Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) 
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code: 04605
Area code: 207
County: Hancock

Upcoming Meetings
  • Finance Committee
    September 03, 2010 (7:15 AM)

    Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:15 a.m. every Friday
    Location: City Hall
    City
    Council Members: Stephen Beatham, Gary Fortier and John Phillips. Alt., Jonathan Mahon, John Moore

  • Closed for Labor Day Holiday
    September 06, 2010 (All Day)
  • Finance Committee
    September 10, 2010 (7:15 AM)

    Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:15 a.m. every Friday
    Location: City Hall
    City
    Council Members: Stephen Beatham, Gary Fortier and John Phillips. Alt., Jonathan Mahon, John Moore

  • Ellsworth Water Supply Commission
    September 14, 2010 (7:30 AM)
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Community
Ellsworth Under the Stars Outdoor Movies
Ellsworth Arts presents family movies shown on a giant inflatable screen every Thursday during the summer. Bring lawn chairs and meet us on the Knowlton School lawn.

 
Waterfront Concerts
These outdoor concerts are an annual Friday night favorite for families featuring local musicians. Bring lawn chairs and meet us at the Ellsworth Harbor Park on Water Street along the beautiful Union River. The Waterfront Concerts are presented by The Grand and sponsored by the City of Ellsworth Parks and Recreation Commission.
 
Events at Woodlawn

Woodlawn Museum holds a number of special events throughout the year! Often sponsored by local businesses, these events offer the community an opportunity to come together to have fun, learn, and interact with one another.

 
Everybody Eats!
A Free Community Meal
Every Monday
 
Links of Interest
Click for information about organizations within our community.