Nancy Smith

Sharing this bit of community good news from this week's The Ellsworth American.

Opportunity knocks! The City of Ellsworth is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive lawn mowing and grounds maintenance services at Juniper Cemetery and Beechland Cemetery.

https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/now-open-caring-for-ellsworths-quiet-spaces-cemetery-maintenance-rfp/

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):April 29, 2026, 5:00pm
Council Chambers, City hall
Question Submission Deadline:May 7, 2026, 6:00pm
Question Response Deadline:May 11, 2026, 6:00pm
Submission Deadline:May 14, 2026, 6:00pm

Now Open: Caring for Ellsworth’s Quiet Spaces: Cemetery Maintenance RFP - City of Ellsworth, Maine Juniper Cemetery and Beechland Cemetery – City of Ellsworth, Maine The City of Ellsworth is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive lawn mowing and grounds maintenance services at Juniper Cemetery and Beechland Cemetery. The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, an...

Let us know what you think! Public dog park meeting April 30th at the Moore Center! 5:30-7:00!
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/04/19/hancock/hancock-government/ellsworth-mulls-possible-dog-park-joam40zk0w/

Ellsworth mulls possible dog park after years of being asked to build one Ellsworth seeks community feedback on its first public dog park. A public workshop is planned for residents to share input.

Let's Talk Dog Park! April 30th, 5:30-7:00 Moore Community Center.

Join Us. Let's talk about Fido! - City of Ellsworth, Maine ....Read More

NOW's the time! Please reach out to our Senator Nicole Grohoski, State Senator and ask her to urge the Legislature to fund this important bill, LD 435. A smart investment in single family, duplex, triple-deckers and mixed use properties in communities across Maine, including City of Ellsworth, Maine

📣 Mainers! L.D. 435 is a smart, cost-effective way to unlock more housing, revitalize our downtowns, and support the long-term stewardship of our historic homes. By strengthening the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit for smaller commercial buildings and creating a new incentive for homeowners, this legislation will make it easier to bring underused spaces back to life, improve efficiency, and expand housing opportunities across the state.

⏱ Now is the time to act. Reach out to the Appropriations & Financial Affairs Committee and legislative leadership and urge them to fund these critical improvements. With broad support and a minimal fiscal impact, L.D. 435 is a practical investment in Maine’s future—one that preserves our historic places while creating vibrant, diverse, and livable communities for generations to come. Contact AFA today and make your voice heard.📞

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Maine Downtown Center
Greater Portland Landmarks
Maine Real Estate and Development Association
GrowSmart Maine
Coastal Enterprises Inc.
Avesta Housing

This designation makes some property owners eligible for the state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits to cover costs of historic and energy efficiency investments.

Exciting news in Ellsworth! A few years out, this path extension will connect our city with the Downeast Sunrise Trail.

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Seven additional workshops; you'll know where to find me.

UPDATED! - The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop Schedule is now available. All budget workshops will take place in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers located at 1 City Hall Plaza in Ellsworth.

All workshops have a scheduled meeting start time of 6PM.
Watch the workshops live on our Youtube Channel and learn more about the budget on our website. www.ellsworthmaine.gov/budget

Danielle Gift, City of Ellsworth, Maine's Director of Urban Development and Planning, outlines the complex issue of city ordinances in understandable language, in this update on a first phase of updating the city ordinances.

Comprehensive City Ordinance Review - City of Ellsworth, Maine ....Read More

Well this is good news! We are now recycling glass!

Ellsworth Transfer Station to Accept Glass for Recycling Beginning February 24 - City of Ellsworth, Maine Ellsworth, Maine — Beginning Tuesday, February 24, the Ellsworth Transfer Station, 11 Industrial Rd, Ellsworth, will once again accept clean glass jars and bottles for recycling. Transfer Station Manager, Dave Soper, shared that the goal of bringing glass back into the recycling stream is simple: ...

Homeowners need to sign up to benefit from this reduction in property taxes. You only have to sign up once, but you need to sign up before April 1st to benefit this year!

Homestead Exemption and/or Veteran Exemption before April 1, 2026 - City of Ellsworth, Maine Apply now for Homestead Exemption and/or Veteran Exemption before April 1, 2026 for $500 Property Tax Relief There are two types of exemptions available to Maine residents. The HOMESTEAD Exemption and the VETERAN Exemption. April 1, 2026 is the annual application deadline date. The HOMESTEAD ....Rea...