NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Ellsworth, Maine Proposed Downtown Public Restroom Facility Project Notice is hereby given that the City of Ellsworth City Council will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed installation, construction, and operation of a public restroom facility to be located in the parking lot of 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Project Description & Summary The proposed project involves the construction of a permanent, ADA-accessible, two-stall facility aimed at providing sanitary services to visitors and residents in the downtown district. The project is slated to be funded through the Beckwith Hill Tax Increment Financing District revenues from FY2027. Public Comment All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. · In-Person/Online: Attend at City Hall Council Chambers (1 City Hall Plaza) or watch via the City of Ellsworth YouTube Channel. A Teams link for virtual attendance and public comment is available upon request by emailing Deputy City Clerk Ebony Kramp-Dowling (edowling@ellsworthmaine.gov). · Accommodations: Contact (207) 669-6608 for accessibility needs Alternative Review A copy of the proposed project site plan, operational hours, and maintenance plan is available for review at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall during normal business hours (7 A.M. - 6 P.M., Monday - Thursday). Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing via email to the Economic Development Director (tfisher@ellsworthmaine.gov) or by mail to Twila Fisher, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605.
