New Hours for Ellsworth City Hall Effective August 11

If you are planning to do business at Ellsworth City Hall, new hours go into effect beginning Monday, August 11th.

Ellsworth City Hall will now be open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be closed on Friday.

The new schedule will allow City Hall to be open 44 hours per week, instead of the 42 hours it was prior.

City Councilor Steve O'Halloran said "City Hall needs to be open 7 to 7, but it also need to be accommodating behind the scenes for the people. Eventually I think this schedule will benefit everyone - especially those who rely on our services but can't get here during a traditional workday."

Ellsworth City Manager Charlie Pearce said "These hours are a direct response to what we've been hearing int he community. Whether it's paying taxes, registering a dog or vehicle, renewing a business license, or handling a utility issue, working families in Ellsworth will now have earlier, later and more consistent access to City Hall services."

Ellsworth HR Director Kerri Taylor noted that this schedule positions the City well not just for the public but employee wellness. "We looked at over 90 municipalities across Maine and more have made the shift to four-day weeks than haven't. One of the most consistent findings was these schedules are good for employee morale and retention - but also work well for the public".

The change in hours only applies to City Hall. Public Safety, Library, Highway Department , Water and Wastewater Utilities and Solid Waste Collection will continue to operate on their current schedules.

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