While the projected tax rate may drop, the budget is up slightly. The roughly 2 percent increase, or $340,000, was laid at the feet of contractual salary raises, benefits and capital projects. Final budget numbers will be set by June 20, when the council will vote on whether to approve it.
Mike Hangge recognized for 40 years of service to the city
City Council Chairman Dale Hamilton recognized Mike Hangge for 40 years of service to the city, including as a member of the Ellsworth Fire Department, fire and life safety inspector and plans examiner. He was honored by Councilor Marc Blanchette (above) and all council members on Jan. 11.
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City manager hire finalized
ELLSWORTH With the full approval of the City Council, Police Chief Glenn Moshier was named city manager on Jan. 11.
Moshier joined the Police Department 17 years ago and has served as police chief since 2017. He was named interim city manager in September 2020 following former City Manager David Cole’s retirement. Moshier will retain some of his duties as police chief and the title. His new merged position starts Jan. 17.
“I look forward to bringing the community together, opening lines of communication and working with the groups to address the needs of the city,” Moshier said following the council’s unanimous vote.
Public hearing set for Ellsworth bike/ped path extension
ELLSWORTH Plans first proposed in January to extend the Ellsworth Pedestrian/Bike Trail from where it ends at Birch Avenue to Beals Avenue will be the subject of a public hearing on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom, with directions for logging on available at ellsworth.maine.gov/notices.
Anne and Chauncey Bancroft are regular walkers on Spring Street and the nearby Ellsworth Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail. A proposed trail extension would continue the Ellsworth trail over the railroad crossing at Birch Avenue and down Spring Street to Beals Avenue.