City Planner Elena Piekut tendered her resignation Nov. 2 in a 28-page letter citing “a lack of accountability and an abundance of dysfunction” at City Hall and accusing other city officials of violating Maine’s Freedom of Access Act and the city charter. Her letter stated her willingness to stay on the job until Nov. 30, but Piekut said she was immediately relieved of her duties.
ELLSWORTH Green Ellsworth is welcoming spring by planning several Earth Day/Arbor Day projects. In recognition of Earth Day, the Energy and Waste Action
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 negotiations move forward
ELLSWORTH Negotiations to hire Interim City Manager Glenn Moshier in a dual role combining the police chief and city manager positions is moving forward, City Council Chairman Dale Hamilton said on Dec. 29.
“We’re still negotiating, there’s no final decision on how the position will be structured,” Hamilton said, noting there wasn’t “much in the way of new information.”
The new ad hoc group Citizens Acting for a Responsible Ellsworth would still like to hear more, calling for more transparency.
“The complaint is strictly over the process,” said group member Jon Stein, co-owner of Fogtown Brewing Co. and vice president of Heart of Ellsworth’s board of directors. “I think as a city manager [Moshier] would have great communication and move the city in the right direction.” But, he added, Moshier’s qualifications don’t necessarily match those of a city manager and the council “sidestepped” the application proces