Ellsworth beefs up security at City Hall to protect staff

Ellsworth beefs up security at City Hall to protect staff

Ellsworth is investing approximately $33,000 in upgrading its City Hall security after a rise in threats from members of the public has left some city staff feeling unsafe. Since summer of 2025, Ellsworth city staff have faced a surge in threatening interactions with the public, ranging from accusations of corruption and misconduct to allegations of personal wrongdoing, according to Deputy City Manager Sara Devlin. Staff have been told by member…