Nothing reported in Ellsworth City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Ellsworth City votes on zoning. The Hancock County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Ellsworth City Council voted 4-1 to pause all data center development for 180 days, starting right away. City boards cannot act on data center permits. No data center had applied.
Aug 17, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Ellsworth City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Versant Power (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Maine.