Ellsworth supports library’s bid for $3M in federal funding

Ellsworth supports library’s bid for $3M in federal funding

The Ellsworth City Council on Monday approved borrowing $2 million to finance the city’s library renovation, an essential piece to landing federal funding for the expansion project. The vote passed 5-1. Councilor Steven O’Halloran opposed the motion. City Manager Charlie Pearce will now shop around for bond anticipation notes and then return to the council for final approval. The city is applying for $3 million in congressionally directed fundin…