The Maine Judicial Branch has officially entered a Courthouse Collaboration Agreement with the City of Ellsworth and Mrs. Alice Wardwell to relocate the new Hancock Judicial Center. The move is set to shift the planned site from Surry Road to a new location near High Street in Ellsworth.
The deal involves a land exchange where Mrs. Wardwell will acquire the 17.9-acre Surry Road parcel, initially purchased by the Judicial Branch in 2024, intended for the judicial center's construction. In return, the judicial center will be situated on a 17.9-acre portion of land near High Street that is owned by Mrs. Wardwell.
For further details about the agreement, individuals can refer to the City of Ellsworth's press release at their official website, or visit the Judicial Branch's site to learn more about their Courthouse Building and Capital Improvement Projects. Additional queries can be directed to Barbara Cardone, Esq., Director of Legal Affairs and Public Relations, through her office contact provided in the announcement.
Further supporting documents regarding the relocation agreement are available.