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Sanford City Council Meeting

Photo: WSSR TV By Kendra Williams The Sanford City Council had a busy agenda on Tuesday, 3/18/25. Members of the council reported on Public Safety, Land Bank, Public Works and the Fire Station workgroup sub-committee meetings. City Manager Steve Buck gave an update of legislative activities that relate to Sanford and complimented our representatives on their advocacy for our community. Alison Navia, airport manager, notified the council that there would be an aerobatic practice of the New England Aerobatic Club…
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City Council Meeting Summary 2/18/2025

Caption: Representatives from Great Bay Services presenting Duck Nesting Boxes Photo: Ayn Hanselmann By: Kendra Williams Duck Boxes, Child Care Incubator, Police Dept Grants In his report, City Manager Steven Buck shared that he recently testified in Augusta in support of a bill to amend Maine’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) expansion for public safety facilities. Fire Chief Scott Susi and Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council Keith McBride also provided testimony. The proposed change would allow 100% of…
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FAA Rules Could Affect Sanford Airport

It may be harder for non-aviation uses of Sanford’s airport to take off. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin During their Jan. 7 meeting, city councilors learned that because of stricter enforcement of existing rules, non-aeronautical uses of the city’s airport have become harder to clear with the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA. Seacoast Regional Airport Manager Allison Navia explained that because of stipulations included in the deed when the South Sanford property was transferred from the federal government…
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City Accepts Donation of Land Next to School

Carl J. Lamb School By Renée Morin The City Council on Dec. 17 voted to accept a donation of two vacant lots next to Carl J. Lamb School for possible future use. The lots donated by Watson/NH LLC comprise just under 20 acres and border Pleasant Street and the school. The hope is that in the future the property can be used to add a second entrance road to the school off Shaws Ridge Road. This would reduce traffic congestion…
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Council Passes Campground Ordinance

CabinPro Park Model Camper. Photo: backyardoutdoorstructures.com By Jack McAdam After hearing from members of the public on the issue again, the City Council on Nov. 12 approved an ordinance on the development of new campgrounds in Sanford. The vote was 5 to 2, with councilors Nathan Hitchcock and Jonathan Martell opposed. The ordinance requires a 75-foot setback from adjacent properties, which includes a 50-foot visual buffer that must be at least 8 feet high. The Planning Board will have the…
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