Category: City Council

City Council Sept. 17 Meeting Summary

By Zendelle Bouchard New Assistant At its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Sanford City Council voted to confirm City Manager Steve Buck’s appointment of Michelle LaBree to the newly created position of assistant city manager. Buck said LaBree was chosen from a field of 22 applicants. She has more than 20 years of experience in local government and most recently worked as deputy county administrator and human resource director for Penobscot County. She has extensive experience in emergency management…

City Council September 3 Meeting Summary

Recent homes built in Sanford by Habitat for Humanity York County. Photo: Habitat for Humanity York County By Zendelle Bouchard Housing Grant At its Sept. 3 regular meeting, the Sanford City Council voted to accept a $300,000 Housing Assistance Grant from the state of Maine’s Community Development Block Grant program. The funds will be used to assist Habitat for Humanity York County in building four new housing units in Springvale. The development at 3 Beaver Hill Rd. will include two…

City Council August 20 Meeting Summary

Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin and Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present. Fire Station Proposal The council formally approved the referendum question seeking approval of a $42.5 million bond package…