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Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee Notes

The City Council's Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee met Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The following items were presented and discussed by Subcommittee members Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio, Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Councilor Becky Brink, along with City Manager Steven Buck and other City staff. Pump Track: Kristen Cyr made a brief presentation on a proposed pump track that Cycle Sanford would like to install somewhere in town. A pump track is a mountain biking park or installation that takes advantage…

City Council 5/3 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met May 3, 2022 via Zoom. Councilor Jonathan Martell was absent with notice; all other members were present. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio announced that the three candidates to fill the open City Council seat will be invited to the May 17 Council meeting, and each will be given five minutes of time to speak to the public on their qualifications. This is in lieu of having a Candidates’ Night. City Manager’s Report Board of Assessment…

City Council 4/19 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met April 19, 2022 via Zoom. All members were present. Trust Funds: In her report, Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio spoke about the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society’s request for money from the William O. Emery Trust. The Society is asking for $28,332 in support of restoration of a circa 1910 garage, as well as landscaping, floodlights, and the creation of additional parking spaces on the south side of the Historical Museum. The Trust was created in 1940 with funds…

Subcommittee Reports: April 2022

Three of the City Council's Subcommittees met April 12, 2022, to discuss a variety of issues. Here is a quick synopsis of items that were discussed. Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee Marginal Way: Issues with a resident of Marginal Way who is reportedly speeding, passing school buses and otherwise disturbing neighbors and the environment were discussed with Police Chief Craig Andersen, who said the Department will be stepping up patrols in the area. Residents who have criminal activity to report…

City Council 4/5 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met April 5, 2022 via Zoom. All members were present. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The minutes of some previous meetings were approved with corrections. Mayor’s Report There were no Subcommittee reports. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio said the Charter Review Committee is looking for citizen input. The text of the Charter and a link to submit comments are on the City’s website. The next meeting of…

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