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City Council 3/15 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met March 15, 2022 via Zoom. All members were present. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio led the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence. She asked that we keep the Ukrainian people in our thoughts and prayers. Mayor’s Report Mayor Mastraccio reported on last week’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee meeting, and Councilor Ayn Hanselmann reported on the Public Safety Subcommittee. (See our separate stories on the Airport as well as other Subcommittee discussions.) City Manager’s Report…
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Council Holds Public Hearing on Retail Marijuana Sales

A public hearing on proposed amendments to four chapters of the zoning ordinance, which would allow retail sales of adult-use cannabis (marijuana) in Sanford, was held at the City Council meeting March 15, 2022. Several of the proposed changes had not previously been discussed at a public meeting, including the fee schedule. If the changes are approved, the fee for a retail marijuana sales license would be set at $22,500 per application, and would be non-refundable even if a license…
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March 2022 Subcommittee Reports

Two of the City Council’s subcommittees met March 8 for work sessions. The following items were among those presented and discussed. Municipal Operations and Property Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio and Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy were joined by City Councilor Bob Stackpole, substituting for Becky Brink. Transportation: Tom Reinauer, Transportation Director for York County Community Action, gave a presentation on YCCAC’s current transportation offerings and plans for future expansion of services. Two types of service are currently available: Scheduled rides, including the…
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Big Plans at the Airport: Summer Concerts & Possible Expansion

Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, and the Pilot's Cove Café restaurant located there, have both made great strides in the last few years, but even more growth and expansion is being planned. At the March 8, 2022 meeting of the City Council's Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee, Airport Manager Allison Navia gave some background on a proposal to expand concerts at Pilot’s Cove Café. She said in 2019 the restaurant began featuring local musicians, and expanded music offerings after constructing the…
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City Council 3/1 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met via Zoom on March 1, 2022. Councilor Becky Brink was absent with notice, all others were present. Councilor Ayn Hanselmann led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio reviewed items that were discussed at last week’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee meeting (see that story.) Councilor Hanselmann reviewed items that were discussed at last week’s Public Safety Subcommittee…
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