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Subcommittee Reports

Three of the City Council’s subcommittees met Tuesday, November 16, 2021. This is a brief summary of what was discussed at each. Municipal Operations and Property City Manager Steve Buck introduced the City’s new Communications Coordinator, Jordan Wilson. Airport: Allison Navia, Manager of the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, gave a brief overview of each of the three agenda items relating to the Presidential Lane infrastructure improvements. A $250,000 loan, which was approved as part of the current budget, will pay…

City Council 11/9/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met November 9, 2021 via Zoom. Councilors Luke Lanigan and John Tuttle were absent with notice. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilor Ayn Hanselmann. She asked for a moment of silence in honor of military veterans. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Mayor’s Report National Runaway Prevention Month: Mayor Mastraccio said Police Chief Craig Andersen and the rest of his Department are working to raise awareness, support and resources on the issue.…

Parking Ordinance Sent Back to Subcommittee

At the City Council’s meeting on November 8, a public hearing was held on proposed changes to the City’s parking ordinance. Police Chief Craig Andersen detailed the proposed changes, which would restrict commercial vehicles exceeding a certain weight from parking on City streets overnight, prohibit people from living in their vehicles, and provide for enforcement measures. Public Works Director Matt Hill spoke in favor of the amendments, which he said would allow a way to resolve some complaints. Mayor Anne-Marie…

City Council 10/19 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met Tuesday, October 19, 2021 via Zoom. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. Councilors Ayn Hanselmann, Luke Lanigan and John Tuttle were all absent with notice. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Mayor’s Report Eagle Scout: Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio congratulated Sanford’s newest Eagle Scout, Will Kiley, son of Bill and Julie Kiley. He will be celebrated this Friday at an Eagle Scout court of…

Growth Council Quarterly Update: Fall 2021

Jim Nimon, Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council, presented his quarterly report to the City Council on Tuesday, October 19. Reorganization: Mr. Nimon updated the Council on the Growth Council’s reorganization and expansion to 11 board members. Nine have been appointed, with representatives of small business employers and large business employers still to be appointed. He will release information on all the board members as soon as those appointments are made. Stenton Mill: The Winn Company, a Massachusetts-based…

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