Category: City Council

City Council Discusses Flying Gadsden Flag on Fourth of July

Photo: Wikipedia By Renée Morin The agenda of the July 2 City Council meeting included whether to fly the Gadsden flag, also known as the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, outside of City Hall this Fourth of July. A request to fly the flag was made by Councilor Jonathan Martell. His request was in compliance with the resolution adopted by the council on July 5, 2022, regarding the display of flags other than the national, state, or P.O.W. flags on…

Council Takes a Step Toward Pedestrian, Driver Safety

Photo: royharryman from Pixabay By Renée Morin The City Council accepted a plan on June 18 that aims to improve the safety of Sanford’s streets and sidewalks. Improvements will include the installation of new crosswalk signs and strategies for getting drivers to obey speed limits. Director of Public Works Matthew Hill presented the safety action plan, Sanford Safe Streets for All (SS4A), to the council, explaining that his department has worked with consultants to develop it over the past six…

City Council Authorizes Funds for Road Work

Photo: sumanamul15 from Pixabay By Renée Morin At the June 18 City Council meeting, in a 5–1 vote, with Councilor Ayn Hanselmann dissenting, the council authorized the transfer of up to $400,000 of unexpended Public Works funds (from personnel and other accounts) to road work, with the plan being to work until the funds run out. The following roads are candidates for preservation paving: • Emery Street from Heritage Crossing to High Street: (not including bridge deck) • Goodwins Bridge…

City Council June 18 Meeting Report

Sanford Housing Authority Executive Director Diane Small is congratulated by son Wil Cote, daughter Emily Cote and granddaughter Grace on receiving the Sanford Spirit of America Award for 2024 for her collaborative work assisting the unhoused population. Photo: Eric Small By Renée Morin The city council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday June 18. All members were in attendance except for Mayor Becky Brink. City Council Sub-Committee Reports The Zoning Sub-Committee discussed adjusting the city ordinances regarding food trucks,…

Pride Flag Raising Delayed at City Hall

Photo: Zendelle Bouchard By Zendelle Bouchard Eagle-eyed residents may have noticed a delay in raising the rainbow flag symbolizing LGBTQ+ Pride at City Hall this month. The City Council voted 6-1 at its May 21 regular meeting to approve the request by Councilor Ayn Hanselmann to fly the flag for the month of June. Councilor Jonathan Martell was the only vote in opposition. City Manager Steve Buck told the SSN that he was directed by the mayor to hold off…