Category: City Council

Council Compromises on Flag Policy

By Renée Morin At its July 16 meeting, the City Council reviewed its policy on flying commemorative flags as requested by Councilor Jonathan Martell at their last meeting. He had expressed his view that no commemorative flags should be flown at City Hall, as they end up being “controversial and divisive.” Martel made a motion, which was not seconded, that the section dealing with commemorative flags in the city’s flag policy be removed. Councilor Ayn Hanselmann disagreed, arguing that the…

City Council July 2 Meeting Summary

Bridget Salantri gave a presentation to the council showcasing efforts to beautify the Main Street Marketplace. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The City Council got an update on the Heritage Crossing encampment cleanup, discussed rebranding for the Fire Department and heard several presentations at its July 2 meeting. All council members were present. Homelessness Update City Manager Steve Buck said a review showed that 19 strategies used by the city were successful in cleaning up the homeless encampment…

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…