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Board and Committee Appointments

The City Council approved the appointments listed below for city boards and committees at its January 5 meeting. There was considerable discussion about the Planning Board and Budget Committee appointments. Councilor Luke Lanigan voted against the reappointment of Dianne Connolly to the Planning Board, but all others were approved unanimously. Applications are still being accepted for vacant positions. Board of Appeals Kim Stewart (Incumbent) - Expires 12/31/23Jane Bowker (Incumbent) - Expires 12/31/231 position remains vacant Board of Assessment Review Kelly…

City Council 12/22 Meeting Summary

At the Sanford City Council’s regular meeting on December 22, the following items were presented or discussed: Councilor Ayn Hanselmann announced a donation of 1,000 cloth face masks from United Way. She asked local organizations to contact her if any are needed.City Manager Steven Buck gave an update on Covid-19 numbers and the latest vaccination plans. See separate story.Mr. Buck reported that the solar facility at the airport went live and began sending power to the ISO New England grid…

City Council 12/8 Meeting Summary

At the City Council’s regular meeting on December 8, the following items were presented or discussed: Mayor Tom Cote began the meeting by giving a shout out to Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Councilors Ayn Hanselmann and Luke Lanigan, the Sanford Police and Fire Departments, Public Works and Parks and Rec, for the Christmas tree lighting at Central Park, and to Sarah Schnell and WSSR-TV for the great video of the event.City Manager Steven Buck gave an update on the Covid-19…

City Council 11/24 Meeting Summary

At the Sanford City Council’s regular meeting on November 24, the following items were among those presented or discussed: Up to $200,000 in funding for the Preliminary Design Phase of downtown Sanford reconstruction, as outlined in the Planning Partnership Initiative study, was approved. The money will cover 50% of the design cost, with the other 50% to be paid by Maine DOT. Sanford’s share will come from engineering costs budgeted for other future road construction projects, which may result in…

City Council 11/10 Meeting Summary

At the City’s Council’s regular meeting on November 10, the following items were among those presented or discussed: Mayor Tom Cote offered congratulations to Mayor-Elect Anne-Marie Mastraccio; to Jonathan Martell on his election to City Council, and to Maura Herlihy on her reelection; and to Lucas Lanigan and Victor DiGregorio on running positive campaigns for Mayor. He has reached out to Rep. Mastraccio and will assist her with the transition as their schedules allow.City Manager Steven Buck presented the certified…

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