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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…
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Council Gets Update on Encampment, Services

Brian Arborio expresses frustration with the council over the city’s handling of the homelessness issue. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin Despite the looming June 15 closure of the Heritage Crossing homeless encampment, the population of that area has continued to increase, Sanford City Manager Steve Buck told the City Council at its June 4 meeting. Buck explained in his report from the Homelessness Task Force that the closure is necessary because of “environmental, health and safety concerns,” and…
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City Council Meeting Summary May 21

Jeff Roblee is sworn in after being promoted to Lieutenant Paramedic Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The City Council met Tuesday May 21, 2024, for its regular meeting. All members were in attendance. Mayor’s Report/City Council Sub-Committee Reports Mayor Becky Brink began the meeting with a brief history of Memorial Day. She followed this by expressing gratitude for the work that has been done by the Homeless Task Force. Reporting for the Hazardous Waste Sub-committee, Councilor Robert Stackpole…
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City Council May 7 Meeting Summary

Communications Director Jordan Wilson updates the council on the efforts being made to promote the proposed replacement fire stations. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The city council met on Tuesday May 7, 2024, with all members in attendance. Mayor’s Report Mayor Becky Brink started off her report by expressing appreciation for the staff of Sanford schools, in recognition of Teachers’ Appreciation Week. Brink, along with Councilor Ayn Hanselmann, praised the Sanford Backpack Program which is used to combat…
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Council Likely to Put Temporary Halt to Campground Development

Sand Pond resident David Dubois uses a prop on the floor to dramatize a 15-foot side-lot setback allowed under current ordinances. “That scares me a lot,” he said. By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor The Sanford City Council appears poised to delay campground development in Sanford while ordinances are reviewed. At a meeting on Tuesday, May 7, five councilors spoke in favor of a 180-day moratorium. That included Maura Herlihy, Bob Stackpole, Nathan Hitchcock, Jonathan Martel, and Pete Tranchemontagne. Councilor Ayn…
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