Category: City Council

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…

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…

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…