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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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City Council April 30 Meeting Summary

City Manager Steve Buck reads public testimony regarding Breezeline into the record. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin City officials heard a variety of comments about Breezeline, most of them negative, during a public hearing on April 30 devoted to the city’s franchise agreement with the cable, internet and phone service provider. Over the course of the hearing, the city compiled in-person testimony and presented letters and electronic comments regarding Sanford-Springvale residents’ personal experience with Breezeline, and its services.…
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Council Wants Moratorium on Campgrounds

CabinPro Park Model Camper. Source: backyardoutdoorstructures.com By Zendelle Bouchard At its meeting on April 16, 2024, the Sanford City Council voted unanimously to direct City Manager Steve Buck to bring forward a moratorium on development of campgrounds so the city can review the current ordinances as they relate to campground development. The issue was raised in response to the proposed development of a new campground on the shores of Sand Pond off Country Club Road 2. The property, owned by…
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City Council April 16 Meeting Summary

Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The City Council met on April 16, 2024, with all members in attendance. Mayor’s Report Trails around Sanford are being cleared of trees and debris from the recent storm so they will be suitable for public use. For anyone wishing to help, Fast & Happy Bicycles will be sponsoring a cleanup this Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Additionally, Mayor Becky Brink requested that bicycles not be used on the trails, as…
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Subcommittee Reports

Photo: elsaolofsson on Pixabay By Zendelle Bouchard Four of the City Council’s subcommittees met via Zoom April 9, 2024. The following is a brief summary of items discussed at three of them. See the separate story on public safety for notes from that subcommittee meeting. Solid Waste Disposal of Vape Pens: Public Works Director Matt Hill discussed disposal of vape pens. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has designated vape pens as hazardous waste, which means they cannot be disposed…
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