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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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Council Approves Budgets for 2024/25 Tax Rate up $1.03

Sanford Fire Chief Scott Susi (at podium) answers questions from the City Council. Source: WSSR-TV By Zendelle Bouchard At its regular meeting on April 2, the City Council approved the combined municipal and school budget for the fiscal year 2024/25, which begins July 1. That is the last word on the municipal side of the budget; the school budget must be validated by voters on June 11. The net to be raised by taxation is $39,142,006, an increase of 8.34%…
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City Council April 2 Meeting Summary

Mary Hastings updates the City Council on the renovations made to businesses in the city using the funds from the Façade Grant. Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin Mayor’s report  Mayor Becky Brink reported on the many positive developments in housing and new businesses over the past year.   Homelessness update  The Homelessness Task force last met on April 1. City Manager Steve Buck has identified “capacity issues” as an area of focus for the task force. The Lafayette…
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