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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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City Council March 19 Meeting Summary

A draft of an upcoming educational video on fire station construction was shown to the City Council at the March 19 meeting. Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The city council met on March 19, 2024, with all members present. A moment of silence was dedicated to the memory of Sharon Remick, a former teacher and principal in the community. Subcommittee Reports The Property Subcommittee report mentioned there will be upcoming road closures that will be discussed more at…
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Three Sanford Properties Judged Dangerous Buildings

62 Twombley Rd. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin At the City Council meeting March 19, three properties, determined by Code Enforcement to be abandoned, were adjudged to be Dangerous Buildings under the state definition. 62 Twombley Rd. During August of 2023 notices of violation were sent twice to the owner for an overgrown lawn. The house on the property has had no water service and has been uninhabited since November 2023. The building has damage to the roof,…
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City Council Meeting Summary March 5

Stephanie Jopling (bottom left) stands next to Mayor Becky Brink (bottom far left) as she conveys her concerns about the SHS Alternative Education Program potentially being cut. Credit: WSSR-TV By Renée Morin The Sanford City Council met March 5, 2024. All members were present. Mayor’s Report / Subcommittee Reports The Mayor’s Report at this week’s meeting was merged with the moment of silence, so that Mayor Becky Brink could dedicate it to the memory of Springvale resident Harland Eastman. Eastman…
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Council Compromises on Flavored Tobacco Resolution

 Eighth grader Kyla Robinson (on Zoom) addresses the City Council.  Photo: WSSR-TV By Zendelle Bouchard  At the City Council’s regular meeting on Feb. 20, 2024, members of the Council debated a proposed resolution regarding flavored tobacco products, ultimately reaching a compromise that satisfied most Councilors.   To start the discussion, Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy read the full text of the proposed resolution, which outlined the dangers of nicotine to adolescents, before getting to the controversial section, which stated that the City Council…
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