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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…

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…

City Council Meeting Summary

The Anderson Learning Center was once part of the Nasson College Campus.  Photo: Google  By Zendelle Bouchard  The Sanford City Council met Feb. 20, 2024. Councilor Nate Hitchcock was absent with notice; all other members were present.  The minutes of the Feb. 6 regular meeting and executive session were approved.  Mayor’s Report  Mayor Becky Brink thanked Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy for covering for her while she was away. She also praised the city’s department heads for keeping their budgets as…

Council Begins Tackling 2024/25 Budget 

Sanford Fire Chief Scott Susi (in vest) addresses the City Council during a recent budget workshop. Photo: WSSRTV  By Zendelle Bouchard  The Sanford City Council has begun reviewing proposals for the fiscal year 2024/25 municipal budget.   At a workshop on Jan. 30, 2024, City Manager Steve Buck went over his first draft of the budget, which he compiled with Finance Director Ronni-Lynn Champlin after the two held a series of meetings with city department heads. Buck told the Council he…

City Council February 6 Meeting Summary

Director of Community Development Ian Houseal responds to a question from Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne concerning 58 Pleasant St. Photo: City of Sanford video. By Renée Morin The Sanford City Council met Feb. 6. Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne attended via Zoom due to illness; Mayor Becky Brink was absent. Minutes The council approved the minutes from the following: Regular City Council meeting held Jan. 16, executive session held Jan. 16, and executive session held Jan. 23. Mayor’s Report / Subcommittee Reports There…

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