Category: 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…

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…

Council Discusses Potential Flavored Tobacco Ban

The Sanford School Department is concerned about the effects of vape use on Sanford youth. Photo: Krystian-Graba via Pixabay. By Renée Morin After much discussion at its Feb. 6 meeting, the City Council appeared likely to ask the state to do something about the problem of widespread underage vaping, including by students in the Sanford school system. Councilors voted 5-1, with Councilor Jonathan Martell dissenting, to ask City Manager Steve Buck to draft a resolution to the state legislature in…

City Council 1/16 Meeting Summary

Nicole Bowley, Interim Director of the Goodall Library (pictured lower left at the podium) showed photos from the library renovation. Photo: City of Sanford video. By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council met Jan. 16, 2024. All members were present. Prior to the moment of silence, Mayor Becky Brink mentioned the passing of David Joy, formerly of Joy and Hamilton Architects. The minutes of the Jan. 2 meeting were approved. There was no Mayor’s report. Subcommittee Reports See our reports…