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New Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors & Disabled

There is a new state program designed to help low income seniors and those with disabilities to stay in their homes. Under the Property Tax Deferral Program, if at least one of the homeowners will be 65 years of age or older on April 1 of this year, or unable to be employed by reason of disability, you may qualify to defer payment of the property taxes on your homestead if you meet certain financial guidelines. Those financial guidelines are:…
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Deteriorating Bridge Downgraded by Maine DOT

The Maine Department of Transportation has reduced the weight limit on Hay Brook Bridge, which crosses Hay Brook at the Sanford/Alfred Line on Bernier Rd., to ten tons following a recent inspection. The bridge has been deteriorating for several years, according to Sanford city officials. When a bridge connects two municipalities, state law requires each side to pay 50% of repair or replacement costs, but the town of Alfred has reportedly declined to pay its share of the burden on…
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This Week’s Public & Legal Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sanford Sewerage District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on December 13, 2021 at 5:00pm regarding the enactment of a policy entitled, “Policy Regarding Lien Foreclosure and Foreclosed Property” pursuant to 38 MRSA chapter 11, & 36 MRSA §§ 941,946-b, and section 13 of the Charter of the Sanford Sewerage District. The hearing will be held at the District’s office located at 281 River St., Springvale. Questions should be directed to the Superintendent at 324-5313…
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Winter Parking Bans: All You Need to Know

When the flakes start to fall, the Public Works Department (NOT the Police Department) has to make a decision whether to declare a snow emergency. To find out if a snow emergency has been declared, check the City's Facebook page and website, check local news outlets, or call the Public Works Department at 324-9135. If a snow emergency/parking ban is announced and then it doesn't actually snow, you will not be ticketed or towed UNLESS you are parked on certain…
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Winter Weather Reminders From Public Works

Happy December! You know what that means - Plowing Time! Here are five friendly reminders from the Sanford Public Works Department: Please be courteous to drivers and afford them time and room to clear the roads.  Our trucks are 80,000 pounds and 16 feet wide.Be aware there is no parking on ANY City streets during a declared  winter weather parking ban emergency. These bans use weather forecasting and require time for DPW clean-up after the storm. Parking ban notices will…
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