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Spring 2021 Road Postings

It's mud season! Several roads in Sanford and Springvale have been posted with weight limits through April 30. The complete list, with additional information, is here: https://www.sanfordmaine.org/vertical/sites/%7B9A3D3C8D-76EE-4CC5-B86E-C19FDBF5E473%7D/uploads/20210225_Sanford_Road_Posting_Notice(1).pdf. Map from the Public Works Department.
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Mousam Promenade Taking Shape

The Mousam Promenade, a planned 10-foot wide multi-modal (pedestrian/bike) path around Number One Pond, took a step closer to fruition this week, when the City Council voted to accept a grant of $400,000 from the Safe Routes to School initiative. The funds are targeted toward the portion of the path along William Oscar Emery Drive and Riverside Avenue. Safe Routes to School is a federal program that works to make it safe, convenient, and fun for children to walk and…
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Westside Village Getting Smoked

From Matt Hill, Director of Public Works SANITARY SEWER & STORM WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SMOKE TEST To the Residents & Business Owners of the Westside Village: The Sanford Sewerage District and Sanford Public Works Department are conducting a cooperative smoke test of the sewer and storm water systems during the week of February 22nd weather permitting.  The Westside Village encompasses the following roadways:  Twombley Rd (Main St – Kimball St), Kimball St (Main St to Twombley Road), Prescott St, & Shaw St.  This test will permit both…
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Recapping a Banner Year for Road Construction

At the December 8 City Council meeting, Public Works Director Matt Hill gave a detailed recap of the 2020 road construction projects in Sanford and Springvale, which were paid for by the $6.2 million bond voters approved in November 2019. He also spoke about the department’s plans for 2021 and goals for the future. Witcher’s Mill Road came in at a little over budget, as there were areas that needed some stabilization in addition to the planned overlay.Stanley Road and…
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Board & Committee Openings

The City of Sanford has announced the 2021 openings for boards and committees: The Budget Committee has four openings (4), each for a one year term.The Planning Board has three openings (3), two for a 3 year term and one for a one year term to fill an unexpired seat.The Board of Appeals has two openings (2), each for a 3 year term.The Board of Assessment Review has five openings (5), each for a 3 year term.The Design Review Committee has three openings (3), each for a 2 year term.The Sanford…
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