Category: City News

MaineDOT to Partner with Sanford

New crosswalk signage is expected to be installed around the city by the end of this year.  Photo: Pixabay By Renée Morin  In his report to the City Council on Feb. 6, 2024, City Manager Steve Buck detailed the many projects that will be undertaken in collaboration with the Maine Department of Transportation over the next three years. These projects include replacing most of the city’s traffic lights and other street and traffic improvements throughout the community.  The end of this…

Staffing Turnover a Challenge for City’s Human Resources Department 

By Zendelle Bouchard  The city of Sanford has several staffing vacancies, but is doing well compared with other area municipalities, according to the city’s Human Resources Director Stacy Howes. However, she said the pace of turnover in many departments is a big challenge for her staff.  At the City Council’s budget workshop on Feb. 13, 2024, Howes told the Council the city currently has 199 full-time and four part-time employees, with twelve positions currently vacant. This does not include seasonal,…

York County Sheriff Awards

Deputy of the Year Award: L-R, Chief Deputy Jeremy Forbes, Sheriff William King, Deputy Sergeant Kyle Kassa and Major Nathan Thayer Photos: Lisa Blanchette York County Sheriff, William L. King, Jr., Presides over 2024 Recognition and Awards Ceremony  By Lisa Blanchette  The lobby of the York County Sheriff’s Department was filled with staff, family, friends and community leaders on Friday, February 9 for the 2024 Sheriff’s Department Recognition and Awards Ceremony. Sheriff William L. King, Jr., said of the event, “This…

Safe Streets for All Public Meetings 

Photo: Jordan Wilson  By Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford    The City of Sanford is actively engaged in the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program, facilitated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The SS4A Grant Program focuses on enhancing pedestrian, multi-modal, and vehicle safety in our community. As the City moves forward, it is crucial to involve a diverse range of Sanford residents in these discussions to ensure that the program's outcomes benefit everyone, with a specific focus…