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Soaring Property Values Mean Higher Tax Bills For Homeowners

Most Sanford and Springvale homeowners got unhappy news in their property tax bills this week, as the big bump in the residential real estate market has resulted in higher tax bills for homeowners. Many commercial property owners, by contrast, saw their tax bills drop, as the value of commercial property has not increased at the same rate as residential property. The amount in the school and municipal budgets to be raised by taxation increased in total by 1.06% this year,…
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Council Approves Hiring 2 New Firefighters

The Sanford City Council met on August 17, and in a unanimous vote, approved amending the 2021-2022 Municipal Budget to include two new Firefighter/EMS positions. The funding of these positions was debated at length in budget discussions earlier this year. While they were not approved at that time, a majority of the Council said they would be favorable to adding the positions if a means could be found for doing so without impacting this year’s tax bills. City Manager Steven…
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City Council Approves Budget, No New Firefighters or Dispatchers

On Tuesday, June 23, the Sanford City Council met via Zoom and approved a $34.6 million budget after three and a half hours of debate on several amendments. The budget covers municipal operations only. The school budget was approved by voter referendum earlier this month. The Budget Committee worked on the budget through the winter and early spring, and in April forwarded it to the Council for approval. At that time, revenue figures from the state were uncertain, so they…
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Vote on School Budget June 8

Sanford's School Budget Validation Referendum is June 8. If you haven't already voted early, cast your vote at the polls on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are not yet registered, you may do so at City Hall, even on Election Day. The three polling places are: Ward 1: Nasson Community Center Gym, 457 Main St., SpringvaleWard 2: St. Ignatius Parish Hall, 25 Riverside St.Ward 3: Sanford High School, 100 Alumni Blvd. Use Door 41. Approval of…
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Final Municipal Budget On Hold

The final 2021-2022 municipal budget is on hold for now, awaiting more information out of Augusta before the City Council will vote to approve or amend it. On April 8, City Manager Steven Buck presented the proposed municipal budget and his recommended amendments to the Budget Committee. The proposed budget includes $30,535,165 in municipal appropriations and $3,922,668 in capital reserve funding, offset by $15,118,696 in municipal revenue. The balance of $19,339,137 is to be raised by taxation. This bottom line…
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