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Mayoral Candidates: Anne-Marie Mastraccio

Anne-Marie Mastraccio is a graduate of Northeastern University and the Forsyth Dental Center. She worked as a Public Health Dental Hygienist for the City of Boston, before moving to Sanford in 1982 and becoming the office manager of her husband’s optometric practice. She served for 12 years on the Sanford School Committee, and nine years on the Town Council, including two years as Council Chair. She has served as one of Sanford’s State Representatives for the past eight years, and…
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City Council Candidates: Joseph Hanslip

Joseph Hanslip has been a member of Sanford’s City Council since 2005, and has served as Chair and Vice Chair. He currently serves as Deputy Mayor. Prior to joining the Council, he was a County Commissioner for York County, and was on the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System. Mr. Hanslip was employed as a police officer before retiring early due to a permanent disability resulting from injuries received in the line of duty. He also worked…
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City Council Candidates: Maura Herlihy

Maura Herlihy is a current member of Sanford’s City Council, serving her fifth term. She was Sanford’s first Mayor and has also served on the Budget Committee and the School Construction Committee. She was an active member of the Downtown Legacy group, helping bring the Summah Daze, Harvest Daze and Holly Daze celebrations to Sanford. Ms. Herlihy is a graduate of Sanford High School and Mount Holyoke College. She is the managing owner of Townhouse Properties. Her decision to run…
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City Council Candidates: Nicholas J. Taylor

Nicholas Taylor has resided in Sanford for 16 years. After five years of service in the U.S. Navy, he continued to work for the government in civilian service and for ten years has held a managerial position with experience in leading teams. As an officer of the Sanford ATV Club for the past three years, he has had the opportunity to work with city officials. He feels that many community concerns are not being heard, and that more open-minded thinking…
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School Committee Candidates: Emily A. Sheffield

At the November 3 election, Sanford and Springvale voters will elect two School Committee members to three-year terms. The three candidates are Paula T. Cote, Amy Turgeon Sevigny and incumbent Emily A. Sheffield. Kendra Williams is not seeking reelection. Emily Sheffield has lived in Springvale for 13 years and is the mother of two young adults. She is the Executive Director of Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre. She is running for a second term on the School Committee because…
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