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Subcommittee Reviews Proposed Changes to Residential Zones

By Zendelle Bouchard The City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee met November 14, 2023. Subcommittee members Councilor Bob Stackpole, Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Councilor Jonathan Martell reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 280 of the Sanford City ordinances in response to the passage of LD 2003, a state law that mandates communities make changes to zoning ordinances to increase opportunities for housing growth. ADUs: LD 2003 requires that accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as in-law apartments, be allowed anywhere residential development…
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Neighbors Not Happy About RV Campground Planned for Sand Pond 

By Alexa Livingston, UNE News Fellow A couple who have lived on Sand Pond in South Sanford for 20 years are proposing to build a family-owned RV campground on the pond, but many of their neighbors are opposing it. Bonnie and Michael Patterson are hoping to develop 22 RV sites, 22 guest cottages, three parking lots, a turnaround area for RVs and firetrucks, three laundry/bathhouse facilities, a new entrance off Sand Pond Road, and eventually a swimming pool. The cabins…
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Growth Council Quarterly Update: Fall 2023

By Zendelle Bouchard Keith McBride, Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council, presented his quarterly report to the City Council at its meeting on November 8, 2023. He said his organization is partnering with the Friends of Downtown for a Small Businesses, Small Plates & Big Conversations event on Nov. 16 at the Veterans Memorial Gym from 6 to 7:30 pm. All local small business owners are invited to learn about grant opportunities and receive help in applying. See…
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Planning Update: September/October 2023

Architect’s rendering of the planned new Elm Street entrance to Goodall Library. By Zendelle Bouchard The pace of development in Sanford has not slowed despite high interest rates and approaching cold weather. In September and October 2023, the Sanford Planning Board and Site Plan Review Committee approved several new projects and gave extensions to a few others. New Businesses Ziggi’s Coffee: Approval was granted to construct a Ziggi’s Coffee drive-through kiosk at 68 Alfred Rd. (Route 4), next door to…
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City Will Take Boiler House by Eminent Domain

By Zendelle Bouchard At its meeting October 3, 2023, the Sanford City Council voted unanimously to begin the process to take the International Woolen Company Boiler House and adjacent blighted land by eminent domain. Once the legal process is complete, the Boiler House will be demolished, the most contaminated soil will be excavated and the site will be capped with a public parking lot. The structural integrity of the retaining wall along Pioneer Avenue is a major concern. Once the…
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