Category: Public Safety

March Public Safety Subcommittee Updates

By Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford  March Storm Response During a recent series of severe storms characterized by high winds and icy conditions, city services faced significant challenges. The Sanford Fire and Police departments were inundated with hazards and emergencies, while the Public Works Highway Division worked tirelessly to barricade roads, clear hazards, and ensure safe roadways. The Department of Public Works (DPW) played a pivotal role, handling 191 service calls and deploying more than 80 safety devices.…

Red Cross Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installations

Photo: Mike Mozart via Creative Commons From a press release The American Red Cross Northern New England Region is offering free smoke alarm installations for residents of Sanford and Waterboro during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Home fires claim seven lives every day in the United States, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. Here in Maine, the Red Cross responds to more than 250 home…

New Fire Station Designs Unveiled

Artist’s rendering of the proposed new Sanford Fire Department headquarters. Source: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council meeting on March 19, 2024, members of the public got their first detailed look at plans for the proposed new fire stations. If voters approve the project in November construction will take place over the next few years. The presentation by Bob Mitchell of WBRC/Mitchell Associates showed artist’s renderings of the interior and exterior of both stations, along with…

Fire on River Street

Photo: Terry Jellerson An eight-unit apartment building at 29 River St. burned into rubble Thursday, March 21, 2024 as firefighters from multiple departments battled stiff winds for hours before quelling the blaze. No injuries were reported. The property is owned by Phoenix Associates Group, which has a Hollis post office box address.