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Snow Removal and Winter DPW Operations

By Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council’s meeting on Nov. 21, 2023, Department of Public Works Director Matt Hill gave a presentation on snow removal and winter operations, to help the Council and the public better understand what to expect before, during and after storms. Although each storm is different, the DPW has pre-approved road treatment and plowing routes with set priorities for arterial and collector roads, the hospital, schools and public safety facilities. The snow plowing routes may be…
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Sanford’s Roads Heading in the Right Direction

This map showing part of central Sanford, with roads color-coded by condition, was part of the report the City Council received from BETA Group on road conditions in the City. By Zendelle Bouchard The overall condition of Sanford’s roads is now better than the New England average, according to the consulting firm hired by the Public Works Department to assess the City’s roads. In a presentation to the City Council on August 15, 2023, Peter Dadarrio of the BETA Group…
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Council Approves Regulations for AirBnBs and Other Short Term Rentals

At its meeting on June 20, 2023, the Sanford City Council approved amendments to Chapter 149, Licensing, Article V, Rental Housing of the City Code, adding language to regulate short-term rentals including AirBnBs. Sanford has several short-term rental properties, including treehouses and “hobbit homes” that are among the most popular in the state. The following are among the additions to the ordinance: Under Purpose; Intent, two statements were added: Preserve the residential quality of neighborhoods and residential uses to the…
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Sanford Residents Can Sign Up Now for Curbside Composting

The Garbage to Garden curbside composting service first proposed expanding to Sanford back in 2021, and is finally ready to kick off. Starting the first week of April, residents who choose to participate will receive a 5-gallon bucket to fill with food scraps and other compostable materials. Garbage to Garden will pick up the filled bucket at the curb each week, and leave a clean bucket in its place. Additionally, participants are able to receive a bag of compost each…
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The 5-Year Plan for Sanford’s Roads

At the City Council’s workshop on roads held October 25, 2022, Public Works Director Matt Hill made a presentation on the City’s plan for road maintenance and construction for the next five years. The recent award of the $25 million federal RAISE Grant to reconstruct Sanford’s downtown streets, made possible by a close partnership with MaineDOT, allows the City to stretch local resources to go as far as possible for the benefit of all residents. Five Year Plan The long-range…
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