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Hay Brook Bridge Ordered Closed

The City of Sanford was notified this week that if it does not take action to close Hay Brook Bridge, which carries Bernier/Stone Rd. over Hay Brook at the border with Alfred, by October 7, 2022, the Maine Department of Transportation will close it to all traffic, including pedestrians. A “Bridge Closed Ahead sign” will be placed at the nearest intersection on each end to allow overload vehicles to use an alternate route. MaineDOT is providing the signs and other materials related to…
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Overview of RAISE Grant Downtown Reconstruction

At the September 6, 2022 City Council meeting, Public Works Director Matt Hill made a presentation on the projects that will be constructed through the $25 million RAISE Grant that Sanford was recently awarded by the US Department of Transportation, with additional funding coming from MaineDOT and the City of Sanford. RAISE stands for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity. He said his office has been receiving requests for funding of additional projects, but explained that the money is…
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Municipal Operations & Property Subcommittee 8/9 Meeting Notes

The City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee met on Tuesday, August 9. The Subcommittee members are Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio, Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Councilor Becky Brink. American Legion: Joe Doiron and Bill Cameron of American Legion T.W. Cole Post 19 spoke about their plans to install an elevator attached to the facility at 656 Main St. They are working with electrical and elevator contractors to get quotes and plans, and expect it will take two years to raise…
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Deteriorating Bridge Downgraded by Maine DOT

The Maine Department of Transportation has reduced the weight limit on Hay Brook Bridge, which crosses Hay Brook at the Sanford/Alfred Line on Bernier Rd., to ten tons following a recent inspection. The bridge has been deteriorating for several years, according to Sanford city officials. When a bridge connects two municipalities, state law requires each side to pay 50% of repair or replacement costs, but the town of Alfred has reportedly declined to pay its share of the burden on…
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Winter Parking Bans: All You Need to Know

When the flakes start to fall, the Public Works Department (NOT the Police Department) has to make a decision whether to declare a snow emergency. To find out if a snow emergency has been declared, check the City's Facebook page and website, check local news outlets, or call the Public Works Department at 324-9135. If a snow emergency/parking ban is announced and then it doesn't actually snow, you will not be ticketed or towed UNLESS you are parked on certain…
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