Community Calendar: November 16-22
Monday, November 16: School Committee Meeting – Online
The Sanford School Committee will meet via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. One of the items on the agenda will be the School Resource Officers Memorandum of Understanding between the Sanford School Department and the Sanford Police Department. The full agenda, with instructions for public access, is here.
Tuesday, November 17: Property Subcommittee Meeting – Online
The City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee will meet via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of city holiday festivities; and consideration of a request by the Southern Maine Sno-Goers for access to city property for creation of a snowmobile trail. The full agenda, including instructions for public access, is here.
Tuesday, November 17: Site Plan Review Committee – Online
The Site Plan Review Committee will meet via Zoom at 9:00 a.m. In addition to items tabled at previous meetings, the agenda includes an application for major site plan approval for a new 5-year mineral extraction permit on property owned by Dana Ventures, LLC & BW Beagle, LLC located off Country Club Road/Route 4. The full agenda, with instructions for public access, is here.
Tuesday, November 17: Zoning Subcommittee – Online
The City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee will meet at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Among the items on the agenda is a proposal for car sales at Gold Rush Pawn. The full agenda, with instructions for public access, is here.
Tuesday, November 17: Public Safety Subcommittee – Online
The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee will meet at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Among the items on the agenda is a discussion on lighting at the South Sanford roundabout; and an update on homeless outreach. The full agenda, with instructions for public access, is here.
Wednesday, November 18: Planning Board – Online
The Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Among the items on the agenda is a public hearing regarding definition and allowance of “mental health abuse clinics” in the Urban Zone. The full agenda, with instructions for public access, is here.
Thursday, November 19: Land Bank Authority – Online
The Land Bank Authority will meet via Zoom at 8:45 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of a good tenant education program, and an update on properties of concern. The full agenda, with instructions for public access, is here.
Thursday, November 19: Fall Native Seed Sowing Workshop – Online
In this online webinar co-sponsored by the Springvale Library, Eric Topper of Maine Audubon leads a hands-on workshop in native plant propagation. We will learn to sow perennial wildflower seeds for no-maintenance outdoor germination over the winter. Participants can pick up kits at the Library in advance, for sowing several pots with native seeds at home during the workshop, which starts at 6:00 p.m. The registration link is here.
Thursday, November 19: Marine Mammals of Maine – Online
The Goodall Library hosts a Zoom presentation at 6:00 p.m. on the work done by Marine Mammals of Maine, which is dedicated to marine mammal and sea turtle response, rescue, care, research, and education. Email the Library at info@lbgoodall.org for the Zoom link
Saturday, November 21: Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market – Central Park
Don’t miss the final Farmers’ Market of the season! Vendors will be at Central Park from 8:00 to noon with fresh produce and goodies for the holiday.
Saturday, November 21: Annual Christmas Fair – First Baptist Church of Springvale
Your favorite holiday fair is back, with a twist: it’s outside! Jump start your Christmas from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Snow date: November 28.
Sunday, November 22: Post Everlasting Ceremony – American Legion
All are welcome to attend the ceremony at 1:00 p.m., bidding a final farewell to comrades departed in the past year. It will be held at the Legion Hall, 656 Main St.
