Storm Cleanup Coinciding with Earth Day

Lawrence Furbish of the Sanford Trails Committee works on the Mousam Way South trail. Photo: Dave Parent By Lee Burnett, submissions editor Earth Day activities got started early this year with storm damage cleanup last weekend. Additional outings are planned for Saturday and Monday. The Rotary Club and Bridget Salantri are leading a litter cleanup at the Route 4/Route 109 roundabout beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday at Lil’ General Store. Fast & Happy Bicycles is leading a cleanup party beginning…
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City Council April 16 Meeting Summary

Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The City Council met on April 16, 2024, with all members in attendance. Mayor’s Report Trails around Sanford are being cleared of trees and debris from the recent storm so they will be suitable for public use. For anyone wishing to help, Fast & Happy Bicycles will be sponsoring a cleanup this Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Additionally, Mayor Becky Brink requested that bicycles not be used on the trails, as…
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Out In The Woods

A mourning cloak butterfly feeds on pine pitch Photo: Susan Pieter Earliest Butterfly Is Also the Longest Living By Kevin McKeon, Director, Mousam Way Land Trust The first butterfly you’ll often see along Sanford’s trails in very early spring, with snow on the ground and ice on some ponds, is the mourning cloak. It has awakened from its winter's hibernation under loose tree bark or other small, sheltered cavity. With insects, this hibernation is called torpor. Mourning cloaks often rest…
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Water District Priming for Flush of Money

The Sanford Water District is exploring installation of an ion exchange water filtration technology, a more compact version of this treatment plant in Hudson Mass. Photo: Massachusetts Municipal Association Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Sanford Water District had anticipated last week’s announcement of tougher federal drinking water standards and is already deeply involved in developing costly new filtration systems. “Ninety nine percent of it was expected. It wasn’t a surprise,” said Superintendent David Parent. The standards announced by the Environmental Protection…
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News Notes

Above and Beyond Catering preps for their upcoming building expansion. Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan and Zendelle Bouchard It’s been a long time coming: Above and Beyond Catering has broken ground for their planned expansion, constructing an addition to its existing building at the corner of Shaw’s Ridge and Ridley roads, as well as adding a new gravel parking lot. The addition will include function and buffet space, a small bar, restrooms and a food prep area. Get your library bumpah…
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