Passages: December 9, 2023

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Eleanor Gauvreau, 87, of Springvale, died Saturday Dec. 2, 2023, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Bellows Falls, Vt., on Jan. 3, 1936, the daughter of Dana and Hazel (Bedaw) Grignon. The family moved to Connecticut in 1941 and settled there. Eleanor graduated from Hillyer College in 1954 with an AB Degree in medical science and from the University of Oklahoma in 1956 with a degree in medical biology.…
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Proposed Zoning Changes Presented to Council

By Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council meeting Dec. 5., 2023, public hearings were held on proposed changes to the City’s zoning ordinances in response to the passage of LD2003 by the state legislature. See our previous story. The Council discussed at length the two issues involved with Planning Director Jamie Cole and City Planner Erin Moriarty. ADUs One ordinance pertains to accessory dwelling units or ADUs, commonly called in-law apartments. The changes mandated by state law will allow two…
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Homelessness Update from the City Manager

By Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council meeting on Dec. 5, 2023, City Manager Steve Buck reported on the upcoming York County Homelessness Forum as well as other issues relating to Sanford’s unhoused population. York County forum: Buck announced the details for the forum, which will take place at the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Dec. 11. The forum is being organized to present the latest statistics and information concerning homelessness to York County legislators, before they go back to…
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Photo of the Week – Hollydaze Parade

Partners Bank employees and families assemble before the parade.Photo: Kim Stewart
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Community Calendar: Dec. 4-10, 2023

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Monday, Dec. 4  Holiday Fair, (12/2-12/9) Springvale Public Library 443 Main St.  School Committee Meeting, 6 pm, Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St.  Tuesday, Dec. 5   Site Plan Review Committee Meeting, 9-11 am, Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St.   Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-5 pm, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., Springvale  Snapshots with Santa, Pride Elementary Family Event, 5:30-6:30 pm, Sanford Pride Elementary School, 708 Main St.  City Council Meeting, 6 pm, Sanford City Hall,…
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