Passages October 8, 2023:

L-R: Robert Austin, Robert Dunham, Norris Stansfield By Rev,. Sue Murphy Robert L. Austin Sr., 93, affectionately known as "Bad Bob Austin," passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at The Lodges Care Center in Springvale. Born on April 10, 1930, in Sanford, the only child of the late Louis and Katherine (Fields) Austin, Bob graduated from Sanford High School. He proudly served as a "Seabee" in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. During his lifetime, he acquired a…
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Financial Supporters: We Couldn’t Do This Without You 

By Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member  Thank you to all who have been reaching out to support the Sanford Springvale News by their kind words, likes and shares of our Facebook posts, volunteering of their time, and especially their financial donations to sustain our work. Our heartfelt “Thank you” to this week’s donors: Theresa CollinsBarbara SutcliffeCarol ForbessKendra WilliamsElizabeth NultonConnie GarberMegan ArsenaultJack McAdamLynne OuelletteMatt Nelson We are working toward our goal of producing a print edition of the Sanford Springvale…
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City Council 10/3 Meeting Report

By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council met October 3, 2023. All members were present. Mayor’s Report Mayor Becky Brink announced the details for Candidates Night, to be held in Council Chambers October 12 at 6 pm. See this story for more details. She said absentee ballots have been mailed, and in-person absentee voting has begun at City Hall. City Manager’s Report Personnel Policy: City Manager Steve Buck said the City’s Human Resources Department has begun a review of personnel…
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Sanford Water District Seeking State Aid

By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor The Sanford Water District is seeking state grants to beef up filtration systems in the wake of the discovery of so-called “forever chemicals” in one of its six wells. On September 21, the district immediately shut down pumping from the so-called COBB-2 well off River Street when testing detected higher than allowable limits of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Two other wells tested within allowable limits. Three other wells failed to show even trace amounts…
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City Will Take Boiler House by Eminent Domain

By Zendelle Bouchard At its meeting October 3, 2023, the Sanford City Council voted unanimously to begin the process to take the International Woolen Company Boiler House and adjacent blighted land by eminent domain. Once the legal process is complete, the Boiler House will be demolished, the most contaminated soil will be excavated and the site will be capped with a public parking lot. The structural integrity of the retaining wall along Pioneer Avenue is a major concern. Once the…
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