Council Grapples with Discarded Needles

By Zendelle Bouchard At its Sept. 17 meeting, the Sanford City Council began discussions on a possible solution to the problem of discarded syringes that litter some areas of the city. City Manager Steve Buck presented detailed information on the history of the state-licensed Syringe Service Program (SSP) in Sanford. The program, which operates in 13 communities across Maine, initially distributed syringes (needles) on a 1:1 exchange basis. If someone wanted a new syringe, they had to turn in a…
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Community Calendar: Sept. 21-29, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar for details on these events and on events to come.   Saturday, Sept. 21 Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. 3rd Annual Zumba Fitness Party Fundraiser, 9-11 am, YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Dr. Corner Cupboard, 10 am-noon, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. Shaker Hill Apple Fest, 10 am-4 pm, YCSP, 138 Shaker Hill Rd., Alfred Aerobatics Practice, 10 am-5 pm, Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, 9…
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Questions, Praise for RAISE Road Projects

A federal grant will finance major infrastructure projects in Sanford over the next three years. By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor The upcoming massive reconstruction of downtown streets through a federal grant generated all sorts of comments at a public hearing last week. Among the topics of concern were pedestrian safety near the Maine Health campus, adequacy of plug-in outlets for food trucks along Number One Pond, bicycle connectivity, disruptions to downtown businesses and on-street parking at the dog park. The…
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News Notes

Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Free online tool helps find resources for older adults: The Office of Aging and Disability Services launched a new pilot program, the Maine Access Navigator Tool (MANT), on Sept. 2. This free online tool helps older adults, their family members, and their care partners find services, resources and programs that are tailored to meet the older adult’s unique needs. To find the best resources for each situation, MANT asks questions about a person’s living situation, access…
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City Council Sept. 17 Meeting Summary

By Zendelle Bouchard New Assistant At its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Sanford City Council voted to confirm City Manager Steve Buck’s appointment of Michelle LaBree to the newly created position of assistant city manager. Buck said LaBree was chosen from a field of 22 applicants. She has more than 20 years of experience in local government and most recently worked as deputy county administrator and human resource director for Penobscot County. She has extensive experience in emergency management…
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