Arrests and Summonses: December 16-31, 2022

Friday, December 16: A motor vehicle accident on Washington St. resulted in a 43-year-old Springvale resident being summonsed for operating after suspension with prior suspension (not OUI). Saturday, December 17: Officers responding to a disturbance on Rushton St. arrested a 27-year-old Lewiston resident on charges of operating under the influence (no test), assault and operating with a suspended registration. A motor vehicle stop at High St. and Hardscrabble Way resulted in an arrest, no details given. Sunday, December 18: Following…
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Planning Board Meeting Summary – January 4, 2023

The Sanford Planning Board met January 4, 2023. All members were present. It was the first meeting for newly appointed members Jace Clarke, who previously served on the Board, and Kyle Landry, who was previously a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Election of Officers: Lenny Horr nominated Jack McAdam for the position of Chair. There was no second. Oliver Jones nominated Tom Morgan for Chair, seconded by Crystal Tenney. The vote was 6-1, with Mr. Horr voting in…
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City Council 1/3 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met January 3, 2023. Councilor Jonathan Martell was absent with notice. The meeting began with the Council accepting the resignation of Councilor Becky Brink. Ms. Brink was then sworn in as Mayor by City Clerk Sue Cote. Mayor Brink thanked her family for their support and help with the election. She said she was honored to be the fourth Mayor of Sanford and thanked the previous Mayors for their service. She thanked City Manager Steven Buck…
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Here Doggie Doggie!

by Lauren Masellas, Animal Control Officer I am pleased to report that the citizens of Sanford/Springvale are taking very good care of their furry family members! Our neglect/abuse calls for service dropped in 2022 and far fewer of our four-legged residents have found themselves in our care. We do, however, still have issues with dogs being allowed to run at large. I understand that “every dog has his day.” And most all of these calls were no doubt unintentional. That…
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News Notes: January 1, 2023

A multi-family home at 46 Elm St. in Sanford was severely damaged by fire late Tuesday night, but no injuries were reported. 11-year-old Matthew Perkins smelled the smoke even before smoke detectors went off, and quickly alerted his family. The property has been condemned, but the residents have all found new apartments through the building owner, White Bark Properties, which owns many multi-families in southern Maine. In addition to the Sanford Fire Department, several other Departments responded to the three-alarm…
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