Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Set for October 16

The Sanford Springvale Call Firefighters will hold a memorial ceremony October 16, 2022 to remember fallen members from Sanford and other local Fire Departments. The public is cordially invited to attend. Departments will stage on Alumni Blvd. leading to Sanford High School at 12:30 p.m., and firefighters in uniform will proceed to the monument near the SRTC Fire Science wing at 12:45. The Chaplain of the Shapleigh Fire Department will lead a short service beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will…
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City Debuts Fresh New Website Design

The City of Sanford's long-awaited new website went live at sanfordmaine.org Wednesday, October 5, 2022 with a bright and engaging design featuring a revamp of the City's official logo and a new slogan: Your Future Is Here. The new website is the biggest project yet undertaken by the City's Communications Coordinator, Jordan Wilson, who was hired last fall. “When I first started in my position in November I knew we needed a new website and the results of our ‘In…
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Sanford Spotlight Highlights School News

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 was a big day for communications in the City of Sanford. On the same day the City's website redesign debuted, the School Department uploaded its brand new online newsletter, Sanford Spotlight. The Spotlight features easy-to-read white text on a background of Spartan red, and many photos. You can find it linked here: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-school-department/page/sanford-spotlight-newsletter. Like the City's website, the Spotlight is a product of the investment in a new position of Communications Coordinator. Sam Bonsey was hired…
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City Council 10/4 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Councilor Ayn Hanselmann was absent with notice, all others were present. The minutes of the September 20 meeting were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio announced a workshop on road construction October 25 at 6:00 p.m. It is open to the public and residents are encouraged to bring questions. She also promoted the Friends of Downtown’s Dessert First event on October 20 at Veterans Memorial Gym. This free and fun community…
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Five Properties Declared Dangerous Buildings

At its meeting on October 4, 2022, the Sanford City Council voted to declare five properties in the City as Dangerous Buildings under state law, following separate hearings. The first four properties, which are all vacant, were adjudged dangerous or a nuisance by unanimous vote, while the Council split 4-2 on the last one, which is occupied. Councilor Ayn Hanselmann was not present. Community Development Director Ian Houseal presented the City’s case for each property, with additional comments by Code…
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