City Council 12/6 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met December 6, 2022. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio was absent with notice; all others were present. The minutes of the November 15 meeting were approved with one correction. There was no Mayor’s report. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Councilor Bob Stackpole gave a quick recap of the November 22 Subcommittee meetings. (See that story.) City Manager’s Report Sanford In The News: City Manager Steven Buck reported on recent articles in the media that featured Sanford. An article…
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Springvale Farm’s Long Legacy Continues as a Forever Farm with Maine Farmland Trust

Press Release For over 7 decades, Gerard (Jerry) and Theresa Rivard lived, breathed, and worked the land at Rivard Farm in Springvale, established in 1926 by Jerry’s father and owned and operated by Jerry and Theresa since 1951. For the Rivards, the farm is more than just a place: it is a part of them, and a part of their community. For the last 20 years, the Rivards have been in conversation with various conservation groups to ensure that their…
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School Committee 12/5 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met December 5, 2022. John Roux was absent, all other members were present. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. There were no public comments, communications or committee reports. Superintendent’s Report Marching Band: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson welcomed Sanford High School Band Director Hailey Francoeur and members of the Marching Band up to the podium to speak about the season and gold medal win at the Maine Band Directors’ Association finals in October. Ms.…
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Helping Hands: December 4, 2022

Do you sew, crochet or knit? The Trafton Center will be collecting lap blankets to donate to those in treatment and local seniors needing comfort. Dropoff date is March 1, 2023. Call Patti Frohloff at 207-651-8158 with any questions. This week the Maine Children’s Cancer Program recognized the Sanford Elks MCCP Committee for their unwavering support of the program. Through their various events and efforts over the past year, including Night For a Cause, Arnie’s Ride, and the Square Pond…
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Good News From Sanford Schools: December 4, 2022

Maine Audubon educators have been visiting Sanford Middle School with their conservation program, Stream Explorers. The first week students practiced using the nets and identifying macroinvertebrates. The second week, students went out to the field and sampled the stream near the school. On the sampling day, more than 100 students dipped nets into the stream and collected macroinvertebrates in the water. They identified them using magnifying glasses and special identification sheets. They were able to determine that the stream was…
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