News Notes: August 11, 2022

The Transfer Station's new hours of operation will begin Tuesday, August 23. It will be open Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon. The Sanford Elks will hold a car wash and bake sale on Saturday, August 20 in the NAPA Auto Parts parking lot. All proceeds benefit mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The Sanford-Springvale YMCA's pool AND pool locker rooms will be closed for annual maintenance beginning Monday, August 22nd through…
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November Election Update: August 11, 2022

City Clerk Sue Cote provided this update on filings for City offices. The deadline to file is September 8. Mayor: Councilor Becky Brink has taken out nomination papers, but not filed yetCity Council: Councilor Michael Termath has filed papers for reelection; Councilor Robert Stackpole has taken out papers but not filed yet; Peter Tranchemontagne has filed papers; Planning Board member Oliver Jones has taken out papers but not filed yet.School Committee: No one has taken out papers yet.Sanford Water District…
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Public Safety Subcommittee 8/9 Meeting Notes

The City Council's Public Safety Subcommittee met Tuesday, August 9. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio sat in as Chair for Councilor Ayn Hanselmann, who was out of town. The other Subcommittee members are Councilor Jonathan Martell and Councilor Becky Brink. Railroad Ave. Sign Request: Public Works Director Matt Hill said he had a request to add deer crossing warning signs to Railroad Ave., but said that half mile stretch of road has four speed advisory signs already. “Additional signs are not going…
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Municipal Operations & Property Subcommittee 8/9 Meeting Notes

The City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee met on Tuesday, August 9. The Subcommittee members are Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio, Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Councilor Becky Brink. American Legion: Joe Doiron and Bill Cameron of American Legion T.W. Cole Post 19 spoke about their plans to install an elevator attached to the facility at 656 Main St. They are working with electrical and elevator contractors to get quotes and plans, and expect it will take two years to raise…
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Sanford Awarded $25M in Federal Funds for Downtown Revitalization Project

Press Release The City of Sanford announced this week that it will receive a federal award of $25 million for a necessary and much-anticipated revitalization of its downtown. The RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) Grant application was submitted by the City in collaboration with the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT).  Dependent upon the final bid award, there will be a MaineDOT and local match of approximately $10M. The $25M project award will be used entirely for construction,…
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