Despite Dramatic Drop in Mill Rate, Taxes Still Going Up

At the City Council's meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, City Manager Steven Buck presented some brand new information on the Budget and Tax Commitment for 2022-23. The School and Municipal appropriations were already finalized months ago, but some of the other items that affect our property tax bills, including total valuation of property in the City, and certain tax reimbursements the City receives from the state of Maine, had to be adjusted with the final figures. The biggest change…
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Don’t Miss Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band August 12th

Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band, a New England based group performing fine traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, returns to Springvale on Friday, August 12, with a performance at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum. The group performed regularly at the Museum prior to 2019. From up tempo bluegrass favorites and soulful ballads to newer bluegrass tunes, the collective styles of Cedar Mountain bring a unique sound to its music. Bluegrass lovers are promised great vocal harmony and fine picking. Concert Information: Date: Friday, August 12th, 2022 at…
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Real Estate Transactions: June 16-30, 2022

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice6/1648 Grace Ln.8 room Saltbox, 2 bed/2 bath, spacious and sunny, mudroom w/walk-in closet, pantry, custom built-ins, remote control skylights, 2 car garage, sheds, fire pit, 2.88 acres, walk to Ell Pond, easy commute$475,0006/16840 Main St.2,600 sq. ft. Commercial building, formerly Raz'n Cash Pawn Shop, office or retail, driveway w/garage door$100,0006/1668 Harry Howes Rd., SpringvaleNew 8 room Colonial, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, quart counters, pantry, 2nd floor laundry, tile & wood flooring, farmer's porch, deck, 2 car attached…
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News Notes & People Around Town: July 31, 2022

Kudos to the Friends of Downtown for a fantastic Cruising with Friends event on Friday night! A big crowd showed up to enjoy the best of downtown Sanford, with tasty food from Richie's Jerk and BBQ, Mee-D Thai, Frannie's Mini Donuts, Tropical Caribbean and Above & Beyond Catering, great music by Sanford Sound, and the COOLEST classic cars in southern Maine! Trafton Center members took a field trip to the seacoast on Wednesday, July 27, with lunch at Wells harbor…
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Nomination Papers for Municipal Election Available 7/29

Want to help Sanford be an even better place to live? Get involved and run for Mayor, City Council, School Committee, Trustee to Sanford Water or Sewer District! Nomination Papers for municipal offices will be available in the City Clerk’s office beginning Friday, July 29, 2022. To qualify for municipal office, candidates must be registered voters with their principal place of residence in the City. They will need to obtain a minimum number of signatures of registered voters in Sanford/Springvale:…
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