Open Farm Day / Springvale Farm Walk July 24

The fourth Sunday in July is Maine Open Farm Day, and here in the heart of York County we celebrate with the annual Springvale Farm Walk, a self-guided walk from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parking is available at McDougal Orchards, Rivard Farm, Mousam Valley Mushrooms and the Sanford Community Garden. Before you head out on the walk, fuel up with the Frannie's Mini Donuts Crew at McDougal Orchards. Jeff will be making a special Farm Walk Egg Scramble using…
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Savor the Best of York County – A Benefit Auction July 24

Three Rivers Land Trust and McDougal Orchards invite the public to “Savor the Best of York County” at their second annual art and experiences auction, highlighting the working landscapes and rural living of southern Maine. The auction will feature refreshments and music and all proceeds will benefit the Three Rivers Land Trust conservation mission. The event coincides with the Springvale Farm Walk and the statewide Open Farm Day. The silent auction will be open for bids in the morning from…
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Subcommittee Meeting Notes

Two of the City Council’s subcommittees met Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The following is a summary of items discussed. Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio, Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Councilor Becky Brink make up this subcommittee. DPW Fleet Management: Public Works Director Matt Hill presented an update on the fleet management program for his department. The most important recent update was that the order he placed more than a year ago for two Ford F-750 plow trucks…
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Police Department Updates: July 2022

At the City Council's Public Safety Subcommittee meeting on July 12, members of the Sanford Police Department updated Councilors Ayn Hanselmann, Jonathan Martell and Becky Brink with the latest happenings at the SPD. Traffic Enforcement: Sanford’s new Traffic Officer is Rick Bucklin, a veteran member of the Police Department. Officer Bucklin said that since June 20, he has done 140 traffic stops and handled 8 accidents. He issued 18 summonses, mostly civil but also a few criminal. The rest of…
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City Considering Move to a 4-Day Workweek

At the City Council's Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee meeting on July 12, 2022, City Manager Steve Buck presented a pilot proposal to switch Sanford City employees to a four-day workweek in an effort to attract and retain staff. Under the proposal developed by the Human Resources Department, City Hall would be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The current schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30. If a holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, it…
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