Sewerage Rates to Increase Next Year

The Sanford Sewerage District issued the following statement on July 7, 2022: ATTENTION SSD RATE PAYERS: Due to the Maine State Legislature passing LD 1911, the Sanford Sewerage District (SSD) will be faced with a significant increase in expenses starting in 2023, associated with new sludge disposal laws and regulations. The new law mandates that all biosolids be disposed of in a state-approved landfill as a way to contain the poly-perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or more widely known as “forever chemicals.”…
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Some Closure in Springvale Animal Neglect Case

The owner of a Springvale farm, where 20 horses and multiple cats and dogs were seized a year ago for neglect, has been sentenced to four years in prison in an unrelated case. Jessica Pechtel will serve four years in prison and repay more than a half million dollars following a plea deal in which she pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. According to federal prosecutors, Ms. Pechtel and her husband Andrew embezzled the money over a period…
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Community Calendar: July 11-17, 2022

Tuesday, July 12 Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee, 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes an update from the DPW on the Fleet Management Program, discussion of a four-day work week schedule for some City employees, and a review of the parade registration process. Public Safety Subcommittee, 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes a Covid monitoring report, review of crosswalk safety and striping, Police Department updates and review of SPD vehicle needs and options. Bingo, Sanford Elks Lodge, 13…
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This Week’s Public Notices: July 10, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sanford Planning Board will hold a public hearing & receive written & oral comments at its July 20, 2022 meeting, starting at 6:30 pm, on a conditional use application to site an adult use marijuana retail facility on the front right side of the existing building where  marijuana cultivation and manufacturing is currently taking place at Cerulean, LLC’s property located at 22 Smada Drive (map/lot R19-206). The hearing will be held in Council Chambers at City…
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Art, Music and Theater Take Center Stage Next Weekend

4th of July 2022 weekend saw some great community activities in Sanford, with food vendors, music and fireworks at Number One Pond on Sunday night and the parade on Monday. But summer's just getting started! Next weekend, Sanford will host a number of great art, music and theater events in what is hoped will become an annual arts celebration in our community. Friday Events: On Friday, July 15, spend your lunch hour enjoying Music on the Patio as Zac Stearn…
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