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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Obituary: Jana M. Whitten

Jana M. Whitten passed away at home after a brave battle with cancer on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jana was born on July 6, 1977 to Joseph and Germaine Whitten (Rossignol) in Presque Isle Maine. She was the youngest of four and lovingly referred to as the “oops baby”. Jana grew up in Crouseville, ME where she made lifelong friends. She attended Washburn schools graduating in 1995. Jana was always proud of being from “The County,” and she loved talking…
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Real Estate Transactions: May 16-31, 2022

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice5/168 Grove Ave.Duplex, each unit 3 bed/1 bath, private entrances, enclosed porches, big back yard, plenty of parking $321,0005/1815 Twombley Rd.7 room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, built-ins, vintage charm, wraparound porch, fenced back yard$310,0005/186 Proulx Ct., Springvale7 room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, antique woodwork, built-in hutch or bookcase, enclosed porch, walk up attic w/potential, 2 car garage$155,0005/19148 West 1st St.8 room Contemporary Cottage, 4 bed/3.5 bath, built 2016, open concept, luxury flooring,…
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