People Around Town: June 23, 2022

Judy and Tom Jagger (pictured above) recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary at Summer Commons. Congratulations! David, another Summer Commons resident, had an opportunity to catch a wave last week at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk with Special Surfers. Sanford’s own Police Chief Craig Andersen is part of this organization that helps special needs kids and kids-at-heart to have a surfing experience. The Sanford Elks MCCP Committee announced that their Arnie's Ride fundraiser was a great success, bringing in over $17,600…
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Military Appreciation Day at the Mainers July 6

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, the Sanford Mainers will host the veterans and military service members of York County at the annual Military Appreciation Day at Goodall Park in Sanford. American Legion Post #19 assisted by the Amvets and VFW will organize and coordinate the event. The ceremony honoring military members is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan will be honored on the ballfield prior to the…
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City Council 6/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met June 21, 2022. It was the first in-person meeting held in almost a year. Councilor Ayn Hanselmann joined via Zoom as she was on vacation. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio led the Pledge of Allegiance. Newly elected Councilor Michael Termath was sworn in by City Clerk Sue Cote. The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Subcommittee Reports Councilor Hanselmann gave a report on last week’s Public Safety Subcommittee meeting - see this story. Councilor Bob Stackpole…
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City Ending the Fiscal Year in Good Financial Shape

At the City Council meeting on June 21, 2022, City Manager Steven Buck had good news for the Council and the people of Sanford. The City is ending the fiscal year in a very strong position, due to the combination of savings on the appropriation side and higher-than-expected revenues. Some line items in the current year’s appropriation went over budget. The most significant of these is the overtime line for the Sanford Regional Communications Center, due to its being understaffed.…
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School Committee 6/16 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met June 16, 2022. John Roux was absent, all other members were present. There were no minutes to approve and no public comments or other communications. Committee Reports Construction: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson reported that the contractor on the Sanford High School building project has issues with the change order and will not sign it. The School Department is communicating with the Maine Department of Education and legal counsel and will try to avoid litigation.…
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