Charter Amendments Finalized for November Vote

At its meeting on August 16, 2022, the City Council reviewed the final language of proposed amendments to the City Charter, and voted to put them on the ballot in November. Budget Committee: Amendment #2 would eliminate the Budget Committee and replace all references to it in the Charter with the City Council. It would maintain the minimum 4% Capital Investment Program in the current Charter, with a minimum of 50% of the CIP dedicated to non-rolling stock infrastructure, but…
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School Committee 8/15 Meeting Notes

The Sanford School Committee met August 15, 2022. All members were present. There were no public comments or communications. Committee Reports Scheduling Advisory: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson reported that the Scheduling Advisory Committee met at the end of June to review survey results from staff and students. They will meet next on August 22 to begin using that data to build schedules. The goal is to bring any recommended schedule changes to the School Committee in fall or early…
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Real Estate Transactions: July 1-15, 2022

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice7/152 Terry Dr.5 room Single Wide, 3 bed/1 bath, updated kitchen, oversized shed, pond in backyard, $450 monthly association fee$69,0007/710 York St. 7 room Ranch, 2 bed/1 bath, brick siding, meticulously maintained, many recent updates, attached garage$325,0007/1150 Milton Ave.8 room Split Level, 3 bed/2 bath, stone fireplace, sunroom w/cathedral ceiling, dining room, basement family room w/woodstove, needs some TLC$360,0007/11193 High St.6 room Bungalow, 2 bed/1 bath, mini splits for heat and AC, bonus space on 2nd floor, oversized 2…
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More Subcommittee Meeting Notes: August 2022

The City Council's Subcommittee's met August 9, 2022. Read the reports from the Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee here and the Public Safety Subcommittee here. Zoning Subcommittee Councilor Bob Stackpole and Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy were the members in attendance. Proposed Amendments to the Urban Zone: Ms. Della Valle provided an update on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. One amendment relates to the uniform setback relationship (USR), which she said doesn’t work as it was intended. The purpose of…
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School Notes: August 14, 2022

The Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is starting a funding campaign to name the practice gym at Sanford High School after former Coach Bruce MacKinnon. Read more about Coach MacKinnon and learn how you can help here: https://www.sanfordschoolslegacyfoundation.org/_files/ugd/ab5ca5_1f6c5402abd942259574b4d243a81e9e.pdf. Are you a Sanford High School student, or the parent or guardian of one? If so, read the SHS welcome letter with info on the cell phone policy, start dates, school photos, new teachers and much more. Fall sports at SHS start August…
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