Fire Department Log: July 2022

Fires The Sanford Fire Department battled a number of blazes around town in the month of July. On the 1st of the month, a brush fire on Ethan’s Way was due to combustion of dried leaves at a construction site. That same day, Engine 1 responded to Payne St. to investigate damage caused by smoking materials. The Department also responded to Nason St. that day for someone burning debris illegally. On July 2, there was a trash can fire on…
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Council Recommends Eliminating Budget Committee

At its regular meeting on August 2, 2022, the Sanford City Council was set to continue its review of the Charter Review Committee’s recommendations for amendments to the City’s Charter. At the July 19 meeting, the Council got through most of the recommendations, and approved sending almost all of them to voter referendum in November (see this story). The final remaining item to discuss was the Charter Review Committee’s recommended amendments to Section VI, which included increasing the size of…
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Despite Dramatic Drop in Mill Rate, Taxes Still Going Up

At the City Council's meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, City Manager Steven Buck presented some brand new information on the Budget and Tax Commitment for 2022-23. The School and Municipal appropriations were already finalized months ago, but some of the other items that affect our property tax bills, including total valuation of property in the City, and certain tax reimbursements the City receives from the state of Maine, had to be adjusted with the final figures. The biggest change…
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Don’t Miss Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band August 12th

Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band, a New England based group performing fine traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, returns to Springvale on Friday, August 12, with a performance at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum. The group performed regularly at the Museum prior to 2019. From up tempo bluegrass favorites and soulful ballads to newer bluegrass tunes, the collective styles of Cedar Mountain bring a unique sound to its music. Bluegrass lovers are promised great vocal harmony and fine picking. Concert Information: Date: Friday, August 12th, 2022 at…
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Real Estate Transactions: June 16-30, 2022

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice6/1648 Grace Ln.8 room Saltbox, 2 bed/2 bath, spacious and sunny, mudroom w/walk-in closet, pantry, custom built-ins, remote control skylights, 2 car garage, sheds, fire pit, 2.88 acres, walk to Ell Pond, easy commute$475,0006/16840 Main St.2,600 sq. ft. Commercial building, formerly Raz'n Cash Pawn Shop, office or retail, driveway w/garage door$100,0006/1668 Harry Howes Rd., SpringvaleNew 8 room Colonial, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, quart counters, pantry, 2nd floor laundry, tile & wood flooring, farmer's porch, deck, 2 car attached…
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