Holy Week Church Services 2022

Holy Week is a busy time for the churches of Sanford and Springvale, with many special services planned. Many services are also being streamed on Facebook or church websites - check with the Church of your choice. Maundy Thursday, April 14 First Baptist Church of Springvale - service at 6:00 pmSt. George's Episcopal Church - Agape supper at 6:00 pmNorth Parish Church - service at 6:30 pmCrossroads United Methodist - service at 7:00 pmSanford First Baptist Church - service at…
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Fate of Budget Committee Under Review

The Charter Review Committee met April 4, 2022, and continued reviewing the City Charter. In addition to the Committee members, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson, School Committee member Jonathan Mapes and City Clerk Sue Cote were present. Article IV (City Manager) and Article V (Board of Education) were gone over without much discussion. Before diving into the individual sections of Article VI (Budget), the Committee members had an overarching discussion of the powers and composition of the Budget Committee, which…
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Springvale Firefighter Corydon Goodwin to be Honored

Corydon Goodwin (1886-1953), a career Firefighter Driver/Engineer with the Springvale Fire Department, will be honored by the Maine Forest Service with a ceremony at the Springvale Fire Station, 5 Oak St., on April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Firefighter Goodwin, who served in Springvale for 31 years beginning in 1922, was the first Maine firefighter to die in the line of duty. The event honoring FF Goodwin is being held during Wildfire Awareness Week, which this year is April 17-23. A…
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City Council 4/5 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met April 5, 2022 via Zoom. All members were present. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The minutes of some previous meetings were approved with corrections. Mayor’s Report There were no Subcommittee reports. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio said the Charter Review Committee is looking for citizen input. The text of the Charter and a link to submit comments are on the City’s website. The next meeting of…
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Two Vacant Homes Declared Dangerous Buildings

At its meeting on April 5, 2022, the Sanford City Council voted to adjudge the homes at 12 Fieldstone Ln. and 26 Roberts St. to be dangerous buildings under state law, and ordered the nuisances created by them to be abated. A separate hearing was held for each property, and Ian Houseal, Director of Community Development, made the presentations on behalf of the City. 12 Fieldstone Ln. is a 960 sq. ft. ranch style home. It has been owned by…
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