A Fresh Look in Springvale Village

Historical Museum Gets Southern Exposure Anyone driving down Main St. toward Springvale Village in the past few days has seen something they've never seen before - the south side of the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, pictured above. The house next door, which was in poor condition, was demolished this week. Historical Society President Harland Eastman said the property will be landscaped to provide a beautiful setting for the Museum. A few new parking spaces will also be added. Chamber Office Relocating…
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City Council 2/15 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met February 15, 2022. Councilor Bob Stackpole led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. All Councilors were present. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Mayor’s Report Budget Substitution: Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio announced that Councilor Ayn Hanselmann will substitute for Councilor Becky Brink on the first two Budget Committee meetings on March 3 and 10, as Councilor Brink was unable to reschedule a prior commitment. Councilor Hanselmann was previously a…
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Council Gets First Look at 2022/23 City Budget

On Tuesday, February 15, the City Council got its first look at the proposed 2022/2023 municipal budget when City Manager Steve Buck gave an overview of the numbers. The end result is a 2.21% increase in net taxation, but he feels that is high at this point and expects it to come down as final numbers for revenue sharing are released by the state in mid-March. He began by saying that the city’s property valuation is not done yet, so…
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School Budget Request Will Include Expansion of Pre-K and BRIDGE Programs

If Approved, Willard School Will Become the New Home of BRIDGE and Sanford Community Adult Education Sanford School Committee members informally voiced their approval of a proposed budget for 2022-23 at a workshop on Monday, February 14. The official vote will come at the next regular School Committee meeting on February 28. The proposed budget includes expansion of the Pre-Kindergarten program to serve more of Sanford’s youngest students, as well as an expansion of the successful BRIDGE program that serves…
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Police Log Digest: January 30 – February 5, 2022

Sunday, January 30, there were no arrests or summonses. Among the calls Sanford Police responded to were a sex offense on Main St., a report of vandalism on Palace Dr., and a stolen vehicle on Riverside Ave. Peace was restored to a domestic disturbance on Kent St. On Monday, January 31, officers responded to an assault in progress on High St., where a 41-year-old Wells resident was summonsed for assault and threatening. A disturbance on Pleasant St. in Springvale led…
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