Bright Future Planned for Mill Building

Sanford’s mill district is headed for a rebirth, as big plans are in the works for the building at 72 Emery St. Two of the building’s tenants, Isaac Ellowitz and Justin Graves, are teaming up with a business partner to purchase the building from Stone & Stone LLC, which has owned it since 2005. The closing is scheduled for next week. Mr. Ellowitz, who runs Westbrook Creek LLC, a medical marijuana cultivation business in the mill, says the partners’ first…
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City Council 4/19 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met April 19, 2022 via Zoom. All members were present. Trust Funds: In her report, Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio spoke about the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society’s request for money from the William O. Emery Trust. The Society is asking for $28,332 in support of restoration of a circa 1910 garage, as well as landscaping, floodlights, and the creation of additional parking spaces on the south side of the Historical Museum. The Trust was created in 1940 with funds…
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News Notes: April 21, 2022

Effective April 20, York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) is no longer requiring passengers to wear masks on board YCCAC buses. Masks are welcome and remain an important preventive measure against COVID-19. Anyone needing or choosing to wear one is encouraged to do so. Passengers are advised that YCCAC may reinstate mask requirements at any time in the future should local, state or federal jurisdictions compel the agency to do so or if such a policy is deemed, by the…
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Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library staff Recent Successes At the start of school vacation week, library patrons were treated to a cute and educational program in the Children's Room: Bunnies at the Library! Miss Nicole brought her two rabbits, Comet and Hubble, in for the day, and over 40 patrons stopped in to visit with them. Some kids practiced their literary skills by reading books aloud to the bunnies, some asked questions to learn more about them, and everyone enjoyed getting to pat…
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This Week’s Public Notices: April 17, 2022

The City of Sanford Announces Openings for the Board of Assessment Review The Board of Assessment Review has five openings, each for a three year term. The Board meets as needed to review and rule on appeals duly filed in writing by taxpayers regarding any tax assessment made by the Sanford Tax Assessor. Applicants for these positions must be residents of Sanford or Springvale and should have familiarity with or expertise in the areas of real estate, accounting or assessment,…
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