School Committee 1/3 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met January 3, 2022, with a late start due to a disciplinary hearing and a workshop on the audit. Organization Jonathan Mapes nominated Paula Cote as Chair. John Roux seconded. There were no other nominations, and the vote was unanimous. At this point, Mr. Nelson turned the meeting over to Ms. Cote. She called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Mr. Roux nominated Amy Sevigny, and Mr. Mapes seconded. There were no other nominations,…

Changes to Covid SOP Will Keep More Kids in School

Changes to the Maine CDC’s Standard Operating Procedure for schools means Sanford students and staff who are close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case will no longer have to miss school to quarantine, as long as they have no Covid symptoms and have not tested positive for the virus. Students who test positive will also be able to return to school more quickly than previously. At the School Committee meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson…

City Council 1/4 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met January 4, 2022 via Zoom. With the exception of Councilor John Tuttle, who is recuperating from a hospital stay, all members were present. Councilor Jonathan Martell led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. Newly elected Councilor Becky Brink and re-elected Councilor Ayn Hanselmann were sworn in by City Clerk Sue Cote. The minutes of the December 21 meeting were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio read a letter from former…

This Week’s Public and Legal Notices: January 2, 2022

Employment Opportunities City of Sanford, Maine 04073 The City of Sanford is accepting applications for the following positions: Equipment Operator I - HighwayEquipment Operator I – Split Position Highway/AirportMechanic IISeasonal Laborer – Highway DepartmentOn-Call Snow Plow Operator Highway/AirportExecutive Assistant to the Fire ChiefPart-Time CustodianPart-Time General Assistance CaseworkerDirector of HighwaysAssistant City PlannerCurrent and Anticipated  Public Safety Dispatcher PositionsCertified Public Safety Dispatcher PositionsReserve Certified Public Safety Dispatcher The City of Sanford offers a competitive salary and benefits and an environment conducive to…

Spartans Home Games Schedule: Week of January 2, 2021

Tuesday, January 4 Boys First Team Basketball, 4:00 p.m. vs. South Portland at Sanford High SchoolBoys JV Basketball, 5:30 p.m. vs South Portland at SHSBoys Varsity Basketball, 7:00 p.m. vs South Portland at SHS Thursday, January 6 Girls 7th Grade Basketball, 3:30 p.m. vs. NobleGirls 8th Grade Basketball, 4:45 p.m. vs. Noble Friday, January 7 Girls Varsity Ice Hockey (Biddeford/Thornton/Wells/Sanford), 8:00 p.m. vs. Cape Elizabath/Waynflete/South Portland at Biddeford Ice Arena Saturday, January 8 Varsity Wrestling Invitational vs. multiple schools, 8:30…

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