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This past week, the Sanford Police Department congratulated two of its longtime employees on their retirements. Officer Matt Johns served 23 years with the Department as a patrol officer and detective. Officer Chris Cyr also served as a patrol officer and detective during his 31 years on the Sanford force, and was one of the first bicycle officers as well. The Department also welcomed its newest officer, Gary Cray. Officer Cray is a Sanford native and US Army veteran. He…

New Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors & Disabled

There is a new state program designed to help low income seniors and those with disabilities to stay in their homes. Under the Property Tax Deferral Program, if at least one of the homeowners will be 65 years of age or older on April 1 of this year, or unable to be employed by reason of disability, you may qualify to defer payment of the property taxes on your homestead if you meet certain financial guidelines. Those financial guidelines are:…

Real Estate Transactions: December 17-22, 2021

Click on the address to go to the real estate listing with photos for each property. Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice12/1713 Normand Ave.6 room Cape, 3 bed/1.5 bath, garage, flagstone patio, fenced yard, surrounded by trees and trails$256,70012/1710 Stevens St.4 room Bungalow built in 1920, 2 bed/1 bath, oversized two car garage$190,70012/179 Pioneer Ave.Two family, 3 bed & 2 bed units, off street parking, coin operated laundry in the basement$150,00012/1777 Spencer Hill Rd.New 5 room Ranch, 3 bed/2 bath, bright airy kitchen w/stainless…

Rotary’s January Thaw Fundraiser Set for Jan. 20

KAI Asian Fusion, 459 Main St. in Springvale, will host the Sanford Springvale Rotary Club's January Thaw fundraiser to benefit the homeless in Sanford on Thursday, January 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $30 per person, includes one free signature drink PLUS complimentary samplings of all Kai famous food choices. Through the Spirit of EXIT Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Program, EXIT Realty Corp. International will match the net funds raised by EXIT Associates benefiting SHA Development Corporation up to $4,000…

City Council 12/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met via Zoom on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Councilor John Tuttle was absent with notice, all other Councilors were present. Councilor Luke Lanigan led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence for those in Kentucky and throughout the south affected by the recent tornados. The minutes of the December 7 meeting were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio reported on the previous week’s Subcommittee meetings. The following items were discussed: The deterioration…

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