Fire Department Log: January 16-31, 2022

Fires On January 20, Engine 5 responded to an unattended fire in the woods off Emery St. January 24, Engine 1 was called to a grass fire on Blanchard Rd. in Springvale, which occurred near a utility pole where work was being done overhead. A furnace issue on January 26 brought all units to Grove Ave., where the fire was confined. The report notes that the caller originally indicated the location as Grove St. On the 27th, mutual aid was…

Police Log Digest: January 23-29, 2022

On Sunday, January 23, Sanford Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Charles St. During a motor vehicle stop later that day they arrested the suspect, a 31-year-old Sanford resident, on charges of domestic violence assault and violating condition of release. A disturbance on Bennett St. led to a 32-year old Sanford resident being taken into custody on a warrant. Monday, January 24, officers dealt with six motor vehicle accidents. A report of vandalism on Kirk St. in Springvale was…

This Week’s Public Notices

Public Hearing Notice Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Meeting The City Council will open a public hearing to seek and receive comments on the following: An application submitted by C & M Farms, 27 Hancock Lane, Bldg 4, Sanford, Maine, for renewal of a Medical Marijuana Grower/Cultivator  License. The hearing will be conducted via remote video & teleconference at 6:00 P.M. on the date above-referenced. Members of the public wishing to join the meeting by phone should…

Spartans Home Games Schedule: February 7-13, 2022

Tuesday, February 8 Boys First Team Basketball vs. Marshwood, 4:00 p.m. at Sanford High School Partners Bank Competition GymBoys JV Basketball vs. Marshwood, 5:30 p.m. at SHSBoys Varsity Ice Hockey (Sanford/Marshwood/Traip/Noble) vs. York, 5:30 p.m. at Dover ArenaBoys Varsity Basketball vs. Marshwood, 7:00 p.m. at SHS Wednesday, February 9 Unified Basketball vs. York, 3:30 p.m. at SHS Thursday, February 10 Boys First Team Basketball vs. Thornton Academy, 4:00 p.m. at SHSBoys JV Basketball vs. Thornton Academy, 5:30 p.m. at SHSBoys…

City Council 2/1/22 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met February 1, 2022 via Zoom. Councilor Jonathan Martell was absent with notice. City Manager Steve Buck was also not present. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence in memory of Councilor John Tuttle. She thanked him for his years of dedicated service to the community. The minutes of the January 18 meeting were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio reported that, due to staff time off,…

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