Winter Parking Bans: All You Need to Know

When the flakes start to fall, the Public Works Department (NOT the Police Department) has to make a decision whether to declare a snow emergency. To find out if a snow emergency has been declared, check the City's Facebook page and website, check local news outlets, or call the Public Works Department at 324-9135. If a snow emergency/parking ban is announced and then it doesn't actually snow, you will not be ticketed or towed UNLESS you are parked on certain…

City Boards and Committees Need You!

It's that time again when the City looks to fill open seats on boards and committees. Without these volunteers, the City would not be able to function. Please consider giving an occasional few hours of your time to keep Sanford running smoothly. The Airport Advisory Committee has three openings: two each for a 3-year term for a York County resident who may or may not hold a pilot’s certificate, and one (1) to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/22 for…

News Notes: December 5, 2021

The Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is currently raising funds for the Brian Flanagan Memorial Pole Vault Shed at Sanford High School. To learn more about Coach Flanagan and the project, read their latest newsletter here. Vacation Day Camp is a program for school age children run by Sanford Parks and Recreation and held at the Memorial Gym on Main St. This year's December Vacation Camp runs weekdays from Thursday, December 23 through Friday, December 31. Campers are kept safe and busy with a…

Real Estate Transactions: November 19-24

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice11/193 Ethan's WayNew 3 bed/2.5 bath Colonial, open floor plan, granite island/bar in kitchen, deck, wooded backyard$389,90011/221 Granite Dr.To be built: 3 bed/2 bath Cape-style Condo, open kitchen/living, efficient electric heat pump w/AC, garage$299,90011/2414 Proulx Ct., Springvale5 room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, recently remodeled w/new roof, siding & chimney, updated interior$239,00011/24261 Bauneg Beg Rd.6 room Garrison, built 1996, 3 bed/1.5 bath, tile & hardwood floors, 2 car garage, private yard, 1 acre (pictured above)$330,000

Police Log Digest: November 21-27

On Sunday, November 21, Sanford officers responding to a domestic disturbance on Lebanon St. took a 41-year-old Sanford resident into custody on a charge of domestic violence assault with priors. The Department also responded to a domestic disturbance at Washington/River Sts. that day, reports of terrorizing/threatening on Pioneer Ave., a prowler on Charles St., and vandalism on Washington St., among other calls. On Monday, November 22, A 30-year old Portland resident was arrested at Washington/School Sts. on an outstanding warrant.…

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