Winter Weather Reminders From Public Works

Happy December! You know what that means - Plowing Time! Here are five friendly reminders from the Sanford Public Works Department: Please be courteous to drivers and afford them time and room to clear the roads.  Our trucks are 80,000 pounds and 16 feet wide.Be aware there is no parking on ANY City streets during a declared  winter weather parking ban emergency. These bans use weather forecasting and require time for DPW clean-up after the storm. Parking ban notices will…

Your 2021 Guide to Sanford/Springvale Holiday Events

There are all kinds of great holiday events planned for the month of December in Sanford and Springvale. The holiday season officially kicks off this weekend with the Holly Daze parade and tree lighting on Friday, December 3. See our previous story for details. The Sanford Alumni Association’s Spree of Trees also debuts on Friday, December 3 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will continue on Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 to 5:00, and on Sunday the 5th from 9:00…

Sanford Teen Ballerina in Victorian Nutcracker at SPAC

Press Release When Camille Alipalo steps out next weekend in “A Victorian Nutcracker” at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, it will be the first time she’s danced on stage before her “hometown” audience. It will also be the first time she’s danced publicly since severely fracturing her foot last summer in Cincinnati.  “Throughout high school people have always known me to be a dancer,” said Camille, “but being able to perform for Sanford makes me feel like I finally get…

Fire Department Log: November 7-27

Fires The Sanford Fire Department responded to a few fires in the three-week period from November 7 through 27. On the afternoon of November 9, a report of a house fire on Home St. brought out all companies with mutual aid. Upon investigation, it turned out to be a small leaf fire caused by a cigarette. That same day, two other fires were reported which turned out to be improper burning due to people being unaware of the burning regulations.…

City Council Meeting Summary – November 23, 2021

The Sanford City Council met November 23, 2021 via Zoom. Councilor John Tuttle was absent with notice. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio gave a brief summary of discussions at the previous week’s Subcommittee meetings. See this story. She added that Councilor Tuttle is recuperating at home from his recent hospital visit, but is bored and would…

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