Real Estate Transactions: January 7-February 3, 2022

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice1/727 Pierce Ave.6 room Cape, 4 bed/1 bath, well maintained, wood stove, nice yard w/firepit$260,0001/2810 Riverview St.5 room Ranch, 3 bed/1 bath, updated kitchen w/granite/stainless, new roof and flooring, updated electric, mini split, central air, enclosed back porch, attached garage, fenced yard$290,0001/286 Sawtooth Ln.Single Wide, 3 bed/2 bath, built 1994, located in 55+ Marsh Brook Estates, deck, shed, detached garage, nice lot, small pet allowed, includes generator and snowblower$55,0002/13 New Hampshire St.Four family, each 2 bed/1 bath, three units…

The Barking Dog!

by Lauren E. Masellas, Animal Control Officer One of the most common complaints I receive is The Barking Dog. And having been on both sides of this complaint, I can sympathize equally! So, let’s start with the facts. Sanford/Springvale, like most communities, has a noise ordinance that covers animals. It reads as follows: “The following activities are specifically prohibited: Animals and birds. Owning, possessing or harboring any animal or bird which, frequently or for continued duration, makes sounds which create…

School Committee February 7 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met February 7, 2022. All members were present. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Public Comments: Former Committee member Kendra Williams spoke about the proposed expansion of Pre-Kindergarten. She said she understood how the Committee members had to make difficult choices about the budget, but urged them not to cut the Pre-K expansion funds, saying the benefits of early childhood education were well documented. “If we don’t do this now, when are we ever…

Good News from Sanford Schools 2/7/2022

Compiled from staff reports and Facebook posts Sanford High School Sanford High School’s Unified Basketball team won their first game of the season 46-44 at Biddeford High School.  All the players played exceptionally well and had a great time in front of a wonderful crowd. See photos above and below. Did you know SHS now has its own online newspaper, The Spartan Times? Students have written some great articles! Check it out here. Sanford Spartans Varsity Cheerleaders will compete in…

St. Thomas Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2022

Compiled from Facebook posts St. Thomas School celebrated Catholic Schools Week 2022 from January 31 to February 4 with a week full of fun, learning and helping others. The school kicked off the week by thanking parishioners for their support and generosity with a delicious “grab-and-go” breakfast, and continued with an explosion of blue and white at a very spirited pep rally! Go, Eagles! The celebration of Catholic Schools’ Week continued with “clash day” (pictured above) - with students dressing…

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