News Notes: January 20, 2022

At the Emergency School Committee meeting held January 13, no action was taken. There had been some concern among parents that the meeting would announce schools were reverting to remote learning, but that was not the case. Superintendent Matt Nelson provided an update on the state's latest Standard Operating Procedure for handling Covid cases, which eliminates the need for contact tracing for school districts that have a universal masking policy, as Sanford does. There was some back-and-forth between Committee members…
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The Sanford High School wrestling team turned a golden opportunity into gold last week, winning the team title at the Zeb Leavitt Memorial Tournament at Cheverus High School in Portland. The Spartans had not originally been scheduled to participate, but were added to the slate at the last minute when another team had to withdraw. Sanford scored 154 points and had five individual titles in various weight classes as well. A total of 82 wrestlers on 11 teams competed in…
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City Council Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Councilor Becky Brink led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence for Councilor John Tuttle and his family. Councilor Tuttle has missed the past several meetings due to ill health. Mayor’s Report Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio provided an update on last week’s Subcommittee meetings. In addition to the items we reported on last week, she said the Property Subcommittee heard that the handrail on the stairway leading to…
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Council Allocates $2.24 Million in ARPA Funds

The City Council voted on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to authorize a plan for spending the $2,242,786.27 the City is slated to receive from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). At a workshop on November 30 of last year, City Manager Steve Buck offered a proposed spending plan to the Council, and with their input, refined it into the final plan outlined below. The plan may be amended by the Council at any time through the…
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Boiler House Declared a Dangerous Building

At the City Council meeting on January 18, a hearing was held to determine whether the International Woolen Mill Boiler House in the millyard next to Pioneer Ave. meets the criteria to be declared a dangerous building or nuisance under state statute. The Boiler House is part of the 7.5 acre Sanford Mills Historic District which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The property has been owned by Regco, Inc., since 2007. Prior to that the owner of…
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