City Council 9/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met Tuesday, September 21, 2021 via Zoom. Councilor Luke Lanigan was absent with notice. Councilor Jonathan Martell led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. Subcommittee Reports Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio and Councilor Bob Stackpole reported on last week’s Subcommittee meetings. See this story and this story for details. Legislative Report Councilor John Tuttle, who is also one of Sanford’s State Representatives, gave a brief update on his work in the Legislature. He…
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Sanford/Springvale Tops Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Payroll

Each year the Seacoast Shipyard Association (SSA) holds a press conference to announce the economic impact that PNSY has on its surrounding communities. Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council board member (and former PNSY production superintendent) Mike Ralston has been affiliated with the SSA for many years and attended their recent press conference presenting the latest results. Ralston said: “For a number of years now, including 2020, Sanford/Springvale has been at the top of the charts for the number of PNSY…
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Planning and Development Process Complaints Investigation

In May 2021, Kristin Collins, an attorney for several Sanford businesses, presented a letter to the City Council expressing their dissatisfaction with Sanford’s planning and development review process. In response, the Council retained independent Attorney James Katsiaficas to investigate the complaints and submit a report. At the City Council meeting on September 21, City Manager Steven Buck spent considerable time going through the report of the results of the investigation, and added comments of his own on how the City…
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Fire Department Log: September 5-11

Fires On Thursday, September 9, multiple units responded to a grease fire at the Springvale Publick House, 481 Main St. It was extinguished with minimal damage. The restaurant remained closed until the unit could be cleaned and inspected. Other Incidents On Friday, September 10, firefighters responded to a call on June St. for a car locked with keys and child inside. There were no life safety concerns, and the owner was assisted with opening. There was also a call during…
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Arrests & Summonses: September 5-11

On Sunday, September 5, there were no arrests or summonses. Among the calls that day were an intoxicated/incapacitated person on Lebanon St., an animal complaint on Stilson St., an emotionally disturbed person on Brook St. and a violation of protective order on School St. Another violation of a protective order was investigated Monday, September 6, on Nason St. Services were rendered to a victim of terrorizing/threatening on Twombley Rd., as well as a victim of harassment on High St. No…
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