This Week’s Public Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Planning Board will hold a public hearing & receive written & oral comments at its October 20, 2021 meeting, which starts at 6:30 pm, on a Major Site Plan application for a new five year permit for the Pepin Bernier Road Gravel Pit on property owned by John Rivard and located off Bernier Rd (Tax Map/Lot R13-11B).The hearing may be held in person in Council Chambers at City Hall, 919 Main Street, Sanford, or via Zoom.…

Water District Fall Flushing Program

The Sanford Water District flushes its water mains twice a year to clear any build up of iron.  The flushing is carried out between the hours of 10:00PM and 5:00AM so as to minimize any inconvenience that may be caused by the off color water during the flushing of the water mains. The Spring flushing program starts in April and ends in May. The Fall flushing program starts in October and ends in November. ​Customers with questions about the flushing…

Fire Department Log: September 12-25, 2021

In the two-week period ending September 25, the Sanford Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nine of the calls were for mutual aid to surrounding communities. While on a scene of a motor vehicle accident, Engine 2 was struck by another vehicle. No injuries resulted. Engine 2 is out of service until repairs can be completed (see photo below). EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury134Motor vehicle accident with injuries  2Motor vehicle accident with no injuries5Rescue or EMS standby1Hazardous condition,…

City Council 10/5 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met Tuesday, October 5, 2021 via Zoom. All Councilors were present. Councilor Luke Lanigan led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Mayor’s Report & Subcommittee Reports Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio had no report. There had been no Subcommittee meetings since the previous Council meeting. City Manager’s Report Hiring Update: City Manager Steve Buck gave an update on hiring. He said the City is working…

School Committee 10/4 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, October 4, 2021. Committee member Jonathan Mapes was not present. Public Comments: Leah Pelletier said her children who go to Sanford Pride Elementary are enjoying school, and the teachers are working hard to get the students outside so they can take frequent mask breaks. But she said her kids still have a lot of anxiety and confusion around mask wearing. She complained that the outdoor family fun night that had been scheduled in September…

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