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City Council May 7 Meeting Summary

Communications Director Jordan Wilson updates the council on the efforts being made to promote the proposed replacement fire stations. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The city council met on Tuesday May 7, 2024, with all members in attendance. Mayor’s Report Mayor Becky Brink started off her report by expressing appreciation for the staff of Sanford schools, in recognition of Teachers’ Appreciation Week. Brink, along with Councilor Ayn Hanselmann, praised the Sanford Backpack Program which is used to combat…

Subcommittee Reports

Photo: elsaolofsson on Pixabay By Zendelle Bouchard Four of the City Council’s subcommittees met via Zoom April 9, 2024. The following is a brief summary of items discussed at three of them. See the separate story on public safety for notes from that subcommittee meeting. Solid Waste Disposal of Vape Pens: Public Works Director Matt Hill discussed disposal of vape pens. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has designated vape pens as hazardous waste, which means they cannot be disposed…

City Council Meeting Summary

The Anderson Learning Center was once part of the Nasson College Campus.  Photo: Google  By Zendelle Bouchard  The Sanford City Council met Feb. 20, 2024. Councilor Nate Hitchcock was absent with notice; all other members were present.  The minutes of the Feb. 6 regular meeting and executive session were approved.  Mayor’s Report  Mayor Becky Brink thanked Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy for covering for her while she was away. She also praised the city’s department heads for keeping their budgets as…

News Notes

A Boy Scout attacks the rope crossing, one of several challenges faced by scouts during the 2024 York District Klondike Derby held on Feb. 3. Photo: Boy Scout Troop 313, Berwick Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan An arctic adventure features skill-building and teamwork: The Boy Scouts held their 2024 York District Klondike Derby on Feb. 3 in Berwick. Troops came from all over Southern Maine, including Sanford, Berwick, Shapleigh, Kennebunk, Buxton and Saco, to get outdoors in the winter, show off…

Planning Update: September/October 2023

Architect’s rendering of the planned new Elm Street entrance to Goodall Library. By Zendelle Bouchard The pace of development in Sanford has not slowed despite high interest rates and approaching cold weather. In September and October 2023, the Sanford Planning Board and Site Plan Review Committee approved several new projects and gave extensions to a few others. New Businesses Ziggi’s Coffee: Approval was granted to construct a Ziggi’s Coffee drive-through kiosk at 68 Alfred Rd. (Route 4), next door to…

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