Andersen Sworn In As Sanford’s New Police Chief

Following the recognition of retiring Police Chief Tom Connolly at the July 20 City Council meeting, City Manager Steven Buck described the lengthy process of selecting the Chief's replacement. A 22-Person Committee was appointed to provide input into the City’s and Department’s needs for the next Police Chief. The Committee, comprised of Police and Union representation, community members, City administration and Councilors, was polled on attributes desired in the next Chief, in addition to qualifications as a law enforcement officer.…
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Police Chief Connolly Recognized For Service

The City Council this week expressed appreciation to retiring Police Chief Thomas P. Connolly, Jr. for his 14 years of service to the City. At the Council's meeting on July 20, Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio read a proclamation recognizing Chief Connolly for his 41 years in law enforcement. After serving in the military for six years, he was a US Capitol Police Officer for two years, and worked for the Prince George's County Police Department in Maryland for 25 years. He…
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Real Estate Transactions

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice6/30299 Main St., Springvale5 room Ranch, 2 bed/1 bath, heat pump, 3 season porch, garage/workshop, deck, privacy$250,0007/10 Guillemette St.13.45 acre building lot, zoned Single Family Residential, city water & sewer, dead end street$40,0007/7472 School St.7 room Colonial, 4 bed/2 bath, recently renovated, open concept, huge kitchen,2 car garage$375,0007/8132 Old Mill Rd.7 room Split Entry, 3 bed/1.5 bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, barn, inground pool, deck$360,0007/965 High St.Duplex, each 4 bed/1 bath, separate heat & utilities, basements & attics,…
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Stenton Trust Highlight of Growth Council Update

Jim Nimon, Executive Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council, presented his quarterly report to the City Council at its meeting on July 20. The biggest news was that there has been progress with the development of the long-vacant Stenton Trust building on River St. WinnDevelopment, a Massachusetts-based company, has submitted a preapplication to Maine Housing, which is a first step in converting the former industrial building to residential use. The remaining structure includes 107,000 square feet of space.…
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Want to Run for Office?

Beginning Friday, July 23, nomination papers will be available in the City Clerk’s office for the November 2 municipal election. The seats up for election are: City Council: Two 3-year terms, current incumbents are Lucas Lanigan and Ayn Hanselmann.School Committee: One 3-year term, current incumbent is Don JamisonTrustee of Sanford Water District: One 3-year term, current incumbent is John CochinTrustee of Sanford Sewerage District: One 3-year term, current incumbent is Paul Demers To file for elected office, you must be…
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