Subcommittee Reports

Four subcommittees of the Sanford City Council met via Zoom on Tuesday, May 25. Here are a few of the things that were discussed. Municipal Operations and Property Goodall Park Lease: The Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee discussed the Sanford Mainers’ lease with the City for Goodall Park, which is up for renewal. A new paragraph has been added to allow the team the free use of SanfordNet Fiber for broadcasting and other communications. The fees the team pays are…
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Chamber Welcomes Everything in Between LLC

The Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Everything in Between, LLC, to Springvale with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Everything In Between provides occupational therapy services to people of all ages and abilities, through individualized, one on one treatment that targets the areas of need for the client to reach their optimal functioning. Owner and Occupational Therapist, Valerie Grondin, MS, OTR/L, saw the need for OT services in the Sanford/Springvale area and followed her dreams to open a private clinic.  After 12…
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School Committee Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, May 24. All members were present. During public comments, Sanford High School sophomore John-Paul Alexandre thanked the School Committee for beginning the process of reexamining the school schedule and putting a focus on it. Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson gave an update on construction issues. At Sanford High School, it appears the contractor has figured out the issue with the malfunctioning rooftop HVAC units. There will be a meeting to get everyone together to…
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Good News from Sanford Schools

This report was adapted from the presentation at the May 24 School Committee meeting. Aislynn Worden (pictured above), a senior at Sanford High School, has been named one of 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Students are selected based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Aislynn is one of only two students selected…
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News Notes: May 23, 2021

Melinda Graffam has organized a fundraiser for the Bennett family, whose home on Railroad Ave. was destroyed by fire on May 20. Visit this page if you can help: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-bennetts-family-rebuild-home The Press Herald is reporting that the Sanford Walgreen's pharmacy administered "deactivated" doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to some patients this week, when workers accidentally diluted the vaccine with sterile water instead of saline solution. Walgreens is notifying those patients affected to return for an active dose. The Springvale and…
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