City Council 3/16 Meeting Summary

Councilor Jonathan Martell led the Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence. A Commendation was awarded to Public Works Department employee Aaron Downs on behalf of the City, for his service to the country. In the letter of Commendation, Public Works Director Matt Hill wrote “After being called to mobilize by Maine Army National Guard, A. Downs responded and performed duties required to protect Democracy, following an insurrection, ensuring a peaceful transition of power in our nation’s capital.” A…
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School Committee 3/15 Meeting Notes

Construction Update Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson went over the latest updates on legal issues surrounding the construction at Sanford High School. The School Department has been sued by the contractor, Warren Mechanical, over a dispute with a subcontractor. It will likely go to arbitration. The construction at Pride Elementary is still behind schedule, but the contractor has been asked for a plan to catch up. Mr. Nelson showed the Committee the architect’s renderings of the front of the school,…
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Sanford Students Back in School 4 Days a Week

Sanford’s high school and elementary students were back in school four days this week as the School Department works toward increasing in-person learning as much as possible. “It kind of felt like the first day of school again,” said Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson about seeing classrooms filled up on Monday. The pandemic reared its ugly head toward the end of the week, however, as positive Covid-19 cases at Ledgemere Transportation resulted in no buses being available for middle and…
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School Notes: March 17

Sanford High School is planning now for graduation ceremonies to be held in June at Alumni Stadium. As things stand now, the students will be on the field, physically distanced and separated from the audience who will be in the stands. Attendance will most likely be restricted, but by how much is uncertain at this time. Spring sports at SHS are expected to start on time, if the weather cooperates. Baseball and softball practices are scheduled to start the week…
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News Notes: March 14, 2021

The Sanford Backpack Program will have a community food distribution at Willard and Lafayette Schools on Thursday, March 18 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Three Rivers Land Trust has a new video about the proposed Sanford Community Forest. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMaFmv72gpM. Due to a Covid-19 exposure, the Springvale Library is closed for all services from March 13 to March 24. Curbside will not be available. Check their website for updates and information: springvalelibrary.org. Do you qualify for a…
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