Planning Board Approves Solar Facility at Former CGA Site

On March 3, the Planning Board approved a new solar power facility on three parcels of land at 229 New Dam Road. One parcel is the former CGA site, which was taken by the City of Sanford in 2010 for back taxes. The other two parcels are owned by the Maine Turnpike Authority. The CGA property is what’s known as a brownfields site – a former industrial property that was contaminated and then abandoned – and is in the process…
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School Notes: March 11, 2021

Clubs and activities have started up again at Sanford High School! Art Club, Winter Indoor Percussion, Environmental Club, and Jazz Band are just a few of the activities students can join. Winter Guard incorporates dancing with spinning flags and wooden rifles. Ocean Bowl is a competition among New England schools to see who knows the most about oceans. There’s a club or activity for everyone. Carl J. Lamb School is having a Box Top Competition. Whichever class has the most…
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Subcommittee Reports: March 9, 2021

Four City Council Subcommittees met on Tuesday, March 9. This is a brief summary of some of the items discussed at each. Municipal Operations and Property The Subcommittee heard from Airport Manager Allison Navia about two parcels of City-owned land at the Airport that are not needed for aviation purposes. She is proposing to sell .82 acres to Rubb, Inc. and 5.25 acres to Flemish Master Weavers, which would enable both of those businesses to expand. Funds from the sale…
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Sanford Elks Win State Ritual Championship

Congratulations to the Sanford Elks Lodge #1470 on winning the 2021 Ritual championship for the state of Maine. Team members were judged on how well they memorized and delivered their lines, and how well they performed the Elks initiation ritual, which is used when new members join the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Team members from left to right are Christine Cote, Marise Anagnost, Sheri Frechette, Sheila Pillsbury, Dawna Legere, Brigitte Morrison, Robert Shaw and Bruce Brunelle. Not pictured…
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Real Estate Transactions

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice2/2410 Kirk St., Springvale14 room New Englander, 4 bed/2 bath, 2 car garage, hardwood floors$263,0002/2576 Jagger Mill Rd.Duplex ranch, built 2016, each 2 bed/2 bath w/ 2 car garage$425,0002/25121 Philbrick Rd.Land, subdividable, 14.6 acres, 1000 ft. road frontage$90,0002/2630 Grammar St.Duplex, each 2 bed/1.5 bath, 2 car garage, new roof, decks$265,0002/2614 Essex St.6 room Colonial, 3 bed/1 bath, 2 car garage, deck, hardwood floors$227,000
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