School Committee Meeting Summary: March 1, 2021

Under public comments, former School Committee member Emily Sheffield asked the Committee to be mindful of the mental health of students, even after the schools have fully reopened. “There will be a segment of our children who will flourish and resume normalcy, but some will still be suffering,” she said. In his update on school construction, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson said the contractor working on the elementary school reports that they are now a couple of weeks behind schedule.…
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Former Jr. High Now Sanford Pride Elementary School

At their March 1 meeting, members of the Sanford School Committee voted unanimously to rechristen the former Junior High School with the name Sanford Pride Elementary School. Committee Chair Don Jamison commended the Naming Committee on their work surveying the community and pulling together the various suggested names. The Naming Committee included School Committee members Amy Sevigny and Paula Cote, City Councilors Ayn Hanselmann and Robert Stackpole, former School Committee member Kendra Williams, and Sanford High School history teacher Paul…
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Sanford Vaccine Clinic Officially Opens

The high-volume vaccine clinic at the former Marshall’s store officially opened today after weeks of anticipation. The opening ceremony was hosted by York County Manager Greg Zinser. Richard Dutremble, Chair of the York County Commissioners, thanked all those who worked hard to get the clinic up and running. Mr. Zinser thanked Sanford Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio, City Manager Steven Buck, members of the City Council and State Representative John Tuttle for their support. Dr. Michael Schmitz of Southern Maine Health Care…
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Community Calendar: March 1-7

Monday, March 1 Red Cross Blood Drive, noon - 5:00 p.m., Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., Springvale School Committee, 6:00 p.m., Sanford High School room A228 (in-person attendance limited) and Zoom. The agenda includes approval of forwarding the 2021/2022 School Department budget to the Budget Committee; and approval of the new name for the Converted Elementary School. Tuesday, March 2 Site Plan Review Committee, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes a proposal for a Solar Energy Facility at…
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News Notes

Waban is gearing up for their 50th annual telethon on March 20. This year raffle tickets will be sold online only. They have some great items you can win, including a new Apple iPad, a kayak from LL Bean, a new recliner from Landry's Furniture Barn, and much more. They also have great gift baskets you can purchase. Visit the telethon page of their website to learn more. The St. Thomas Council of the Knights of Columbus is offering a…
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