City Council 4/20 Meeting Summary

Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. All Councilors were present. In her regular report, Mayor Mastraccio spoke about testifying before the State Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee in support of a bill submitted by Councilor/Representative John Tuttle, regarding workers compensation for public sector employees. She and Councilor Bob Stackpole reported on last week’s Subcommittee meetings. Councilor Tuttle gave a legislative update. He said there is enthusiasm among lawmakers to increase general…
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Carpentier Park Revitalization Planned

If a funding request by the City of Sanford is successful, there will be some great improvements coming to Carpentier Park. Lee Burnett, who works as a grant writer for the City, described the project at the City Council’s April 20 meeting. He said the city was contacted by aides to Representative Chellie Pingree, who said that now that federal earmarks have been revived, there is an opportunity for funding of community projects. Former Parks & Recreation Director Alan Grady…
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Officer Eric Small Commended

Sanford’s Community Outreach Officer Eric Small received a letter of commendation this week for his work with Sanford residents experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder. Police Chief Tom Connolly read the letter at the April 20 City Council meeting: Dear Officer Small, Please accept this letter and the accompanying Certificate of Excellence in appreciation of the dedication, commitment and effort that you have put forth as the Community Outreach Officer for the Sanford Police Department. Since the start of this…
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Final Municipal Budget On Hold

The final 2021-2022 municipal budget is on hold for now, awaiting more information out of Augusta before the City Council will vote to approve or amend it. On April 8, City Manager Steven Buck presented the proposed municipal budget and his recommended amendments to the Budget Committee. The proposed budget includes $30,535,165 in municipal appropriations and $3,922,668 in capital reserve funding, offset by $15,118,696 in municipal revenue. The balance of $19,339,137 is to be raised by taxation. This bottom line…
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News Notes

The GoFundMe fundraiser to pay medical expenses for Ory, one of the Willard School's service dogs, has been a great success, with over $26,000 raised to date. The goal was $20,000. Ory has hip dysplasia and torn ACLs in both knees. Her owner plans to donate leftover funds to Project Chance, where she got Ory. The Sanford Mainers' schedule has been finalized, and Opening Day will be Friday, June 4 at home against the Winnipesaukee Muskrats. In 2021, the NECBL…
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