School Committee Meeting Summary: February 22, 2021

School Committee Member Jonathan Mapes apologized for comments he made at the February 8 meeting with regard to getting kids back in school more days per week. “My comment was unacceptable, for that I offer a genuine apology,” he said. Chair Don Jamison added, “Everybody in this room holds the entire staff in the highest esteem. Maybe we haven’t told them that enough.” Mr. Jamison said that the Committee is still receiving a couple of emails a day from parents…
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Subcommittee Reports: February 23, 2021

Four City Council Subcommittees met on Tuesday, February 23. This is a brief summary of some of the items discussed at each. Municipal Operations and Property Public Works Director Matt Hill gave an update on the department’s Fleet Management and Vehicle Replacement Programs. He said that the department has been hampered in sidewalk snow removal this winter because of mechanical issues with equipment. The MV sidewalk tractor, a 2020 model, is out of service more than in service, and he…
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News Notes: February 21

Looking for a job? Chief Connolly is retiring, which means Sanford is hiring a new Police Chief. Get all the info here. The Goodall Library will be closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 for staff training. Sanford School Department is currently hiring classroom substitutes.  The hours are great and the pay ranges from $100 to $120 per day based on certification.  Fill out a SchoolSpring application today!  For more information, visit Schoolspring.com or call Liz at (207) 608…
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Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration

by Steve Bussiere, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Children who are 5 years of age on or before October 15, 2020, are eligible to register for kindergarten.  We are excited to provide kindergarten programing for students at all of our elementary schools starting in the fall of 2021!  Parents of eligible youngsters should call the school closest to their home with the student's date of birth and the family's mailing address and phone number.  Informational packets will be mailed to parents in…
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Police Log Digest: February 12-18

DateTimeLocationCall ReasonAction2/128:07aLebanon St. & Philbrick Rd.M/V accident - w/ EMS & multiple SFD unitsTransported to hospital2/1212:07pMain St.Hold up alarmInvestigated2/126:47pDunaway Dr.M/V accident - w/EMS & SFDReport taken2/138:55aMain St.Intoxicated/incapacitated subjectInvestigated2/135:39pMain St.ShopliftingSummonsed 42 year old Sanford resident: Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Violating condition of release2/135:39pNathan Ct., SpringvaleHarassmentPaperwork served2/147:56aGrammar Rd.Violation of protective orderArrested 42 year old Sanford resident: Violation of protective order2/1411:51aMain St.Community police contactReport taken2/147:38pHigh & Rushton Sts.M/V stopWarning issued2/1511:18aMain St.Medical emergency - w/SFD, 2 EMSSummonsed 37 year old Springvale resident:…
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