School Committee 12/7 Meeting Summary

At the School Committee's regular meeting on December 7, the following items were among those presented or discussed: In his report on school construction issues, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson said the HVAC equipment supplier for Sanford High School/SRTC will be on site this week to determine why some units are tripping during cold weather, and how to address the issue. They will send a report of their findings. After the recent storm, roof leaks were also noted. It's being…
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SHS & SMS Students Report Substance Use in Biennial Study

At their regular meeting on December 7, members of the Sanford School Committee heard a report on some of the results of the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) for 2019. This biennial survey of middle and high school students across the state is conducted in odd-numbered years. The report was presented to the Committee by Beth Letourneau, Director of School Counseling; Brent Coleman, Sanford Middle School Outreach Worker; and Nichole Ivey, Director of Sanford Community Adult Education. While the…
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News Notes: December 6

On Thursday, December 3, fifth graders at Sanford Middle School were out enjoying their new playground equipment. Students collaborated with staff to develop recess rules to keep everyone safe when on the equipment. The Trafton Center is partnering with the Sanford-Springvale Altrusa Club to provide a drop off spot for Sanford Vet Center's Point in Time donations. Altrusa is looking for hats, gloves, cereal bars, blankets, etc. to be donated to homeless veterans. Donations may be dropped off at the…
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Bring Christmas Joy to Homeless Pets

Loyal Companion at Shaw’s Plaza in South Sanford is hosting a Dog Toy Drive for Fetching Hope Rescue through December 18. You can donate a new, unwrapped dog toy there to brighten the life of a rescue dog. Fetching Hope Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer canine rescue group whose mission is to save the lives of neglected, abused and/or stray dogs by finding them safe, loving, and permanent homes in New England. Most of their dogs are currently at…
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Former Christian School Proposed To Return to Residential Use

A proposal to turn the building located at 62 High Street, former site of Sanford Christian Academy, into 9 rental apartments was reviewed last week by the Site Plan Review Committee and the Planning Board. Small Blue Penguin, LLC, has an option to purchase the property, which is owned by the Calvary Baptist Church. Much of the discussion at both meetings revolved around parking and pedestrian safety. The building will be sold with an 11-space parking area on the opposite…
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