Some SMS, Willard Classes Go Remote Due to Covid

Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson announced Friday and Saturday that some classes at Sanford Middle School and Willard School will go on remote learning this week after exposure to individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19. A Covid-positive individual at SMS was in school on Monday, January 4. Due to quarantine requirements, Learning Community #3 (LC 3) will be going full remote for a short time, effective immediately. LC 3 Group B will return to in-person learning on Friday, January…
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Business & News Notes 1/6

Sanford Sound has moved to a larger location at 1438 Main St. (the former Maine Stove & Chimney building). Stop by and check out their spacious new showroom (see photo above). VIP Auto Service is planning to purchase, expand and renovate the former Bonanza Steakhouse for their new showroom and service center. The first step in the process happened this week when the Planning Board approved a recommendation for a zoning change for a parcel of land adjacent to the…
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City Council 1/5 Meeting Summary

The City Council's first meeting of the new year was devoted to a number of administrative matters, in addition to other business. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio and City Councilors Maura Herlihy and Jonathan Martell were sworn in by City Clerk Sue Cote.In his regular report, City Manager Steven Buck presented an update on the Covid-19 situation and vaccination progress. See separate story. He also showed a number of aerial photos of the new Summer Commons senior care facility under construction off…
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Board and Committee Appointments

The City Council approved the appointments listed below for city boards and committees at its January 5 meeting. There was considerable discussion about the Planning Board and Budget Committee appointments. Councilor Luke Lanigan voted against the reappointment of Dianne Connolly to the Planning Board, but all others were approved unanimously. Applications are still being accepted for vacant positions. Board of Appeals Kim Stewart (Incumbent) - Expires 12/31/23Jane Bowker (Incumbent) - Expires 12/31/231 position remains vacant Board of Assessment Review Kelly…
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Covid-19 Data & Vaccine Update

Cases of Covid-19 in our community continue to increase at a rapid pace. With data as of January 3, there have now been a cumulative 596 cases of the virus in Sanford, and 137 in Springvale, for a total of 733. This represents an increase of 124 new cases in our community, breaking last week's record of 94 cases. In his report to the City Council this week, City Manager Steve Buck provided some information on vaccination progress. Southern Maine…
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