Covid Update: November 12

Latest Numbers Maine CDC is reporting a cumulative total of 172 cases of Covid-19 in Sanford and 50 in Springvale as of November 8, for a total of 222 cases in our community since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 5 cases since last week's update. As of November 11, there are 304 active cases of Covid-19 in York County. Margaret Chase Smith School There have been no more positive cases identified in connection with Margaret Chase Smith…

Resources Available: Free Trash Bags, Rent Relief, Energy Assistance

The Corner Cupboard, at the Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, is providing FREE Pay As You Throw (PAYT) orange trash bags on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m. Drive by or walk over to pick up. The Corner Cupboard is a non-food item pantry for those in need. Its mission is to assist members of the community by providing non-food essentials in a dignified and non-discriminatory manner. MaineHousing announced last week that the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program has reopened, paying up to $1,000 per month for…

City Council 11/10 Meeting Summary

At the City’s Council’s regular meeting on November 10, the following items were among those presented or discussed: Mayor Tom Cote offered congratulations to Mayor-Elect Anne-Marie Mastraccio; to Jonathan Martell on his election to City Council, and to Maura Herlihy on her reelection; and to Lucas Lanigan and Victor DiGregorio on running positive campaigns for Mayor. He has reached out to Rep. Mastraccio and will assist her with the transition as their schedules allow.City Manager Steven Buck presented the certified…

Another Solar Project Planned for Sanford

At its November 4 meeting, the Sanford Planning Board gave approval to an application by NBD Solar Maine, LLC, for a new 7.5 megawatt solar facility to be constructed on property at 83 Airport Road, near the intersection with Gatehouse Road. The plans call for less than 20 acres of the 107 acre parcel to be developed. Two sections of the property where the panels will be installed will be fenced off. The project when completed will connect to the…

Register Now for Vacation Camp

Sanford Parks and Recreation is taking registrations now for the winter session of Vacation Day Camp, a program for school age children (grades pre-K to 6) which runs the length of a vacation week when school is not in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities that will include: Lego's, games, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, movies, and just plain fun. All activities will be held at the Memorial Gym. This year's dates and times are: Wednesday December 23,…

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