Task Force Lending a Hand to Sanford’s Homeless

At the City Council's August 4 meeting, Sanford Police Officer Eric Small spoke about the work that he and Officer Paul Goldsmith are doing with the city's Homeless Task Force. Officer Small is working full-time with Sanford's homeless population as a primary point of contact and liaison to providers of services including housing, food and health care. He is assisted by Officer Goldsmith on a part-time basis. In partnership with York County Shelter Programs and Calvary Baptist Church, a food…
View Article

Surge Team to Help Keep Sanford Area Healthy

Sanford area residents who have concerns about local business compliance with Covid-19 safety measures now have a Team to call on. Members of the Surge Team, funded by a grant from the Keep Maine Healthy initiative, can be reached at (207) 206-1295. Leave a message, as the voice mail box is accessed by the entire team. They can also be emailed at keepmehealthy@yccac.org. A response time of one day or less is expected. In July, the city of Sanford, in…
View Article

Mill Rate To Drop To $20.16

At the City Council meeting on August 4, City Manager Steven Buck reviewed the fiscal year 2020/2021 city budget projection and the Assessor's report of valuation with the Council. He reported that new construction and increases in property valuation have resulted in a significant increase in the total current assessment of property in Sanford and Springvale. New value has added more than $20 million to the City's total assessment, while market value has increased nearly $60 million over last year.…
View Article

New Beaver Control Device at Deering Pond

by Kevin McKeon A joint effort among The Sanford-Springvale Mousam Way Land Trust, The Sanford ATV Club, and the Sanford Trails Committee, is addressing an old and ongoing human/beaver conflict issue: Protect the Deering Pond environment within the Trust’s Hall Environmental Reserve, while also maintaining the integrity of the Sanford Rail Trail. The issue is that during high watershed events, the Rail Trail—which abuts Deering Pond’s wetlands—is being flooded and washed away by the rise in water level of Deering Pond caused by a beaver dam…
View Article

2 Charged in Family Dollar Burglary

From the Sanford Police Department: On July 17, 2020, at approximately 2:23 a.m., officers responded to the Mid-Town Mall, 890 Main Street, for a reported burglary. A passerby reported the front window of the Family Dollar store had been smashed out. As officers responded and investigated, it became clear that the suspect(s) had stolen packages of cookies, other miscellaneous candy, and an umbrella. The weather at the time of the burglary was clear, but rain was in the forecast. At…
View Article

Categories

Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

View Calendar

Featured Articles