City Council Adopts Emergency Ordinance to Fight Covid-19

On Thursday, September 10, the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a 90-day emergency ordinance to alleviate community spread of Covid-19 by strengthening the state’s face covering law and increasing enforcement. The ordinance, which was drafted by City Manager Steven Buck and the city's attorney based on existing emergency ordinances and the Governor’s Executive Orders, requires individuals to wear cloth or disposable face coverings “properly worn over the nose and mouth” in public settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained.…
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City Council Meeting Summary: September 8

The Sanford City Council met via Zoom on Tuesday, September 8. The following items were among those presented or discussed: Charles Tetelman, a student from the University of Southern Maine who worked with Sanford’s Land Bank Authority over the summer, presented his report on the positive impact of the Land Bank’s activities on property values. In some of the areas in the city where values have been negatively affected by problem properties, he showed how the demolition or rebuilding of…
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City Officials Grappling With Covid Outbreaks

At his press briefing on Tuesday, September 8, Dr. Nirav Shah of Maine CDC announced two new Covid-19 outbreaks in Sanford. One outbreak of four cases has been traced to a funeral reception held at the American Legion on Main St. The second outbreak of three cases is connected with the Lafayette Club on Winter St. Dr. Shah said investigations into the two outbreaks were in the early stages, and it was not yet known whether they could be connected…
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School Notes: September 6

Date for school photos to be taken have been scheduled as follows: Sanford High School - September 9-11Margaret Chase Smith - September 28 & 29Carl J. Lamb - October 5 & 6Willard - October 15 & 16Sanford Middle School - October 19 & 20, 22 & 23 The Willard School and Margaret Chase Smith School PTAs have combined. All information will be posted on the new McWillard School Facebook page. Calvert Learning information is available, for students in grades K-8…
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News Notes: September 6

Have you seen the great new videos by WSSR TV, featuring steps Sanford businesses are taking to keep their customers safe and healthy? Carte Blanche Boutique, Shine Hair and Nails, and Get Fired Up! are featured. Check them out on WSSR's Facebook page. York County Shelter Program is no longer partnering with the Calvary Baptist Church on their meals kitchen, but the meals are still available. They are pre-packaged and sealed and offered on a contactless takeaway basis from YCSP's…
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