News Notes: September 3

The Sanford Fire Department recently welcomed new Firefighter / EMT Wayne Ham to B Shift, and presented him with his helmet badge #67. Wayne previously served with the Wells Fire Department. Congratulations Wayne! The Goodall Library kicked off its 100 Book Reading Challenge this week. Any time between now and the end of the school year, kids & teens can start the challenge and try to read a total of 100 books. Logs will be available to pick up at…
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Middle School Not Ready to Open

Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson announced Wednesday that the converted Sanford Middle School will not be ready to open on September 14 as planned. Instead, students in grades 5-8 will start the school year in full distance learning mode for two weeks, with in-person education now scheduled to begin September 28. Superintendent Nelson wrote that the reason for the change is the renovations to the school building are not completely finished. Faculty and staff began moving in last week, but…
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Preliminary Approval For Spencer Hill Estates

At their meeting on August 19, Sanford Planning Board members gave preliminary approval to a new subdivision to be built at the intersection of Jagger Mill Road and Spencer Hill Road. The project includes nine single-family homes, plus an eight acre back lot which may be sold or developed at a later date. The property is being developed by Adam Blaikie and Associates, and is located within the Residential Development Zone. The subdivision plans call for one home to be…
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School Reopening Notes

As of this writing, Sanford schools are still expected to open under the hybrid model approved by the School Committee on August 17. The opening of school schedule is here. The complete Reopening Plan is here. Although the Maine Principals' Association unanimously voted to allow fall school sports, that's not the end of the story. The state is reviewing the decision to see if it complies with health and safety rules. (Maine CDC guidelines call for students participating in strenuous…
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News Notes: August 30

Partners Bank recently awarded the Goodall Library a $500 gift through its Employee Donation Program. Read the full story here. Sanford Trails committee member Kevin McKeon has been nominated as 1 of 5 finalists for the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s People’s Choice Award for public outreach. Kevin was key in conserving 100 acres in Springvale (McKeon Environmental Preserve) that is under the Mousam Valley Land Trust. To learn more about Kevin‘s work, and vote for him to receive the…
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