Sanford Downtown Traffic Project Moves Forward

Residents listen to information about upcoming traffic changes to central Sanford. Photo: Courtesy By Connie Garber Project managers are delaying by a year the start of construction of much-awaited downtown roadway and pedestrian improvements, which were subject of a public meeting on Nov. 20.  A spring 2027 start ensures the project attracts the most qualified construction companies, Sanford Public Works Director Matt Hill explained in a telephone interview. “We want the contractors’ A Team, not as an afterthought,” Hill said.…

Boards & Committees Need You!

Image: Pixabay By Zendelle Bouchard The City of Sanford has issued its annual appeal for residents to join city boards and committees. (See the public notice on page 3.) These citizen-staffed panels help the city run smoothly and make decisions that affect our community every day. Here’s a little more information to help you choose where you can make the greatest impact. Are you interested in the arts? If so, the Sanford Arts Commission might be right for you. The…

No More Mr. Nice Guy: City Will Enforce Winter Parking Bans

The Sanford Fire Department is making parking spaces on either side of the former Notre Dame School building available during snow emergency parking bans. Photo: Sanford Fire Department. By Zendelle Bouchard The City of Sanford was lenient with many who ignored or were unaware of the winter storm parking ban this week, but City Manager Steve Buck warned that in future storms, residents who park their vehicles on-street when a snow emergency has been declared will be ticketed and/or towed.…