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 "city": "Sanford",
 "state": "Maine",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on extending Route 109 TIF district by 10 years",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including extending the Route 109 TIF district by 10 years, amending zoning to allow dispensaries to cultivate and manufacture cannabis, and deciding on a citizen-initiated 180-day moratorium on biosolids and sewage thermal processing facilities. The council will also hold a hearing to determine if 26 Nason Street is a dangerous building and consider a contract zoning agreement for redevelopment at 13 River Street. Appointments for code enforcement officers, plumbing inspectors, and constables are also on the agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "City Council to hold executive sessions on economic development and property",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will convene an executive session on June 2, 2026, consisting entirely of four motions to discuss matters behind closed doors. Three motions pertain to economic development and one to municipal property, all under state law. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear road construction update, vote on parking study",
   "summary": "The City Council will receive a presentation on Cottage Street summer construction and detours, and hold a public hearing for a new liquor license for Jasmine Thai Kitchen at 459 Main Street. Key votes include authorizing a $53,000 parking plan study with VHB, accepting criminal forfeiture funds, and approving a property donation on Barbara Street.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on emergency 91-day moratorium on data center development",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a contract zoning agreement for redevelopment at 13 River Street, the second reading of a mobile home lot rent stabilization ordinance, and an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary 91-day moratorium on data center development. The council will also consider accepting three FAA grants totaling over $1.1 million for airport infrastructure improvements and road closures for local events.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Sanford City Council to hold hearing on mobile home rent stabilization",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a mobile home lot rent stabilization ordinance and a grant for five affordable homeownership units. The body will also consider a data center permitting moratorium and a contract zoning agreement for 13 River Street.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on FY 26/27 school budget",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will vote on the FY 26/27 school budget and hold a public hearing and vote on a new marijuana manufacturing license for Green Truck Farms at 27 Hancock Lane. The second reading of a Parks and Recreation Ordinance is also on the agenda for adoption. Other business includes multiple road closures for parades and summer camp, contracts for airport pavement marking and taxilane reconstruction, and a code enforcement action against a property owner.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $13.45M fire station bond and FY 26/27 budgets",
   "summary": "The Council will hold public hearings on a proposed Parks and Recreation Ordinance and an amendment to the Downtown TIF District. They will then consider approving a $13,450,000 bond for a new fire station, taking action on the FY 26/27 municipal and school budgets, and calling a school budget validation referendum.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Joint budget hearing on proposed FY 2026/27 municipal and school budgets",
   "summary": "The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint public hearing on the proposed Municipal and School Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026/27. The council will also consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, leases, and road closures. Other items include a presentation on Maine ACE Camp 2026 and an update on homelessness.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss board appointments in executive session",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding an executive session to discuss the appointment of board members, as permitted under Maine law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss economic development and police labor negotiations",
   "summary": "The City Council will enter into executive sessions to discuss various economic development matters. The council will also meet privately to discuss labor contract negotiations with the Sanford Police Association and Maine Association of Police.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Council enters executive session for economic development talks",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will hold an executive session to discuss economic development matters under state law. Two identical orders authorize the closed-door discussion. No other business is scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Sanford City Council to hold Executive Session on economic and property matters",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss specific confidential items. The session covers economic development and municipal property matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to hold final budget committee vote for FY27",
   "summary": "The City Council Budget Committee will review progress on the FY27 Municipal and School Budgets. The meeting includes a review of a School Department budget reduction proposal and a final committee vote on the budgets.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers industrial tax district and marijuana licenses",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a new industrial development district and marijuana grower applications. The meeting also includes votes on license renewals and amendments to the library's memorandum of understanding.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on recognizing Fisher Pond Road as private roadway",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider recognizing Fisher Pond Road as a private roadway under the consent agenda. Other items include approving minutes from previous meetings and receiving a homelessness update from the City Manager. The agenda is largely procedural.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on road closure for Family Winterfest",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider the road closure of Gowen Park Drive for an upcoming event. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Recreation Coordinator and reports on economic development and trails.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "City Council to hold executive session on economic development matters",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding an executive session consisting of four identical orders to discuss economic development matters under state law. No old or new business is listed; the agenda is entirely procedural and closed to the public.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss poverty abatement request in executive session",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss a request for poverty abatement, as permitted by state statute. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is closed to the public.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to review FY27 School Department Budget",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a budget work session to receive a presentation on the FY27 School Department Budget. This is an advisory session to develop consensus before any legislative action is taken at a formal business meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to review FY27 Municipal Budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a budget work session to receive a presentation of the FY27 Municipal Budget. The council will also consider approving minutes from the previous budget meeting. This is a work session, not a business meeting, and public input is limited.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-29",
   "body": "City Council Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council reviews the 2026/2027 school and municipal budgets",
   "summary": "The City Council is conducting a budget work session to review upcoming fiscal year projections. The meeting includes presentations on the school budget, municipal expenditures, and revenue projections.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Sanford City Council discusses bridge maintenance, committee appointments, and city policies",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several administrative updates including social media and code of conduct policies. The meeting includes a presentation on the Jellison Bridge on S-Curve Road and decisions regarding committee vacancies.",
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   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to review FY2024-25 audit and consider dangerous building order",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will hear the FY2024-2025 audit presentation from Wipfli, hold a public hearing on a marijuana store license renewal, and consider declaring 145 Deering Neighborhood Road a dangerous building. The council will also swear in new members, elect a deputy mayor, set meeting schedules and compensation, and adopt rules and committee assignments for 2026.",
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   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $17.2M contract for new Fire Headquarters",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on two adult-use marijuana store license renewals and vote on a $17.2 million contract with Benchmark Construction to build a new Fire & EMS Headquarters at 1280 Main Street. Other items include extending a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, authorizing electronic payments at the Transfer Station, a dangerous building hearing for 145 Deering Neighborhood Road, and approving the sale of tax-acquired property on Lafayette Street for $50,000.",
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   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider extending moratorium on mobile home park rent increases",
   "summary": "The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings on a renewal adult-use marijuana store license and a new medical marijuana grower license, and will also consider extending a moratorium on mobile home park lot rent increases (first reading). The council will also vote on amending the Mission Square Retirement Plan for compliance with the Secure 2.0 Act and approve licenses.",
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