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Age-Friendly Saco Tax Workshop Returns Over $20,000 to Residents
Age-Friendly Saco hosted its first tax workshop on June 24th, successfully returning $20,076 to local residents. The workshop also identified potential Medicare savings of an additional $17,000, bringing the total potential financial benefit to $37,076. Savings were achieved through $300 affordability checks, property tax fairness credits, sales tax credits, and matching funds from Saco. The event generated significant community interest, with residents still inquiring about assistance, highlighting its success and the need for such services. The initiative was made possible with support from city staff.
Saco Honors Peter Scontras and Historic Wayway Store for Community Preservation Efforts
The City of Saco formally recognized Peter Scontras and the Wayway Store for their significant contributions to preserving the community's spirit, history, and sense of place. The Wayway Store, a historic local establishment, was revived by Peter and Bridget Scontras in 2011 after originally operating for nearly 100 years. Although now closed, its legacy continues through donated artifacts displayed at the Saco Scoop. Peter Scontras was honored for his role as a teacher, historian, author, and steward who preserved Saco's heritage and fostered community connections through the store.
Saco Deputy Director of Public Works Completes Local Road Scholar Program
Jason Lavoie, Saco's Deputy Director of Public Works, has successfully completed the Local Road Scholar program. This program provides municipal officials with training in infrastructure management and technical skills, including workshops on paving, drainage, snow and ice control, and work zone safety. The completion signifies Lavoie's commitment to enhancing Saco's infrastructure.
Councilor Praises Downtown Safety Project, Addresses Political Sign Concerns
Councilor Johnston praised the temporary road safety demonstration project installed in downtown Saco, noting a remarkable improvement in pedestrian visibility and driver behavior at crosswalks. He also addressed Councilor Soroy's earlier comments regarding political signs in veteran parks, stating that this issue has been brought to the administration's attention. A previous ordinance may have been inadvertently repealed, and the city is exploring options to prevent such signs on city property altogether.
Saco City Council Reviews and Approves First Reading of Updated Emergency Operations Plan Amidst Governance Concerns
The Saco City Council discussed and approved the first reading of updates to the city's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Councilor Johnston raised concerns about the drafted policy potentially conflicting with the city charter regarding the Mayor's role in emergency management, noting the charter grants emergency powers to the Mayor or their designee, while the policy seemed to remove this authority. Deputy Administrator Prescott acknowledged the need to update the charter section but emphasized the urgency of updating the EOP. Fire Chief Hamill presented the updated plan, highlighting its focus on standardized frameworks, defining department roles, and incorporating new procedures for emergency notifications, heating/cooling centers, shelters, and severe weather planning. The council also discussed cybersecurity aspects and the composition of the EOP review process, with the final plan requiring council approval after further reviews.
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