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"They actually live here. So all of you that are running for office out there, think about that. They live here. They have their whole lives just like you. They just encountered different circumstances than everyone sitting in this room," Sanford Police Chief Eric Small said.
#SanfordME council votes to close #HeritageCrossing indefinitely near abandoned mill
Wed, October 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM EDT
"Heritage Crossing will remain closed indefinitely following a Sanford City Council vote Tuesday night, as officials continue efforts to keep people out of the abandoned International Woolen Mill complex.
"Sanford police removed six people from the former mill on Tuesday and charged them with criminal trespassing, Sanford Police Chief Eric Small said during Tuesday's meeting. Three of those people had outstanding warrants and were taken to York County Jail.
"Despite signs and paint marking the property as a no-trespassing zone, police continue to encounter people entering the vacant buildings to seek shelter, Small said.
" 'What you're asking to approve tonight is important,' the police chief told city councilors before the vote. 'That we get it done, that we approve it, and we give the police and fire a tool to make sure nobody's down there.'
"The council's decision follows an emergency declaration issued last week by City Manager Steven Buck, who cited ongoing public safety concerns at the deteriorating mill complex, including structural hazards, fire risks, and repeated unauthorized access.
"Police and fire crews have responded repeatedly to reports of people entering and occupying the buildings. City officials have tried to secure the property by closing access points, but new entry points continue to appear.
"Officials have also expressed concern that colder weather could increase the likelihood of fires inside the vacant structures. A major fire could endanger nearby properties, emergency responders, and the surrounding Historic Mill District. A fire at the mill in October 2025 was ruled #arson.
"The city initially closed the portion of Heritage Crossing bordering the mill complex to vehicle and pedestrian traffic at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, as part of the emergency declaration. The closure was intended to establish a safety perimeter and allow city departments to secure the property.
"The indefinite closure approved Tuesday will keep the road shut as the city continues addressing safety concerns at the site."
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