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After executive session, Saco council denies sale of land that would landlock paper street and appoints interim city administrator
Summary
Following an executive session, the council unanimously denied the sale of Map 11 Lot 71‑1 because the sale would landlock access to Saltaire Avenue paper street, and appointed Emily Cole Prescott as interim city administrator at a temporary salary of $135,000 starting Aug. 28.
After meeting in executive session, the Saco City Council reconvened on July 28 and approved two actions by roll call vote.
First, the council voted 7‑0 to deny a request to sell Map 11 Lot 71‑1, citing concerns that the sale would landlock access to Saltaire Avenue (a paper street) from Piney Woods Road. Councilor Berman moved the order denying the sale and Councilor Johnston seconded; the motion passed 7‑0.
Second, the council voted 7‑0 to appoint the current deputy city administrator for community development, Emily Cole Prescott, as interim city administrator effective Aug. 28. The council approved a temporary salary of $135,000; the motion to appoint was made by Councilor Gunn and seconded by Councilor Edwards.
Both votes were taken by roll call at the meeting’s close; staff noted the votes implement council direction from the executive session and no further details were released publicly at the time of reconvening.
