Traffic Safety and School Congestion Dominate Yarmouth Select Board Discussions

Overview: The Yarmouth Select Board meeting addressed several issues, focusing on traffic safety, budgetary constraints, and community development.

Falmouth Select Board Tackles Noise Complaints Against Bad Martha’s Brewery, Considers Licensing Commission

Overview: The Falmouth Select Board meeting focused on addressing noise complaints related to Bad Martha’s Brewery and discussed the potential establishment of a new licensing commission. The board resolved to amend Bad Martha’s entertainment license, requiring the brewery to develop a noise mitigation plan and eliminate DJ performances from their programming.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Discusses Budget Challenges and Graduation Changes Amid Enrollment Rise

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting addressed topics such as the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, changes in graduation requirements, and the district’s evolving enrollment demographics.

Yarmouth Board of Health Delays Approval of Green Burials Amidst Regulatory and Environmental Concerns

Overview: In a recent assembly, the Yarmouth Board of Health debated the draft regulations concerning green burials, ultimately deciding against approving them due to insufficient data and clarity in the regulatory framework.

Yarmouth Community Housing Committee Tackles Affordable Housing Development on 70-Acre Parcel

Overview: The Yarmouth Community Housing Committee convened a special meeting to address issues surrounding the development of affordable housing on a 70-acre town-owned parcel. This property, formerly under the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District, has become the focal point for potential redevelopment efforts aimed at supporting the town’s housing needs. The meeting featured discussions about strategic planning, the potential for multi-use development, and the critical role of housing in securing financial resources and infrastructure improvements.