Yarmouth Planning Board Prepares for Community Open House to Revitalize Comprehensive Plan

Overview: The Yarmouth Planning Board’s recent meeting on September 18, 2024, focused on preparations for the upcoming community open house, aimed at reinvigorating the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) after a two-year hiatus. Key topics included event logistics, outreach efforts, and the importance of community engagement.

Yarmouth Select Board Faces Challenges with Wastewater Management, School Project, and Community Engagement

Overview: In a recent Yarmouth Select Board meeting, discussions included the issues of wastewater management, the Margaret E. Small School project, and community engagement through volunteer recruitment. The board, along with various stakeholders, delved into these topics, addressing concerns and outlining future steps to ensure the town’s development and efficient resource management.

Falmouth Zoning Board Faces Tension Over Wind Turbine Noise and Health Concerns

Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 17, 2015, was dominated by discussions over the noise and health impacts of wind turbines at the town’s wastewater treatment facility. Appeals were filed by residents who argued the turbines, known as Wind One and Wind Two, were operational without proper permits and had become a nuisance due to excessive noise, violating zoning bylaws. The board addressed various concerns, including the turbines’ noise levels, health implications, and the town’s permitting process.

Chatham Historical Commission Approves Multiple Demolition Requests, Discusses Neglect of Historic Properties

Overview: The Chatham Historical Commission, in their recent meeting, deliberated on several applications for demolition. This included approvals for properties on Dusty Miller Lane, Crosby Lane, and Old Mill Road, along with discussions on addressing demolition by neglect within the community.

Falmouth Zoning Board Faces Heated Debate Over Wind Turbine Cease and Desist Order

Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board meeting was dominated by debates over the operation of local wind turbines, particularly the consideration of a cease and desist order against Wind One due to its lack of a special permit. The board ultimately voted 4-1 to issue the order, amidst strong public opinion and legal complexities surrounding the turbines’ impact on residents and the town’s regulatory obligations.