Yarmouth Select Board Tackles Fee Increases and Housing Initiatives

Overview: The Yarmouth Select Board meeting on April 1, 2025, was marked by discussions on fee adjustments across town departments and a focus on housing initiatives. Among the topics were the proposed increases in non-resident disposal sticker fees, the introduction of new fees for vital records, and efforts toward addressing housing challenges through collaborative workshops and studies.

Yarmouth Residents Voice Concerns Over PFAS Contamination and Environmental Impact

Overview: During the Yarmouth Select Board meeting, attention was directed towards the ongoing concerns about PFAS contamination affecting the region’s water supply and environment. The discussions centered on the contamination of groundwater originating from the Barnstable County Fire Training Academy and the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, with residents raising alarms over elevated PFAS levels found in local water samples and community members’ bloodstreams. The contamination, largely attributed to historical use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), has resulted in PFAS plumes persisting in the area, posing a considerable public health concern.

Yarmouth Select Board Explores Tourism Funding Through New Marketing District

Overview: During the recent Yarmouth Select Board meeting, discussions were held on several topics, with a notable emphasis on the introduction of a proposed Tourism Destination Marketing District (TDMD). This initiative aims to enhance the town’s tourism funding by establishing a stable revenue stream through a small assessment on lodging businesses. The proposed TDMD is designed to create a reliable and dedicated funding source for tourism activities, addressing long-standing concerns about underinvestment in this vital sector.

Yarmouth Select Board Tackles Veterans’ Exemptions, Wastewater Funding, and School Budget Challenges

Overview: The Yarmouth Select Board meeting on Tuesday addressed several matters, with attention focused on proposed changes to veterans’ real estate exemptions, challenges with wastewater project funding, and strategic planning for the school district’s budget.

Yarmouth Select Board Meeting Highlights Public Safety and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The recent Yarmouth Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on public safety staffing and infrastructure, notably focusing on the need to address fire department staffing shortages and the complexities surrounding a proposed anaerobic digestion project for wastewater management. The meeting also touched upon the retirement of two long-serving town employees and advancements in communication strategies to engage the community better.