Yarmouth Select Board Discusses Housing Crisis Solutions and Wastewater Management Funding

Overview: The recent Yarmouth Select Board meeting was dominated by discussions on housing affordability, potential transfer fees, and wastewater management funding. The meeting also covered various community initiatives, emphasizing the board’s focus on addressing economic and environmental concerns.

Dennis-Yarmouth Eco-campus Competes for Earthshot Prize, Eyes Sustainability Leadership

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting on September 8, 2025, highlighted several developments, with a primary focus on the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School System’s Eco-campus project, which is vying for recognition under the prestigious Earthshot Prize. This project, supported by the British crown, aims to position the school system as a leader in sustainability and environmental education.

Yarmouth Energy Committee Emphasizes Measurable Goals in Local Comprehensive Plan

Overview: During the recent Yarmouth Energy Committee meeting, participants underscored the necessity of establishing measurable goals within the 2025 Yarmouth Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) to ensure its effectiveness. The discussions revolved around the importance of concrete metrics, with a committee member articulating that the plan’s success hinges on the ability to evaluate specific outcomes, stating, “you can’t evaluate what you can’t measure.” This prompted a broader conversation about performance standards, emphasizing the need for “smart goals” that are specific and measurable, aligning with the committee’s objective to track progress comprehensively.

Yarmouth Planning Board Tackles Comprehensive Plan, Housing Projects, and Energy Initiatives

Overview: The Yarmouth Planning Board’s recent meeting addressed several issues, including the finalization of the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), the complexities of a proposed housing project on Route 28, and the integration of energy initiatives within town planning.

Yarmouth Library Board Grapples with Land Ownership and Fundraising Challenges Amidst Expansion Plans

Overview: At the recent Yarmouth Library Board meeting, members navigated issues surrounding land ownership and fundraising for a new library project. The meeting addressed the need for legal clarity on the land proposed for the library, highlighted the hurdles of raising required funds, and considered the potential renovation of an existing building.