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 Board of Health Tackles Affordable Housing and Measles Outbreak Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Yarmouth Board of Health discussed issues including affordable housing strategies and public health concerns surrounding a measles outbreak. These topics were addressed alongside ongoing efforts to improve accessibility in housing and initiatives to reduce plastic waste.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Approves Budget Amidst Strategic Planning and Capital Concerns

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting on March 3, 2025, culminated in the unanimous approval of the budget, emphasizing strategic planning and addressing the financial responsibilities shared by the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth. Central to the meeting was the approval of the fiscal year budget, which highlighted a 4.496% increase in the overall operating budget from FY 25 to FY 26, alongside a detailed breakdown of the minimum required contributions from each town.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Approves New Family-Friendly Attractions at Bass River Sports World

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on February 27, 2025, centered around several petitions, including the approval of a special permit for Bass River Realty LLC to transform their existing baseball batting and soccer cages into more family-oriented attractions. These changes include a new go-kart track, bumper car track, and storage building.

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.