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.

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.

Flooding Concerns and Beach Grass Planting Highlight Yarmouth Conservation Meeting

Overview: The Yarmouth Conservation Commission meeting on January 2, 2025, centered on addressing ongoing flooding issues associated with previous roadwork and ensuring compliance with environmental requirements for beach grass planting. Discussions also involved determinations on property modifications and a new construction project.