Yarmouth Planning Board Grapples with Housing and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Yarmouth Planning Board meeting on November 6, 2024, centered on the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) update, with discussions about its organization, housing, infrastructure projects, and community engagement. Board members and consulting team members focused on refining the structure of the LCP to better address Yarmouth’s needs, while also highlighting ongoing infrastructure concerns and planning public engagement strategies for an upcoming meeting.

Coach Dante Phillips’ Dismissal Sparks Community Outcry at Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Meeting

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting on November 4, 2024, was marked by a heated public comment session addressing the removal of basketball coach Dante Phillips. The meeting also covered important updates on curriculum initiatives, district performance, and financial matters, but the community’s concern over the coaching decision dominated the discussion.

Yarmouth Board of Health Deliberates Green Burial Policies amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Yarmouth Board of Health meeting on November 4th encompassed a range of topics, with notable focus on the development of policies for green burials. Discussions highlighted the complexities associated with environmental regulations and water safety, specifically in relation to burial practices.

Yarmouth Select Board Approves Historical Signage and Discusses Key Infrastructure Projects

Overview: The Yarmouth Select Board meeting addressed several topics, including the approval of funding for historical signage, and discussions on infrastructure improvements in the village area, particularly along Route 6A. The board also navigated public concerns regarding safety, election logistics, and zoning bylaw amendments, emphasizing ongoing community engagement in these matters.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Denies Lobster Business Variance, Approves Home Addition and Pool Plans

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board meeting on October 24, 2024, addressed several significant zoning petitions, including the denial of a variance for a long-standing home-based lobster business, approval of a home addition, and a green light for a new in-ground pool. The board also discussed various petitions related to residential and commercial zoning compliance.