Yarmouth Select Board Tackles Library and Wastewater Challenges

Overview: In a recent Yarmouth Select Board meeting, the discussion centered around two issues: the need for improvements to the town’s library facilities and the approval of interim loan notes for the Wastewater project. Both matters are critical to the town’s infrastructure and service to the community, and they received unanimous approval from the board.

Yarmouth Housing Committee Advances Solar Energy Projects

Overview: The Yarmouth Community Housing Committee approved several applications for property renovations and enhancements that support solar energy use and aesthetic improvements. The meeting, held on March 25th, 2024, included the approval of applications for solar panel installations and property renovations that maintain the town’s character.

Yarmouth Committee Advances Open Space and Recreation Planning

Overview: The Yarmouth OSRP Ad Hoc Committee recently held a meeting to deliberate on updates and revisions to the town‚Äôs Open Space and Recreation Plan. The committee scrutinized the draft plan’s accuracy, discussing the impacts of septic systems on coastal development, the identification of conservation lands, and the integration of environmental justice populations data. They also addressed the town‚Äôs vulnerability to sea level rise and the necessity of managing invasive species and shoreline nourishment through dredging projects.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Approves Hazardous Material Storage Expansion

Overview: In a recent session, Yarmouth Zoning Board approved an amendment to a previous decision, allowing Milway Marina to expand its hazardous material storage from 200 to 900 gallons. This expansion aligns with the Marina’s operational shift from two-stroke to four-stroke engines, necessitating an increased oil storage capacity. The Board of Health had previously given unanimous consent to this increase, citing it as crucial for the marina’s operations and recommending the zoning board’s approval.

Yarmouth Commission Tackles Accessibility and Public Transit Issues

Overview: The Yarmouth Conservation Commission recently focused its efforts on enhancing public transportation services and improving accessibility for the disabled and elderly within the community. The meeting included discussions on the Smart Dart transportation service expansion, the publicization of free fares for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and compliance with accessibility regulations in public spaces.