Yarmouth Residents Voice Concerns Over PFAS Contamination and Environmental Impact

Overview: During the Yarmouth Select Board meeting, attention was directed towards the ongoing concerns about PFAS contamination affecting the region’s water supply and environment. The discussions centered on the contamination of groundwater originating from the Barnstable County Fire Training Academy and the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, with residents raising alarms over elevated PFAS levels found in local water samples and community members’ bloodstreams. The contamination, largely attributed to historical use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), has resulted in PFAS plumes persisting in the area, posing a considerable public health concern.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Approves Turf Project Amid Awards and Construction Planning

Overview: The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee convened to tackle a range of topics, most notably approving a significant turf replacement project at Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School and celebrating student achievements. Other discussions included preparations for a potential school consolidation and addressing community concerns about misinformation.

New Yarmouth Health Director Announced Amid Ongoing School Nutrition and Mosquito Management Discussions

Overview: The Yarmouth Board of Health recently welcomed Daniel Serella as the new health director, set to begin on April 7. The meeting also focused on the school nutrition program and mosquito management efforts in Yarmouth, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in these areas.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Supports Another Year of Unlimited Public Play at Kings Way Golf Course, Approves New Condominium Conversion.

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board meeting focused primarily on the annual review of Kings Way Golf Course’s special permit for unlimited public play and the approval of a condominium conversion for a property on Anchorage Lane. Both matters received positive reception from the board, with community concerns seemingly addressed.

Yarmouth Housing Committee Tackles Affordable Housing Challenges and Future Development Plans

Overview: The Yarmouth Community Housing Committee convened on March 10, 2025, addressing issues surrounding affordable housing, future development opportunities, and community engagement. Discussions included potential collaborations with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, the future use of an elementary school site, and the complexities of converting existing structures into housing.