Yarmouth Board of Health Sanctions Local Store for Illegal Tobacco Sales

Overview: The Yarmouth Board of Health convened on December 16, 2024, tackling issues ranging from the enforcement of tobacco sales regulations to the complexities of green burial policies. The board imposed a $1,000 fine and a three-day tobacco sales suspension on Cape Cod Farms due to violations involving the display of illegal flavored tobacco products.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Ponders Future of Turf Field and Graduation Requirements

Overview: At the recent Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting, members tackled issues such as the decision to bid separately for the repair and replacement of the turf field at Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School, revisiting local graduation requirements, and addressing challenges with the English Language Arts curriculum.

Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee Ponders Future of Turf Field and Graduation Requirements

Yarmouth Zoning Board Approves Live Music Review for Tugboats Restaurant

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals convened on December 12, 2024, to address six petitions. Central to the meeting was the one-year review of live music permission for Tugboats Restaurant, the withdrawal of a variance request for an already-constructed shed, and the approval of multiple petitions concerning property modifications and signage improvements.

Yarmouth Select Board Tackles School Construction Concerns and Conservation Initiatives

Overview: The Yarmouth Select Board meeting on December 10, 2024, covered a range of topics, including concerns over the School Building Authority’s influence on local school construction, conservation initiatives for Simkins Bog, and adjustments in board roles.