Yarmouth Zoning Board Prioritizes Pool Safety and Approves Business Sign Variance

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 14, 2024, to consider multiple petitions, notably upholding the requirement for a four-foot fence around a swimming pool despite the inclusion of an automatic cover, and granting a variance for a business sign at Ritual Boutique.

Yarmouth Conservation Commission Approves Sand Fencing Project Amidst Coastal Erosion Concerns

Overview: The Yarmouth Conservation Commission convened on November 7, 2024, tackling issues related to coastal management, including the approval of an after-the-fact request for sand fencing at Three Powers Lane and various coastal improvement projects.

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.