Government · Other Committee
Panel trims Bass River trail grant to $452,996
The Yarmouth Community Preservation Committee trimmed a Bass River trail grant and questioned a HACC housing program's eligibility.
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Health Department sets flu, COVID clinic
Yarmouth Health Department and Senior Center partner with Cape Cod Healthcare for fall vaccination clinic.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
This week's Yarmouth obituary notices column carries one entry: Spellman, Mary Helen, 93, of South Yarmouth, who died Saturday, September 26, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert "Bob" Spellman. Her obituary was listed this week through Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmou…
Morning Brief
Fire study finds code violations, staffing gaps
Consultant's study finds code violations, staffing shortfalls at two Yarmouth fire stations. From our own coverage: Capital panel reviews $165,000 in building roof repairs; Fire study finds code violations, staffing gaps. Also in today's brief (16 items): DPW posts traffic changes at Pa…
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board recommends new short-term rental rules
The Yarmouth Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend four short-term rental and accessory dwelling unit bylaw articles for the November 16 Special Town Meeting.
Morning Brief
Route 28 wins $25 million federal grant
Yarmouth and Barnstable land $25 million federal grant for Route 28 overhaul. From our own coverage: Capital panel reviews 19 DPW capital requests; Conservation panel OKs contested guest house permit. Also in today's brief (14 items): Yarmouth-Barnstable Route 28 project lands $25 milli…
Government · Select Board
Fire study finds code violations at two stations
Yarmouth's fire department fails national response standards and two stations lack legal fire escapes, a consultant's study found.
Government · Capital Planning
Capital Committee Reviews $165,000 in Roof Repairs
Yarmouth's Capital Budget Committee reviewed roughly $165,000 in town building roof repairs without taking a funding vote. The committee unanimously approved its September minutes, 5-0, after member Danielle Newcombe asked that her name finally be spelled correctly.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Delays Two Hearings to Nov. 2
Yarmouth Board of Health continues two hearings to November 2 and seats a new member.
Morning Brief
Board sets tax rate after dog bite hearing
Select board sets fiscal 2027 tax rate after marathon hearing on neighbor's dog bite claim. From our own coverage: Capital panel elects Peterson chair, backs $1.2 million warrant; Public art committee tables guidelines, mulls grant funding. Also in today's brief (16 items): Public art c…
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