Yarmouth public meetings in 2025

Cape Cod Commission

The Cape Cod Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a Development of Regional Impact exemption for a flood mitigation project in Dennis. The body will also vote on whether to certify the Town of Barnstable's Local Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing for Pound Pond Flood Mitigation (CCC File No: 22015) at 475 Lower County Rd and 60 Chase Rd, Dennis Port
• Public hearing and vote on the certification of the Town of Barnstable's Local Comprehensive Plan
• Executive Director's report on the 2025 Regional Policy Plan and Technical Bulletins

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Yarmouth Conservation Commission will consider a request for determination of applicability for a second‑floor addition at 146 Mayflower Terrace. It will also review continued notices of intent for raze‑and‑replace projects at 6 Chilton Road and 361 Great Island Road, a notice of intent for new construction at 21 Heritage Drive, and an ecological restoration proposal for Bayview Bogs. A request for a certificate of compliance for 142 Thacher Shore Road will be discussed, and the commission will approve the minutes from the November 6 and December 4, 2025 meetings.

• Request for determination of applicability: second floor addition at 146 Mayflower Terrace
• Continued notice of intent: raze and replace single‑family dwelling at 6 Chilton Road
• Notice of intent: new single‑family dwelling and garage at 21 Heritage Drive
• Continued notice of intent: raze and replace single‑family dwelling at 361 Great Island Road
• Ecological restoration proposal for Bayview Bogs (tidal flow, boardwalks, sitting areas)

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to issue a Certificate of Compliance with ongoing special conditions for the McCarthy property at 142 Thacher Shore Road. It also voted 5‑0 to issue a Negative 3 determination with site‑stabilization conditions for Robert Kelly’s second‑floor addition at 146 Mavflower Terrace. Additionally, the commission approved an OOC with special conditions for the new single‑family dwelling and garage at 21 Heritage Drive, also by a 5‑0 vote. The minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting were approved 4‑0 with one abstention.

• Negative 3 determination for Robert Kelly’s second‑floor addition (5‑0)
• OOC with special conditions for Meyer & Sons project at 21 Heritage Drive (5‑0)
• Certificate of Compliance issued for Dennis and Lois McCarthy, 142 Thacher Shore Road (5‑0)
• Approval of 121412025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved its meeting minutes and recommended a grant of up to $50,000 for the Yarmouth Port Library project, subject to several conditions. The committee also scheduled a preparatory meeting for the upcoming public hearing and adjourned the session.

• Approved minutes of 11/19/25 (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/17/25 as amended (vote 7-0)
• Recommended up to $50,000 for Yarmouth Port Library project (vote 5-0-1, Lee Hamilton abstaining)
• Scheduled meeting on 11/14/26 to prepare for the Annual Public Hearing
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 p.m. (vote 6-0-0)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss its purpose and function. The agenda includes a review of GBEB staff conduct and the scheduling of future meetings and policy reviews.

• Discussion of GBEB Staff Conduct
• Review of upcoming meeting dates
• Identification of policies for consideration

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee will present its preliminary recommendations for the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program. The presentation includes a review of capital requests, funding sources, and projected costs. The committee will discuss these items before making recommendations to the Finance Committee and Select Board.

• Roadway Improvements – $840,000 (Public Works)
• Fire Ambulance Replacement #56 – $550,000 (Fire)
• Sidewalk Improvements – $200,000 (Public Works/Engineering)
• Storm Water & MS4 Compliance – $250,000 (Public Works/Engineering)
• Navigation Buoys – $17,000 (DNR Community Services)

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board meeting will consider several actions, including a vote to approve the appointment of Katherine Fitzsimmons as manager of Sons of Erin Cape Cod Inc. at 633 Route 28. The board will also hear a Capital Improvement Program presentation, discuss a library grant application, review a feasibility study for the M.E. Small School replacement, and consider a transfer of the Burn Building. Additional updates and appointments will be addressed later in the agenda.

• Change of Manager: Sons of Erin Cape Cod Inc., 633 Route 28, West Yarmouth – appointment of Katherine Fitzsimmons
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presentation
• Library update and vote to submit grant‑application materials
• Discussion of M.E. Small School replacement feasibility study
• Discussion/vote on Burn Building transfer

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will review meeting minutes and discuss several agenda items, including the Rental Assistance Program RFP with respondent interviews and a possible vote to award funds, a short‑term rental study, an update on a Cape Cod Commission DLTA grant, and a possible vote to fund town postage for affordable‑housing mailings. The board will also consider a possible $50,000 expenditure to continue the Ready Renter program and receive an update from the Mattachesse Utilization Committee. Future meeting dates for January and February 2026 are listed.

• Interviews of respondents for the Rental Assistance Program RFP (Kim Bourgea, Delia Ferguson, Patricia Mitrokostas)
• Rating of proposals and possible vote to award funds for the Rental Assistance Program
• Discussion, action steps, and future presentations for the Short‑Term Rental Study
• Possible vote to expend town postage funds for affordable‑housing mailing
• Possible vote to expend $50,000 to continue the Ready Renter program

The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved the minutes from December 2, 2025. It voted to support three Cape Cod Commission DLTA grant proposals, prioritizing year‑round housing, seasonal‑community status, and a cultural‑asset inventory. The Trust also decided to interview the third rental‑assistance respondent and then open and rate price proposals, and it set a deadline of January 16, 2026 for the final short‑term‑rental report. The town postage item was tabled and the meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported Cape Cod Commission DLTA grant projects, prioritized: year‑round housing, seasonal‑community status, cultural‑asset inventory (unanimous)
• Decided to interview third rental assistance respondent, Housing Assistance (unanimous)
• Planned to open and rate price proposals after all interviews (unanimous)
• Set deadline for UMass final short‑term rental report: Jan 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled Town Postage for Affordable Mailings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 PM (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will discuss a library update and vote on approving the submission of grant application materials for the new library project. The town has been awarded a Planning and Design Phase grant of up to $100,000 by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, pending local funding and a contract. The meeting will be held at Yarmouth Town Hall with Zoom access for the public.

• Discussion and vote to approve submission of grant application materials for the library project
• Receipt of a Planning and Design Phase grant award of up to $100,000 from the MBLC
• Presentation of the proposed library site plan and building design (25,400 GSF gross floor area)
• Parking plan requiring 80 spaces (64 new, 12 staff, 4 accessible) at the library site
• Public meeting details: Yarmouth Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, and Zoom link with passcode 732611

The Yarmouth Board of Selectmen voted 4‑0‑0 to submit and endorse the library grant application and to reaffirm the town's commitment to keep the West Yarmouth Library operating as a branch. The board also agreed to support the WY Library while not supporting the South Yarmouth Library. The motion was chaired by Tracy Post, who was absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved submission and endorsement of library grant application (4-0-0)
• Reaffirmed commitment to keep West Yarmouth Library open as a branch (consensus)
• Declined support for South Yarmouth Library remaining open (consensus)

Board of Health

The Yarmouth Board of Health will meet in person to discuss a variance for the Yarmouth Wastewater pumping Station and review December 2025 minutes. The meeting will also include a discussion on kratom.

• Variance request for Yarmouth Wastewater pumping Station 290 Route 28
• Discussion on kratom
• Review and approval of December 1, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 1145 Route 28, South Yarmouth

The Board voted to approve the requested variance for the temporary relocation of the leaching field at 280 Route 28. The Board also approved the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved variance for 280 Route 28 wastewater pumping station (all in favor)
• Approved December 1, 2025 Board of Health minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School Committee will review and vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, bills, requisitions, and payroll. The meeting also includes reports on student representation, secondary MCAS results, the FY25 summary, and a policy subcommittee discussion of the student dress code. The superintendent will provide updates on donations, organizational effectiveness, and a statewide K‑12 graduation council report.

• Student Representative Report – Aeva DaBreo
• Secondary MCAS Presentations
• FY25 Summary
• Policy Subcommittee – Student Dress Code discussion
• Consent Agenda – minutes, bills, requisitions, payroll

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee will discuss three draft concept designs for a sports complex with consultant BSC Group. The body will also review input from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and a short-term rental study by the UMass Donahue Institute.

• Review of three draft concept designs for a sports complex with BSC Group
• Discussion of input from December 10 meeting with Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce regarding sports complexes
• Review of draft Short Term Rental Study by UMass Donahue Institute
• Discussion of Select Board FY26 Goals
• Review of sports complex benchmarking

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee voted 5-0 to accept the minutes from March 17, 2025 as written. The committee then voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Accepted March 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Yarmouth Historical Commission will review updates on SAR grave markers and historic signage. It will also discuss planning a monument for the Yarmouth Independence Day Celebration scheduled for June 20, 2026. The commission will review and approve the meeting schedule for 2026 and consider approval of the November 13, 2025 minutes.

• SAR Grave Markers Update
• Historic Signage Update
• Monument Update/Planning for Yarmouth Independence Day Celebration (6/20/26)
• Review/Approve Meeting Schedule for 2026
• Approval of November 13, 2025 Minutes

The Historical Commission approved the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote, approved the November 13 minutes with a 3‑0‑0 vote, and then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved December 11 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved November 13 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will conduct a formal design review of VCOD SPR Application #2025-1 submitted by Bayridge Realty, LLC. The proposal seeks to demolish an existing restaurant and build a two‑story mixed‑use building with 11 apartments and about 2,000 sq ft of commercial space at 645 Route 28 and 14 Appleby Road, West Yarmouth, under Zoning Bylaw Section 414 Village Centers Overlay District (VCOD) VC1. The committee will discuss the site plan and related zoning districts before adjourning.

• Formal Design Review – VCOD SPR Application #2025-1 for mixed‑use development
• Location: 645 Route 28 and 14 Appleby Road, West Yarmouth
• Proposed demolition of former restaurant building
• Proposed two‑story building with 11 apartments and ~2,000 sq ft commercial space
• Application uses Zoning Bylaw Section 414, Village Centers Overlay District (VCOD) VC1

The Design Review Committee voted 4‑0 to adjourn the December 11, 2025 meeting at 4:38 PM. The committee also voted 4‑0 to approve the DRC comments as the official meeting minutes. No substantive approvals, denials, or modifications to the mixed‑use development were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:38 PM (4‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review Decision 4509, a draft memo to remove accessory apartment restrictions for 41 Center Street. It will also consider four petitions: a front‑setback variance for a 380‑sq‑ft addition at 32 Rainbow Road; a special permit for a seasonal PFAS treatment system at 451 Forest Road; a rear‑setback variance for a pool at 43 Webster Road; and a modification of Decision 1321 to remove an Open Space restriction on a lot off Nottingham Drive. The meeting will conclude with approval of minutes from October 23 and November 13, 2025.

• Decision 4509 – draft memo to eliminate accessory apartment restrictions for 41 Center Street (R‑40 district).
• Petition 5202 – variance/front‑setback relief for a 380‑sq‑ft addition at 32 Rainbow Road (R‑25 district).
• Petition 5203 – special permit for a seasonal PFAS treatment system at 451 Forest Road (R‑40, APD, Zone II).
• Petition 5204 – variance for rear‑setback relief to build a 10’ × 20’ pool at 43 Webster Road (R‑25 district).
• Petition 5205 – modify Decision 1321 to remove Open Space restriction on lot off Nottingham Drive (R‑40 district).

The Zoning Board voted 4‑1 to approve a petition that modifies Decision 1321, removing the open‑space restriction on the Kings Way parcel so the town can acquire the land for conservation. It also approved a special permit for a 380‑sq‑ft addition at 32 Rainbow Road (5‑0) and a special permit for a PFAS treatment system at 451 Forest Road (5‑0). Motions to void Decision 4509 and to withdraw a variance request for a pool at 43 Webster Road were each approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Void Decision #4509 (5-0)
• Grant Special Permit for 32 Rainbow Road addition (5-0)
• Grant Special Permit for PFAS treatment system at 451 Forest Road (5-0)
• Allow petitioner to withdraw variance request for 43 Webster Road pool (5-0)
• Approve modification to remove Open Space restriction on Kings Way parcel (4-1)
• Approve October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approve November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review program updates from the Recreation Director and receive updates from the commissioners. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Recreation Directors' Program Update
• Commissioners' Update

The Recreation Commission received updates on a recent disc‑golf event, winter program registration, swim and aerobics classes, skate‑boarding options, a basketball coach training, a Santa visit, and several project initiatives. A suggestion to create commissioner shirts was noted, and the chair will coordinate with Ruth, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee will discuss goals and objectives for 2026. The body will also review updates to the website regarding holiday string light recycling and disposal area improvements.

• Discussion of 2026 goals and objectives
• Review of MA recycling practices for paper and clear plastic cups with lids
• Website updates for holiday string light recycling
• Update on disposal area improvements
• New member recruitment

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Bill Boyd and a second by Hal Burligame. The committee then approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the discussion covered future outreach, grant ideas, and contract updates.

• Approved meeting minutes (all members approved)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all members approved)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School School Council is meeting virtually to discuss the 2025-26 handbook. The session will focus specifically on sections 20-29.

• Review of 2025-26 handbook sections 20-29

Yarmouth Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public review of the Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also consider approvals for several capital improvement change orders and the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approval of Change Order 351075-CP-0011 by Brite Lite Electrical Company for $123,744.59 for Eversource Service Upgrade
• Approval of $108,955 change order to Eversource for service upgrades
• Approval of Change Proposal 351075-CP-0010 by Brite Lite Electrical Company for $2,238.30 for door release testing
• Approval of Capital Improvement Plan and DHCD Proposed Annual Plan for fiscal year ending 03/31/2027
• Review of 2025 Federal Audit and Agreed Upon Procedures performed by C-biz

Golf Enterprise Committee

The Golf Enterprise Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding Bass River and Bayberry. The body will review a revised letter to the Finance Committee and examine financial updates and Black Friday results.

• Review of revised letter to Finance Committee
• Financial updates
• Black Friday results
• Bass River and Bayberry updates
• Requests for refunds

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting. Lease awards were made for Ardeo’s Restaurant at Bass River and M&G Concessions at Bayberry, pending further negotiation. Local course reciprocal fees were increased from $30 to $35 for 2026.

• Approved November 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded lease to Ardeo’s Restaurant at Bass River (subject to negotiation)
• Awarded lease to M&G Concessions at Bayberry (subject to negotiation)
• Increased local course reciprocal fees from $30 to $35 for 2026

Community Housing Committee

The Community Housing Committee will review its minutes and receive updates on three housing projects in Yarmouth. The agenda includes discussion of the Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood at 1121 Rt 28, the Mattacheese Utilization Project at 400 Higgins Crowell Road, and the proposed Chapter 40B development at 897 Route 28. The committee will also hear reports from the Chair, Home Consortium, Yarmouth Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Trust, Planning Board, Community Preservation Committee, and Department of Community Development.

• Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood – update and discussion (1121 Rt 28, South Yarmouth)
• Mattacheese Utilization Project – update and discussion (400 Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth)
• Proposed Chapter 40B Development – update and discussion (897 Route 28, South Yarmouth)
• Committee business: review of minutes
• Reports and actions from multiple housing and planning agencies

The committee held updates on Habitat for Humanity, the Mattacheese Utilization Project, a withdrawn Chapter 40B application, and reports from the HOME Consortium, Yarmouth Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Trust, Planning Board, and Community Preservation Committee. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 4:30 PM.

• Committee adjourned unanimously (motion by Drew Krauss, seconded by Deirdre Gaquin)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee will receive updates on several ongoing construction contracts for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system. It will also hear regulatory and permitting updates, discuss public safety communications, and consider financing options for future wastewater system phases. The committee will review and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and hear updates from the Friends of Bass River.

• Contract #1 – active construction update for WRRF and collection system
• Contracts #2, #3, and #4 – active construction updates
• Regulatory/Permitting update including Title 5 and watershed permit
• Public safety/communication discussion
• Wastewater financing discussion for future phases

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee will hold a public meeting on December 8, 2025 to consider ten new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior improvements at specific properties. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the November 24, 2025 hearing. One previously tabled solar‑panel application will be revisited.

• Paint front clapboards, trim, and doors at 11 Apache Drive (application 25‑A167)
• Install a porch over the front door at 12 Plymouth Road (application 25‑A173)
• Install 27 solar panels on the front and side roofs at 10 Hummock Lane (application 25‑A176)
• Install a Tesla Powerwall 3 and backup gateway at 22 Apache Drive (application 25‑A178)
• Tabled: install 12 solar panels on an outbuilding at 55 Route 6A (application 25‑A099)

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee unanimously approved eight applications for exterior alterations, including painting, a new porch, skylights, window replacements, solar panel installations, a Tesla Powerwall, and a garage‑to‑window conversion. Each motion passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No public comments or abutter objections were recorded for these items.

• Approved painting of front clapboards, trim, and doors at 11 Apache Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved installation of a front‑door porch at 12 Plymouth Road (4-0-0)
• Approved three skylights and roof section replacements at 24 Thacher Shore Road (4-0-0)
• Approved replacement of windows at 59 Freeman Road after un‑tabling (4-0-0)
• Approved installation of 27 solar panels at 10 Hummock Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved installation of a Tesla Powerwall at 22 Apache Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved replacement of all windows and a bay window at 793 Route 6A (4-0-0)
• Approved conversion of garage door to window and addition of side windows at 54 Freeboard Lane (4-0-0)

Library Building Committee

The committee will discuss program and site updates for the library project, including a review of the December 3 Planning Board meeting. The session will also cover outreach efforts and updates from Town Hall.

• Review of Planning Board meeting from December 3, 2025
• Program updates from Marika Kobel and David Aronson
• Site updates from Matt Oudens
• Discussion on outreach and a potential website with Jenn Donavan

The meeting presented the proposed library site plan, building layouts, parking calculations, and visual renderings. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The committee discussed design details but did not take any formal actions.

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Yarmouth Conservation Commission will consider several after‑the‑fact filings for decks, docks, and a seawall, as well as continued notices of intent for new structures on coastal and marine lands. The body will also hear an enforcement update on a restoration project and a request for a revised plan at 63 Thacher Shore Rd. Minutes from the November meetings will be approved and the next meeting date was announced.

• After‑the‑fact deck expansion and stairs at 68 Bob‑o‑link Lane (coastal bank, LSCSF, salt‑marsh buffer)
• Proposed replacement of seven piles on existing dock at 188 South Street (land under the ocean, land containing shellfish)
• Seasonal deck proposal at 291 & 301 South Shore Drive (coastal beach, velocity flood zone, NHESP habitat)
• After‑the‑fact new dock and floats at 53 Aunt Dorah’s Lane (salt marsh, land under the ocean, land containing shellfish, LSCSF)
• Enforcement update at 30 Higgins Crowell Rd with request to waive required 50‑ft buffer fence

The Conservation Commission denied a request to waive a required fence at Crowell Road (5‑0). It issued negative‑2 and negative‑3 determinations for a deck expansion (4‑1) and a negative‑2 determination for a dock replacement pending comments (5‑0). Several items were continued for further review, and certificates of compliance were issued for two projects. The commission ultimately approved variances for a new dock and issued an order of condition with special requirements (3‑2).

• Denied request to waive fence at 30 Crowell Rd (5‑0)
• Issued negative‑2 and negative‑3 determinations for 68 Bob‑o‑link Lane (4‑1)
• Issued negative‑2 determination for dock replacement at 188 South St pending comments (5‑0)
• Continued SE83‑2494 deck project to case 111512026 (5‑0)
• Rejected plan acceptance for 6 Chilton Rd; continued for revisions (2‑3)
• Continued 6 Chilton Rd revisions to case 1211812025 (5‑0)
• Granted dock variances and issued OOC with special conditions for 53 Aunt Dorah's Lane (3‑2)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance with conditions for Urological Associates of Cape Cod (5‑0)

Disability Commission

The Yarmouth Commission on Disabilities will hold a hybrid public meeting on Dec. 3, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, updates on a kindness-themed coloring book and an elder‑services flyer distribution request, and a review of the October and November meeting minutes with a possible vote. The commission will also schedule its next meeting and adjourn.

• Discussion/Update Coloring Book on “Kindness and Acceptance” (Phyllis)
• Update: Elder Services Flyer Distribution request (John)
• Public comment period
• Review and possible vote on October and November minutes
• Motion to adjourn

The commission voted to accept the October and November minutes, passing the motion 6‑0. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded, and the meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved October and November minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting

Planning Board

The Yarmouth Planning Board will hear a presentation from the Library Building Committee and its consultant, Oudens Ello Architecture, on the proposed library site location, preliminary design, and next steps. The board will discuss the Draft Short‑Term Rental Study presented to the Affordable Housing Trust by the UMass Amherst Donahue Institute. Members will review results of the recent Special Town Meeting and consider next steps for the Local Comprehensive Plan and related zoning amendments. Updates will be provided on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee project, and upcoming items such as a public hearing on a subdivision modification scheduled for January 7 2026 will be noted.

• Library Building Committee presentation on proposed library site, design, and next steps (consultant: Oudens Ello Architecture)
• Discussion of Draft Short‑Term Rental Study presented to Affordable Housing Trust by UMass Amherst Donahue Institute
• Review of Special Town Meeting vote results and implications for the Local Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments
• Update on Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) project status
• Announcement of upcoming public hearing on subdivision modification (January 7 2026)

The board voted 7‑0 to approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It later approved the December 3, 2025 minutes (as amended) with a 7‑0 vote recorded on January 7, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:55 PM by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended) (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 PM (7-0)

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting. The primary purpose is the presentation of preliminary recommendations for the 2027 budget.

• Presentation of 2027 Preliminary Recommendations

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will give a presentation to the Planning Board on December 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Hearing Room, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth. The agenda includes roll call, the presentation, and adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation to Planning Board on Dec 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (Town Hall Hearing Room, 1146 Route 28)

The committee reviewed the proposed library site plan, parking requirements, landscaping buffers, and building layouts. Detailed drawings and specifications for the library building, parking lot, and site landscaping were presented. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded in the minutes.

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board will consider a hearing to transfer the all‑alcohol license for Daggett’s Liquors at 1078 Route 28 from 1078 Yarmouth Inc. to Kapeeshwara Corp. The board will also discuss a Resolution for Fair Treatment and consider accepting a Massachusetts Development Grant. Updates will be provided on Declaration Day events for a new Revolutionary War monument and on the Cape Cod Collaborative. Recognitions will be given to first‑responders from the November 18 trench‑collapse incident and to fire‑service awardees.

• Transfer of All‑Alcohol License – from 1078 Yarmouth Inc. dba Daggett’s Liquors (Navin Patel) to Kapeeshwara Corp. dba Daggett’s Liquors (Rakesh Patel) at 1078 Route 28, South Yarmouth (continued from Oct 21, 2025)
• Discussion/Vote on Resolution for Fair Treatment
• Discussion/Vote on Accepting Massachusetts Development Grant
• Update on Declaration Day Events – June 20, 2026 dedication of new American Revolutionary War monument and placement of markers at historic cemetery
• Recognition of first‑responders to the Nov 18, 2025 trench‑collapse incident

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss a short‑term rental study, a Cape Cod Commission DLTA grant opportunity, a Rental Assistance Program RFP, a contract and funding vote for the Regional Shared Housing Office Program, and a possible $50,000 expenditure to continue the Ready Renter Program. It will also consider a possible vote to fund town postage for affordable‑housing mailings and receive updates on the 897 Route 28 CH‑40B application and the Mattachesse Utilization Committee. The meeting is set for December 2, 2025 at 10 AM in Room A, Yarmouth Town Hall, with a Zoom link provided.

• Short‑Term Rental Study presentation by UMass Donahue Institute
• Cape Cod Commission DLTA Grant Opportunity for short‑term rental regulations and state funding
• Rental Assistance Program RFP – review responses and schedule interviews
• Vote to expend funds and sign contract for the Regional Shared Housing Office Program with Barnstable County
• Possible vote to expend $50,000 to continue the Ready Renter Program

The Affordable Housing Trust voted to spend $9,000 of General Deposit funds to hire Barnstable County to administer the Shared Regional Housing Services program and authorized the chair to sign the intergovernmental agreement. The Trust also supported the town’s application for Cape Cod Commission DLTA funds and agreed to form a working group to review the short‑term‑rental study. Two items – Town Postage of Affordable Housing and the Ready Renter Program Annual Report – were tabled.

• Approved $9,000 General Deposit to fund Shared Regional Housing Program (motion by Robert Lawton, seconded by Deborah Clark)
• Authorized chair to execute Intergovernmental Agreement with Barnstable County for SHRS (same vote)
• Supported town’s application to Cape Cod Commission for DLTA grant (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to convene working group (Waygan, Williams, Lawton, Gaquin, Eldredge) to review STR study
• Tabled Town Postage of Affordable Housing item
• Tabled Ready Renter Program Annual Report item
• Noted withdrawal of CH40B permit application for 897 Route 28 (no action taken)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting at 11:35 A.M.

Board of Health

The Yarmouth Board of Health will meet on Dec 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM to consider several agenda items. It will review a variance request for 97 Helmsman Drive in Yarmouth Port, receive a smoke‑detector awareness presentation from the fire department, and hold discussions on nicotine‑free generation and kratom. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance – 97 Helmsman Drive, Yarmouth Port
• Smoke Detector Awareness & Education – Yarmouth Fire Department
• Nicotine Free Generation – Discussion
• Kratom – Discussion
• Review & Approve Minutes (Nov 3, 2025 and Dec 18, 2023)

The Board voted to deny the variance request for a garbage grinder at 97 Helmsman Drive and gave the owner three months to obtain permits to remove it. The Board also approved the November 11, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting. No actions were taken on the Nicotine‑Free Generation, Kratom, or smoke‑detector presentations.

• Denied variance for garbage grinder at 97 Helmsman Drive; owner given 3 months to remove it (unanimous)
• Approved November 11, 2025 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on Nicotine‑Free Generation policy discussion
• No action taken on Kratom discussion
• No action required on smoke‑detector and carbon‑monoxide education presentation

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy, then return to public session for reports, policy adoptions, and budget development. The committee will vote on two policy revisions (Graduation Requirements and Competency Determination) and consider two donations, including a $51,000 gift for high‑school athletic transportation. The meeting also includes routine reports and a consent agenda.

• Executive Session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy
• First reading and vote to adopt Policy /KF – Graduation Requirements
• First reading and vote to adopt Policy IKFE – Competency Determination (revised)
• Accept donation of 104 Harvest Helper Meals and a $25 Stop & Shop gift card from Meagan Lambton of The Mercantile of Dennis
• Accept $51,000 donation from the Cape Cod Foundation for high‑school athletic transportation for the DYRHS Unified Basketball Team trip

Climate Mitigation & Energy Committee

The Yarmouth Energy Committee will hold a public meeting with introductions and public comment, review minutes from the previous meeting, and receive updates on town energy news. Members will report on a requested change to the committee’s membership structure and on an Energy Information Table held at the senior center with a utility‑bill presentation. The meeting will include a discussion with the DYHS and an open discussion of the FY 2026 Energy Committee Five‑Year Plan and the 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan.

• Status of requested change to Energy Committee membership structure
• Report on Energy Information Table at Senior Center and utility bill presentation
• DYHS interaction with Energy Committee
• Open discussion of FY 2026 Energy Committee Five‑Year Plan and 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan
• Public comment introductions

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee will meet to discuss student achievement, policy changes, and approve donations for school programs. The meeting will include a vote on the 2nd reading of CTE and middle school pathway policies.

• Vote on 2nd Reading of CTE Recruitment and Middle School Pathway Policies
• Accept donation of $100 from Prajapati Family to D-Y Middle School
• Accept donation of $500 from Marks Family to D-Y Middle School
• Accept donation of $300 from Mount Horeb Lodge to Ezra H. Baker Innovation School
• Accept donation of $10,000 from Mariel L. and Mary Francis Kiley Foundation, Inc.

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee will hold a public hearing to consider eight applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for property improvements within the district. The applications include siding, window, door, deck, solar panel, roof, and sunroom projects at specific addresses. The committee will also review and approve the proposed 2026 hearing schedule and adopt minutes from the November 10, 2025 hearing.

• 25-A164: replace siding, trim, door, and windows at 6 Walnut Street
• 25-A165: replace windows and doors at 42 Medinah Drive
• 25-A166: install a deck at 14 Daisy Lane
• 25-A169: install 23 solar panels on the front and side roofs at 45 Squirrel Run
• 25-A172: build a sunroom at 500 Route 6A

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved eight applications for exterior improvements, ranging from siding and window replacements to a deck, solar panels, roof work, and a sunroom. All motions passed with either a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote or a 3‑0‑1 vote where Vice Chair Ecker abstained. No public comments or abutters were recorded for any of the applications.

• Approved siding, trim, door and window replacement at 6 Walnut Street (3-0-1)
• Approved windows and doors replacement at 42 Medinah Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved deck installation at 14 Daisy Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved windows, garage door and light fixture replacement at 14 Many Oaks Circle (4-0-0)
• Approved installation of 23 solar panels at 45 Squirrel Run (4-0-0)
• Approved front‑facade clapboard siding replacement at 4 Freeman Road (4-0-0)
• Approved replacement of rubber roof section with asphalt shingles at 169 Route 6A (4-0-0)
• Approved sunroom addition at 500 Route 6A (4-0-0)

Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Committee

The Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Committee will consider notices of intent for three marine projects: an existing pier, ramp, floats and decking at 53 Aunt Dorah's Lane; an existing fixed dock with float modifications at 232 Blue Rock Road; and replacement of a licensed marine bulkhead at 56 Pleasant Street. The committee will also hear a request for a commercial shellfish permit outside the normal permitting window from Neal Morris and a shellfish aquaculture lease license for Christian Hayes. The meeting includes public comment, approval of the November 11, 2025 minutes, and committee updates.

• Notice of intent: pier, ramp, floats, decking modification at 53 Aunt Dorah's Lane (Down Cape Engineering Inc.)
• Notice of intent: float modification for fixed dock at 232 Blue Rock Road (Down Cape Engineering Inc.)
• Notice of intent: replacement of licensed marine bulkhead at 56 Pleasant Street (Cape Cod Engineering Inc.)
• Request for commercial shellfish permit outside permitting window – Neal Morris
• Shellfish aquaculture lease license – Christian Hayes

The Waterways & Shellfish Advisory Committee approved a one-time exception to issue a commercial shellfish permit to Neal Morris outside the February purchasing window, with renewal required in February 2026. The committee also approved the replacement of a licensed marine bulkhead at 56 Pleasant Street, approved a lease for Christian Hayes’ shellfish aquaculture, and approved a recommendation that dock floats not be moved further seaward. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved one-time commercial shellfish permit exception for Neal Morris (4-0)
• Approved replacement of licensed marine bulkhead at 56 Pleasant Street (4-0)
• Approved recommendation that dock floats not be moved further seaward (4-0)
• Approved issuance of shellfish aquaculture lease to Christian Hayes (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 9/11/2025 (4-0)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District Middle/Elementary School (MES) Building Committee will review next‑step items, including a feasibility study agreement and authorization for a local vote. The committee will also consider the end of the eligibility period and the possibility of December meetings. Earlier agenda items note work completed such as a Special Town Meeting and an MES Open House.

• Feasibility Study Agreement
• Local Vote Authorization
• End of Eligibility Period
• Potential December meetings

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet on November 20, 2025 at the South Yarmouth Library to discuss program updates, site updates, outreach plans, and information from Town Hall. Members will hear updates from Marika Kobel, David Aronson, Matt Oudens, Jenn Donavan, and Town Administrator Robert Whritenour. The meeting will also cover future steps and upcoming meetings. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Program Updates and Discussion – Marika Kobel, David Aronson
• Site Updates – Matt Oudens
• Outreach, Potential Website – Jenn Donavan
• Updates from Town Hall – Town Administrator Robert Whritenour
• Future Steps and Upcoming Meetings

The Library Building Committee approved the November 13 minutes unanimously (6‑0). The committee directed Oudens Architects to revise the library design to 25,000 square feet. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote (5‑0).

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tasked Oudens Architects to reduce library plan to 25,000 sq ft
• Adjourned meeting (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Yarmouth Conservation Commission will meet to review proposed construction and wetlands projects, including a seasonal deck for a Blue Water Resort and a raze-and-replace dwelling. The meeting will also cover continued requests for plans and proposed policy updates regarding wetland restoration.

• Review of seasonal deck proposal for RJ Resorts Blue Water Resort (291 & 301 South Shore Drive)
• Review of raze-and-replace dwelling request for Joseph Disipio (6 Chilton Road)
• Continued review of Great Island Ocean Club project (Powers Lane)
• Continued review of Debra Salvucci revised plan (54 Heritage Drive)
• Approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission approved several actions, including issuing orders of conditions and certificates of compliance for specific projects. It continued review of multiple applications pending additional information. The commission also adopted a policy change that mandates planting plans be prepared by qualified landscape or wetlands professionals.

• Issued Order of Conditions with special conditions for 26 & 30 Bass River Terrace (5-1)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for SE83-1463 Patricia Ellis, 30 Bass River Terrace (6-0)
• Continued review to Dec 14 2025 for NHESP comment on Blue Water Resort seasonal deck (6-0)
• Continued review to Dec 14 2025 for plan revisions on 6 Gilton Road demolition project (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance with ongoing special condition 14 for Great Island Ocean Club (6-0)
• Approved revised mitigation plan with cultivar replacement, planting Spring 2026, COC extended to 9/16/2027 (6-0)
• Continued to Jan 15 2026 for revised plan for Leonard D'Orlando addition (6-0)
• Accepted policy change requiring planting plans prepared by qualified landscape/wetlands professionals (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review and vote on submitted applications. Staff will provide updates on ongoing projects. Committee members will share updates, and the body will approve minutes from the October 29 and November 5 meetings.

• Application Discussions and Votes
• Staff Updates
• Committee Member Updates
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/29/25
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/5/25

The Community Preservation Committee approved three grant applications: $240,000 for Habitat for Humanity to build six affordable homes on Wood Road, $504,000 for the Packet Landing Marina and Park resiliency upgrades, and $140,000 for Phase 2 of the Crowell Pond Restoration project. All three motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The state match of $371,696 was noted but not yet reflected in the budget.

• Approved Habitat for Humanity $240,000 housing request (7-0-0)
• Approved Packet Landing Marina and Park resiliency grant $504,000 (7-0-0)
• Approved Crowell Pond Restoration Phase 2 $140,000 (7-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider adopting the Local Comprehensive Plan (Article 6). It will also review two zoning amendments: one for live lobster sales (Article 14) and another for boat parking (Article 15). The board may meet in quorum at the 2025 Special Town Meeting and address other town‑meeting business before adjourning.

• Article 6 – Adoption of the Local Comprehensive Plan
• Article 14 – Zoning amendment for live lobster sales
• Article 15 – Zoning amendment for boat parking
• Possible quorum meeting at the 2025 Special Town Meeting
• Adjournment

The Planning Board adopted the Local Comprehensive Plan (Article 6) by the required majority. It approved Zoning Amendment Article 14 allowing live lobster sales, passing the requisite two‑thirds majority. It approved Zoning Amendment Article 15 for boat parking after removing seasonality language, also passing the requisite two‑thirds majority. The Board later approved the November 17 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Local Comprehensive Plan (Article 6) – passed by requisite majority
• Approved Zoning Amendment Article 14 – Live Lobster Sales – passed by requisite 2/3 majority
• Approved Zoning Amendment Article 15 – Boat Parking (seasonality language removed) – passed by requisite 2/3 majority
• Approved meeting minutes of Nov 17, 2025 – vote 7-0

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board and Finance Committee will consider a Special Town Meeting warrant containing several financial articles. Article 1 proposes appropriating $500,000 from free cash to the OPEB Trust to address unfunded pension liabilities. Additional articles request funds for PFAS groundwater analysis ($100,000), PFAS treatment system design ($300,000), airport consulting ($75,000), and a structural and feasibility study of the former Lawrence C. MacArthur Elementary School ($130,000). The meeting will also consider adopting the updated Local Comprehensive Plan and revising the town’s dog bylaw.

• Article 1 – OPEB Transfer: $500,000 from free cash to OPEB Trust
• Article 2 – PFAS Groundwater Analysis: $100,000 from PFAS Litigation Settlement Account
• Article 3 – PFAS Treatment System Design at Wells 10 & 11: $300,000 from PFAS Litigation Fund
• Article 4 – Airport Consultant services: $75,000 from free cash
• Article 5 – Structural and feasibility analysis for former Lawrence C. MacArthur Elementary School: $130,000 from free cash

The Yarmouth Select Board unanimously approved the adoption of the 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan and a series of funding motions covering OPEB liability, PFAS groundwater analysis and treatment design, airport consulting services, a structural study of the former Lawrence C. MacArthur Elementary building, a plastic‑reduction task force, a town‑meeting‑time bylaw update, and a $300,000 golf department capital expense. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote by the Board.

• Adopt Local Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approve OPEB Transfer funding (5-0)
• Approve PFAS Groundwater Contamination analysis (5-0)
• Approve PFAS Treatment System design funding (5-0)
• Approve Airport Consultant contract (5-0)
• Approve Structural and Design Analysis for former Lawrence C. MacArthur Elementary (5-0)
• Approve Plastic Reduction Task Force authorization (5-0)
• Approve Golf Department capital expense $300,000 (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will conduct a formal review of a proposal by Desert De Oro Foods Inc. to build a fast-food restaurant. The project involves razing existing structures to construct a 2,094 square foot building with drive-thru service.

• Proposed Taco Bell restaurant at 433, 437, and 439 Station Avenue
• Demolition of existing automotive service and physical therapy structures
• Request for relief from zoning bylaws regarding outdoor service facility distance (Section 301.8)
• Request for relief from driveway visibility and width requirements (Section 301.4.3)
• Special permit request for an eating and drinking establishment in the Aquifer Protection District

The Design Review Committee voted 3‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:47 PM. It then voted 3‑0 to approve the DRC comments as the official meeting minutes for the proposed Taco Bell at 433‑439 Station Avenue. No other actions on the project were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 PM (3‑0)
• Approved DRC comments as meeting minutes for Taco Bell project (3‑0)

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee will discuss feedback from the Select Board and the BSC Group on three concept designs for the Mattacheese property. The meeting will also review the project schedule and outline next steps. Public comment and member questions are included in the agenda.

• Discussion of three concept designs with BSC Group
• Review of Select Board feedback from the November 4 meeting
• Project schedule review and next steps
• Public comment period
• Member questions or other topics

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee discussed concept designs, including a sports complex, housing elements, and demolition of the auditorium, and reached informal consensus on those ideas. No formal votes were taken on project specifics. The only recorded vote was a unanimous roll‑call (6‑0) to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 6‑0 roll‑call vote)

Historical Commission

The Yarmouth Historical Commission will discuss a request to alter the approved plan for 256A Pleasant Street and a ground penetrating radar presentation. It will also review updates on SAR grave markers, historic signage, an archaeology CPA, and planning for the Yarmouth Independence Day Celebration on June 20, 2026. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and member reports.

• Request for alterations to approved plan – 256A Pleasant Street
• Ground penetrating radar presentation
• Vote to have HSOY administer the SAR grave markers grant
• Historic signage update
• Monument planning for Yarmouth Independence Day Celebration (June 20, 2026)

The Yarmouth Historical Commission unanimously approved the proposed alterations to 256A Pleasant Street, keeping the historic character of the property. The commission also appointed the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth to administer the SAR Revolutionary War grave markers. It approved the October 9 meeting minutes and the minutes of the current meeting, then adjourned.

• Approved alterations to 256A Pleasant Street (3-0-0)
• Appointed Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as administrator of SAR grave markers (3-0-0)
• Approved October 9 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved current meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will review four petitions concerning property uses and variances. Petition 5190 seeks clarification of a decision for 400 Higgins Crowell Road. Petition 5193 requests a comprehensive permit with multiple zoning waivers for a 27‑unit rental project at 897 Route 28. Petitions 5200 and 5201 involve bedroom count changes and a garage permit issue on Ruby Street and South Sea Avenue. The meeting will also address executive session and regular meeting minutes from September and October.

• Petition 5190 – reconsider decision for 400 Higgins Crowell Road, R‑40/APD/Zone II
• Petition 5193 – comprehensive permit for 27 rental units at 897 Route 28, requiring waivers for use, density, height, setbacks, parking, trees, and parking spaces
• Petition 5200 – variance to increase bedrooms from 4 to 5 at 10 & 10A Ruby Street, R‑25
• Petition 5201 – reverse building commissioner decision for a 12.5’ x 24’ garage at 183 South Sea Avenue, R‑25
• Other Business – review executive session minutes (Sept 25, 2025) and meeting minutes (Sept 25 & Oct 9, 2025)

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied the request for a new variance at 10 Ruby Street and also denied the request to modify Decision #3992, both votes 5‑0. The board modified Decision #5190 for the former Mattacheese Middle School training facility to keep only the “no live fire” condition, also by a 5‑0 vote. All meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (Dec 11, 2025) – 5-0
• Granted petition 5190 withdrawal – 5-0
• Modified Decision #5190 to retain “no live fire” condition only – 5-0
• Denied new variance request for 10 Ruby Street – 5-0
• Denied request to modify Decision #3992 for 10 Ruby Street – 5-0
• Upheld Building Commissioner decision for 183 South Sea Avenue garage – 5-0
• Denied request to revoke building permit and demolish garage at 183 South Sea Avenue – 5-0
• Approved September 25, 2025 executive session minutes – 5-0

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will review program updates and site plans for the proposed library project. The committee will also discuss the status of the MacArthur School site, including septic system options and outreach strategies.

• Review of site plans and parking options by G2 Collaborative
• Discussion of septic system scenarios for the MacArthur School site
• Approval of October 16 and October 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment on potential land for library or park use
• Outreach strategies for community engagement

The Library Building Committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and the October 30, 2025 meeting, each with a 6‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The committee then adjourned the November 13, 2025 meeting at 7:51 PM, also unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (6‑0)

Disability Commission

The Yarmouth Commission on Disability will meet on November 12, 2025, to discuss handicapped parking, accessibility updates, and a coloring book on kindness. The meeting will be held both in-person at Town Hall and remotely via Zoom.

• Public comment period
• Handicapped Parking Project update
• Yarmouth Sight Loss guest speaker invitation
• Yarmouth Senior Center accessibility tracker update
• Discussion of 'Kindness and Acceptance' coloring book

The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0). Jessica Simmons will draft a paragraph announcing this year’s award recipient and send it to Sarah O'Reitty for posting on the commission website. Phyttis Vennberg will follow up to obtain a price quote for the Unexpected Friendship Coloring Book and confirm student numbers with the superintendent. The Handicapped Parking Assessment Project will begin after the holidays.

• Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote (7‑0)
• Jessica Simmons agreed to draft award nomination paragraph and forward it to Sarah O'Reitty
• Phyttis Vennberg agreed to obtain price quote for coloring book and contact superintendent about student numbers

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee

The Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee will approve the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on membership openings, the FY26 opioid remediation plan, and its website. It will also review community engagement opportunities such as spring event planning and recent thank‑you events. The committee will set the next meeting date for December 10, 2025.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Open membership positions: Health Department/Treasurer, Student, Harm Reductionist
• FY26 Opioid Remediation updates, including Board of Selectmen meeting
• Community engagement updates: spring event planning, Trunk‑or‑Treat, Red Ribbon Campaign, BHI Yoga
• Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025

The committee approved the October 2025 YSAC meeting minutes after a motion by Will and a second by Melissa Payne. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Will and seconded by Melissa Payne and was adopted. The group scheduled a holiday potluck for December 10, 2025, with Sara checking Town Hall availability and a food sign‑up sheet to follow. Planning began for a spring community event at the Family Table Collaborative space, with volunteers requested.

• Approved October 2025 YSAC meeting minutes (motion by Will, second by Melissa Payne)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Will, second by Melissa Payne)
• Holiday potluck set for Dec 10, 2025; Town Hall availability to be confirmed
• Sign‑up sheet for holiday potluck food to be distributed after venue confirmation
• Spring event to be held at Family Table Collaborative space (planning underway)
• Volunteers requested for spring event planning and day‑of support

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates from the Recreation Director and Commissioners. The meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Conference Room B.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Recreation Director's update
• Commissioners' update

The Recreation Commission voted to name the Sandy Pond playground “Holden’s Hope” and attach a bronze plaque to a boulder similar to the one at the Fred Thacher playground. All commissioners voted in favor, with one abstention from Mary Johnston. The commission will send a letter to the Board of Selectmen to formalize the naming.

• Name Sandy Pond playground “Holden’s Hope” – motion passes (all in favor, one abstention)

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Fall Community Clean Up and receive an update on a Plastic Reduction Task Force vote scheduled for November 17. Members will also discuss a metrics report and transfer station enhancements.

• Town Meeting vote on Plastic Reduction Task Force (11/17)
• Recap of November 1st Fall Community Clean Up
• Presentation on Yarmouth Conservation Projects
• Discussion of metrics report
• Update on transfer station enhancements

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The committee discussed recent clean‑up events, project updates, and upcoming spring cleanup scheduled for April 25 2026. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional High School School Council will meet on Nov 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Dennis‑Yarmouth Library. The agenda lists Sections 10‑19 for review and includes an open‑forum segment for public comments. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy changes are detailed in the agenda.

• Open Forum – public comments

Capital Budget Committee

The Yarmouth Capital Budget Committee will conduct a final review and ranking of capital improvement projects for the 2027‑2036 period. Members will discuss the draft report, schedule changes, and upcoming submission deadlines. The meeting also includes consideration of a $1.5 million school feasibility study request and a proposed change to the capital threshold from $10,000 to $25,000.

• Final review and ranking of FY 2027‑2036 capital projects
• Discussion of the draft capital budget report
• Schedule changes and upcoming report submission dates
• Consideration of a $1.5 million school feasibility study request
• Review of Guidance Document with threshold change from $10,000 to $25,000

The Capital Budget Committee accepted the October 27 minutes unanimously. After reviewing the final ranking and financing reports, the committee voted to approve and recommend every item in the November 10 capital budget report, authorizing Chair Sandy Fife to act on the recommendations. A request to raise the waste‑management vehicle roof and insulation cost from $100,000 to $130,000 was referred back to administration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:31 p.m.

• Accepted October 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended all items in the November 10 capital budget report (vote tally not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Golf Enterprise Committee

The Yarmouth Golf Enterprise Committee will meet on Monday, Nov 10, 2025 at 3 PM in the Maintenance Building at Bayberry. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and financial updates, along with updates on tournaments, tee times, and facility projects. The committee will discuss the tournament schedule for next year, especially weekend dates.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Requests for refunds
• Fee hearing updates
• Tournament schedule for next year, especially weekends
• Additional tee time for members

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22 meeting. It also approved the draft 2026 club tournament schedule with the proposed format and time changes, and the schedule will be posted on the town website. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved September 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 tournament schedule changes (vote not specified)

Cape Cod Collaborative

The Cape Cod Collaborative Board of Directors will meet to vote on the disposal of surplus vehicles, review financial reports, and discuss updates on transportation policy and strategic planning.

• Vote to authorize disposal of surplus vehicles
• Financial review and warrants
• Transportation Policy subcommittee update
• Strategic Planning focus session
• Waypoint site update

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee will consider eleven new Certificate of Appropriateness applications for alterations and additions at various properties in the historic district. Items include a pool house, front step replacement, multiple solar panel installations, roof shingle upgrades, and other exterior modifications. The committee will also review two previously tabled applications and approve the minutes from the October 27, 2025 hearing.

• Pool house construction at 19 Loch Rannoch Way (application 25-A153)
• Installation of 25 solar panels at 43 Kencomsett Circle (application 25-A155)
• Solar roof shingles installation at 21 Ebb Road (application 25-A157)
• Garage, pergola, and sunroom upgrades at 25 Pheasant Cove Circle (application 25-A158)
• Fence replacement at 55 Route 6A (application 25-A160)

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee approved seven applications for property alterations and solar installations. Approvals included a pool house at 19 Loch Rannoch Way, new front steps at 891 Route 6A, solar panels at 43 Kencomsett Circle, solar roof shingles at 21 Ebb Road, a garage and pergolas at 25 Pheasant Cove Circle, a front door and deck project at 57 Weir Road, and a replacement fence at 85 Route 6A. All motions were passed with either unanimous votes (5‑0‑0) or a 4‑0‑1 vote where one member abstained. No public comments or abutter objections were recorded.

• Approved pool house at 19 Loch Rannoch Way (5‑0‑0)
• Approved replacement of front steps at 891 Route 6A (5‑0‑0)
• Approved installation of 25 solar panels at 43 Kencomsett Circle (4‑0‑1, Mr. Grady abstaining)
• Approved solar roof shingles at 21 Ebb Road (4‑0‑1, Chair Wilkins abstaining)
• Approved garage, pergolas and roof work at 25 Pheasant Cove Circle (5‑0‑0)
• Approved front door move, deck expansion and siding at 57 Weir Road (5‑0‑0)
• Approved replacement fence at 85 Route 6A (5‑0‑0)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission will hear several notices of intent and requests for determination regarding local land use. The body will also receive a Freshwater Initiative overview from the Cape Cod Commission and sign a LAND Grant Award contract.

• Proposed bridge repairs at Great Island Road Bridge (SE83-2502)
• Proposed relocation of a pumping station for the sewer project at 280 Route 28 (SE83-2442)
• After-the-fact filing for a dock and floats at 53 Aunt Dorah’s Lane (SE83-2501)
• Signing of a LAND Grant Award contract
• Request for determination for an addition at 35 Iroquois Boulevard

The Yarmouth Conservation Commission approved several project actions, all by unanimous 4‑0 votes. It accepted a revised plan to relocate a wastewater pumping station with special conditions, issued an out‑of‑compliance notice with DMF conditions, and granted certificates of compliance for two projects. Several applications were continued to later dates or received negative determinations pending revisions.

• Approved OOC with DMF and special conditions (4-0)
• Continued dock project SE83-2501 to Dec 14, 2025 (4-0)
• Accepted revised pumping‑station relocation plan with special conditions (4-0)
• Continued homeowner addition SE83-2375 plan revisions to Nov 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Issued negative 2 & 3 determination for Deacon Crocker project (4-0)
• Issued negative 2 determination for Paul Power project (4-0)
• Issued negative 2 determination pending revised plan for Grady Consulting project (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Norton project with ongoing conditions (4-0)

Planning Board

The Yarmouth Planning Board will consider supplemental information for the Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for a 27‑unit residential project at 897 Route 28. The board will also discuss preparations for the upcoming Special Town Meeting on the Local Comprehensive Plan and zoning articles, and receive updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee project. Additional agenda items include committee assignments, Board of Appeals agenda, and standard meeting business.

• Review and comment on supplemental information for the Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit Application at 897 Route 28 (27 housing units)
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting preparation for the Local Comprehensive Plan and zoning articles
• Updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) project
• Committee assignments for board members
• Board of Appeals agenda and decisions

The Board agreed to submit general comments on the Chapter 40B comprehensive permit application for 897 Route 28 and tasked staff to draft a memo for board input. It recommended committee assignments, keeping several members on existing committees and adding Tom Pendleton to the Capital Budget Committee effective May 1 2026. The Board voted unanimously (6‑0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m.

• Provide general comments on 897 Route 28 Chapter 40B permit (no vote recorded)
• Recommend committee assignments for various committees (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hear a presentation by Bob Kelley of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and may vote on the applicant's request. Staff will provide updates, and members will share their own updates. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the 10/15/25 meeting.

• Presentation by Bob Kelley, Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (possible vote)
• Staff updates
• Committee member updates
• Review and approval of 10/15/25 meeting minutes

The Yarmouth Community Preservation Committee approved several funding actions, including repurposing $1,179,414 for mixed‑use rental housing in the Route 28 corridor. It also approved a $360,000 Housing Emergency Loan Program request, a $200,000 Affordable Housing Trust general deposit, a $95,000 Hands of Hope eviction‑prevention grant, and a $29,500 grant for the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth gatehouse restoration. Standard grant conditions were adopted for all future applicants.

• Repurpose $1,179,414 for mixed‑use rental housing on Route 28 (6‑0‑0)
• Approve $360,000 HECH Housing Emergency Loan Program request (6‑0‑0)
• Approve $200,000 Affordable Housing Trust general deposit (6‑0‑0)
• Approve $95,000 Hands of Hope eviction‑prevention grant (6‑0‑0)
• Approve $29,500 HSOY gatehouse restoration grant (6‑0‑0)
• Adopt standard grant conditions for all applicants (unanimous agreement)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will consider a review of the graduation competency determination requirements. The committee will also discuss a proposed student dress code policy. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 2 pm in the superintendent’s conference room.

• Review of graduation requirements competency determination (IKF)
• Discussion of proposed student dress code (JICA)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two appeals regarding denied Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop solar panel systems. The commission will review decisions made by the Barnstable and Dennis town committees.

• Appeal of Barnstable Town Committee's denial for solar panels at 2644 Main Street
• Appeal of Dennis Town Committee's denial for 34 solar panels at 43 Old Town Lane
• Meeting location: West Barnstable Fire Station Meeting Room, 2160 Meetinghouse Way

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board will interview four candidates for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee representative seat and hear a special entertainment license request for Oliver's and Planck's Tavern.

• Interviews for Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee Representative
• Hearing: Special Entertainment License for Oliver's and Planck's Tavern
• Presentation/Vote: Habitat Chapter 40B at 1121 Route 28
• Vote: Acceptance of Grant of Easements for Pump Station 2
• Hearing: Proposed revisions to the Yarmouth Dog Bylaw

Board of Health

The Yarmouth Board of Health will consider a variance request for 24 Grove St. It will also review a Plastic Product Waiver and host a smoke detector awareness session presented by the Yarmouth Fire Department. The board will vote on the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and address any new or old business items.

• Smoke Detector Awareness & Education – Yarmouth Fire Department
• 24 Grove St – Variance Request
• Plastic Product Waiver – Review
• Review & Approve Minutes (October 6, 2025)
• New/Old Business

The Board voted to approve all four septic variances requested for 24 Grove Street, with all members in favor. The minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The Smoke Detector Awareness presentation was postponed to the next meeting. The Board adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved all four septic variances for 24 Grove St (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2025 (all in favor)
• Rescheduled Smoke Detector Awareness presentation to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee will receive updates on the wastewater treatment plant and collection system construction contracts, regulatory permits, and pump station status. It will discuss public safety communications, financing for future phases, and hold a public information session. The committee will also review and approve the October 6, 2025 minutes and hear an update from the Friends of Bass River.

• Contract #1 – active construction update for WRRF
• Contracts #2‑5 – active construction updates for WRRF and collection system
• Contract #6 – construction update
• Regulatory/Permitting update, watershed permit and pump station status
• Wastewater financing discussion for future phases

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee is conducting a site visit of the wastewater treatment facility currently under construction. The meeting is located at 99 Buck Island Road in West Yarmouth.

• Site visit of the Wastewater Treatment Facility under construction at 99 Buck Island Road

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct a site visit. The visit focuses on the Wastewater Treatment Facility currently under construction.

• Site visit of the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 99 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee will receive updates on the ongoing wastewater treatment plant and collection system construction contracts, review regulatory and permitting status, and discuss financing for future project phases. The meeting also includes a public safety and communication discussion, a public comment and information session, and approval of the October 6, 2025 minutes.

• Updates on active construction for Contracts #1‑#6 for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system
• Regulatory and permitting update, including watershed permit and pump station status
• Public safety and communication discussion
• Wastewater financing discussion for future phases of the project
• Public comments and information session, and approval of 10/6/2025 minutes

The Water Resources Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting without dissent. No public comments were received, and members discussed ongoing project updates and the need to continue reviewing financial impacts of future wastewater work. The next meeting was set for December 8, 2025 at 4 pm.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 8, 2025 at 4 pm

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee will meet to discuss litigation strategy in executive session and review the FY26 Quarter One Report. The body will consider the sale of bond anticipation notes and review policies regarding CTE recruitment and middle school pathways.

• Vote on the sale of $11,555,555 bond anticipation notes dated 11-14-2025 (Unibank)
• Acceptance of $29,345.00 donation from Station Avenue PTO for the Station Avenue Playground Project
• Acceptance of $1,040.00 donation from DYRHS Class of 1970 for the Athletic Department
• Acceptance of $100.00 donation from J. Smith for school supplies
• Discussion of M.E. Small Feasibility Study

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet on October 30, 2025 at the South Yarmouth Library (312 Old Main Street) in a hybrid format. The committee will vote to enter executive session to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2025 architectural interviews for the Library Building Project. It will also approve the September 25 and October 7 minutes and receive site, program, and outreach updates.

• Vote to enter executive session to approve May 29, 2025 architectural interview minutes
• Approval of September 25, 2025 and October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site update on the MacArthur Building and parcel 50 constraints
• Program update presented by Marika Kobel
• Outreach update and discussion of upcoming public hearing

The Library Building Committee entered executive session to approve the May 29, 2025 minutes and then returned to public session. The committee unanimously approved the amended minutes from September 25 and October 7, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Entered executive session to approve May 29, 2025 minutes (6-0 unanimous)
• Re‑entered public session (6-0 unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (amended) (6-0 unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (amended) (6-0 unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (6-0 unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations from Dave Condon, Department of Natural Resources Director, and Bill Rubidge, Yarmouth Port Library Recording Secretary, with possible votes on their applications. The meeting will also include staff updates, committee member updates, and a review of the minutes from the 10/8/25 meeting.

• Presentations by applicant Dave Condon (Department of Natural Resources Director) – possible vote
• Presentations by applicant Bill Rubidge (Yarmouth Port Library Recording Secretary) – possible vote
• Staff updates
• Committee member updates
• Review of meeting minutes from 10/8/25

The Yarmouth Community Preservation Committee approved the October 8, 2025 minutes by a 6‑0‑1 vote (Joanne Crowley abstaining) and approved the October 18, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0‑1 vote (Lee Hamilton abstaining). The committee then voted 6‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:05 p.m. No substantive funding or policy decisions were made.

• Approved Oct 8 2025 minutes (6-0-1, Joanne Crowley abstaining)
• Approved Oct 18 2025 minutes (5-0-1, Lee Hamilton abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:05 p.m. (6-0-0)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Policy Subcommittee will open at 2 p.m. and then review the SY25 report. It will set priorities for the upcoming SY26 plan and develop a workflow for its implementation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review SY25 report
• Prioritize SY26 plan
• Create workflow for SY26 implementation

Capital Budget Committee

The committee will conduct a final review and ranking of capital projects. Members will also discuss report details and observations before presenting their findings to the Selectmen on December 16.

• Final review and rankings of capital projects
• Discussion of report observations and conclusions
• Review of revised meeting schedule

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It cancelled the November 3, 2025 meeting and added a November 10, 2025 meeting to finalize the report. The committee scheduled its report presentation to the Board of Selectmen for December 16, 2025 at 6 PM. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 3, 2025 meeting
• Added November 10, 2025 meeting to finalize report
• Scheduled presentation to Board of Selectmen for December 16, 2025 at 6 PM
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee will consider twelve applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for various property improvements within the historic district. The committee will also approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. New business includes information about the upcoming OKH election, with nomination deadlines on November 18 and 20 and the election scheduled for November 24, 2025.

• Install a shed at 902 West Yarmouth Road
• Install 27 solar panels on the front and side roofs at 9 Kates Path Village
• Replace the cupola at 16 Drake Street
• Convert an existing garage to a bedroom and add a rear addition at 61 Pheasant Cove Circle
• Install a new business sign at 939 Route 6A

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved eleven applications, ranging from shed replacements to a garage conversion, all by unanimous 5-0-0 votes. One application to install solar panels at 9 Kates Path Village was withdrawn, and a separate application was tabled, untabled, then tabled again due to the applicant’s absence. All decisions were recorded with the exact vote counts.

• Approved 25-A128 shed replacement at 902 West Yarmouth Road (5-0-0)
• Approved 25-A142 shed replacement at 118 Midpine Road (5-0-0)
• Approved 25-A143 siding and door replacement at 23 Tasmania Drive (5-0-0)
• Withdrew 25-A144 solar panel installation at 9 Kates Path Village (application withdrawn)
• Approved 25-A146 cupola replacement at 16 Drake Street (5-0-0)
• Approved 25-A147 front step replacement at 425 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Approved 25-A149 garage-to-bedroom conversion and rear addition at 61 Pheasant Cove Circle (5-0-0)
• Approved 25-A152 new business sign at 939 Route 6A (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two petitions. The board will review requests for a variance regarding a stairway and a modification for seasonal outdoor sales.

• Petition 5198: Side setback relief for an elevated stairway at 1 Parsonage Point
• Petition 5199: Modification of Decision #5173 and variance for seasonal outdoor plant and craft sales at 228 Route 28

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved its meeting minutes unanimously. It then granted two separate motions, each voted 5‑0, allowing the petitioners to withdraw their variance applications—one for an elevated stairway at 228 Route 28 and another for a temporary holiday market—without prejudice. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Granted withdrawal of stairway variance without prejudice (5‑0)
• Granted withdrawal of holiday‑market relief request without prejudice (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 5‑0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will conduct formal design reviews for two commercial projects on Route 28. The meeting will address proposed reconfigurations of a water park and the expansion of a gas station building.

• Wicked Waves Cape Cod (512-540 Route 28): Proposal to relocate inflatable rides to the former Saltys restaurant property and add permanent rides and amenities.
• United Gas (1308 Route 28): Proposal to add an additional garage bay and a second story for storage.

The committee voted 3‑0 to approve the Design Review Committee comments as the official minutes for the Wicked Waves Cape Cod development at 512‑540 Route 28, West Yarmouth. The same vote also adjourned the October 21, 2025 meeting at 5:01 PM after reviewing the United Gas garage addition proposal. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved DRC comments as meeting minutes for Wicked Waves Cape Cod project (3‑0)
• Adjourned the October 21, 2025 DRC meeting (3‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will recommend articles for a Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2025, and discuss zoning and comprehensive plan updates. The board will also hold hearings for entertainment and alcohol licenses and vote on water department cybersecurity funding.

• Hearing for new weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses for Stone L’Oven Pizza dba Cape Flats Pizza at 559 Route 6A
• Hearing for all-alcohol license transfer for Daggett’s Liquors at 1078 Route 28
• Vote on authorization for Town Administrator to apply for Water Department cyber security upgrade grants/loans
• Vote on a letter to Sen. Julian Cyr regarding special legislation for Division of Natural Resources employees
• Appointments to the Planning Board, Personnel Board, and Age Friendly Community Committee

Capital Budget Committee

The committee will review Fiscal 2027 capital projects for schools and the library. The body is also tasked with making recommendations for capital articles to be included in the Fall Town Meeting.

• Review of Fiscal 2027 capital projects for Schools and Library
• Recommendations for Fall Town Meeting Capital Articles
• Review of Capital Projects/Portal issues and rankings

The Capital Budget Committee unanimously approved funding for a feasibility study of the ME Small Elementary School replacement. It also approved several golf‑related capital allocations, a $550,000 ambulance replacement, and land acquisition at Kings Way/Nottingham Dr. with $300,000 free cash and $305,000 CPC funds. The November 3 meeting was cancelled and moved to November 10.

• Approved $1,500,000 free cash for ME Small Elementary School feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Bass River Bathrooms (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 for Bayberry Hills Cart Barn (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 for Bayberry Hills Clubhouse Windows (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Driving Range Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 ambulance replacement (unanimous)
• Approved land acquisition at Kings Way/Nottingham Dr. with $300,000 free cash and $305,000 CPC funds (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 3 meeting; rescheduled to November 10 (unanimous)

Community Housing Committee

The Community Housing Committee will review updates on three housing projects: the Habitat for Humanity neighborhood at 1121 Rt 28, the Mattacheese Utilization Project at 400 Higgins Crowell Road, and a proposed Chapter 40B development at 897 Route 28. The meeting will also include reports from the Affordable Housing Trust, the Planning Board, and the Department of Community Development. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood update – 1121 Rt 28, South Yarmouth
• Mattacheese Utilization Project update – 400 Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth
• Proposed Chapter 40B Development update – 897 Route 28, South Yarmouth
• Affordable Housing Trust – Preservation Program and 645 Rt 28
• Department of Community Development – New Director and Ready Renter program

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Yarmouth Regional School Committee will review several items, including a student representative report, a proposed 2027 high school field trip to Colorado and Utah, a high school parking lot policy, and school improvement plans. The superintendent will also present reports on donations, the SAE playground, DYIMS turf fields, and a professional development day. A consent agenda will be presented for approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Student Representative Report – Aeva DaBreo
• 2027 High School Field Trip – Colorado/Utah (Colin Kulis and Jennifer Edwards)
• High School Parking Lot Policy – Michelle Dick
• School Improvement Plans – principals
• Consent Agenda – approval of June 2 and June 16, 2025 minutes

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District Building Committee will review an enrollment meeting with the MSBA, consider a local vote authorization for the fall town meeting, and examine a draft warranty and public messaging plan. The committee will also plan an open house for the Middle/Intermediate School. The meeting includes a consent agenda for the minutes of 9/18/25 and a public comment period.

• Enrollment Meeting – MSBA
• Local Vote Authorization – Fall Town Meeting
• Draft Warranty
• Public Messaging
• MES Open House

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will review a Rental Assistance Program report and consider a vote to provide gap funding. The body will also discuss redevelopment proposals for 897 Route 28 in South Yarmouth.

• Possible vote to expend $50,000 to $100,000 of General Deposit for Rental Assistance Program gap funding
• Redevelopment proposal for 897 Route 28, South Yarmouth by ACRE+ under Ch40B
• Discussion of 897 Route 28 redevelopment via Mixed Use and Greyfield Programs

The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously voted to spend $100,000 of General Deposit funds on the Rental Assistance Program. The program, operating since 2014, has assisted 152 households with over $260,000 in funding. The chair was authorized to work with staff on the procurement. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 12:10 AM.

• Approved $100,000 General Deposit allocation to Rental Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to coordinate procurement with staff (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 AM (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee discussed the feasibility of converting the MacArthur School building (parcel 50) into the new library, including structural, code, and hazardous material concerns. Members heard cost estimates for new construction at about $1,000 per square foot ($24 million for a 24,000‑sq‑ft building) and the loss of a state grant estimated at $9.5‑$12 million if the school is renovated. Recent capital investments of $2 million by Cape Cod Collaborative and $2.3 million by the town were noted as at risk. The committee outlined next steps, including a public hearing scheduled for November 4.

• Presentation on MacArthur School site (parcel 50) and structural constraints
• Cost estimate: new construction $1,000 per sq ft (~$24 million for 24,000 sq ft)
• State grant funding $9.5‑$12 million would be forfeited if the school is renovated
• Recent capital investment: $2 million by Cape Cod Collaborative and $2.3 million town contribution
• Public hearing on library project planned for November 4

The Library Building Committee approved the September 25 and October 7, 2025 minutes. Votes to enter executive session and to re‑enter public session were postponed due to technical difficulties. The committee set future meeting dates for October 30 and November 13, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 25 and October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed vote to enter executive session (timing/technical difficulties)
• Postponed re‑enter public session (timing/technical difficulties)
• Scheduled Library Building Committee meeting for Oct 30, 2025 at 6 PM
• Scheduled Library Building Committee meeting for Nov 13, 2025 at 6 PM
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Climate Mitigation & Energy Committee

The Yarmouth Energy Committee will meet to introduce new members, review minutes, and discuss the 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review the status of a membership structure change and the FY 2026 Five-Year Plan.

• Review of September Energy Committee minutes
• Update on Town energy news
• Status of requested change to Energy Committee Membership structure
• Energy Committee influence on 2025 Plan Yarmouth Local Comprehensive Plan
• Open discussion of FY 2026 Energy Committee Five-Year Plan

The committee met with a quorum of four members and approved the revised minutes from the September 8 meeting. Updates were given on the new Town Energy Manager, senior‑center solar work, and existing EV charging stations. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved revised September 8 meeting notes

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss litigation in executive session and review several land-use requests. The body will consider proposals for water treatment facilities and residential landscaping, and review a recent oil spill response.

• Proposed seasonal PFAS treatment facilities for wells 10 and 11 at 451 Forest Road
• Emergency certificate for transformer oil spill cleanup at Follins Pond Rd boat ramp
• Proposed patio, retaining wall, and steps at 115 South Street
• Proposed deck, stairs, and rinse station at 37 Indian Memorial Drive
• Executive session regarding litigation for 2 Buttercup Ln and Oyster Cove Road

The commission ratified an emergency certificate for the Follins Pond Road oil spill. It issued Negative 2 and Negative 3 determinations for a PFAS treatment project and a patio project, and approved an OOC with special conditions for a deck plan. Certificates of compliance with ongoing conditions were granted for two separate properties. Minutes for September 18 and October 2 were also approved.

• Ratified emergency certificate (5-0)
• Issued Negative 2 and Negative 3 Determinations for PFAS treatment project (5-0)
• Issued Negative 2 and Negative 3 Determinations for patio project (5-0)
• Issued OOC with special conditions pending plan revisions (5-0)
• Issued COC with ongoing conditions 12,16,17 pending debris removal (5-0)
• Issued COC with ongoing conditions 12,13,15 and tree care (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Yarmouth Planning Board will review input from the October 1 public hearing and final edits to the Local Comprehensive Plan and vote on a recommendation. It will also consider input on two draft zoning amendment articles—Retail Lobster Sales and Boat Parking—before recommending them to the Select Board. Additional discussion will cover draft Seasonal Communities Regulations and updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee project.

• Vote on recommendation for the Local Comprehensive Plan after public hearing input
• Review and vote on recommendations for Zoning Amendment Articles on Retail Lobster Sales and Boat Parking
• Discussion of Draft Seasonal Communities Regulations from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
• Updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) Project
• Board of Appeals agenda and decisions

The board voted 5‑0 to recommend adopting the October 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend Zoning Article 2 for Boat Parking. Members chose not to submit a comment letter on the draft Seasonal Communities regulations. Earlier minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Recommended adoption of the October 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Recommended Zoning Article 2 Boat Parking, Draft #3 (5-0)
• Recommended Zoning Article 1 Live Lobster Retail Sales (no vote tally recorded)
• Decided not to provide a comment letter on Draft Seasonal Communities Regulations
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will introduce the new Community and Economic Development Director, Meggan Eldredge. It will review the town’s budget with Finance Director Jennifer Mullen. The committee will hear a presentation from Rick Bishop, Executive Director of FOBR, and consider a possible vote on his application. Additional items include staff and member updates and approval of the October 1 meeting minutes.

• Introduction of new Community and Economic Development Director Meggan Eldredge
• Budget review with Finance Director Jennifer Mullen
• Presentation and possible vote on applicant Rick Bishop, Executive Director of FOBR
• Staff updates
• Committee member updates

The Yarmouth Community Preservation Committee approved the minutes from the October 15 and October 1 meetings by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned at 4:15 p.m. by a 6‑0‑0 vote. No funding, project, or policy decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Cape Cod Collaborative

The Board of Directors will review the Executive Director's report and conduct a financial review. The body will also discuss the meeting structure and update CCC policies.

• Review of FY26 Q1 Quarterly Report
• Discussion of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe partnership
• Review of updated regulations regarding time-out practices
• Financial review including warrants and actuals reporting
• Update to CCC Policies

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review SY25 and prioritize SY26. The group will also work to create a workflow.

• Review of SY25
• Prioritization of SY26
• Creation of work flow

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee will review FY 2027 capital project requests, including police equipment upgrades and vehicle replacements, fire department ambulance and engine purchases, and an IT computer replacement program. Items are presented by Police Chief Kevin Lennon and Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue with associated free‑cash costs. The agenda lists discussion of these items but does not indicate any formal approvals at this meeting.

• Taser replacement – FREE CASH $75,000
• Radar units replacement – FREE CASH $49,000
• Portable message boards – FREE CASH $51,470
• Body cameras lease‑to‑own – FREE CASH $49,056
• Police cruisers marked and unmarked lease program – FREE CASH $406,914

The Yarmouth Capital Budget Committee accepted the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 5‑aye vote. A motion to adjourn was then approved. No capital‑project requests were voted on during this session.

• Accepted October 6, 2025 minutes (5 ayes)
• Motion to adjourn approved (ayes)

Yarmouth Housing Authority

The Yarmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and department updates. The board is seeking approval for several contracts, including a large amendment and multiple change orders for electrical and paving work.

• Approval of CFA 5001 Amendment #11 for $486,030.48
• Brite Lite Electrical Company change order for $105,442.37 (Project 351075)
• Brite Lite Electrical Company change orders for $6,683.54 and $2,895.27 (Project 351075)
• Walkway Repaving change order FISH 351087 for $2,760.00
• Approval of 2026 Section 8 Fair Market Rents and Utility Allowance

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee will review a Building Reuse Report and updated costs with consultants BSC Group and Catalyst Architects. The group will also discuss preliminary findings and a presentation to the Select Board.

• Review of Building Reuse Report and updated costs
• Discussion on Bubble Diagrams for land use locations
• Review of preliminary findings and possible votes
• Update on presentation to the Select Board on November 4
• Review of January 27 and August 11, 2025 minutes

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee unanimously (7‑0) recommended demolishing the existing school wings and the gymnasium/auditorium, and to include a new recreation building, a regional sports facility, and a new elementary school in the conceptual site plans. A 5‑2 vote approved housing of some sort in all three conceptual plans. The committee also voted unanimously (7‑0) to exclude municipal/commercial office space, approved prior meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Demolition of school wings recommended (7‑0)
• Demolition of gymnasium/auditorium recommended (7‑0)
• Include new recreation building in one concept plan (7‑0)
• Include housing in all three concept plans (5‑2)
• Include regional sports facility in one or more concept plans (7‑0)
• Include new elementary school in one concept plan (7‑0)
• Exclude municipal/commercial office space from concept plans (7‑0)
• Approve January 27, 2025 and August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0 each)

Historical Commission

The Yarmouth Historical Commission will meet on October 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Town Hall (or via Zoom). The commission will review two demolition requests to determine if the properties at 8 Grove Street and 645 Route 28 are historically significant. The agenda also includes updates on SAR grave markers, historic signage, an archaeology extension, and planning for the Yarmouth Independence Day celebration on June 20, 2026. Minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Review demolition request for 8 Grove Street (Erik Tolley)
• Review demolition request for 645 Route 28 (Dennis Kerkado/Bayridge Realty LLC)
• Update on SAR grave markers
• Update on historic signage
• Planning for Yarmouth Independence Day Celebration (June 20, 2026)

The Historical Commission voted unanimously to approve the demolition of the house at 8 Grove Street and the building at 645 Route 28, determining both have no historical significance. Each demolition motion passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The commission also approved the October 9 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑0 vote and the September 15 minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved demolition of 8 Grove Street; determined not historically significant (4-0-0)
• Approved demolition of 645 Route 28; determined not historically significant (4-0-0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved September 15 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review four petitions. Petition 5194 seeks a special permit or variance to add a 5‑by‑4‑foot stoop at 18 Chestnut Street. Petitions 5195 and 5196 request variances for 3.11‑square‑foot directional signs at 169 and 173 Route 6A, including waivers of recent site‑plan requirements. Petition 5197 asks for a special permit to install an emergency power generator at 20 Old Hyannis Road for a wireless communications facility. The board will also consider the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Petition 5194 – special permit/variance for a 5’ x 4’ stoop at 18 Chestnut St (R‑25 district)
• Petition 5195 – variance for a 3.11 sq ft off‑premise directional sign at 169 Route 6A (R‑40/B‑1) and waiver of certified site/plot plan <2 yr
• Petition 5196 – variance for a 3.11 sq ft on‑premise directional sign at 173 Route 6A (R‑40/B‑1) and waiver of certified site/plot plan <2 yr
• Petition 5197 – special permit to install an emergency power generator at 20 Old Hyannis Rd (R‑40/APD/Zone II) within the Aquifer Protection District
• Review of meeting minutes from September 11, 2025

The board approved its meeting minutes unanimously. It allowed the petitioner to withdraw the variance for 169 Route 6A without prejudice. It granted a variance for a 3.11‑sq‑ft directional sign at 173 Route 6A by a 4‑1 vote. It approved a special permit for Verizon Wireless to install an emergency power generator at 20 Old Hyannis Road, subject to hazardous‑materials conditions, by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted withdrawal of variance for 169 Route 6A without prejudice (5-0)
• Granted variance for 173 Route 6A directional sign (4-1)
• Approved special permit for Verizon generator at 20 Old Hyannis Road with conditions (5-0)

Disability Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss a handicapped parking project and accessibility updates for the Yarmouth Senior Center. The body will also review the commission's webpage and a coloring book focused on kindness and acceptance.

• Discussion regarding Handicapped Parking Project
• Accessibility updates for Yarmouth Senior Center
• Review of Yarmouth Commission on Disability webpage
• Discussion of "Kindness and Acceptance" coloring book
• Possible vote on September meeting minutes

The commission voted unanimously to inform the building commissioner of its concerns and request inclusion on inspection checklists. It approved a motion to post the commission's policies and procedures on its website with a 5‑0 vote. Members agreed to move future meetings to the first Wednesday of each month starting in December. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Inform building commissioner of concerns and request checklist addition – passed unanimously
• Post policies and procedures on commission webpage – approved 5‑0
• Move meetings to first Wednesday each month starting December – agreed
• Adjourn meeting – approved 5‑0

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee

The Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee will meet to review FY26 Opioid Remediation updates and discuss contracts. The body will also address membership vacancies and community engagement events.

• FY26 Opioid Remediation updates
• Discussion of contracts
• Update on open YSAC membership positions
• Planning for Trunk-or-treat and fall event

The committee approved the minutes from the September 2025 YSAC meeting after a motion by Sheila and a second by Will. A motion to end the October 8 meeting was made by Will, seconded by Eliza, and was adopted. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 2025 YSAC meeting minutes (motion by Sheila, seconded by Will)
• Motion to end the meeting adopted (motion by Will, seconded by Eliza)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations from four applicants—HECH, HOH, Habitat for Humanity, and the Town Affordable Housing Program coordinator—and may vote on their proposals. The meeting will also include staff updates, committee member updates, and a review of the previous meeting minutes.

• Presentations by HECH (Kim Bourgea)
• Presentations by HOH (Catherine Driscoll)
• Presentation by Habitat for Humanity (Noreen Browne)
• Presentation by Town Affordable Housing Program (Mary Waygan)
• Possible votes on applicant proposals

The Community Preservation Committee voted 6‑0 to approve the meeting minutes. Later, the committee voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 5:24 p.m. No other applications were approved or denied during this session.

• Approved meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes (second approval, 6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet on October 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, Town Hall (also via Zoom). The agenda includes public comment, approval of the prior meeting minutes, a directors’ update and a disc golf presentation, followed by a commissioners’ update. No decisions beyond approving minutes are listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Directors’ update
• Disc golf presentation
• Commissioners’ update

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the June, July, and September 2025 meetings. It also approved a request for a one‑day pop‑up disc golf course at the Mattacheese site, with details to be confirmed by the Recreation Director. No other items were acted upon.

• Approved minutes of 6/25/2025, 7/25/2025, and 9/25/2025
• Approved one‑day pop‑up disc golf course at Mattacheese site

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee will hear an update from the Plastic Reduction Task Force and hold a town‑meeting vote on its recommendations. The committee will also review the FY27 budget submission and provide further updates to the Local Comprehensive Plan. Additional items include a recap of the October 4 household hazardous waste event and plans for a Fall Community Clean‑Up on November 1.

• Plastic Reduction Task Force Update: Town Meeting Vote
• FY27 Budget Submission
• Local Comprehensive Plan: Further Updates
• Household Hazardous Waste: Recap of 10/4 Event
• Fall Community Clean Up on November 1st

The committee approved the August 2025 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The current meeting minutes were adopted with a 3‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Adopted October 8, 2025 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous approval of motion)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee will hear applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding new construction and alterations at 10 locations, including solar panel installations and siding replacements. The meeting will also approve minutes from the previous session.

• Review 10 new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness
• Review 1 tabbed application for solar panels at 1 Dartmoor Way
• Approve September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hear solar panel installation requests at 28 Lookout Road and 1 Dartmoor Way
• Review siding and fencing projects at 49 Macomber Drive, 51 Gordon Lane, and 9 Green Teal Way

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee unanimously approved four applications: directional parking signs at 169 and 173 Route 6A (25‑A132), siding replacement at 49 Macomber Drive (25‑A133), extensive exterior work at 51 Gordon Lane (25‑A134), and siding replacement at 9 Green Teal Way (25‑A135). Each motion passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The fence application for 285 Mayfair Road (25‑A136) was withdrawn after discussion and was not approved.

• Approved directional parking signs at 169 & 173 Route 6A (25‑A132) – 5‑0‑0
• Approved siding replacement at 49 Macomber Drive (25‑A133) – 5‑0‑0
• Approved exterior renovation at 51 Gordon Lane (25‑A134) – 5‑0‑0
• Approved siding replacement at 9 Green Teal Way (25‑A135) – 5‑0‑0
• Fence application for 285 Mayfair Road (25‑A136) withdrawn – no vote

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force will meet on October 7, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in Yarmouth Town Hall Hearing Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of the current status of the plastic reduction regulation, discussion of education and communication methods such as a webpage and social media, and approval of the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. The task force will also consider other business, outline action steps, and schedule the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Review current status of the plastic reduction regulation

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board meeting will hear two licensing hearings—one for a change of stock interest by Neelkanth Package Corporation dba Paradise Wine & Spirits and another for a change of ownership interest from Ryan Family Amusements, LLC to FEC Holdings, LLC. The board will also receive a presentation of draft zoning articles from the Planning Board, an update from the Library Building Committee, and a vote on the FY2027 budget policy. Additional items include a vote on the Old King’s Highway election meeting warrant and discussion of the process to fill a vacancy on the Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee.

• Hearing: Change of Stock Interest – Neelkanth Package Corp. dba Paradise Wine & Spirits, 451 Station Avenue
• Hearing: Change of Ownership Interest – Ryan Family Amusements, LLC to FEC Holdings, LLC, 1067 Route 28
• Presentation: Zoning Articles – Planning Board
• Vote: FY2027 Budget Policy
• Discussion/Possible Vote: Process for filling vacancy on Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss a redevelopment proposal for 897 Route 28 in South Yarmouth, submitted by ACRE+ under Chapter 40B and involving the Mixed Use and Greyfield programs. The board will also consider a possible vote to spend $59,200 of General Deposit Funds to lower the resale price of 18 Plymouth Road in Yarmouth Port to $250,000. No other agenda items are listed.

• Redevelopment proposal for 897 Route 28, South Yarmouth (ACRE+, Chapter 40B, Mixed Use & Greyfield programs)
• Possible vote to expend $59,200 of General Deposit Funds to buy down resale price of 18 Plymouth Road to $250,000

The Affordable Housing Trust met on October 7, 2025 and recognized a quorum. After discussing the 897 Route 28 mixed‑use project and requesting revised plans from ACRE+, the Trustees voted unanimously to expend $59,200 of General Deposit Funds to buy down the resale price of the affordable home at 18 Plymouth Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:30 AM.

• Approved $59,200 expenditure to lower resale price of 18 Plymouth Road (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will present a concept design for a new library on a parcel of the approved site. The committee aims to submit a report by December 2025 to maintain eligibility for Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) funding.

• Presentation of design progress by architectural firm Oudens-Ello
• Discussion of site restrictions regarding Joshua Sears Playground and Article 97 protection
• Review of $150,000 town match and $100,000 MBLC grant for site selection and concept design
• Evaluation of MacArthur School reuse, including a $4,600 initial assessment and estimated $50,000 for full evaluation

The Board of Selectmen requested that architect Matt Oudens prepare a scope of work and budget for a conditions and structural assessment of the former MacArthur School. The Board also agreed to pursue the grant submission and conduct a retrofit assessment of the school on a double‑track basis. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Board asked Mr. Oudens to develop scope of work and budget for MacArthur School assessment
• Board agreed to move forward with grant requirement submittal and a double‑track retrofit assessment

Board of Health

The Yarmouth Board of Health will hold a public meeting to discuss pesticide use on town property and to review a plastic product waiver form. The board will also review and approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and address any new or old business items.

• Pesticide Use on Town Property – Discussion
• Plastic Product Waiver Form – Review
• Review & Approve Minutes (September 15, 2025)
• New/Old Business
• Public Comment

The Yarmouth Board of Health approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed pesticide use, public education, and upcoming community events. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee will meet to review capital project requests for the Police, Fire, and IT departments, as well as the Fall Town Meeting. The body will also discuss portal rankings and reports.

• Capital projects review for Police, Fire, and IT
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting projects
• Review of portal rankings and reports

The Yarmouth Capital Budget Committee met on October 6, 2025. A motion by Kenneth Smith, seconded by Joseph Jamiel, to accept the September 29, 2025 minutes was passed with six ayes and zero nays. No other project requests or items were voted on or decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Golf Enterprise Committee

The Golf Enterprise Committee will review and possibly vote on updates to its member policies and procedures for 2026, as well as on membership fee changes for 2026. It will also consider requests for refunds, discuss the tournament schedule for next year, and receive updates on the restaurant RFP, Bass River projects, financial matters, and wastewater issues from the DPW. Public comments will be taken at the start of the meeting. The meeting will be recorded and held at the Maintenance Building at Bayberry with a Zoom option.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Possible vote on member policies and procedures update for 2026
• Possible vote on membership fee changes for 2026
• Discussion of tournament schedule for next year
• Update on the request for proposals (RFP) for restaurants

The committee approved the September 22 minutes (6‑0 with one abstention). It amended the proposed fee increase, raising the Links fee from $390 to $400 (6‑1) and rejected a plan to freeze resident fees while raising non‑resident fees (5‑2). The final 2026 membership fee schedule was adopted (5‑1‑1 abstention). The draft 2026 tournament schedule was also approved.

• Approved September 22 minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended fee proposal to raise Links fee to $400 (6-1)
• Defeated resident‑fee‑freeze, non‑resident‑increase proposal (5-2)
• Approved 2026 membership fee schedule (5-1-1 abstention)
• Approved proposed changes to 2026 tournament schedule
• Appointed committee with consultant to review four restaurant RFPs
• Noted Bayberry Patio renovation will be subject to an RFP
• Scheduled Bass River bathroom renovation and clubhouse improvements for winter

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee will receive updates on the design and construction status of the wastewater treatment plant and collection system, including several active contracts. The committee will also discuss regulatory permitting, a pump‑station update, public safety communications, and financing options for future wastewater phases. The meeting includes a review and approval of the September 8, 2025 minutes and a public information session.

• Contract #1–#6 construction updates for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system
• Regulatory and permitting update, including Title 5 and watershed permits and pump‑station status
• Public safety and communication discussion
• Wastewater financing discussion for future phases
• Review and approval of 9/8/2025 meeting minutes

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The committee will receive status and design updates on the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and collection system. Members will discuss wastewater financing for future phases and regulatory permitting. The meeting includes updates on active construction contracts 1 through 6.

• Construction updates for Contracts #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6
• Design update for WRRF and Collection System
• Wastewater financing discussion for future phases
• Regulatory, Title 5, and Watershed Permit updates
• Review and approval of 9/8/2025 minutes

The Water Resources Advisory Committee approved the October meeting minutes. The committee received updates on several wastewater contracts, design progress, and upcoming work, but no new actions were voted on or approved.

• Approved October meeting minutes

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth School Committee will meet at 7:00 pm on October 7, 2025 in the Dennis‑Yarmouth Library, with a Zoom link provided. The agenda lists Sections 1‑9 and includes an Open Forum. No specific policy items, contracts, or votes are detailed in the agenda.

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Yarmouth School Committee will review FY27 budget planning and the DYIMS turf field project. Members will consider a reorganization of subcommittees and evaluate the superintendent. A consent agenda covering bills, requisitions, and payroll will also be presented.

• FY27 Budget Planning
• DYIMS Turf Field Update
• Reorganization of Subcommittees
• Superintendent Evaluation
• Consent Agenda (Bills, Requisitions and Payroll)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Yarmouth Conservation Commission will consider multiple permit requests, including certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability, at its October 2, 2025 meeting. Items include a continued notice of intent for a seasonal deck on a coastal beach at 291 and 301 South Shore Drive (continuance requested to 11/20/2025). The agenda also contains after‑the‑fact filings for structures at 2 Cape Isles Drive, 27 Grist Mill, and other properties, as well as a proposed tree removal at 14 Daisy Lane.

• SE83-2494 – Continued Notice of Intent for RJ Resorts Blue Water Resort Owner LLC, 291 & 301 South Shore Drive: proposed seasonal deck on a coastal beach (continuance to 11/20/2025).
• SE83-2482 – Continued Notice of Intent for James McCarney, 27 Grist Mill: after‑the‑fact filing for unpermitted patio, retaining walls, and fill in flood and buffer zones (continuance to 10/16/2025).
• SE83-2499 – Notice of Intent for Stephen and Kimberley Duval, 37 Indian Memorial Drive: proposed deck, stairs, rinse station, and vista pruning in buffer zones to a BVW and Long Pond.
• SE83-2191 – Request for Certificate of Compliance for Lisa Warren, 18 Crab Creek.
• Other Business – 14 Daisy Lane: proposed tree removal in the no‑disturb‑zone of a wetland.

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously on several actions, including issuing certificates of compliance with conditions, granting negative 2 determinations for two permit requests, and extending deadlines for pending projects. It also ordered removal of an unauthorized curb and required additional planting and trash removal before a COC could be issued. A tree removal request was denied, with limited pruning approved.

• Issued COC for 18 Crab Creek (SE83-2191) with boundary markers and conditions (6-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for 2 Cape Isles Drive (SE83-2192) pending revised plan (6-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for 87 Massachusetts Avenue (SE83-2193) with flood‑vent conditions (6-0)
• Continued notice of intent for RJ Resorts Blue Water Resort to 11/20/2025 (6-0)
• Ordered removal of curb and grade reduction at 27 Grist Mill (SE83-2482) (6-0)
• Issued COC for 160 Wood Road (SE83-22M) pending additional plantings and trash removal (6-0)
• Issued COC for 935 Great Island Road (SE83-1922) with kayak storage condition (6-0)
• Denied tree removal at 14 Davis Lane; approved limited pruning of overhanging limbs

Planning Board

The Yarmouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the final draft of the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) and discuss zoning amendments for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. The meeting agenda also includes updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee project and the Board of Appeals.

• Public Hearing on Final Draft Local Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion on Zoning Amendment Articles for 2025 Special Town Meeting
• Mattacheese Utilization Committee Project Updates
• Review of LCP comments and possible amendments
• Presentation to Select Board on Draft Zoning Articles

The Planning Board agreed to defer any further discussion and vote on the Final Draft Local Comprehensive Plan until the October 15 meeting. The Board voted 5‑0 to close the public hearing on the plan. It also approved the September 17 meeting minutes (5‑0) and the October 1 meeting minutes (4‑0).

• Deferred vote on Final Draft Local Comprehensive Plan to Oct 15
• Closed public hearing on Local Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss an extension request related to town records preservation, retention, and management, and may vote on it. It will also review submitted applications and may vote on those. Additional agenda items include staff and committee member updates and approval of the minutes from the April 23 and September 24, 2025 meetings.

• Extension request for records preservation, retention, and management – possible vote
• Review of applications – possible votes
• Staff updates
• Committee member updates
• Approval of meeting minutes from 4/23/25 and 9/24/25

The committee voted 6‑0 to extend the $150,000 Records Preservation, Retention, and Management grant through June 2027, contingent on confirmation by the Yarmouth Historical Commission and six‑month progress reports from the Town Clerk. It also approved three sets of meeting minutes (two with 6‑0 votes and one with a 5‑0‑1 vote) and adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m. No applications were approved at this session.

• Extended Records Preservation, Retention, and Management grant through June 2027, with conditions (6‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes (first set) (6‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes of 4123125 (6‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes of 6118125 (5‑0‑1, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:21 p.m. (5‑0)

Historical Commission

The Yarmouth Historical Commission will hold a site visit on September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM at 8 Grove Street in West Yarmouth. The visit is in response to a demolition request for the property, with architect Erik Tolley listed as the applicant. Commissioners may discuss the request and meet in quorum during the visit.

• Site visit scheduled for Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 PM at 8 Grove St, West Yarmouth
• Demolition request to be reviewed during the visit
• Architect listed: Erik Tolley
• Commission may deliberate and meet in quorum
• Notice posted by Lisa Sherman, YHC Administrator

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025, has been cancelled.

Capital Budget Committee

The Yarmouth Capital Budget Committee will review a range of capital project requests, including a $1,500,000 free‑cash request for the final design of the Bayberry Hills wastewater effluent recharge area. Other items include water system upgrades, roadway maintenance funding, storm‑water improvements, and equipment replacements. The committee will also discuss project rankings, funding sources, and upcoming liaison meetings.

• $1,500,000 free‑cash request for Bayberry Hills wastewater recharge area design
• $289,000 Water Enterprise retained earnings for distribution system improvements
• $250,000 free‑cash for storm‑water MS4 reporting and infrastructure upgrades
• $200,000 free‑cash for sidewalk improvements and ADA compliance
• $192,000 free‑cash to replace Highway Division F‑550 truck (Unit 64)

The September 29 meeting was called by Chair Sandy Fife. The committee voted unanimously to accept the September 22 minutes. A second unanimous vote adjourned the meeting. No project funding decisions were made.

• Accepted September 22 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Capital Improvement Subcommittee will meet on September 29, 2025. The committee will discuss DY Capital Planning items for FY27, the overall direction of the capital plan, and the involvement of the full school committee. It will also address school committee prioritization and set a date for the next subcommittee meeting in spring 2026.

• DY Capital Planning items for FY27
• Overall direction of capital plan
• Involvement of full school committee
• School committee prioritization
• Future subcommittee meeting – spring 2026

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee will meet to discuss student trips, financial audits, and school safety. A vote is required to approve the 2025-2026 School Committee goals. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025.

• Vote required on 2025-2026 School Committee Goals
• Discussion of DYHS Winter Percussion trip to Dayton, OH
• Review of FY24 Financial Audit Executive Summary
• SAE Playground and Patricia Watson Gymnasium updates
• Accept donation of 12 LL Bean Backpacks

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an executive session to discuss litigation related to Petition 5005 for 1044 Route 28. It will consider a special permit request from Stewart Painting, Inc. to relocate its painting, power‑washing and carpentry business and store up to 800 gallons of hazardous materials at 539 & 545 Higgins Crowell Road. The board will also review a comprehensive permit request from NSG Mattacheeset Village, LLC for a 27‑unit rental development at 897 Route 28, which includes multiple zoning waivers.

• Executive session to discuss litigation for Petition 5005 – 1044 Route 28
• Petition 5192: Special Permit for Stewart Painting, Inc. at 539 & 545 Higgins Crowell Road
• Petition 5193: Comprehensive Permit for NSG Mattacheeset Village, LLC at 897 Route 28 (27 rental units, multiple waivers)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a Special Permit for Sheldon Stewart to use the former Ford Diamond Electric Supply building for office and non‑hazardous storage, subject to Hazardous Materials Inspector requirements. The board also voted to continue the hearing on the Mattacheeset Village comprehensive permit request to November 13, 2025. Meeting minutes were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Special Permit for Sheldon Stewart (5-0)
• Continued hearing on Petition 5193 (Mattacheeset Village) to Nov 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will review minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on site selection, programming, and outreach planning. The group is discussing the feasibility of building a new library on site 60 versus reusing the MacArthur School.

• Approval of minutes from August 13 and September 11 meetings
• Site update: reviewing site 60 versus MacArthur School options
• Programming update: discussing building design and placement
• Outreach update: planning for October public forums
• MBLC update: discussing grant funding limitations

The Library Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 13 and September 11, 2025 meetings, each passing with five votes in favor, no votes against, and one abstention. The committee also introduced Jay Grande as the town hall liaison for the library project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (5 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (5 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (6 aye, 0 nay)

Community Preservation Committee

The Yarmouth Community Preservation Committee will discuss its 2025‑2026 meeting schedule, review an open space land acquisition application, and consider several extension requests. Staff updates include a vote on Community Preservation Coalition dues. The meeting will also cover member updates and approval of minutes from April and June 2025.

• Review of Open Space Land Acquisition application (Conservation Agent Brittany DiRienzo)
• Extension request for Records Preservation, Retention, and Management (Town Clerk Mary Maslowski)
• Extension request for Cape Playhouse Preservation (Executive Director Nora Carey)
• Extension request for Yarmouth Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey (Yarmouth Historical Commission)
• Vote on Community Preservation Coalition dues

The committee approved up to $605,000 to purchase a 3.2‑acre historic parcel on Nottingham Drive, using the Open Space Reserve and earmarking any grant reimbursements for the CPA. It also approved extensions of three existing grants – Cape Playhouse Preservation, Yarmouth Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey, and FORWARD at the Rock Phase 2 – each with a 6‑0 vote. Additionally, the committee authorized a $4,350 expenditure for Community Preservation Coalition dues.

• Approved up to $605,000 land acquisition on Nottingham Drive (6-0)
• Extended Cape Playhouse Preservation grant to June 30 2026 (6-0)
• Extended Yarmouth Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey grant to Dec 31 2021 (6-0)
• Extended FORWARD at the Rock Phase 2 grant to Dec 31 2026 (6-0)
• Approved $4,350 expenditure for Community Preservation Coalition dues (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board will vote to authorize the Town Administrator to file a state grant application for a seasonal PFAS treatment project and to dispose of a parcel on Lake Road. The meeting also includes a discussion on a transfer fee home rule petition and the introduction of new police department employees.

• Vote: Authorization for Town Administrator to file SRF Application for Wells 10 & 11 PFAS Treatment Project
• Disposition of Real Property – Lake Road (Map 49/Parcel 103)
• Discussion: Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition
• Vote: Committee Policy – Joyce Flynn
• Introduction of New Yarmouth Police Department Employees

Capital Budget Committee

The Yarmouth Capital Budget Committee will review capital projects for the Department of Public Works, including water, wastewater, highway, engineering, and septage, and discuss the ranking of 2027 capital requests.

• Review of DPW capital projects (Water, Wastewater, Highway, Engineering, Septage)
• Discussion on ranking 2027 capital requests
• Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes
• Follow-up on liaison reports and departmental project submissions
• Next meeting scheduled for September 29, 2025

The Capital Budget Committee accepted the amended minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No capital project funding requests were approved, denied, or tabled during this session; the items were discussed for information only. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Ford F-250 replacement request withdrawn (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Golf Enterprise Committee

The Golf Enterprise Committee will approve minutes from its last meeting and hear public comments. It will hold a hearing on the suspension of a member and provide updates on the Open Meeting Law, the Bass River Master Plan, and the Bayberry Cart Barn project. The committee may vote on updates to member policies and procedures for 2026 and on membership fees for 2026.

• Hearing for suspension of member
• Member policies and procedures update for 2026 (possible vote)
• Discussion of membership fees for 2026 (possible vote)
• Bass River Master Plan update
• Progress on Bayberry Cart Barn

The committee approved the August 11 meeting minutes and unanimously approved a member suspension and a refund request. It voted unanimously to adopt Bass River Master Plan Plan 2 and to pursue purchasing memorial clocks for both courses. The committee deferred votes on the 2026 Policies and Procedures and on the proposed 3.2% membership fee increase, requesting additional data before a decision in October. A request for $75,000 to repair the Bayberry Cart Barn will be presented at the fall town meeting.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of member (unanimous)
• Approved refund request (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on 2026 Policies and Procedures until October meeting
• Deferred decision on 2026 membership fee increase pending data
• Approved Bass River Master Plan Plan 2 (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of memorial clocks for both courses (unanimous)
• Planned $75,000 request for Bayberry Cart Barn repairs at fall town meeting

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee will consider five new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The proposals include decking at 14 Wianno Road, solar panels at 85 Freeman Road and 2 Firestone Drive, a garage door replacement at 19 Kingsbury Way, and siding replacement at 8-10 Harpoon Lane. A previously tabled solar panel application for 59 North Dennis Road will also be reviewed. The meeting will include approval of the September 8, 2025 minutes.

• 25-A126 – decking over front porch at 14 Wianno Road (owner Sharon Dostie)
• 25-A127 – 24 solar panels on front and back roofs at 85 Freeman Road (owners Cheryl and Kelly Margeson)
• 25-A129 – garage door replacement at 19 Kingsbury Way (owners Kevin Tessier and Bridget McNamee)
• 25-A130 – 34 solar panels on rear roofs of 2 Firestone Drive (owner Marcus Buckley)
• 25-A131 – front and side siding replacement at 8-10 Harpoon Lane (owner Bayridge Realty LLC)

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved several applications, including a deck at 14 Wianno Road and a garage door replacement at 19 Kingsbury Way. It tabled a solar panel request for 85 Freeman Road and approved solar installations at 2 Firestone Drive and 59 North Dennis Road. The committee also approved siding replacement at 8-10 Harpoon Lane.

• Approved decking over front porch at 14 Wianno Road (4-0-0)
• Tabled solar panel installation at 85 Freeman Road, 24 panels (4-0-0)
• Approved replacement of garage door at 19 Kingsbury Way (4-0-0)
• Approved solar panels (34) on rear roofs of 2 Firestone Drive with new roof (4-0-0)
• Approved replacement of front and side siding at 8-10 Harpoon Lane (3-0-1)
• Approved solar panel installation at 59 North Dennis Road after redesign (4-0-0)

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District Building Committee will review work completed, including the Statement of Intent and compliance certifications. It will discuss next steps such as maintenance and capital planning information due September 29, 2025, a local vote authorization for the Fall Town Meeting, and a feasibility study agreement with the MSBA by December 26, 2025. The committee will also hear a current funding strategy presentation by Robert Whritenour and a messaging strategy.

• Maintenance & Capital Planning information due September 29, 2025
• Local Vote Authorization for the Fall Town Meeting
• Feasibility Study Agreement with MSBA by December 26, 2025
• Current Funding Strategy presentation by Robert Whritenour
• Messaging Strategy discussion

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding land and water use. The body will also consider requests for Certificates of Compliance for six different properties.

• Proposed vinyl bulkhead replacement at 39 Prince Road
• Proposed herbicide treatment of three irrigation ponds at Bayberry Hills Golf Course (635 West Yarmouth Road)
• After-the-fact filing for unpermitted patio and retaining walls at 27 Grist Mill
• Certificates of Compliance for properties at 39 Prince Road, 18 Curve Hill Road, 222 Pleasant Street, 63 Smiths Point Road, 47 Nickerson Farm Way, and 54 Heritage Drive
• Fall cleanup day/COASTSWEEP scheduled for November 1, 2025

The Conservation Commission approved several orders of condition and certificates of compliance, and granted continuances on pending applications. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. No objections were recorded.

• Continued SE83-2482 Ryder & Wilcox patio/retaining wall case to 10/12/2025 (5‑0)
• Issued OOC with special conditions for SE83-2497 TOY Golf herbicide project (5‑0)
• Issued OOC with special conditions for SE83-2488 Zorzi Family bulkhead replacement (5‑0)
• Issued COC for SE83-1222 Peler Zorzt bulkhead project (5‑0)
• Issued COC with ongoing conditions for SE83-1352 Jennifer Reisig residence (5‑0)
• Issued COC for SE83-2283 Bass River Properties at 222 Pleasant Street (5‑0)
• Continued SE83-2299 Lisa and James Valone project to 9/17/2026 (5‑0)
• Issued COC with no ongoing conditions for SE83-2293 William Eburn property (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Yarmouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two zoning amendment articles. Article 1 proposes amending Section 202.5 to allow retail sale of live lobsters in residential districts (except RS-40) with a special permit and adds a definition for fishing. Article 2 proposes amending Section 401.1 to permit one trailered boat per parcel in a driveway from April 1 to November 1 with special permit relief. The board will also discuss public comments on these proposals and consider a vote.

• Zoning Article 1: Amend Section 202.5 to allow live lobster retail sales in residential districts (except RS-40) via a Special Permit, and add a definition for fishing.
• Zoning Article 2: Amend Section 401.1 to allow one trailered boat per residential parcel in a driveway April 1–Nov 1 with Special Permit relief.
• Discussion of public hearing comments on the two zoning articles and possible vote recommendations.
• Review of Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for 897 Route 28 (former laundromat).
• Overview of final edits to the Local Comprehensive Plan and preparation for the Oct 1 public hearing.

The board voted 5‑0 to recommend Zoning Article 1, allowing retail sale of live lobsters via special permit in residential districts (except RS‑40). It also voted 5‑0 to recommend Zoning Article 2, permitting one trailered boat per parcel in the driveway from April 1 to November 1 with a special permit that expires on property transfer. Additionally, the board elected Joanne Crowley as Chair, Will Rubenstein as Vice‑Chair, and Ken Smith as Clerk, each by a 5‑0 vote, and authorized those officers to sign minutes.

• Recommend Zoning Article 1 (live lobster retail) – approved (5‑0)
• Recommend Zoning Article 2 (boat parking) – approved (5‑0)
• Elect Joanne Crowley as Chair – approved (5‑0)
• Elect Will Rubenstein as Vice‑Chair – approved (5‑0)
• Elect Ken Smith as Clerk – approved (5‑0)
• Authorize Chair, Vice‑Chair or Clerk to endorse minutes – approved (5‑0)
• Close public hearing – approved (5‑0)

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board will attend the One Cape Summit hosted by the Cape and Islands Municipal Leaders Association on September 17, 2025. The agenda includes remarks from Mark Forest, Kristy Senatori, Gary Moran, and Andrew Gottlieb on funding and initiatives for wastewater, water quality, and regional land use. The Board will also discuss regional priority issues such as land use policies, housing, water quality, climate change, and the economy.

• Attendance at One Cape Summit (Harwich Port, MA) on September 17, 2025
• Remarks by Mark Forest, President of the Cape and Islands Municipal Leaders Association
• Remarks by Kristy Senatori, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Commission on wastewater funding
• Remarks by Gary Moran, Deputy Commissioner, MassDEP on state water quality priorities
• Discussion of regional priority issues: land use, housing, water quality, climate change, economy

Yarmouth Housing Authority

The Yarmouth Housing Authority board will review and approve its financial reports and discuss updates to its Section 8 housing programs. New business includes approvals for 2026 Section 8 fair market rents, a Section 8 utility allowance, and a $105,442.37 change order for electrical work at project 351075. The meeting also includes updates from community housing committees, public comment, and an executive session.

• Approve Brite Lite Electrical Co. change order $105,442.37 for project 351075 (bathroom fans, GFCI receptacles, switch relocation, tree/shrub removal, fire department devices)
• Approve 2026 Section 8 Fair Market Rents
• Approve Section 8 Utility Allowance
• Review financial reports for Long Pond Plaza, Station Ave, MRVP, HCVP, and tenant account receivables
• Update from Community Housing Committee and Community Preservation Committee

Board of Health

The Yarmouth Board of Health is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the implementation of a new town regulation for plastic reduction. The board will also address a tobacco violation and review previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing to implement a new Town regulation for Plastic Reduction
• Cape Cod Farms Retail Tobacco Violation

The Board unanimously passed the Disposable Plastic Foodware Rules for Food Establishments, effective January 1, 2026. It also approved a fine of two thousand dollars (52,000) and a seven‑day suspension of the Tobacco Product Sales Permit for Cape Cod Farms. Additionally, the Board approved the minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Disposable Plastic Foodware Rules (effective Jan 1 2026) – all in favor
• Approved fine of two thousand dollars (52,000) and 7‑day Tobacco Permit suspension for Cape Cod Farms – all in favor
• Approved minutes from Dec 4 2023 – all in favor

Capital Budget Committee

The Yarmouth Capital Budget Committee will discuss the 2027 capital project requests submitted in the Portal. Members will also consider a proposal to raise the capital threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 for Fiscal Year 2028. The committee will adopt a revised meeting schedule and confirm liaison assignments for various town departments.

• Review pending 2027 capital requests in the Portal at the September 15 meeting
• Proposed increase of the capital threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 for FY 2028
• Adopt revised meeting schedule: change Sep 8 to Sep 15, add Nov 3, delete Nov 17
• Assign liaisons to DPW, Water/Wastewater, Public Safety, Community Services, Schools, and Community Development
• Approve minutes from March 4, June 30, and August 25, 2025 meetings

The committee approved the August 25, 2025 minutes with a 5‑aye vote and one abstention. Members agreed to move the Conservation liaison meeting to September 29, 2025. The next Capital Budget Committee meeting was set for September 22, 2025 at 5 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM with a unanimous vote.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Rescheduled Conservation liaison meeting to September 29, 2025 (unanimous agreement)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 22, 2025 at 5 PM (unanimous agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 PM (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Historical Commission

The Yarmouth Historical Commission will discuss several preservation matters, including a request to designate the Faith S. Tufts Gatehouse and the Yarmouth Port Post Office as historic resources. The commission will also review demolition requests for properties at 8 Grove Street, 1276 and 1282 Route 28, and 1280 Route 28. Additional agenda items cover updates on SAR grave markers, historic signage, an archaeology CPA extension vote, and planning for the Yarmouth Independence Day celebration.

• Request to designate Faith S. Tufts Gatehouse and Yarmouth Port Post Office as historic resources
• CPC letter of support request for Faith S. Tufts Gatehouse
• Demolition requests for 8 Grove Street, 1276 & 1282 Route 28, and 1280 Route 28
• Archaeology CPA – vote on request to extend project
• Monument update and planning for Yarmouth Independence Day Celebration (6/20/26)

The commission unanimously designated the Faith S. Tufts Gatehouse and the Yarmouth Port Post Office as historic resources and approved a letter of support for Gatehouse renovations. It postponed the demolition decision for 8 Grove Street, while approving demolition of buildings at 1276, 1282 and 1230 Route 28 after finding them not historically significant. The body also approved an extension for CPA funding and adopted the meeting minutes.

• Designated Faith S. Tufts Gatehouse as historic resource (3-0-0)
• Designated Yarmouth Port Post Office as historic resource (3-0-0)
• Approved letter of support for Gatehouse renovations (3-0-0)
• Postponed decision on demolition of 8 Grove Street (3-0-0)
• Designated 1276 and 1282 Route 28 buildings as not historic, allowing demolition (3-0-0)
• Designated 1230 Route 28 building as not historic, allowing demolition (3-0-0)
• Approved extension request for CPA funding (3-0-0)
• Approved August 14 meeting minutes (3-0-0)

Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Committee

The committee will review a mooring request for Big Wave Craig and an update on the Packet Landing Project. Members will also discuss potential changes to Waterways Regulations.

• Big Wave Craig mooring request
• Packet Landing Project update and support letter
• Potential changes to Waterways Regulations
• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Waterways & Shellfish Advisory Committee voted 4-0 to allow the transfer of a harbor mooring to Lascola Enterprises (DBA Big Wave Craig, DBA Dry Dock Marine) with a five‑night maximum use and other restrictions. The committee also approved a letter of support for the Packet Landing Project grant application, accepted the September 11 meeting minutes, and agreed to form a sub‑committee to revise waterways and shellfish regulations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved mooring transfer to Lascola Enterprises with 5‑night limit and restrictions (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for Packet Landing Project grant application (Chair signed)
• Accepted September 11 meeting minutes as written (4-0)
• Agreed to create sub‑committee for waterways and shellfish regulation revisions
• Motion to end the meeting passed (4-0)

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee will discuss recreational land uses and potential site preferences. The meeting includes a presentation from consultant BSC Group on 'bubble diagrams' and an update on the project implementation schedule.

• Discussion with guests from Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce
• Update on Yarmouth Recreation Field Study and Recreation Revolving Account
• Possible vote on preferences for various potential land uses
• Review of additional 'bubble diagrams' from consultant BSC Group

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee held a public meeting to hear input from chamber representatives, residents, and town staff about a possible sports facility on the Mattacheese site and the ongoing recreation field study. Participants reviewed potential field configurations, economic impacts, and community concerns, but the minutes record no formal approvals, denials, or votes on any proposals.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three petitions regarding land use and setbacks. The board will discuss a special permit for municipal use and two residential variance requests.

• Petition 5190: Special Permit for Municipal Recreation and Other Municipal uses at 400 Higgins Crowell Road
• Petition 5189: Variance request to park an RV in front of the front building line at 90 Freeboard Lane
• Petition 5191: Variance for front setback relief to build an 8’ x 10’ shed at 40 Pleasant Street
• Decision 4073 regarding 9 Green Way ADU

The board approved a special permit with fire and police training conditions by a 5‑0 vote. It denied an RV variance request (Petition 5189) by a 5‑0 vote. It allowed the petitioner of Petition 5191 to withdraw the shed variance without prejudice by a 5‑0 vote. It declared Decision #4073 void, removing accessory‑dwelling restrictions on 9 Green Way by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved special permit with fire/police training conditions (5-0)
• Denied RV variance petition 5189 (5-0)
• Allowed withdrawal of shed variance petition 5191 without prejudice (5-0)
• Declared Decision #4073 void, removing ADU restrictions on 9 Green Way (4-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings, review outreach planning updates—including a $2.5 million fundraising estimate and purchase of 22x36 information signs—and discuss legal questions about the Joshua Sears playground site. The committee will also receive a public comment on the history of Simpkins Field and receive updates on open‑meeting law compliance.

• Approval of August 13, August 28, and July 1, 2025 minutes
• Outreach planning: $2.5 million fundraising estimate and purchase of 22x36 signs
• Site update: legal review of title issues for the Joshua Sears playground
• Public comment on Simpkins Field (Sears Field) history
• Open Meeting Law training update

The Library Building Committee met on September 11, 2025. The only formal actions were unanimous procedural motions, including adjournment at 7:45 PM. No substantive decisions on site selection, funding, or outreach were voted on; the committee will continue discussions and present recommendations to the Selectmen on October 7.

• Adjourn meeting at 7:45 PM (5-0)
• Unspecified motion passed unanimously (5-0)

Disability Commission

The Yarmouth Commission on Disabilities will hold a public meeting with both in‑person and Zoom participation. Commissioners will hear public comments, review the August meeting minutes and possibly vote on them, and discuss several items including handicapped parking, plans for a new library, and accessibility updates for El Mariachi Restaurant and the Yarmouth Senior Center. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Yarmouth Building Commission.

• Public comment period
• Review and possible vote on August minutes
• Discussion of handicapped parking
• Discussion of plans for a new library
• Tracker updates on El Mariachi Restaurant and Yarmouth Senior Center accessibility

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force is meeting to review the current status of plastic regulations. The group will discuss draft messaging for a webpage and social media to educate the public.

• Review of current status of plastic reduction regulation
• Discussion of draft messaging for webpage and social media
• Approval of minutes from 8.20.25

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee

The Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee will meet virtually on September 10, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes, updates from Barnstable County, and presentations on opioid remediation funds. Members will discuss open positions on the committee and vote on FY26 opioid remediation recommendations. The meeting also provides recaps of recent community‑engagement events.

• Approve August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Opioid remediation funds presentation by Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center
• FY26 opioid remediation recommendations for vote
• Update on YSAC membership open positions
• Recap of community engagement events (Overdose Awareness, ROAR Ride, flag placements, Trunk or Treat)

The committee approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the subcommittee’s FY26 opioid remediation fund recommendations, allocating $11,700 to Duffy Health Center RSN, $9,700 to Duffy Health Center APG, $11,700 to ASGCC, and $24,700 to Parents Supporting Parents. A motion to end the meeting was also approved.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 opioid remediation fund allocations: Duffy Health Center RSN $11,700, Duffy Health Center APG $9,700, ASGCC $11,700, Parents Supporting Parents $24,700 (unanimous)
• Motion to end the meeting approved (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, receive updates from directors, discuss a Department of Natural Resources grant, and consider re-appointments. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of DNR - CPC Grant
• Re-appointments to be discussed
• Directors' Update
• Commissioners' Update

The commission re-appointed Deb Clark as the town’s Recreation representative on the CPC. The commission granted a letter of support to Upstream Aquatics for its CPC application. The commission also granted a letter of support to the DNR for the Packet Landing project. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Re-appointed Deb Clark as Recreation representative on the CPC
• Granted letter of support to Upstream Aquatics for CPC application
• Granted letter of support to DNR for Packet Landing project

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee will consider the town’s FY27 budget request for recycling and solid waste services. It will also receive an update from the Plastic Reduction Bylaw Committee, and review sections of the Yarmouth Local Comprehensive Plan (pages 52‑53 and 141). Additional items include household hazardous waste collection on 10/4 and signage updates at the transfer station.

• FY27 budget submission
• Update on Plastic Reduction Bylaw Committee deliberations
• Review of Yarmouth Local Comprehensive Plan pages 52‑53 and 141
• Household hazardous waste (HHW) collection scheduled for 10/4
• Old/New Business – PAYT; updated signage at Transfer Station

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the August 2025 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. Later, the committee approved its FY27 budget request, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY27 budget request (3-0)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Yarmouth Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force will meet jointly with the Select Board on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes a public opening of the Select Board session followed by a discussion of a proposed plastics reduction regulation. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and public input.

• Opening of Select Board meeting public session at 6:00 p.m.
• Discussion of proposed plastics reduction regulation at 7:20 p.m.
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, 2:30 p.m.

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board meeting will hold hearings on two special alcohol license requests: one for a Dream Day Cape Cod Oktoberfest at Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World (934 Main St/Route 28) and another for a Harry Potter Experience at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod (307 Old Main St). The agenda also includes a discussion of the town’s annual tax classification, a proposed plastics‑reduction regulation, and routine consent‑agenda items. All items are scheduled for the September 9, 2025 meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Hearing Room.

• Special One‑Day Entertainment and Malt‑Only Alcohol Licenses – Dream Day Cape Cod Oktoberfest, 934 Main St/Route 28
• Special Alcohol License – Harry Potter Experience Event, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St
• Annual Tax Classification hearing with Director of Assessing Andy Machado and Assistant Assessor Tara Monroe
• Discussion of Proposed Plastics Reduction Regulation
• Consent agenda items: Yarmouth Seaside Festival special entertainment license request and Senior Center donation

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The provided minutes document a series of veterinary examinations, treatments, and medication records for a dog named Chloe Franklin. No agenda items, votes, or actions by a local‑government body are present.

DYRSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee will vote on the 2025-2027 calendar. The body will also discuss the strategic action plan, FY25 closeout, and construction updates for the DYIMS field and SAE playground.

• Vote on 2025-2027 DYRSD Calendar
• Donation of $3,887.54 from Dolphin Dash Fund/Cape Cod Foundation
• Donation of $1,340.71 from DY Sailing Account/Boosters Club
• Donation of school supplies from Vets and Friends
• DYIMS Field Construction and SAE Playground updates

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee unanimously approved applications 25‑A119, 25‑A120, 25‑A121, 25‑A122, 25‑A123, and 25‑A124 for solar panels, siding, paint, window, shed, and fence work. The application 25‑A125 to install 27 solar panels was tabled after discussion of roof color and visibility concerns. The committee also approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1) and then adjourned the September 8 meeting at 7:55 PM.

• Approved 25‑A119 solar panel installation at 236 Center Street (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 25‑A120 front siding replacement at 106 Pompano Road (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 25‑A121 paint and door work at 16 Church Street (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 25‑A122 window and exterior repairs at 19 Gannet Road (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 25‑A123 shed installation at 20 Frances Helen Road (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 25‑A124 fencing at 19 Seminole Drive (5‑0‑0)
• Tabled 25‑A125 solar panel installation at 1 Dartmoor Way (5‑0‑0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 OKH minutes (4‑0‑1)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The commission continued the SE83‑2494 deck application to October 2, 2025 (6‑0). It approved an Order of Conditions for the SE83‑2492 farm project, pending revised storm‑water calculations and berm/swale details (5‑1). It also approved an amended Order of Conditions for the SE83‑2279 coastal‑stabilization project with monitoring and no sand fence (6‑0) and an Order of Conditions for the adjacent SE83‑2496 project with annual monitoring and no sand fence (6‑0).

• Continued SE83‑2494 deck application to Oct 2, 2025 (6‑0)
• Issued OOC for SE83‑2492 farm project, pending revised storm‑water calculations (5‑1)
• Approved amended OOC for SE83‑2279 coastal‑stabilization, adding monitoring and no sand fence (6‑0)
• Approved OOC for SE83‑2496 coastal‑stabilization, adding annual monitoring and no sand fence (6‑0)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force is meeting to review the current status of plastic regulations. The body will discuss education and communication strategies, including draft messaging for the website and social media.

• Review of current regulation status
• Discussion of draft messaging for webpage and social media
• Approval of minutes from 8.20.25

Planning Board

The Board reached consensus to have the Chair and staff finalize edits to the Draft Local Comprehensive Plan before the October 1 public hearing. Members agreed to submit their comments on the 897 Route 28 Chapter 40B permit to the Town Planner for compilation. Ken Smith was appointed Vice Chair of the Capital Budget Committee. The Board approved the August 27 and September 3 meeting minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Tasked Chair and staff to finalize Draft LCP edits for public hearing
• Decided Board members will provide comments on 897 Route 28 Chapter 40B permit to Town Planner
• Appointed Ken Smith as Vice Chair of the Capital Budget Committee
• Confirmed no changes to zoning amendment drafts for September 17 public hearing
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6-0 vote)

Yarmouth Housing Authority

The Yarmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review completion certificates for asphalt work and a change order for electrical switches. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025.

• Certificate of Substantial Completion for 351087 Asphalt Walkways (J.W. Dubis & Sons)
• Certificate of Final Completion for 351087 Asphalt Walkways (J.W. Dubis & Sons), conditional on RCAT Approval
• Change Order FISH 35 1075 for $23,896.61 to relocate 400 A Service Switches to the building exterior

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 7 and July 1, 2025 meetings, each passing unanimously. Funding was confirmed for new 22 × 36‑inch informational signs around town. Linda Callahan was added to the outreach sub‑committee, replacing Sandy Fife. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes as amended (7‑0)
• Authorized funding for 22x36 information signs (Town Administration)
• Added Linda Callahan to Sub‑Committee, relieving Sandy Fife
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 PM (7‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing potential zoning amendments for a fall Special Town Meeting. Discussions focus on allowing special permits for live lobster sales and specific on-site boat storage in residential districts.

• Proposed zoning for retail sales of commercially caught live lobsters in residential districts
• Proposed special permit for on-site boat storage (max 28 feet) in residential driveways
• Discussion on comments and updates for the Draft Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP)
• Status updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) project
• Public hearing on zoning amendments scheduled for September 17, 2025

The Board agreed to adopt Zoning Article 1, which permits live lobster retail sales in residential districts, as written in Draft #1 dated August 27, 2025. By consensus the Board also approved specific modifications to Zoning Article 2 to allow one boat per parcel in residential zones with defined size and seasonal limits. The Board set an earlier review with the Select Board for October 7, 2025, and directed staff to request placement on that agenda. The Board approved the minutes of the August 20 and August 27 meetings by votes of 5‑0 and 6‑0 respectively and adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt Zoning Article 1 for live lobster retail sales (consensus)
• Approve modifications to Zoning Article 2 for on‑site boat storage (consensus)
• Schedule earlier Select Board review on October 7, 2025 (consensus)
• Approve August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approve August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board will review 2025 priority goals, discuss a property purchase at Kings Way/Nottingham Drive, and vote on staff appointments and consent agenda items.

• Discussion and approval of Select Board goals
• Consideration of property purchase at Kings Way/Nottingham Drive
• Discussion and vote on Community Development Director
• Approval of consent agenda items including fire department and cemetery requests
• Resignations and appointments to town committees

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee approved the March 4 and June 30, 2025 meeting minutes. Members elected Sandra Fife as Chair and Ken Smith as Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The committee approved department liaison assignments and a revised meeting schedule. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 4, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted June 30, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Elected Sandra Fife as Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Elected Ken Smith as Vice Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved department liaison assignments (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting schedule: change Sep 8 to Sep 15, add Nov 3, delete Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for various property modifications. The committee will consider new requests and previously tabled items.

• Application 25-A114: Paint front of house and garage at 1 Duck Pond Road
• Application 25-D005: Demolish a cottage at 44 Strawberry Lane
• Application 25-A116: Install 37 solar panels at 59 North Dennis Road
• Application 25-A117: Exterior renovations and new rear deck at 31 Belle of the West Road
• Tabled items for solar panel installations at 55 Route 6A and 979 Route 6A

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved three applications: demolition of a cottage at 44 Strawberry Lane, replacement of a garage door at 17 Dauphine Drive, and extensive exterior renovations at 31 Belle of the West Road. The solar panel proposal for 59 North Dennis Road was tabled, and the previously tabled 55 Route 6A solar project was untabled for further review. The meeting minutes were adopted with one abstention.

• Approved demolition of cottage at 44 Strawberry Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved garage door replacement at 17 Dauphine Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved exterior renovation at 31 Belle of the West Road (4-0-0)
• Tabled solar panel application for 59 North Dennis Road (4-0-0)
• Untabled solar panel application 25-A099 at 55 Route 6A (4-0-0)
• Adopted meeting minutes (4-0-1, Ms. Morrison abstained)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial projects in protected zones. The body will also consider a pollution control plan for the October Seaside Festival at Seagull Beach.

• Pollution control plan for Seaside Festival at Seagull Beach
• Proposed seasonal deck at 291 and 301 South Shore Drive
• Proposed farm and fencing at 88 and 100 Mill Lane
• After-the-fact filing for unpermitted patio and walls at 27 Grist Mill
• Proposed patio and step repairs at 27 Aunt Edith’s Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Seaside Festival fireworks and pollution‑control plan (6‑0). It also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 27 Aunt Edith’s Road (6‑0) and approved orders of conditions for several coastal projects, all with 6‑0 votes.

• Approved Seaside Festival fireworks and pollution‑control plan (6‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 27 Aunt Edith’s Road (6‑0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for fiber roll and patio work at 27 Aunt Edith’s Road (6‑0)
• Continued review of unpermitted patio and retaining wall at 27 Grist Mill (6‑0)
• Continued review of seasonal deck proposal at 291 & 301 South Shore Drive (6‑0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for above‑grade stairs at 1 Parsonase Point (6‑0)
• Continued review of farm proposal at 100 Mill Lane (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend Peter Slovak as the Board’s representative to the Design Review Committee. The Board also approved the August 6 meeting minutes (6-0) and later approved the August 20 meeting minutes (5-0). Members agreed to hold a supplemental meeting on August 27 to review zoning amendment drafts before the September 17 public hearing. Discussions were held on proposed zoning changes for live lobster retail and on‑site boat storage, and on updates to the Local Comprehensive Plan.

• Recommend Peter Slovak as Planning Board Representative to Design Review Committee (6-0)
• Approve August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approve August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0) on August 27
• Schedule supplemental meeting on August 27, 2025 to review zoning amendments
• Schedule public hearing on zoning amendments for September 17, 2025
• Discussed but did not vote on fish/shellfish retail zoning amendment
• Discussed but did not vote on on‑site boat storage zoning amendment
• Discussed format changes to Local Comprehensive Plan (no vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved Sheldon Stewart's request for a hazardous‑material storage license at 539 Higgins Crowell Road, contingent on the conditions in Carl Lawson’s memorandum. The Board also approved a Chapter 202 swine‑regulation variance for Russell Woollacott Jr. at 64 Witchwood Road. The August 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with one edit. Other topics such as pesticide reduction and plastic‑reduction regulation were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved conditional hazardous‑material storage license for Stewart Painting (all in favor)
• Approved Chapter 202 swine variance for 64 Witchwood Road (all in favor)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes with one edit (all in favor)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission unanimously approved support for the town to buy a 3.14‑acre parcel west of the Taylor‑Bray Farm community garden, to be funded with Open Space or Undesignated money. It also approved the Yarmouth Port Library deck and ramp replacement project and the revised porch design for 744 Willow Street. All motions passed 3‑0‑0.

• Approved support for purchase of 3.14‑acre parcel west of Taylor‑Bray Farm (3‑0‑0)
• Approved support for Yarmouth Port Library deck and ramp replacement project (3‑0‑0)
• Approved revised porch plan for 744 Willow Street (3‑0‑0)
• Approved July 10 meeting minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Approved July 30 Demolition Request meeting minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Approved these meeting minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (3‑0‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider special permits and variances for three different properties. The board will decide on requests regarding residential additions, a business relocation, and a new shed.

• Petition 5186: Special Permit/Variance for front porch and garage replacement at 33 Seminole Drive
• Petition 5187: Special Permit for Quali-Tee Productions LLC to relocate a screen printing business to 46 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit #4
• Petition 5188: Variance for a 16' x 24' shed at 24 Scallop Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4‑0 to grant a special permit for a side‑setback reduction, and later voted 4‑0 to grant a special permit for Quali‑Tee Productions subject to the Hazardous Waste Inspector memo. It also voted 4‑0 to approve a variance allowing a 16’ × 24’ shed on 24 Scallop Road. Finally, the board voted 4‑0 to withdraw a previously filed variance without prejudice.

• Approved Special Permit for side‑setback reduction (4-0)
• Approved Special Permit for Quali‑Tee Productions at 46 Commonwealth Ave, subject to Hazardous Waste Inspector memo (4-0)
• Approved Variance for 16’ × 24’ shed on 24 Scallop Road, with setback conditions (4-0)
• Withdrawn pending variance without prejudice (4-0)

Disability Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes as presented with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:20 pm by a unanimous 5-0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken; the committee discussed upcoming hazardous‑waste collection, a plastic‑reduction regulation, and FY27 budget planning.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Library Building Committee

The August 13, 2025 Library Building Committee meeting featured a presentation by Oudens Ello Architecture. The firm displayed design options, site analyses, and a project timeline. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Library Building Committee

The August 13, 2025 meeting consisted of a presentation by Oudens Ello Architecture about library design options, site analysis, and project timelines. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9 and July 15, 2025 meetings. The committee voted to change its regular meeting date to the second Thursday of every month, with consensus approval. The next meeting is set for Thursday, September 11, 2025, and the session adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0 unanimous)
• Moved regular MUC meetings to the second Thursday of each month (approved by consensus)
• Scheduled next hybrid meeting for Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (6-0 vote)

Golf Enterprise Committee

The committee will discuss the status of restaurants, refund requests, and the progress of the Bayberry Cart Barn. Members will also review current expense projects and the Director's final end-of-year financials.

• Progress on Bayberry Cart Barn
• Bass River updates and ongoing projects
• Review of current expense projects
• Director's report and final end-of-year financials
• Status of restaurants and refund requests

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. All three refund requests were approved, and the Members’ Handbook will be updated with new refund procedures to be presented at the next meeting. The committee asked for clarification of member/non‑member reservation data at the next meeting. The committee requested a Department of Public Works representative to update the GEC on wastewater impacts on the golf courses.

• Approved July 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three refund requests
• Requested clarification of reservation data at next meeting
• Requested DPW representative to brief GEC on wastewater impact at next meeting

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee approved applications for a fence and gate at 208 Route 6A, upgrades to the 229 Route 6A historic building, replacement of two bank signs at 121 Route 6A, replacement of four windows at 421 Route 6A, plan modifications at 99 Wharf Lane, and new garage doors at 11 Kingsbury Way. The siding and trim replacement request for 62 Collingwood Drive was tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 25-A108 fence and gate addition at 208 Route 6A (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A109 upgrades at 229 Route 6A for Historical Society (3-0-0)
• Approved 25-A110 sign replacement at 121 Route 6A (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A111 replacement of four windows at 421 Route 6A (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A112 plan modifications at 99 Wharf Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A113 garage‑door replacement at 11 Kingsbury Way (4-0-0)
• Tabled 25-A107 siding and trim replacement at 62 Collingwood Drive (4-0-0)

Library Building Committee

The committee heard a presentation from Oudens Ello Architecture outlining multiple site and program options for the new library. The firm displayed plans, space allocations, and zoning analyses. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for the Yarmouth Shores Condo Association project at 29 Lewis Bay Blvd, contingent on removal of an unpermitted patio. It also adopted several orders and determinations on other coastal and wetland projects, and postponed further review of several seasonal proposals to August 21, 2025.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 29 Lewis Bay Blvd pending patio removal (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions with special conditions for revetment at 29 Lewis Bay Blvd (5-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for All Cape Septic seasonal deck project (6-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination with conditions for Cape Cod Engineering bridge repairs (6-0)
• Continued Seaside Festival pollution control plan request to Aug 21, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued review of Blue Water Resort seasonal deck to Aug 21, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued review of stairs at 1 Parsonage Point to Aug 21, 2025 (6-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of invasive hydrilla treatment application without prejudice (6-0)

Planning Board

The Board expressed support for developing a Complete Streets Policy and will forward a MassDOT FAQ to the Town Planner. It decided to present Draft #2 Fish/Shellfish Retail Sales and Draft #2 Boat Storage zoning amendments to the Select Board and to prepare a memo for that packet. The Board approved the July 30 and August 6 meeting minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting (6-0)
• Supported development of Complete Streets Policy (consensus)
• Decided to present Draft #2 Fish/Shellfish Retail Sales amendment to Select Board (consensus)
• Decided to present Draft #2 Boat Storage amendment to Select Board (consensus)
• Agreed Town Planner and Chair will finalize memo for Select Board packet (consensus)
• Will forward MassDOT FAQ document to Town Planner for distribution (action)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the application from Quali‑Tee Productions to store 150‑200 gallons of hazardous and non‑hazardous material. The Board also approved the minutes from five prior meetings (Jan 8 2024, Feb 5 2024, Mar 4 2024, Apr 1 2024, Jul 7 2025). Other items, such as the pesticide‑reduction petition and well‑sampling program, were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved Quali‑Tee Productions hazardous and non‑hazardous waste storage application (motion by Mary Craig, second by Laurance Venezia, all in favor)
• Approved minutes from Jan 8 2024 (motion by Mary Craig, second by Laurance Venezia)
• Approved minutes from Feb 5 2024 (motion by Mary Craig, second by Laurance Venezia)
• Approved minutes from Mar 4 2024 (motion by Mary Craig, second by Laurance Venezia)
• Approved minutes from Apr 1 2024 (motion by Mary Craig, second by Laurance Venezia)
• Approved minutes from Jul 7 2025 (motion by Mary Craig, second by Laurance Venezia)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee met on August 4, 2025, to give updates on multiple water‑system contracts and a $150,000 NSA grant. Members reviewed project look‑ahead schedules, design reports, and public‑safety coordination. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Planning Board

The Board agreed to incorporate all proposed changes to the Housing Action Items in the Draft Local Comprehensive Plan, except for the new Action #9, which will be addressed elsewhere. The Board voted unanimously (4‑0) to adjourn the July 30 meeting at 7:20 p.m. The minutes of the July 30 meeting were later approved on August 6, 2025, by a vote of 5‑0‑1.

• Incorporate all proposed Housing Action Item changes except new Action #9 (consensus)
• Adjourn July 30 meeting at 7:20 p.m. (vote 4‑0)
• Approve July 30 meeting minutes on August 6, 2025 (vote 5‑0‑1)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously (3-0-0). It then voted 3-0-0 to deem the building at 55 Route 28 not historically significant, thereby permitting the demolition request to proceed.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Deemed 55 Route 28 not historically significant, permitting demolition (3-0-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee met on July 28, 2025, and presented preliminary analyses of the proposed library site, including zoning setbacks, parcel dimensions, and three planning options. The discussion covered site visibility, access, town‑common frontage, and event parking. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee approved seven applications for preservation and renovation work, including a barn foundation replacement, fence installation, door replacement, siding replacement, and multiple solar panel installations. One application to replace siding and trim at 62 Collingwood Drive was tabled. The committee also approved its meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved barn foundation replacement at 450 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Approved fence installation and front‑door painting at 36 Clinton Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved 21 solar panels at 121 Union Street (5-0-0)
• Approved 23 solar panels at 54 Old Hyannis Road (5-0-0)
• Approved 17 solar panels at 62 Old Hyannis Road (5-0-0)
• Approved front door and storm door replacement at 24 Wianno Road (5-0-0)
• Approved siding replacement at 22 Collingwood Drive (5-0-0)
• Tabled siding and trim replacement at 62 Collingwood Drive (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved its meeting minutes (3‑0). It voted 5‑0 to grant a Special Permit for the Packet Landing Marina Resiliency plan, noting conditions and Division of Marine Fisheries comments. The board also voted 5‑0 to withdraw the related variance without prejudice, and separately granted a variance for a residential front‑setback extension (5‑0) while withdrawing the associated special permit (5‑0). The meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Granted Special Permit for Packet Landing Marina Resiliency (5-0)
• Withdrawn Variance without prejudice for Packet Landing Marina (5-0)
• Granted Variance for front‑setback relief at 78 Indian Memorial Drive (5-0)
• Withdrawn Special Permit for the same residential project (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Select Board

The Select Board approved official citations for two retiring members and a proclamation honoring Ms. Patricia Watson. It also appointed and reappointed individuals to several town committees, including the Energy Committee, Recreation Commission, Community Preservation Committee, Golf Enterprise Committee, and Historical Commission. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved citation for Susan E. Kerr (retirement)
• Approved citation for Jane N. Cain (retirement)
• Approved proclamation celebrating Ms. Patricia Watson
• Appointed Dean Sorensen to Energy Committee
• Appointed Alan Harrison as alternate to Recreation Commission
• Appointed Christine Brantley as Open Space representative on Community Preservation Committee
• Reappointed Richard Donovan and Doreen Levitan to Golf Enterprise Committee
• Reappointed Robert Kelley (regular) and Sam Lawrence (associate) to Historical Commission

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The commission approved several negative determinations and issued orders of conditions for various coastal and flood‑zone projects. It also continued multiple applications to future dates and granted certificates of compliance for several properties. In other business, Chairman Ed Hoopes announced his resignation after 26 years of service.

• Issued negative 2 determination for William Hasapidis shed (6-0)
• Issued negative 2 and negative 3 determinations for David Palmer vista pruning (6-0)
• Continued SE83-2482 Ryder & Wilcox project to 8/12/2025 (6-0)
• Issued order of conditions with special conditions for Michael Jones invasive‑species project (6-0)
• Issued order of conditions for Leonard Dicarlo retaining wall, pending map change (5-1)
• Issued order of conditions for Gerry Mulligan patio restoration (6-0)
• Granted certificates of compliance for multiple projects (6-0)
• Chairman Ed Hoopes resigned after 26 years of service (noted in other business)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. Mary Craig and Haly were assigned to work on definitions to be added to the draft regulation. The next meeting was scheduled for July 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM in Town Hall.

• Approved minutes from 7/2/25 (unanimous)
• Assigned Mary Craig and Haly to develop definitions (action step)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Planning Board

The Board voted 5‑0‑1 to approve the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. No zoning amendments were adopted; a public hearing on the fish/shellfish retail amendment is expected in September. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:05 PM.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee held a hybrid in‑person/remote community workshop on July 15, 2025 at Yarmouth Town Hall. Committee members discussed possible reuse of the former Mattacheese Middle School property at 400‑440 Higgins Crowell Road. Participants broke into small groups to share ideas, and BSC Group will compile the input for review at a future meeting. No formal decisions were made.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously authorized the chair to submit a Community Preservation Program application to reprogram $1,179,414 of Buy Down funds for mixed‑use redevelopment and to request a $200,000 General Deposit for staffing and affordable‑housing work. The board agreed to review a Request for Proposal for a new housing‑counselling program. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 4:10 PM.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Community Preservation application to reprogram $1,179,414 and request $200,000 General Deposit (unanimous)
• Agreed to review RFP for housing‑counselling program (no vote recorded, action noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 PM (unanimous)

Golf Enterprise Committee

The Golf Enterprise Committee voted unanimously to revise the Members’ Handbook language so that refunds purchased after April 1 must be requested within 30 days. The committee also agreed that all refund requests should be submitted to the GEC email address instead of mailed to Bayberry Hills. The revised language will be finalized at the next meeting. Additionally, the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting were presented and approved unanimously.

• Unanimously approved update to refund policy language (final wording to be approved next meeting)
• Unanimously approved submission of refund requests via GEC email address
• Unanimously approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Housing Committee

The Community Housing Committee approved the amended minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also voted to recommend Lee Hamilton’s reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:03 PM.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Lee Hamilton to Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 PM (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Committee changed the public meeting date to August 13, 2025, to allow more time for outreach. A sub‑group to plan audience outreach was formed, with John Grieco, Judy Tarver, and Sandy Fife volunteering. Discussion of website building and tech support was postponed. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Public meeting date changed to August 13, 2025 (Large Hearing Room, 1‑3 pm & 7‑9 pm)
• Sub‑group formed to plan outreach; volunteers John Grieco, Judy Tarver, Sandy Fife
• Website building/tech support discussion postponed
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee approved ten applications for exterior alterations, including solar panel installations, siding replacements, sheds, a deck expansion, and window upgrades. All motions were passed, with vote totals ranging from 4‑1‑0 to unanimous 5‑0‑0 approvals. No public objections were recorded for the listed projects.

• Approved 38 solar panels at 138 Setucket Road (4-1-0)
• Approved front siding replacement at 385 Weir Road (5-0-0)
• Approved shed installation at 14 Hillsea Road (5-0-0)
• Approved full exterior remodel at 42 Mill Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved shed installation at 117 Nottingham Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved door painting at 1021 West Yarmouth Road (5-0-0)
• Approved garage conversion with windows at 19 Covey Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved siding replacement at 24 Perch Pond Way (5-0-0)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee approved ten applications for exterior alterations, including solar panel installations, siding replacements, sheds, a deck expansion, and window upgrades. All motions were passed, with vote totals ranging from 4‑1‑0 to unanimous 5‑0‑0 approvals. No public objections were recorded for the listed projects.

• Approved 38 solar panels at 138 Setucket Road (4-1-0)
• Approved front siding replacement at 385 Weir Road (5-0-0)
• Approved shed installation at 14 Hillsea Road (5-0-0)
• Approved full exterior remodel at 42 Mill Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved shed installation at 117 Nottingham Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved door painting at 1021 West Yarmouth Road (5-0-0)
• Approved garage conversion with windows at 19 Covey Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved siding replacement at 24 Perch Pond Way (5-0-0)

Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Committee

The Waterways & Shellfish Advisory Committee approved the current meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the May 8 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The committee voted 3‑0 to refer Dan Ojala’s proposed fixed pier, ramp, stairs and floats project to the Conservation Commission, requiring a one‑month notice for shellfish removal. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved current meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 8 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Moved Dan Ojala pier project to Conservation with 1‑month shellfish removal notice (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission accepted the revised architectural plans for 256A Pleasant Street, including a new chimney matching existing ones (3-0-0). They also voted to donate historic glass plates to the Historic Society of Old Yarmouth (3-0-0). The June 12 meeting minutes were approved as amended (3-0-0) and the meeting was adjourned (3-0-0).

• Approved revised plans for 256A Pleasant Street, including new chimney (3-0-0)
• Donated historic glass plates to Historic Society of Old Yarmouth (3-0-0)
• Approved June 12 minutes as amended (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Special Permit to re‑divide the two adjoining R‑25 lots at 7 Grove Street and 9 Vernon Street into equal‑size parcels, even though the new parcels do not meet the 25,000‑sq‑ft requirement. The Board also approved a Special Permit for a ground‑level deck with the condition that any future raising of the deck be returned to the Board, and approved a Special Permit for a residential structure at 50 Powers Lane requiring the roof height to be reduced to meet the 35‑foot limit. Variances for the shed, the larger deck, and the Powers Lane project were withdrawn without prejudice. Board members elected Sean Igoe as Chair and Dick Martin and Jay Fraprie as Vice Chairs.

• Approved Special Permit to re‑divide 7 Grove St and 9 Vernon St (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit for ground‑level deck with condition on future raising (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit for 50 Powers Lane building height reduction (5-0)
• Withdrawn Variance for shed without prejudice (5-0)
• Withdrawn Variance for larger deck without prejudice (5-0)
• Withdrawn Variance for Powers Lane project without prejudice (5-0)
• Elected Sean Igoe as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Dick Martin as Vice Chair (5-0)

Disability Commission

The commission approved the June meeting minutes and adjourned the session unanimously. It agreed to add Mr. Rubidge to the agenda for the August 13 meeting and to schedule a March 2026 agenda item for a YCOD member to attend a Select Board meeting to announce award nominations. The commission also decided to evaluate tracker submissions and take action as needed, with items to be presented at the next YCOD meeting.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous vote)
• Added Mr. Rubidge to agenda for August 13 meeting
• Scheduled agenda item for March 2026 for YCOD member to attend Select Board meeting
• Commission will evaluate tracker submissions and initiate actions at next YCOD meeting
• Motion to send letter to Et Mariachi restaurant was made and seconded
• Agreed to move forward with award example and accompanying Town Citation
• Yarmouth Senior Center update tabled for next month

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee voted 5‑0 to approve the PowerPoint presentation and facilitator questions as amended. The committee also unanimously (5‑0) approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 pm after a 5‑0 vote. Incorporation of Teams reports was tabled pending a later presentation.

• Approved PowerPoint presentation and facilitator questions (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 pm (5-0)
• Tabled incorporation of Teams reports until after BSC Group presentation

Recreation Commission

The commission reviewed a field study covering four sites: Sandy Pond, Peter Homer Park, Mattacheese, and Simpkins Field. The report identified Sandy Pond Concept B, proposing two softball fields and four soccer fields, as the only viable candidate. No votes or approvals were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June 2025 minutes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board signed the Green Home Burial Regulation. It approved permitting for a Verizon generator and backup battery at 20 Old Hyannis Rd, adding safety requirements and bollard installation. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 2, May 19, and May 5, 2025 meetings.

• Signed Green Home Burial Regulation (all in favor)
• Approved Verizon generator and battery permit with safety conditions and bollards (all in favor)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee reviewed progress on multiple contracts, noted that Contract 5 received an Intent to Award and Contract 6 remains on hold pending a town decision on the pump station. The town received a $150,000 NSA grant from MassDEP for continued investigations. Public safety responsibilities for detours were reiterated, and the next meeting was scheduled for August 4, 2025.

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission reorganized its leadership, appointing David Bernstein as Chair and Pat Mulhearn as Secretary, each vote 7‑0. It approved orders of conditions for coastal projects, issued certificates of compliance for five permits, and continued review of several permit applications with unanimous votes. The commission also adopted letters of support for a salt‑marsh restoration grant and a land‑acquisition grant.

• Appointed David Bernstein as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Pat Mulhearn as Secretary (7-0)
• Issued OOC with conditions for Schofield Brothers project (6-0)
• Issued OOC with conditions for Woods Hole Group packet landing project (6-0)
• Approved certificates of compliance for five permits (7-0)
• Continued Crawford Land Management permit to 8/17/2025 (7-0)
• Continued Ryder & Wilcox permit to 7/17/2025 (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for Salt Marsh Restoration grant (7-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It decided that no FTM article is required for the project. Future public‑outreach meetings were scheduled from July 14 through October 7, 2025, and staff were assigned to handle legal research and outreach planning. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Determined no FTM article is necessary (unanimous)
• Scheduled July 14, 2025 site analysis meeting (tentative)
• Scheduled July 28, 2025 community outreach snapshot meeting (tentative)
• Scheduled August 7, 2025 hybrid community forum (tentative)
• Assigned ATA Scott to work with legal on title and encumbrance issues
• Assigned Chair Tarver to finalize room schedule and coordinate flyer with OPM
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Capital Budget Committee

The Capital Budget Committee changed the October 13 meeting to October 14 and approved the Draft Guidance Document, sending it to the Finance Committee for comment. A subcommittee of Sandy Fife and Ken Smith was assigned to review the final draft, and the committee approved a consultant’s plan to produce two new portal reports. Members also agreed to tour the new police shooting trailer, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Changed October 13 meeting date to October 14 (schedule amendment)
• Approved Draft Guidance Document and sent to Finance Committee
• Assigned subcommittee (Fife, Smith) to review final draft of guidance
• Approved consultant to draft two portal reports (by division and funding source)
• Agreed to tour new police shooting trailer; Chair to schedule meeting
• Motion to adjourn passed 6 ayes, 0 nays

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4‑0, with one member abstaining, to approve the meeting minutes. It also voted 3‑2 to deny Wakeby Development, Inc.'s special permit and variance request for 184 South Sea Avenue, Unit 1. Both actions were recorded as final decisions of the June 26, 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied Wakeby Development petition for special permit and variance at 184 South Sea Ave Unit 1 (3-2)

Planning Board

The board voted 5-0 to endorse ANR Plan 1977A, which adjusts the lot line between 116 and 118 North Main Street. The board also approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote and the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0-1 vote (one abstention). No other substantive actions were decided.

• Endorsed ANR Plan 1977A adjusting lot line (vote 5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (vote 5-0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (vote 5-0-1, 1 abstention)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to enter executive session to discuss possible Route 6A property purchases. In the public session, the Board approved a corporate name change for Ryan Family Amusements LLC and approved new liquor‑license managers for RJ Resorts Beach Resort Beverage and Oliver’s and Planck’s Tavern, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss Route 6A property purchase (5‑0)
• Approved corporate name change for Ryan Family Amusements LLC (5‑0)
• Approved change of liquor‑license manager for RJ Resorts Beach Resort Beverage (5‑0)
• Approved change of liquor‑license manager for Oliver’s and Planck’s Inc. (5‑0)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee voted to approve eight property improvement applications. All motions passed unanimously except one fence and retaining wall request, which passed with a 4-1-0 vote. Approvals cover fences, window replacements, roof work, painting, siding, and solar panel installation.

• Approved fence addition at 144 Eileen Street (5-0-0)
• Approved replacement of 18 windows at 7 Whippoorwill Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved sunroom roof replacement at 236 Center Street (5-0-0)
• Approved fence and retaining walls at 46 Summer Street (amended, 4-1-0)
• Approved house painting at 2 Firestone Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved solar panel installation and roof replacement at 32 Brush Hill Road (5-0-0)
• Approved siding and trim replacement at 84 Mayflower Terrace (5-0-0)
• Approved fence amendment at 15 Jared Lane (5-0-0)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force approved the minutes from the May 11 and June 4, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. The board set the next meeting for July 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM in Town Hall. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from 5/11/25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 6/4/25 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM (Town Hall)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Yarmouth Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force met on June 18, 2025 via Zoom. The members approved the minutes from the May 11, 2025 and June 4, 2025 meetings. The group discussed definitions of plastic categories and reviewed a draft regulation from Falmouth, but no actions were taken on those items. The next meeting will be scheduled at a later date.

• Approved minutes from 5/11/25 and 6/4/25

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved its meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote (Al Mayers abstaining). It then voted 8‑0 to enter an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property on Nottingham Drive, and to remain in executive session rather than reconvene in open session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote 6‑0‑1, Al Mayers abstaining)
• Entered executive session to discuss Nottingham Drive property purchase/exchange/lease (vote 8‑0)

Library Building Committee

The committee considered a motion to recommend 28 Wood Road, Simpkins as the new library site. The motion was withdrawn by Tom Pendleton, so no site recommendation was adopted. The committee will continue its review and prepare a presentation for the Board of Selectmen meeting on June 24, 2025.

• Motion to recommend 28 Wood Road, Simpkins withdrawn (Tom Pendleton)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust approved the May 20, 2025 minutes and authorized preservation spending of $100,970 for 54 Rhine Road and $48,682.36 for 59 Hazelmoor Road. The Trust found Bayridge Realty’s proposal advantageous and awarded $450,000 to fund the mixed‑use development at 645 Route 28. It also approved $65,000 of General Deposit funds for FY 2026 salary expenses. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,970 preservation spend for 54 Rhine Road (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $48,682.36 preservation spend for 59 Hazelmoor Road (unanimous)
• Rated Bayridge Realty proposal advantageous to the Town (unanimous)
• Awarded $450,000 to Bayridge Realty for 645 Route 28 mixed‑use development (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 General Deposit funds for FY 2026 salary expenses (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:01 PM (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee held a public information session on June 17, 2025 to present and discuss four possible sites for the new town library. Committee members and members of the public presented comments and questions about the sites, including Simpkins Field, Bayberry Golf Course land, West Yarmouth Library site, and Mattacheese. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; the discussion will inform future recommendations to the select board.

Historical Commission

The Yarmouth Historical Commission approved the May 8, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes of the current June 12, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0‑0 vote. No formal decisions were made on the 256A Pleasant Street project or the Revolutionary War markers; the commission will continue to review those proposals. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 AM.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded for the petition discussed. The meeting proceeded with no public comments.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved the June 5, 2025 minutes (with date and spelling corrections) by a 5‑0 vote. The committee also approved accepting ten letters recommending the WY Yarmouth Library site as part of the official record, also by a 5‑0 vote. No substantive site‑selection decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (amended) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved acceptance of correspondence recommending WY Library site – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. – 5 ayes, 0 nays

Disability Commission

The commission unanimously voted to carry over the 2025 Evelyn M. Beat Award nominees for automatic entry into the 2020 award selection. The May meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Two agenda items—one about disabled parking spaces and another about accessibility at the Et Mariachi restaurant—were added and forwarded to the Yarmouth Police Department without a formal vote.

• Approved automatic resubmission of 2025 nominees for award selection (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added agenda item on disabled parking spaces taken by non‑handicapped vehicles (no vote required, forwarded to Police)
• Added agenda item on Et Mariachi restaurant accessibility concerns (no vote required, forwarded to Police)

Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April and May meetings. Two new members, Chris Peterson and alternate Denise Galvin, were added to the commission. The next meeting was scheduled for July 9, 2025.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Approved May meeting minutes
• Added member Chris Peterson
• Added alternate member Denise Galvin
• Scheduled next meeting for July 9, 2025

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the May 2025 meeting minutes by motion and second. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The committee discussed upcoming hazardous‑waste collection events, recycling website updates, Extended Producer Responsibility legislation, school outreach ideas, FY27 budget input, and a possible Pay‑As‑You‑Throw program, but these items were not decided.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee approved a motion to distribute a flyer with survey information to homes abutting the Mattacheese neighborhoods. The motion was made by Sharon Wimer, seconded by Barbara Lavoine, and passed 7‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved distribution of survey flyer to neighboring homes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Golf Enterprise Committee

The minutes for the Yarmouth Golf Enterprise Committee meeting on June 9, 2025 consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any identifiable decisions, votes, or actions. Consequently, no approvals, denials, or tablings can be reported.

Community Housing Committee

The Community Housing Committee approved the January 21, 2025 minutes (amended) and the May 21, 2025 minutes, each by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (amended) – unanimous (6-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes – unanimous (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (6-0)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Committee approved several permit applications, including solar panel installations at 196 Setucket Road and 27 West Great Western Road, and a solar panel request at 979 Route 6A was tabled. It also approved the removal of an arbor and trellis at 43 Summer Street, an amended gutter and fence request at the same address (removing the eight‑foot fence), painting of doors at 147 White Rock Road, and a solar panel installation at 102 Starbuck Lane. The May 28, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and a workshop date was set for July 14 or July 28.

• Approved solar panel install at 196 Setucket Rd (5-0-0)
• Tabled solar panel install at 979 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Approved solar panel install at 27 West Great Western Rd (5-0-0)
• Approved removal of arbor and trellis at 43 Summer St (5-0-0)
• Approved amended gutter/fence request (removed 8‑ft fence) at 43 Summer St (5-0-0)
• Approved painting front and side doors at 147 White Rock Rd (5-0-0)
• Approved solar panel install at 102 Starbuck Ln (amended) (5-0-0)
• Approved May 28, 2025 OKH meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved the May 29, 2025 minutes. It voted 4‑0 to exclude the South Yarmouth Library site (312 Old Main St), the Old Townhouse site (506 Old Townhouse), and the Senior Center site (528 Forest Rd) from consideration for the new library. A motion to exclude the Bayberry site on West Yarmouth Road was withdrawn. The committee also changed the public information session date to June 17, 2025 at 6 PM in Town Hall, passing the motion 4‑0.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Excluded South Yarmouth Library site (312 Old Main St) – 4‑0 unanimous
• Excluded Old Townhouse site (506 Old Townhouse) – 4‑0 unanimous
• Excluded Senior Center site (528 Forest Rd) – 4‑0 unanimous
• Motion to exclude Bayberry site (West Yarmouth Rd) withdrawn
• Changed public information session date to June 17, 2025, 6 PM – 4‑0 unanimous

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The commission rejected the dock approval motion (1‑5). It issued orders of conditions for three residential projects and continued several applications to July 3, 2025. A recommendation to reappoint the chairman and a commissioner was adopted (5‑0). The meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned (5‑0).

• Dock SE83.2485 approval with special conditions failed (1-5)
• Certificate of Compliance for SE83-1165 Yarmouth Shores Condo continued to July 3 (4-0)
• Certificate of Compliance for SE83-2161 Paul Butler issued (5-0)
• Order of conditions for SE83-2483 MacDonald property approved (5-0)
• Order of conditions for SE83-2484 Haley property approved (5-0)
• Order of conditions for SE83-2486 Hamlyn project approved (3-2)
• Recommendation to reappoint Chairman Hoopes and Commissioner Tierney carried (5-0)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force set a goal to produce a draft bylaw no later than September 2025. Mary Craig will email members the Falmouth regulation for review before the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Set goal to have draft plastic reduction bylaw by September 2025 (unanimous)
• Mary Craig to email Falmouth regulation to members (action assigned)
• Next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM (scheduled)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Planning Board

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting and 4‑0 to approve the May 21, 2025 minutes. The board also voted unanimously (4‑0) to adjourn the session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

Select Board

The June 3, 2025 Select Board meeting reviewed agenda items such as entertainment licenses, a town‑property use request, and updates on the Mattacheese Utilization Committee and plastics reduction efforts. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The board also noted upcoming appointments and informational releases.

Board of Health

The board agreed to revise the draft letter to TEC Associates by deleting Jay Gardner's name and will have Carl Lawson send the corrected letter. Approval of the May 5 and May 19 meeting minutes was postponed to the next meeting due to a lack of quorum. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. after a motion passed unanimously.

• Approved correction to draft railroad letter, removing Jay Gardner's name
• Deferred approval of May 5 and May 19 meeting minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Yarmouth Water Resources Advisory Committee met on June 2, 2025 in person and via Zoom. Members received updates on the Water Resource Recovery Facility construction, contract statuses, and public comments. The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. after a motion that all items were approved, but no individual decisions or vote counts were recorded.

• Motion to approve all agenda items passed (no vote tally recorded)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Interview Committee entered an executive session to conduct confidential interviews with four architectural firms. After the presentations, members discussed and ranked the firms. The committee voted to recommend Oudens Ello Architecture to the full Library Building Committee for further action.

• Entered executive session for architect interviews (motion approved)
• Recommended Oudens Ello Architecture to the full committee (motion passed)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee reviewed interview rankings and recommended obtaining a fee proposal from the top‑ranked design firm, Oudens Ello. The committee also agreed on a process for selecting a new library site, including a public information session on June 12, a flyer/brochure, a press release, website posting, and a questionnaire to be completed by June 5. No other business was taken.

• Recommended obtaining fee proposal from top‑ranked design firm Oudens Ello
• Agreed to produce flyer/brochure announcing June 12 site information meeting (Tim Arnold, Accenture)
• Agreed to issue press release for site meeting for Selectmen McGurrin to read at June 3 BOS meeting (ATA Scott)
• Agreed to post Site Selection Report and questionnaire on LBC website
• Committee members will rank their top three site choices by June 5

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee unanimously approved the revised presentation for the June 3, 2025 Select Board meeting, including specific slide edits. Members also reserved the DPW room on the second Monday at 6 p.m. for September through February 2026. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved revised June 3 Select Board presentation (4‑0)
• Removed “new” from demolition costs bullet in presentation (4‑0)
• Added “Implement Survey with Consultant” phrase and URL to slides (4‑0)
• Reserved DPW room second Monday 6 p.m. Sep–Feb 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee voted to approve a series of applications, including solar panel installations, building alterations, a fence, a commercial sign, and a new single‑family dwelling. All motions passed with either unanimous (5‑0‑0) or near‑unanimous (4‑1‑0) votes. No public objections were recorded for any of the approved items.

• Approved 19 solar panels at 85 North Dennis Road (5-0-0)
• Approved 23 solar panels at 49 Cottonwood Street (4-1-0)
• Approved window replacement and patio door at 162 Thacher Shore Road (5-0-0)
• Approved garage removal and addition at 33 Seminole Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved sunroom and deck addition at 10 Embassy Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved six‑foot cedar fence at 279 Setucket Road (5-0-0)
• Approved new sign at 714 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Approved new single‑family dwelling at 77 Collingwood Drive (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to grant Harborside Suites a special permit to increase seasonal employee housing to 35% (16 rooms) at 953 Route 28. The Board also approved a special permit with conditions for a residential property and withdrew the related variance, each by a 5-0 vote. Additionally, the Board upheld the Building Commissioner’s decision not to act on an enforcement request for a utility pole with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved special permit for Harborside Suites to add 35% seasonal employee housing (5-0)
• Approved special permit with conditions for residential property (5-0)
• Withdrawn the variance without prejudice for the residential property (5-0)
• Upheld Building Commissioner decision to not act on enforcement request for utility pole (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 26, 2025 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 16, April 30 and May 7 meetings by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. It also approved the May 21 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. By consensus the Board directed staff to work with the Chair on a memo to the Select Board requesting a November 18 special town meeting. The Board adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 16 minutes (5-0-1) – Jim Saben abstained
• Approved April 30 minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 7 minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 21 minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to draft memo to Select Board requesting Nov 18 STM
• MUC Committee to present status to Select Board on June 3
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted to change the Hazardous Materials License Application period to a calendar year, creating an 18‑month cycle for 2026. The remaining $315 from the FY2026 Human Services Grant was redirected to the Yarmouth Food Pantry. The board also approved the proposed fee‑schedule changes and adopted the October 16, 2023 meeting minutes. The May 5, 2025 minutes were deferred to the next meeting.

• Change Hazardous Materials License Application period to calendar year (18‑month for 2026) – approved (all in favor)
• Redirect $315 from FY2026 Human Services Grant to Yarmouth Food Pantry – approved (all in favor)
• Accept proposed Board of Health fee‑schedule changes – approved (all in favor)
• Approve October 16, 2023 Board of Health meeting minutes – approved (all in favor)
• Defer vote on May 5, 2025 meeting minutes to next meeting – tabled
• Amend Eversource vegetation‑management letter with board comments – action to be taken

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee appointed Judy Connor Tarver as Chair, Tom Pendleton as Vice Chair, and Sandy Fife as Secretary, each motion passing unanimously (6 ayes, 0 nays). The committee voted to interview the four highest‑ranked architect proposals, also unanimously (6 ayes, 0 nays). A separate motion approved an interview team of two library staff members and three committee members, again passing 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved Judy Connor Tarver as Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Tom Pendleton as Vice Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Sandy Fife as Secretary (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved interviewing the top four architect firms (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved interview team composition: 2 library staff and 3 committee members (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission approved a 470‑square‑foot kayak‑launch float expansion and issued negative determinations for two separate projects. It also continued several pending applications and ratified an enforcement order requiring a restoration plan for 151 Route 28. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes for May 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved up to 470 sf of kayak‑launch floats within a 760 sf zone (7-0)
• Issued negative two determination for 60 sf sidewalk project (7-0)
• Issued negative 2 and negative 3 determinations for 86 Growell Road addition (7-0)
• Continued review of beach‑management plan SE83‑2477 to June 5 2025 (7-0)
• Continued revetment reconstruction SE83‑2480 to July 3 2025 (6-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for 151 Route 28 vegetation removal, requiring a sketch plan by July 3 2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Recreation Commission

The commission introduced new Assistant Recreation Director Jack Judd and appointed two alternates, Denise Galvin and Chris Peterson. A preliminary field‑study report was presented, recommending the elimination of the MMS and Simpkins Field sites from future recreational use. Members discussed program ideas such as pickleball, new bike racks, membership limits, and resurfacing the playing surface this fall. The minutes from the April 2025 meeting will be presented for approval at the next session.

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session involved discussion of outreach ideas, a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, and upcoming tasks, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 2025 minutes

Select Board

The board entered executive session to discuss pump station #2 negotiations. It accepted Elly Tierney's resignation from the Library Building Committee. It approved Timothy Scanian and Richard Chwastiak as alternate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The consent agenda, including an Eversource power‑line extension and a police relief association license request, was approved.

• Entered executive session to consider pump station #2 property matters (5 ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Elly Tierney from Library Building Committee (5 ayes)
• Approved appointment of Timothy Scanian as ZBA alternate (5 ayes)
• Approved appointment of Richard Chwastiak as ZBA alternate (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda covering Eversource power‑line extension and Police Relief Association license request (5 ayes)

Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force

The Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force unanimously appointed Jamie Veara as Chair and Mary Vilbon as Clerk. The group voted to attend the Select Board meeting on June 3, 2025, and confirmed that Stop & Shop will provide plastic samples for the next session. The next Task Force meeting was scheduled for June 4, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Appointed Jamie Veara as Chair (unanimously approved)
• Appointed Mary Vilbon as Clerk (unanimously approved)
• Decided to attend Select Board meeting on June 3, 2025 (unanimously approved)
• Confirmed Stop & Shop will provide plastic samples at next meeting (unanimously approved)
• Scheduled next Task Force meeting for June 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously approved)

Community Housing Committee

The committee approved, with unanimous votes, the amended Local Initiative Program application for affordable homes at 1121 Route 28 and authorized the chair to sign it. It also adopted amended language for the Mattacheese Utilization Project housing preferences. The committee selected benchmark projects for moderate, elevated, and detached affordable housing. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amended Local Initiative Program application for 1121 Route 28 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign the Local Initiative Program application (unanimous)
• Adopted amended language for Mattacheese Utilization Project housing preferences (unanimous)
• Selected benchmark projects for moderate, elevated, and detached affordable housing
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee voted unanimously to untable the demolition and rebuild application for the barn at 169 Route 6A. All eight regular applications that were considered were approved as submitted with unanimous 4‑0‑0 votes. No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Approved 25-A051 removal of sunroom and replacement of windows, roof, sidewall, and garage doors at 20 Mill Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A052 relocation of addition and fence addition at 10 Nickerson Farm Way (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A053 roof, siding, trim, deck, doors, windows, and painting at 189 Center Street (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A054 installation of 27 solar panels at 12 April Way (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A055 replacement of fence with black aluminum at 87 Eileen Street (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A056 installation of pool fence and outdoor shower enclosure at 25 Nicholas Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved 25-A057 installation of 26 solar panels at 60 Bray Farm Road North (4-0-0)
• Untabled 25-D002 demolition and rebuild of barn at 169 Route 6A (4-0-0)

Disability Commission

The commission removed agenda item #8 after no objections. It added a discussion about the Sunftower Market Place event to the next meeting's agenda. Members voted 7‑0‑0 to accept new officer recommendations (Phyllis Vennberg as chair, Jessica Simmons as vice‑chair, Glenn Martin as clerk) and 7‑0‑0 to change regular meetings to Wednesdays at 3 pm. The April meeting minutes were approved by a 7‑0‑1 vote.

• Agenda item #8 removed (no objections)
• Event participation added to next meeting's agenda
• Approved new officers: Phyllis Vennberg (chair), Jessica Simmons (vice‑chair), Glenn Martin (clerk) (7-0-0)
• Changed regular meeting day to Wednesdays at 3 pm (7-0-0)
• Approved April 10th meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Committee

The Waterways & Shellfish Advisory Committee discussed a proposed fixed pier at 2 Buttercup Lane, noting concerns about water depth and potential shellfish impact. A motion to send the project to the Conservation Commission without recommendation passed 4-1. The committee also approved corrected meeting minutes (5-0) and adjourned the meeting (5-0).

• Approved meeting minutes as written (3-0)
• Forwarded 2 Buttercup pier project to Conservation Commission with water depth and shellfish concerns (4-1)
• Approved corrected minutes with wording change (5-0)
• Ended the meeting (5-0)

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The committee decided to postpone remaining agenda items because the meeting ran long. A follow‑up meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Postponed remaining agenda items due to time constraints (decision, no vote tally provided)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 16, 2025
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Historical Commission

The commission voted 3‑0‑0 to approve the proposed window replacement at 722 Willow Street, allowing the two existing windows to be replaced with a triple‑pane window of the same trim and siding. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Bob Kelley and seconded by Commissioner David Geanacopoulos. The commission also approved the meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved window replacement at 722 Willow Street (3-0-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved April 10 minutes as revised (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

At the May 8 meeting the Board entered executive session to discuss litigation. It approved a new variance allowing a 16‑by‑16‑ft deck at 1 Wildflower Lane, voting 5‑0. The Board also delegated the response to an Open Meeting Law complaint to Town Counsel and approved the minutes from prior meetings, each with unanimous votes.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (4-0)
• Granted new variance for 16‑by‑16‑ft deck at 1 Wildflower Lane (5-0)
• Delegated response to Open Meeting Law complaint to Town Counsel (5-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Planning Board

The Yarmouth Planning Board held a hybrid meeting on May 7, 2025 to discuss several zoning amendment proposals, a mixed‑use analysis, and updates from various committees. No substantive actions or approvals were taken on any agenda items. The board voted unanimously (6‑0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The Yarmouth Design Review Committee voted unanimously (4‑0) to adjourn the May 6, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously (4‑0) to approve the DRC comments as the official meeting minutes for the mixed‑use development at 49 & 55 Route 28 and 10 Drews Way.

• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
• Approved DRC comments as meeting minutes (4‑0)

Select Board

The Yarmouth Select Board meeting on May 6, 2025 provided notice of two public hearings to consider fee increases for multiple town departments. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during this session. The agenda also listed items such as the Tourism Destination Marketing District proposal and various administrative memos.

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved a variance for 25 Hawks Wing Road to reduce wastewater system testing to twice a year, with a review in two years. It also approved the Green Home Burial application, subject to specified wording changes. The minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved variance for 25 Hawks Wing Rd to test system twice a year (all in favor)
• Approved Green Home Burial application pending wording edits (all in favor)
• Approved April 7, 2025 board minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The committee provided updates on ongoing water and wastewater projects, including earthwork, grading, and sewer installations on Route 28, South Shore Drive, and North Main Street. It reported receipt of a $150,000 nitrogen‑sensitive area grant and a waiver request to the DEP for additional treatment. Letters were sent to the Governor’s Office and the MA DOT regarding business impacts and road work, with a pending decision from the DOT. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The commission issued orders of conditions for several shoreline and wetland projects, including a fiber‑roll erosion control plan (SE83‑2464) that passed 5‑1. It also approved orders of conditions for a garage buffer‑zone project (SE83‑2475, 6‑1), a porch addition with a flow diffuser (SE83‑2476, 7‑0), and a septic addition requiring tree pruning (SE83‑2478, 7‑0). Certificates of compliance were granted for two properties (SE83‑1992 and SE83‑2374, 7‑0), and continuances were granted for additional planting (SE83‑2138, 7‑0) and for a Great Island Ocean Club request (SE83‑2148, 7‑0).

• Approved order of conditions for SE83‑2464 fiber‑roll erosion project (5‑1)
• Approved order of conditions for SE83‑2475 garage buffer‑zone project (6‑1)
• Approved order of conditions for SE83‑2476 porch addition with flow diffuser (7‑0)
• Approved order of conditions for SE83‑2478 septic addition with tree‑pruning condition (7‑0)
• Issued certificates of compliance for SE83‑1992 and SE83‑2374 (7‑0)
• Continued SE83‑2138 additional planting to July 3 2025 (7‑0)
• Continued SE83‑2148 Great Island Ocean Club request to July 17 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes for April 17 2025 (7‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board agreed to hold a supplemental meeting on June 25 for Union Studios’ final mixed‑use presentation ahead of the June 30 grant deadline. It also decided to release Draft #3 of the Key Issues & Action Items for a 30‑day public comment period before the August public hearing. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:15 p.m.

• Scheduled supplemental Planning Board meeting on June 25 for Union Studios mixed‑use presentation (unanimous)
• Directed Draft #3 of Key Issues & Action Items to be posted for a 30‑day public comment period before August hearing
• Voted unanimously (7‑0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Select Board

The Annual Town Meeting recorded that the Select Board and Finance Committee each voted unanimously to recommend several budget items. These included a $70,000 transfer for DPW snow and ice, a $845,476 fire department staffing override, and multiple enterprise operating budgets. No final Town vote totals are shown in the minutes.

• Recommended $70,000 DPW Snow and Ice transfer (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 6-0)
• Recommended transfers totaling $2,580,000 for the Municipal Budget (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 7-0)
• Recommended $845,476 for fire department staffing override (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 7-0)
• Recommended Golf Enterprise operating budget (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 7-0)
• Recommended Water Division operating budget (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 7-0)
• Recommended Septage Enterprise operating budget (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 7-0)
• Recommended Wastewater Enterprise operating budget, moving $94,440 to wages (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 7-0)
• Recommended Cable Television Communications budget (Select Board 5-0, Finance Committee 6-0)

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved the installation of an American Revolutionary War monument at 460 Route 6A. It also approved several fence, shed, siding, and construction applications, and approved solar panels at 121 Setucket Road despite one dissenting vote. The application for a smoker shelter at 938 Route 6A was tabled to a later meeting.

• Approved American Revolutionary War monument at 460 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Approved fence at 17 Christopher Hall Way (5-0-0)
• Approved fence at 30 Tall Pines Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved shed at 54 Dartmoor Way (5-0-0)
• Approved solar panels at 121 Setucket Road (4-1-0)
• Approved fence, shed, and sunroom at 2 Cottonwood Street (5-0-0)
• Approved front siding replacement at 30 Heather Lane (5-0-0)
• Tabled smoker shelter application at 938 Route 6A (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a Special Permit for seasonal employee housing at 759 Route 28, West Yarmouth, by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a Special Permit for a barn relocation with historic‑district conditions and a variance for temporary plant sales at 228 Route 28, each by 5‑0. The Board denied a Special Permit and a Variance for Be Owlsome Child Care (0‑5 and 5‑0) and continued the hearing on a second‑floor addition request to May 22, 2025.

• Approved Special Permit for seasonal employee housing at 759 Route 28 (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit for barn relocation with historic district condition (5-0)
• Approved variance for temporary plant sales at 228 Route 28 (5-0)
• Denied Special Permit for Be Owlsome Child Care (0-5)
• Denied Variance for Be Owlsome Child Care (5-0)
• Denied petition to overturn lobster retail decision (5-0)
• Continued hearing for Yeomans second‑floor addition to May 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Withdrawn petition for variance without prejudice (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee voted to elect Judith Wilchynski as Chair and Paul Huggins as Vice‑Chair, each by a 7‑0 vote. The committee also approved three sets of meeting minutes by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. by a 7‑0 vote.

• Elected Judith Wilchynski as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Paul Huggins as Vice‑Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/12/25 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/21/25 as amended (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/25/25 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:26 p.m. (7-0)

Select Board

The meeting minutes contain only a memorandum about the Community Planning Grant and a proposal from BSC Group for supplemental tasks related to mixed‑use development. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust voted to approve the Moderate and Elevated recommendations of the Mattacheese Utilization Committee Housing Preferred Program, adding notes about sewer connection, economic‑development use of undisturbed areas, and reuse of waste building materials as a fishing reef. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 4:15 PM.

• Approved Moderate and Elevated recommendations of the MUC Housing Preferred Program (vote not specified)
• Added notes: site to connect to sewer, undisturbed areas for economic development, waste materials for fishing reef
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4‑yes vote)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission adopted a revised fee schedule for various permits, including lower freshwater dock fees and increased extension permit fees. It also ratified several enforcement orders and issued orders of conditions for ongoing projects, and granted continuances for work to be completed by May 2025. All motions passed unanimously except one with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved fee revisions for Category 5, freshwater dock, and extension permits (7-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for DPW dewatering at 222‑228 Pleasant Street (7-0)
• Continued notice of intent for 122 Exeter Road to May 15 2025 (7-0)
• Issued order of conditions with special conditions for seawall at 104 River Street (7-0)
• Continued notice of intent for garage at 61 Baker Road to May 1 2025 (7-0)
• Issued order of conditions with special conditions for addition at 2 Powers Lane (7-0)
• Issued order of conditions pending revised plan for revetment at Clifford Betron site (7-0)
• Ratified enforcement order with revised deadline (June 15 2025) for dock removal at 59 Ovster Cove Road (6-0)

Planning Board

The board voted 6‑0 to recommend the proposed Planning Board fee changes to the Select Board. It also approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 and April 2, 2025 meetings, and later approved its own April 16, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑1). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Recommend Planning Board fee increase to Select Board – vote 6-0
• Approve November 6, 2024 meeting minutes – vote 5-0-1
• Approve April 2, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 6-0
• Approve April 16, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 5-0-1
• Adjourn meeting – vote 6-0

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (4 ayes, 0 nays). The Board approved a citation honoring Ellie Lawrence for 42 years of service to the town. The Board heard a proposal for a pilot farmers’ market at Taylor‑Bray Farm, with members expressing support, but the minutes do not record a final vote on the proposal.

• Enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining (4‑0)
• Approve citation recognizing Ellie Lawrence’s 42 years of service (approved)
• Consider Taylor‑Bray Farm pilot farmers’ market proposal; members voiced support (no vote recorded)

Mattacheese Utilization Committee

The Mattacheese Utilization Committee accepted the November 6, 2024 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The committee then voted 6‑0 to adjourn the meeting. A tentative date of May 8, 2025 was selected for the next meeting, pending room availability. No public comments were received.

• Approved November 6, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (6-0)
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for May 8, 2025

Golf Enterprise Committee

The minutes for the Yarmouth Golf Enterprise Committee on April 14, 2025 consist of garbled text without clear actions, votes, or approvals. No specific decisions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items can be identified from the record. Consequently, there are no actionable outcomes to report.

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved several applications, including solar panel installations at 85 Weir Road and 11 Apache Drive, a new sign at 247 Willow Street, painting at 69 Freeboard Lane, and fence projects at 23 Red Jacket Road and 221 Center Street. The committee also tabled the demolition and construction requests for the barn at 169 Route 6A pending a site visit. All approvals passed unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote, and the tabled motions also passed unanimously.

• Approved 31 solar panels at 85 Weir Road (5-0-0)
• Approved 22 solar panels at 11 Apache Drive (5-0-0)
• Tabled demolition of barn at 169 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Tabled construction of new barn at 169 Route 6A (5-0-0)
• Approved new signs at 247 Willow Street (5-0-0)
• Approved painting at 69 Freeboard Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved fence replacement at 23 Red Jacket Road (5-0-0)
• Approved fence installation at 221 Center Street (5-0-0)

Disability Commission

The Yarmouth Disability Commission voted to approve the letters to Sunftower Marketplace and 1341 Rte 28 with the suggested wording changes; the motion passed unanimously. The commission also adopted the March meeting minutes with minor edits, again unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved without dissent. Discussions on clerk‑duty rotation and nomination of officers continued, but no final decisions were made.

• Approved letters to Sunftower Marketplace and 1341 Rte 28 with changes (unanimous)
• Adopted March meeting minutes with proposed edits (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously

Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Committee

The Waterways & Shellfish Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes (5-0). It voted 5-0 to continue discussion on the proposed 42‑foot pier at 2 Buttercup Lane, deferring any motion until corrected plans are submitted. The committee then voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 to continue discussion on 2 Buttercup pier to next meeting
• Voted 5-0 to end the meeting

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission voted 3-0-0 to adopt Option A for the Revolutionary War Monument, specifying an eagle above the names, a central scroll, and crossed flags with a map on the back. The commission also approved the March 13 and April 10 meeting minutes by unanimous vote and then adjourned the meeting at 6:00 PM.

• Approved Option A design for Revolutionary War Monument (3-0-0)
• Approved March 13 minutes as submitted (3-0-0)
• Approved April 10 minutes as submitted (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a one‑year special permit for seasonal employee housing at the petitioner’s hotel, using the same conditions as previous decisions. It denied a special permit and a variance for Be Owlsome Child Care’s proposed daycare. The board also denied a repetitive petition to overturn a building commissioner’s ruling on lobster sales. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved one‑year special permit for seasonal employee housing (5‑0 AYE)
• Denied special permit for Be Owlsome Child Care daycare (0‑5 NAY)
• Denied variance for Be Owlsome Child Care (5‑0 AYE)
• Denied Petition #5171 (repetitive lobster‑sale petition) (5‑0 AYE)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 AYE)
• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 AYE)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the March 72th, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed three size options for the Mattacheese site but did not vote on a final project. The commission set the next meeting for May 14, 2025.

• Approved March 72th, 2025 minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for May 14, 2025

Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the February and March meeting minutes. It voted to hold future meetings in‑person (with hybrid options) at the DPW offices, 74 Town Brook Rd, beginning May 14, 2025. The committee also scheduled a disposal‑area tour for April 10, 2025 and confirmed the Annual Town Cleanup for April 12‑13, 2025.

• Approved February and March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved shift to in‑person hybrid meetings at DPW offices starting May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled disposal‑area tour on April 10, 2025
• Confirmed Annual Town Cleanup for April 12‑13, 2025

Community & Economic Development Committee Agenda and Minutes

The Community & Economic Development Committee voted 5‑0 to allocate up to $200,000 for Phase 2 construction at Parker's River Landing by re‑allocating existing budget items. It also approved an additional $25,772.02 from Unallocated Economic Development Projects for the same project, and a $20,000 extension of the marketing contract for July‑August 2025. The committee decided to draft a branding proposal for Selectboard review and adopted the meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved up to $200,000 for Parker's River Landing construction (5‑0)
• Approved $25,772.02 from Unallocated Economic Development Projects for Parker's River Landing (5‑0)
• Approved $20,000 FY26 budget extension of marketing contract (5‑0)
• Adopted meeting minutes as amended (5‑0)
• Decided to draft a branding proposal for Selectboard input
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Board of Health

The Board approved a variance for the Englewood Condos pool pending inspection. It adopted the Green Home Burial regulation with a wording edit and set the application fee at $250.00. The March 17, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved variance for Englewood Condos pool pending inspection (all in favor)
• Accepted Green Home Burial regulation with edit to first paragraph (all in favor)
• Set Green Home Burial application fee at $250.00 (all in favor)
• Approved March 17, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for May 5, 2025

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust met on April 3, 2025 in Yarmouth Town Hall. Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Consent Certificate transferring interest in the Managing Member of YM Owner, LLC for Yarmouth Commons at 881 Route 28 and authorized the chair to execute the document. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 2:45 PM.

• Approved Consent Certificate for transfer of interest in YM Owner, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute the certificate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Conservation Commission approved four shoreline development projects with special conditions, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also postponed review of two other applications to future dates (April 17, June 5, and October 2, 2025). A partial Certificate of Compliance was issued for one house project, and the meeting minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Approved SE83-2461 project at 36 Bentbluffs Lane with special conditions (motion carried S0)
• Continued SE83-2470 seawall project to April 17, 2025 for plan revisions (6‑0)
• Approved SE83-2472 project at 50 Powers Lane pending revised plan (6‑0)
• Approved SE83-2468 walkway project at 41 Uncle Roberts Road with special conditions (6‑0)
• Continued SE83-2161 erosion mitigation review to June 5, 2025 (6‑0)
• Issued partial COC for SE83-2350 house project with ongoing condition and fine (motion carried G0)
• Tabled approval of Dec 6, 2024 minutes to May 15, 2025 (motion carried 0 with 1 abstention)
• Continued other business to Oct 2, 2025 to allow plant establishment (motion carried G0)

Planning Board

The board voted to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. Earlier minutes from January 15 and March 5 were also approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (7‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board honored the retirements of David Morin (DPW/Highway) and Lieutenant Michael Bryant (Police). It swore in Lieutenant Diana Wells and Sergeant Connor Burnham as new police officers. The Board reviewed proposed increases to solid‑waste disposal stickers, beach parking fees, residential beach stickers, and water rates, but no votes or approvals were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved a variance for petition 5166, requiring the shed to be reduced to 12’ × 16’ and relocated, with a 5‑0 vote. The board also voted 5‑0 to withdraw the related special permit without prejudice. For petition 5167, the board approved a new special permit allowing a home office, limited to the applicant, with a 5‑0 vote. The board upheld the Building Commissioner’s decision on petition 5168 and withdrew the associated variance, each by 5‑0 votes.

• Approved variance for petition 5166 (shed size reduction to 12’ × 16’) – 5-0
• Withdrawn special permit for petition 5166 without prejudice – 5-0
• Approved special permit for petition 5167 (home office) limited to applicant – 5-0
• Upheld Building Commissioner’s decision on petition 5168 – 5-0
• Withdrawn variance for petition 5168 without prejudice – 5-0
• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes – 5-0
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes – 5-0

Golf Enterprise Committee

The minutes contain no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or votes. The document consists of garbled text without identifiable actions.

Old King's Highway Committee

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved the meeting minutes. The committee accepted the withdrawal of the solar panel application for 395 Route 6A. The committee also untabled the roof, siding, and deck renovation application for 189 Center Street.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0, Vice Chair Ecker and Ms. Porter abstained)
• Accepted withdrawal of solar panel application 25-A027 (5-0-0)
• Untabled roof renovation application 25-A023 (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Yarmouth Conservation Commission approved three coastal construction projects with special conditions, denied one dock application, and issued various determinations, certificates of occupancy and an enforcement order. Votes ranged from unanimous approvals to a 0‑5 rejection. The meeting also included routine procedural motions and the adoption of minutes.

• Approved SE83-2465 BSCGroup bulkhead and pier project with special conditions (5-0)
• Approved SE83-2469 Lopilato elevation, relocation and storm‑flow mitigation project with special conditions (5-0)
• Approved SE83-2471 Cape Cod Engineering pier, ramp and revetment project with special conditions (4-2)
• Denied SE83-2463 Wal! Associates dock project (0-5)
• Issued negative 2 and negative 3 determination for Hamlyn Consulting garage and driveway expansion (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Occupancy for SE83-2095 Paul Butler (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Issued partial Certificate of Occupancy for SE83-2343 David Palmer (6-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order for Joyce Landscaping wetland violation (6-0)