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SPRING 2026 REPORT
DATE June 19, 2026 Project No. 2023-0169
TO Yarmouth Conservation Commission
Attention: Brittany DiRienzo
1146 Route 24
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-2231
bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us
jjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us.
FROM Craig Fleming
Great Island Homeowners’ Association
1100 Great Island Road
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Direct Phone: (508) 775-0259
craig@gihacapecod.com
Sent via Email to: bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us; jjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us.
Storm Update:
Despite the blizzard that occurred on February 23, there was no damage to our southeast coastline.
Southerly sustained winds of 25–35 mph, with gusts exceeding 50 mph during the overnight hours of March 16,
resulted in the partial exposure of four sandbags along the causeway. Using only hand tools, our maintenance
team re-covered these bags during the week of March 29. See attached for photos.
On June 18, 2026, we experienced sustained southerly winds of 24 mph, with gusts reaching 41 mph. This storm
resulted in the partial exposure of approximately 12 sandbags (see attached photo). Similar to the event at this
time last year, we will be requesting permission from the Yarmouth Conservation Commission and Mass
Audubon to re-cover these bags during a Time of Year (TOY) restriction period.
Beach Grass:
In April we received permission from the Yarmouth Conservation Commission and Mass Audubon to plant 60
bundles of beach grass on top of the existing sandbags.
Visual Inspection Report
Other than mentioned above, all sandbags and coir rolls were inspected weekly and remain covered.
Photos:
See attached.