2015 ANNUAL REPORT
2015 Annual Report
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you to the Town Boards and Departments for submitting reports for inclusion in
this Annual Report
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IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYEE DEATHS 2015
Theresa A. Atkins Precinct Worker
Cecilia F. Beatty Precinct Worker
Jeanne U. Bulloch Board of Appeals
Suzanne Courcier Old King 's Highway Committee
Jane Gallagher Precinct Worker & Town Clerk 's
Office Employee \
Russell L. Grander Golf Department
Linda W. Homer Selectmen’s Office
Charlie Kelleher Board of Health
William Nixon Highway Superintendent
Frank Pina Highway Department
Ed Voelker Energy Committee
Harris B. Weston Cemetery Committee & IT
Department
Francis Worrell Bikeways Committee & Regional
Transportation Committee
Traffic Study Committee
Charles V. Zahigian Reserve Police Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION
Board of Selectmen …………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Licensing ……..…………………………………………………………………………………..... 6
Gifts Accepted by the Board of Selectmen ……………………………………………………….... 7
Finance Committee …………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Capital Budget Committee .………………………………………………………………………… 10
Town Administrator ..…………………………………………………………………………………. 11
Elected Officials, Employees and Committees ……………………………………………………… 12
Town Administrative Organization Chart …………………………………………………………… 21
TOWN RECORDS
Town Clerk and Board of Registrars ………………………………………………………………… 23
Annual Report ……..…………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Births, Marriages, and Deaths ………………………………………………………………............. 24
Annual Town Meeting, May 2, 2015 ………………………………………………………………… 25
Annual Town Election, May 19, 2015 ……………………………………………………………… 62
Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee Annual Meeting, November 10, 2015….. 63
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Board of Appeals ……………………………………………………………………………………… 65
Department of Community Development ……………………………………………………………. 66
Planning Board ……………………………………………………………………………………… 67
Affordable Housing Trust …………………………………………………………………………… 69
Community and Economic Development Committee ………………………………………………… 71
Community Housing Committee …………………………………………………………………….. 72
Community Preservation Committee ………………………………………………………………… 73
Conservation Commission …………………………………………………………………………… 76
Design Review Committee …………………………………………………………………………… 78
Drive-In Site Utilization Committee ………………………………………………………………… 79
Historical Commission ……………………………………………………………………………….. 82
Old King’s Highway …………………………………………………………………………………... 83
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Library Division ………………………………………………………………………………………. 87
Natural Resources ……………………………………………………………………………………. 91
Law Enforcement/Management ………………………………………………………………. 91
Shellfish ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 95
Animal Control ………………………………………………………………………………. 98
Harbormaster/Waterways ……………………………………………………………………... 100
Division of Senior Services ……………………………………………………………………….. 101
Golf Division …………………………………………………………………………………………. 104
Information Technology Division ……………………………………………………………………. 107
Recreation Commission ………………………………………………………………………………. 110
Parks & Recreation Division …………………………………………………………………………. 111
Parks Division …………………………………………………………………………………. 111
Recreation Division ……………………………………………………………………………. 112
Cemetery Division …………………………………………………………………………….. 114
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
Town Accountant ……………………………………………………………………………………… 118
Combined Balance Sheet ………………………………………………………………….. 119
Combined Statement of Changes in Fund Equity …………………………………………… 120
Schedule of Budgeted Revenue ……………………………………………………………. 122
Schedule of Appropriations and Expenditures ……………………………………………… 123
Town Collector/Treasurer ……………………………………………………………........................ 129
Trust and Investment Funds …………………………………………………………………… 131
Town Employees’ Salaries and Wages ………………………………………………………… 132
Board of Assessors ……………………………………………………………………………………. 148
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire and Rescue Department …………………………………………………………………………... 150
Police Department ……………………………………………………………………………………. 159
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
Building Department ………………………………………………………………………………….. 172
Board of Health ………………………………………………………………………………………. 174
PUBLIC WORKS
Department of Public Works ………………………………………………………………………... 193
Engineering and Survey Division ………………………………………………………………..... 195
Facilities Division …………………………………………………………..………………………. 199
Highway Division …………………………………………………………………………………... 199
Waste Management Division ………………………………………………………………………. 202
Water Division ……………………………………………………………………………………. 205
OTHER COMMITTEES
Agricultural Commission …………………………………………………………………………… 208
Barnstable County Human Rights Commission …………………………………………………..... 208
Cape Cod Commission ……………………………………………………………………………. 209
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority ………………………………………………………………... 209
Cape Light Compact ………………………………………………………………………………….. 210
Cultural Council ………………………………………………………………………………………. 212
Energy Committee ……………………………………………………………………………………. 213
Personnel Board ……………………………………………………………………………………... 214
Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee ……………………………………………………. 215
Town Scholarship Fund Committee ………………………………………………………………….. 217
Veterans’ Services ……………………………………………………………………………………. 217
EDUCATION
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District ……………………………………………………….. 220
D-Y Regional School District Committee ………………………………………………………….. 221
Office of the Superintendent ……………………………………………………………………….. 222
Finance & Operations ……………………………………………………………………………… 224
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Enrollment …………………………………………….. 225
Office of Instruction ……………………………………………………………………………….. 225
Pupil Services ………………………………………………………………………………………. 227
D-Y Regional High School ………………………………………………………………………... 227
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School …………………………………………………............ 229
Mattacheese Middle School ………………………………………………………………………... 232
Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School ……………………………………………………………….. 233
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School …………………………………………………………….......... 234
Marguerite E. Small Elementary School …………………………………………………………… 235
Station Avenue Elementary School ………………………………………………………………… 236
Food Service ………………………………………………………………………………………… 236
Technology Department …………………………………………………………………………….. 237
D-Y Regional School District Employees and Wages Paid in 2015 ………………………….......... 239
D-Y Regional High School Scholarships and Awards ………………………………………........... 261
D-Y Regional High School Commencement ……………………………………………………….. 272
D-Y Regional High School Class of 2015 …………………………………………………………... 274
Board and Committees ……………………………………………………………………………… 276
Reference Guide & Telephone Numbers ………………………………………………………………... 281
Talent Bank Form and Volunteer Information ………………………………………………………… 283
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ADMINISTRATION
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2015 was a very busy and exciting year for the Town of Yarmouth Board of Selectmen and the
Town as a whole. With the help of staff, our many volunteers, and other elected officials, we
were able to achieve many of our goals and made significant progress on many others. Some of
the more notable accomplishments are listed below.
• The Board remains committed to minimizing tax increases and delivering the best
services possible with the resources available. The budgets approved at the Annual Town
Meeting May 2nd for FY2016 required an override of $323,921 to fund the D-Y Regional
School assessment but due to a reduction in exempt debt the residential tax burden
increased by only 2.0% including the override. The Town’s financial position continued
to improve during 2015. Thanks to conservative revenue estimates, departments
spending less than the amounts budgeted, and initiatives of the Finance Staff to improve
collections, we closed the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 with $3.1 million in Free
Cash. This year the Board adopted detailed fiscal policies to ensure that this positive
trend continues. Some of the key elements of those policies are:
o The Town will avoid non-recurring revenue sources, including available fund balance
and free cash to fund recurring o perating expenditures.
o The annual budget presented will first secure core services and required mandates.
o Commitments to new wage rate increases and service enhancements can be
considered after core services have been secured with recurring revenue.
• Last year Yarmouth implemented the new Permitting and Licensing process,
consolidating Building Permits, Health Permits and Licenses, Business Licensing, and
Inspectional Services into one application to more efficiently process the permits and
licenses issued annually. In this past year, the system processed over 11,000 permits,
generating over $1.1 million in revenue. Additionally, as part of the new Permitting and
Licensing application, Yarmouth also moved forward with offering the ability for the
public to apply and pay for permits and licenses online, as well as at kiosks located in
Town Hall. Additionally, residents and businesses now have the ability to research
property information via the Town’s website. To date, we now provide access to over 1.5
million documents containing property information. We are excited to provide residents,
businesses, and visitors access to government services online 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. We continue to streamline the system and add new capabilities in order to meet
the Town’s goals of affordably increasing customer service for its citizens and
establishing the Town as a business-friendly community. For more information on the
Permitting and Licensing Application, see the Information Technology Annual Report.
• In 2015, the Yarmouth Police Department saw heroin overdoses continue to rise to a
record high of 81 which included 13 deaths. However there were signs that the rate of
overdoses was slowing down. Between January 1st and July 1st, there were 54. Over the
next six months, between July 1st and December 31st, there were 26.
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In spite of the increase in heroin use which is normally associated with increased crime,
there was a modern day record low in reported car, business, and home break-ins. The
reasons are many: Proactive Patrols, Neighborhood Crime Watch, K9 Unit, Social
Media, Proactive Anti-Crime Unit, affordable alarm systems, and improved investigative
techniques. Here is the comparative data regarding break-ins:
Year 2010 2014 2015
Residential 317 203 105
Commercial 54 33 16
Vehicles 126 110 70
The most significant impact to policing was the first year of full operation of the
Proactive Anti-Crime Unit (PAC) which consists of two full-time officers and a
contingency of part -time PAC officers who assist the unit with its varied and changing
responsibilities and they work both uniformed, able to focus on emerging crime problems
and trends within the community. The flexibility of PAC has been an essential
compliment to all other units within the department. Below are statistics generated by
PAC:
Arrests 260
Motor Vehicle Stops 570
Motel/Liquor Compliance 140
Drug Overdose Follow-Up 75
Sex Offender Checks 46
Mental Health Outreach 95
• Within Community Development and Public Works, construction began in 2015 on the
long awaited extension of the Cape Cod Rail Trail (CCRT) into Yarmouth with the start
of the first of three phases of construction. Approximately $17M in state funding has
been secured to construct the three phases of the Rail Trail. The first segment of the
CCRT Extension will travel along the railroad right -of-way from the existing trailhead at
Route 134 in Dennis to the Bass River and from North Main Street in Yarmouth to Peter
Homer Park where it will connect with the existing Town pathway. The extension will
include an at-grade crossing at Dupont Avenue, a bridge over Station Avenue, and a
trailhead with 97 parking spaces located east of Station Avenue, across from CVS. Phase
1 is expected to be completed by the fall of 2017.
Phase #2 would fill in the gap with an at-grade crossing at North Main Street and the
pathway to the Bass River Bridge. The Bass River Bridge will not only serve as a
pedestrian bridge for the Cape Cod Rail Trail, but has been designed to also be a tidal
restoration project. The existing 60' wide bridge will be widened to match the existing
opening under Route 6. This will improve the ecosystem of the upper Bass River, as well
as improve navigation by deepening the channel and reducing the velocities under the
bridge. Construction of Phase 2 is proposed to start in 2016.
Also in the planning stages is Phase #3 of the extension which would extend the CCRT
from Peter Homer Park to Mary Dunn Road in Barnstable, traveling over public land and
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including an upgrade to the existing pathway. The improvements include two at -grade
crossings (Forest Road and West Yarmouth Road), a bridge over Willow Street, and a
trailhead with 80 parking spaces located north of the roundabout on Higgins Crowell
Road. The 25% Design Submission has been made to MassDOT for review and
comment. Funding for the remaining design work and construction oversight is being
provided by Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds which were voted at the 2015
Annual Town Meeting. Construction of Phase #3 is anticipated to begin in 2017.
• The Board of Selectmen appointed the Drive In Site Utilization Committee in April to
identify which policies are most important to the Town, to identify potential uses which
are most desirable and likely to accomplish the policy goals of the Town, and to evaluate
existing site constraints to better understand how physical/regulatory constraints will
impact the likelihood/ease of future development. Based on the Committee’s
recommendations to the Board in September, the Town is now pursuing a phased
approach for the use of this site. Short -term, the Town is pursuing the development of a
Riverwalk Park and Boardwalk that will provide residents and visito rs with access to the
waterfront. The long-term utilization of the site will be determined and could include
leasing or sale of the property with a goal of positively impacting the local
economy. Funding for the feasibility of the park is being sought via Community
Preservation Act funds at the May 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
• The Town continued to support investment in the local Tourism economy through
investment of the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund. In 2015, funding was utilized for
physical improvements, marketing efforts through the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce,
and for Special Events including the Taylor-Bray Farm Sheep Festival, the St. Patrick’s
Day Parade, the Summer Celebration Kickoff, and the Seaside Festival.
• The Town continued to support affordable housing through a variety of efforts including
the creation of rental units utilizing existing housing stock, new construction of home-
ownership units, and support for the buildout of the Mill Pond Village condominiums,
permitted via MGL Chapter 40B.
• Town staff began to re-visit the need for a wastewater treatment plan in 2015. We
recognize that there is a serious environmental problem that needs to be addressed but we
know we must develop a plan that is more affordable than the one that was soundly
defeated in 2011. Town Administrator Bill Hinchey assembled a staff team to re-
evaluate treatment options and the finance plan. Just after the year ended the team
presented a concept plan that has the potential to implement a comprehensive wastewater
solution without an increase in property taxes. Further study and public input will be
needed to determine if this plan can be implemented.
• Lastly, we would like to congratulate Town Administrator Bill Hinchey on his retirement
which became effective the end of January 2016 and to thank him for his many
contributions and dedication to our Town. His leadership, experience, insight, and
tireless efforts made Yarmouth a better Town. We bid him a fond farewell and with him
the best of luck and good health in his retirement.
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In summary, 2015 was a very positive and productive year for our Town and the Board of
Selectmen wish to sincerely express its gratitude for your support. We look forward to making
2016 even better!
Respectfully submitted,
Erik Tolley, Chairman
Tracy Post, Vice Chair
Norman Holcomb, Clerk
Jim H. Quirk
Michael F. Stone
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LICENSING
LICENSES RENEWED 2013 2014 2015
Annual Alcohol 55 54 51
Seasonal Alcohol 13 13 12
Entertainment (Weekday & Sunday) 58 62 60
Automatic Amusement 24 23 24
Auto Sales 14 14 14
Pool Tables 8 7 7
Bowling 1 1 1
Fortune Teller 0 0 0
Mobile Vendor 7 6 4
Christmas Tree Sales 3 3 3
LICENSES APPROVED
ON A CONSENT AGENDA 2013 2014 2015
Special Alcohol 5 3 3
Special Entertainment 13 6 6
LICENSES APPROVED
AT A PUBLIC HEARING 2013 2014 2015
New Alcohol License 3 1 2
Alcohol License Transfers 3 2 1
Special Entertainment Licenses 1 2 4
Manager Changes 1 0 4
Change of Premise 1 2 3
New Entertainment Licenses 1 1 2
New Class II 1 1 2
Change of Corporate 1 0 0
Name/Stockholders 0
Change of License Type 2 0
OTHER PERMITS NOT
REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL 2013 2014 2015
Yard Sales 421 421 382
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GIFTS ACCEPTED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2015
Fire Department Total Total
Sea Notes $25.00 Jeanne Marie Levesque $10.00
Velda Hines $20.00 Josephine Brodeur $10.00
TOPS $75.00 Mary Ann Staudenmayer $25.00
James & Barbara Saffery $100.00 TOPS MA #0487 $25.00
Police Department Total Total
Dennis Police Officers Assoc. $500.00 Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Race $700.00
Cape Cod Soccer Officials Assoc. $200.00 Cape Cod 5 $200.00
J. Ravalese III $221.42 Estate of Roberta F. Tibbetts $2,500.00
D-Y Regional High School $500.00 Stephanie Desroche $125.00
Laura Lambert $125.00 Joseph W. Wilkinson $20.00
Mr. & Mrs. John King $20.00 Mr. & Mrs. John Coughlin $20.00
M. Blomstrom & T. Papadopoulos $20.00 Lisa Hallett $20.00
Steven & Tracy Post $20.00 Steve G. Xiarhos $20.00
Frank G. Frederickson $20.00 Christine & Shane Boulette $20.00
Town of Norwell $250.00 Town of Eastham $125.00
Pamela Rodriques $50.00 D-Y High School $190.05
Town of Bridgewater $550.00 Town of Holbrook $550.00
Stephen Desroche, Jr. $550.00 Town of Bourne $550.00
City of Pawtucket $550.00 Town of Barnstable $1,650.00
Yarmouth Restaurant Association $250.00 Patricia Leary $40.00
Town of Sandwich $550.00 University of Massachusetts $275.00
City of Pittsfield $275.00 City of Worcester $2,750.00
City of Waltham $550.00 Bridgewater State University $275.00
Nova Southeastern University $300.00 Comm. of Mass. Norfolk D.A. $275.00
First Citizens - Melissa Martin $275.00 Evan Bielski $275.00
City of Pittsfield $275.00 Town of Raynham $275.00
Town of Falmouth $550.00 City of Cambridge $275.00
George & Ethel Poulos $100.00 John & Effie Lagadinos $100.00
Cape Cod Cycling Club, Inc. $250.00
Libraries Total Total
Diane Quaid $100.00 So. Yarmouth Library Assoc. $500.00
Massachusetts Library System $35.00 Linar Abdulin $37.00
Linar Abdulin $38.00 Wilma & Joseph Pappalardo $25.00
Elizabeth & Justin Zacek $10.00 Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod $100.00
Massachusetts Library System $145.56 Robert and Mary Casey $30.00
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Senior Services Total Total
AA $40.00 The Foot Nurse, LLC $633.00
James O’Malley $25.00 M. J. Keefe $25.00
Constance Goff $50.00 Liz Sarnosky $60.00
iPad Class Donation $350.00 Hugh and Jean Hilliard $30,000
AA $40.00 Jean Jackson $12.00
Phillis DeFeo $10.00 Sandra White $50.00
Susan Holmes $100.00 Tina Fantasia $30.00
AA $40.00 Sarah Mitchell $50.00
Mary Jane Bush Trust $50.00 St. Pius X Women's Society $50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Cal Cusick $10.00 AA $40.00
Angela Santoro $50.00 Dorothy Loker $15.00
Joan Colosi $15.00 Wanda Loring $25.00
Helen Corigan $25.00 Jean Doherty $25.00
Georgia Neydorff $25.00 Dorothy McFarland $25.00
Avis Carter $25.00 Edward Wojnar $25.00
Helen Bollea $25.00 Marietta Fitzgerald $30.00
James Brophy $30.00 Pamela Newman $35.00
Franklin Day $50.00 Helga Savage $50.00
Richard Redding $50.00 Marianne Miles $50.00
Robert Erickson $60.00 Teresa Pratz $100.00
Kathleen Moran $100.00 Carolyn Weeks $15.00
Audrey Woessner $20.00 Alice Bogus $25.00
Ruth Gawle $25.00 Frances Monick $25.00
Joanne Brides $30.00 Ice Cream Social Door Prize $31.00
Barbara Young $75.00 El Vozeolas $100.00
FOYCOA $11,887.94 S Siemen Trust $1200.00
Margaret Fair $50.00 AA $40.00
Jean Jackson $16.00 Susan Dorsey $15.00
J. Jackson $6.00 W. Penczar $15.00
B. Levesque $20.00 AA $40.00
R. Cole / H. Laird $75.00 Cell Phone Rebates $110.00
T. D'Ewart $10,000.00
DPW Total Total
Ted Barnicoat $375.00 Mr. Lloyd George $1,200.00
Natural Resources Total Total
Jane Peterson $50.00
Parks & Recreation Total Total
Anonymous $1,403.16 Jeffrey A. Berger $750.00
Clyde Taakala (golf balls) $947.50 James Rondeau (golf balls) $250.00
Richard Ravosa $750.00 Michael Almonte $750.00
Women of the Moose Chapter 1721 $1,750.00
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General Admin Total Total
NARFE Chapter 818 $100.00
Community Development Total Total
Lisa Ov Pendleton 32.00 Nancy Cavanaugh 67.00
Finance Department Total Total
Cape Cod Volunteers $469.98
FINANCE COMMITTEE
From the receipt of the proposed Town budget in December, to the Annual Town Meeting in
May, the Finance Committee spends many hours on its budget review in order to make an
informed recommendation to the Board of Selectmen and the residents of Yarmouth. We take
our duties very seriously and strive to meet the goals of the Selectmen and the financial resources
of the Town.
We have been pleased with the continued recovery of the Town from the economic downturn.
Our reserve funds have been increased by a substantial amount. Revenues outside of real estate
tax levy are increasing and we must do all that is possible to maintain its maximum growth. In
conjunction with these revenues, we must produce a budget within the 2.5% levy limit while
meeting the needs of the community.
We are very appreciative of Town employees in carrying out the work of the Town. Hopefully,
as the economy improves, the various needs of the departments are starting to be met and
additional services provided.
As our Committee meets with Town departments and other committees, we greatly appreciate
the assistance we received from Bill Hinchey; his guidance has been essential and he will be
missed. Peter Johnson–Staub, we believe, will provide the continuity which we believe is
necessary for our Town's success. Without their input, our task would not be attainable.
There have been many changes in the make-up of the Finance Committee during 2015. We have
added two new members to the Committee: Kenneth Mudie and Sean Hanlon, while Philip
Morris has left; we want thank Phil for his years of service. In 2015, the Town approved
lowering the number of members to seven and we now have all positions filled. This committee
is committed to ensure all expenditures of the Town are reviewed and prudently used.
Respectfully submitted:
Joseph Goldstein, Chairman Cathy Romboli, Vice Chairman
Jack Moylan Nate Ladley
Robert Clavarra Kenneth Mudie
Sean Hanlon
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CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE
Appointed by the Finance Committee, the Capital Budget Committee is charged with reviewing
the capital improvement plan as submitted by the Town Administrator. The capital improvement
plan described below was presented at a hearing on February 25, 2015 and pertains to fiscal
years 2016 through 2025. It includes all capital projects funded from borrowing, free cash,
enterprise funds, fire reserves, grants, and other funding sources. Staff support is provided by
the Assistant Town Administrator, Peter Johnson-Staub.
COMMITTEE METHODOLOGY
There are two criteria for a project to be included for review by the Capital Budget Committee: a
minimum value of $10,000 and a useful life of at least five years. The preparation of the plan
begins with each division and department head submitting their requests ranked in priority order.
Committee members are designated as liaisons to meet with each division and department head,
at which time detailed justifications are presented, including additional data and visual
inspections of equipment. The Committee meets regularly from September through March to
review the requests prior to voting its recommendations. The Committee has considered each
and every capital item recommended for funding at the annual town meeting and we are
confident that all of them are legitimate and deserving of our support as taxpayers.
FY2016 HIGHLIGHTS
The Committee presented preliminary recommendations to the Finance Committee and the Town
Administrator in the fall of 2014 and final recommendations were submitted the spring of 2015.
For FY2016, $1.5 million was approved for recurring routine capital items such as building
repairs and equipment replacement. The annual roadway improvements program was fully
funded at $1,155,688. The Fire Department received $355,000 for equipment replacements
funded from ambulance receipts and the enterprise fund operations were able to meet capital
requirements without reliance on general fund tax support.
The Committee also recommended a capital exclusion of $509,000 to catch up on a backlog of
Town and Dennis-Yarmouth routine capital items. This capital exclusion, which would not have
caused an increase in the tax burden due to an equal reduction in exempt debt (i.e., “exempt debt
drop-off”) was supported by the Finance Committee but the Selectmen chose not to place the
capital exclusion on the annual town meeting warrant.
The Capital Budget Committee completed a preliminary evaluation of all of the requests on the
10-year facility plan where we list major capital items that require borrowing. The Committee
grouped the facility plan requests into four priority categories. Action on these borrowing
requests is being deferred so that “debt drop-off” could be stewarded to address budget
challenges for FY16.
Detailed information on the Town’s capital improvement plan can be found in a report generated
in April of each year. The report for FY2016 – FY2025 can be found on the Capital Budget
Committee page of the website: http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/index.aspx?nid=448.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Lu Matrascia, Chair
Sandra Blackman
Robert Ciavarra Finance Committee Representative
Sandra Fife, Vice Chairman
Joseph Goldstein, Finance Committee Representative (term ends May 2016)
Angela Philbrook, Planning Board Representative
Charyn Tietge
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
The Town of Yarmouth Board of Selectmen has set a clear goal of establishing an affordable,
fiscally sustainable municipal operation. The Board demands excellence in service delivery
within the spending limits of Proposition 2½. In order to achieve this goal, the Town must
demand more with less. Municipal staff has embraced this goal to the benefit of the taxpayers of
Yarmouth in 2015.
The Annual Town Meeting in the spring of 2015 represented a milestone in the goal of achieving
fiscal sustainability for our community. The requisite shift in CH. 70 funding for our D-Y
schools achieved a point of equilibrium and the municipal organization achieved a point of near
complete recovery from the fiscal crisis which so wracked the local economy for the past seven
fiscal years.
The Board of Selectmen during the summer of 2015 once again deliberated on organizational
goals for the year ahead and delineated the primary organizational emphasis to be service
excellence within the limits of 2½, economic development, support of affordable education and
housing, and greater emphasis upon the resolution of the opiate addiction crisis.
As the year 2015 drew to a close, so did my planned five year tenure with the Town. Although
the search for a new Town Administrator did not, as yet, produce a successor, the Town
Administrator's office continues to be strongly a nd ably led by Assistant Town Administrator
Peter Johnson-Staub, Pam Barnes, and Linda Dennehy. The community should have great
confidence in this veteran leadership team.
Once again, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, the Town’s dedicated volunteers, and our
hardworking staff, I wish to thank the citizens of Yarmouth for the privilege of working on your
behalf.
I will be leaving the service of this wonderful community at the end of January 2016; we should
all look forward to great progress in the year ahead.
Respectfully submitted,
William G. Hinchey
Town Administrator
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ELECTED OFFICIALS 2015
SELECTMEN
Erik Tolley, Chairman 2018 Tracy Post 2016
James Quirk, Jr. 2017 Norman Holcomb 2018
Michael Stone 2016
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Brian Carey, Chairman 2017 Andrea St. Germain, Secretary 2017
Stephen Edwards, Treasurer 2015 Philip W. Morris, Jr. 2016
Michelle Conover 2016 Joe Tierney 2018
John Poole, resigned
MODERATOR
Daniel Horgan 2017
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Richard Gegenwarth, Chairman 2018 Suzanne Courcier, Vice-Chairman 2017
Peter Kimball, Architect/Contractor 2015 W. Leslie Peat 2016
James Liedell 2015 John Stuart 2017
Judith Recknagel, Alternate 2015
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
Maryann Walsh 2017 Bambi Rosario-Wyatt 2018
John Reed 2015 Naill Hopkins 2016
COMMITTEES 2015
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
William G. Hinchey, Chairman 2015 Robert C. Lawton, Jr. Vice-Chair 2016
Norman Holcomb 2015 Tom Roche, CPC Rep 2015
Nate Small, CHC Rep 2015
AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE
Nancy Cavanaugh, Chairman 2015 John Holbrook 2015
Thomas Howes 2015 Charles Adams 2015
Sarah Fitzsimmons 2015
BARNSTABLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REPRESENTATIVE
Bob Howard 2015
Dr. William Marasco, Alternate 2015
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BOARD OF APPEALS
Steven DeYoung, Chairman 2019 Bob Palmer 2018
Sean Igoe 2016 Debra Martin 2018
Chuck Hart, resigned
ALTERNATES
Richard Neitz 2016 Gerald Garnick 2016
John Richards 2016
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Joseph Sullivan, Chairman 2015
James Carroll 2015
John Serijan 2017
BOARD OF HEALTH
Hillard Boskey, MD 2016 Tanya Daigneault 2018
Evelyn Hayes 2017 Mary Craig 2017
Charles Holway 2016
BOARD OF HEALTH INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Marilyn McIntyre, Inspector 2016 Karl vonHone, Assistant 2016
Bruce Murphy, Assistant 2016 Phil Renaud, Assistant 2016
Don McInt yre, Assistant 2016
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Donna M. Clifford, Chairman 2018 Robert Chapman 2017
Sandra Clifford 2016 Phil Gaudet, Town Clerk 2016
CAPE COD COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Jack McCormack 2017
CAPE COD COMMISSION BIKEWAYS & REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Jeff Colby 2016
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Peter Smith, Chairman 2016 Tom George, Clerk 2017
John Barker 2015 Jack McCormack 2015
Jack Hynes 2016 Linda Jean 2015
Ken Driscoll, Planning Bd Rep 2016 Mary Vilbon, Chamber Director 2016
COMMUNITY HOUSING COMMITTEE
Nathan Small, Chairman 2017 Michael Nardone, Vice-Chairman 2017
Debbie Bellows 2016 Richard Carroll 2017
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Melissa Ellis 2017 Donald Sullivan 2015
Edward Blackman, Hsg Auth rep 2015 Norman Weare, Planning Board rep 2016
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Gary Ellis, Chairman 2017 Tom Roche, Vice-Chairman 2015
Mary Ann Walsh, Clerk 2016 Dorcas McGurrin 2015
Jack Mulkeen 2015 Tom Kelley 2017
Nathan Small 2017 Beverly Bachand 2016
Tom Durkin 2016 Heather McElroy 2016
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Ed Hoopes, Chairman 2016 Joan Carr 2018
Philip Johnston 2017 Rick Bishop 2016
Audrey Russano 2017 Maureen Gallagher 2018
Thomas Durkin, Jr resigned David Flaherty, resigned
CULTURAL COUNCIL (Mid-Cape)
Airline Lowenthal 2015 Doug McHugh 2016
Sharon Keller-Hughes 2016 Rachel Youngling 2016
Joel Chaison 2016 Barbara Adams 2017
Marilyn Heberling 2017
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Richard Martin 2017 Sara Jane Porter 2017
Charles Adams 2017 Jack McCormack, CEDC Rep 2017
Chris Vincent, Planning Rep 2016
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Robert Palmeri, Chairman 2017 Steve Gavin 2016
Joyce Flynn 2017 Steven Krintzman 2017
Marilyn Holle 2015 Sandra Cashen 2017
Regina Wood 2015 Frank Deshaies 2016
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMITTEES
DREDGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HOME CONSORTIUM COMMITTEE
Richard Carroll 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
Mary Zepernick 2016
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WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Rob Angell 2015
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Joseph Goldstein, Chairman 2016 Cathy Romboli, Vice-Chairman/Clk 2017
Jack Moylan 2016 Phil Morris 2015
Nathan Ladley 2017 Robert Ciavarra 2016
Sean Hanlon 2018 Kenneth Mudie 2017
GOLF ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE
Wayne Kivi, Chairman 2016 Andrew Martin, Vice-Chairman 2017
George Keefe 2018 Kristen Seymour 2017
Ralph Simonds, III 2017 Beverly Arnett 2018
Donna McGovern, alternate 2016 James McDermott, alternate 2016
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Julie Mockabee, Chairman 2017 Gina Lombardi, Vice-Chairman 2017
Frederick Fries 2017 Sarah Horne 2017
Janice Norris 2016 Duncan Oliver 2018
Beverly Bachand, Associate 2016
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Joseph Goldstein Phil Morris
Sue Ripley, Town Collector/Treasurer
MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
Maureen Tuohy-Bedford
PARKER’S RIVER MARINE PARK COMMITTEE
Robert Churchill, Chairman Richard Bilski, Vice-Chairman
Brad Goodwin Gerald Manning
Richard Egan Harvey Wright
Keith Kesten Barbara Malcolm
Socrates Mitrokostas Carol Meade
George Lucier Bob DuBois
Paul McBride Joe Tierney
Peter Slovak Karl vonHone, staff advisor
PERSONNEL BOARD
Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Chairman 2018 Tom Nickinello, Vice-Chairman 2018
Sharon Ladley 2017 Alice Bowen 2017
Joseph Goldstein, FinCom Rep 2016
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PLANNING BOARD
Norman Weare, Chairman 2016 Ken Driscoll 2017
Chris Vincent 2016 Thomas Roche 2017
Brad Goodwin 2015 Angela Philbrook 2015
Anthony Panebianco, resigned
DISTRICT WORKERS 2015
ANDERSON, MARILYN H R
ANNESE, MARY D
ATKINS, THERESA A D
BAKER, SUSAN F U
BARBA. RUTH M U
BARCROFT, RALPH U
BARRY, JOSEPH L D
BARRY, MARY E D
BENT-KING, BARBARA U
BOGUS, ALICE B. D
BOUCHARD, MARILYN M. U
BRETON, ELIZABETH A U
BURKE, BRENDA C. D
BURKHARDT, BETTY-JANE D
BURTON-GORMAN, CAROL D
CANNIFF, MARIE (5) U
CANEPA, MELINDA U
CANTARA, ARTHUR H D
CARPENTER, JOYCE R
CARPENTER-VASCIK SARAH D
CARROLL, JANE C R
CELLI, MARY R U
CHAPMAN, ROBERT F.WARD.(3) D
CLARK, DEBORAH M D
COLLINS, MARY F U
CONLEY, MARY D
COX, MARION (2) U
COX, MAUREEN L D
DAVIES, MARY (5) U
DESISTO, PAUL U
DESISTO, SHARON A CLK. 5 R
DOHERTY, JEAN (4) D
DUNSING, PATRICIA (2) D
DUVERGER, FLORENCE C WRD.2 D
EATON, JOAN G R
ECKLAND, ANNA P. U
EFSTATHIOU, ELAINE D
FLAHERTY, MARGARET M. D
FRANCE, NORMANDIE E U
FREDERICKS, RUTH M. (2) U
GABRICK, MARGUERITE D
GARRITY, FLORENCE M (2) D
GORDON, CAROL A R
GORMAN, ROBERT U
GRANDER, FRANCES U
GRIFFIN, PHILOMENA WARD.7 D
GRIFFIN MARILYN E. U
GUERIN, LUCINDA A D
GUERIN, PAUL A D
GUERRA, MARIANNE V D
HANSON, RICHARD N. R
HARRIGAN, JEANNE M. D
HASTE, M. PATRICIA U
HAUTANEN, DAVID L CLK. 3 R
HOLMES, KATHLEEN D
HOLMES, LAWRENCE R D
HORNE, GAYLE A R
HOWARD, JOHN R
HUBENER, JUDITH A D
JACKSON, JOANNE T. U
JASIE, JEAN C (1) U
JASIE, JR. JOSEPH C.WARD. 1 D
JOYCE, MARY D. D
KEITH, JUDY R
KENDRICK, ROBERT M R
KILGALLON, SALLY A D
LABAND, BARBARA G U
LANCIANI, LOUISE R
LATTINVILLE, MARGARET M U
LEONARDI, CATHERINE R
LEWIS, VIRGINIA M. D
LONERGAN, GEORGE W. U
LONERGAN, MARGARET A. U
LORING, CHARLOTTE M U
LOVELETTE, JANE B. (2) R
LYNCH, MARIE R U
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LYNCH, RICHARD J U
MACDONALD, BARBARA C R
MACHUNSKI, JANET K U
MACKECHNIE, EDITH M R
MACNEIL, JEAN R (2) D
MALLOY, CHARLES A D
MANCHUK, MADELINE CLK.P.7 R
MANEELY, JOAN A D
MARTINELLI, JUDITH U
MATHEWS, JANET (3) U
MAYHEW-WENNERBERG JO A U
MCGRATH, PAULA T. U
MCLAUGHLIN, LINDA M D
MCPHERSON, MARGARET E U
PALMER, BRYANT WARDEN (6) R
PALMER, PATRICIA R
PARADISE, KATHLEEN S CLK.4 D
PARISI, GRACE U
PERRY, ELEANOR D D
PHILLIPS, PAULA P U
PIGNONE, FRANCIS D D
PIHL, RUTH G. CLERK (2) R
PROULX, NANCY J U
PULEO, KAREN F. U
PULLEN, MARI ANN B R
REIS, JOAN CLK.(6) D
REIS, OLIVIA C. R
RIVERO, MARTIN J CLERK P.4 R
ROBINSON, VIRGINIA M U
SABULIS, BARBARA J U
SARNOSKY, ELIZABETH A U
SCHIRCH, SHIRLEY U
SCHMIDT, MARGARET D
SERRA, FRANK C R
SHALHOUB, ROGER E U
SHAYLOR, ROSE U
SIANO, CERITA J CLK. 1 R
SIMON, LINDA B U
SMITH, BEVERLY F U
SORENSEN, SHEILA A U
SPRAGUE, SHIRLEY U
SULLIVAN, VIVIAN E. U
TAYLOR, MARY ANN WARD. (4) R
VACARO, MARY T D
VANGUNTEN, JEWEL E U
VARROS, MARY C R
WEEKS, CAROLYN H U
WHELAN, BARBARA A D
ZEICH, GERALDINE E. U
RECREATION COMMISSION
Dorcas McGurrin, Chairman 2016 Debbie Clark, Vice-Chairman 2015
Joshua Medeiros 2017 Steven Sozanski 2015
Mary-Ann Agresti 2016 Matthew Andrews 2018
Paul Deignan 2016
RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RASWAC)
Charles Spooner, Chairman 2015 Joseph R. Sarnosky 2015
William Wade 2015 Frank Martinez 2015
James Cullen 2015 Jill Talladay 2017
Rob Angell, DPW Director, Retired
Barbara Benoit, Recording Secretary
SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE
John Mincieli, Chairman 2016 Sandy Rubenstein 2015
Thomas Kerr 2017 Kim Pike 2015
Marianne Rooney 2017
Tracy Post, Selectman
Carol Woodbury, School Supt.
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VETERANS SERVICE AND BURIAL AGENT
Ed Merrigan 2015
WATERWAYS/SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Robert Churchill, Chairman 2017 George Lucier 2015
Elinor Lawrence 2015 Al Keller 2017
Brad Hall, alternate 2015 John Stuart, alternate 2015
John Lee Marchildon, alt ernate 2015 Karl vonHone, Advisor
Conrad Caia, Advisor
WOODS HOLE, MARTHA'S VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE
YARMOUTH LIBRARY BOARD
Harris Contos, Chairman 2016 Sally Guadagno, Secretary 2017
Robert Milne 2017 Helen Niedermeier 2015
Katherine Delaney 2015 Susan Loveland 2016
FINANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE
Lu Matrascia, Chairman 2017 Sandra Blackman 2015
Randall Stiffler 2015 Sandra Fife 2018
Joseph Goldstein, FinCom Rep 2015 Angela Philbrook, Planning Bd Rep 2015
MODERATOR APPOINTMENTS
CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL
HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Christine Greeley 2015
John Hannon 2016
TOWN CHARTER APPOINTMENTS
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
Heather McElroy 2016 Jack Mulkeen, resigned
John Grebe, resigned Mary Herberich, resigned
HARBORMASTER
Karl vonHone
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ASSISTANTS
William Bonnetti Conrad Caia
Lee Marchildon Elinor Lawrence
Alan Hibbert Raymond Kittila
Eric Raiskio Ed Tierney
Ted Marchildon Matthew Regan
Thomas Reynolds Timothy Parsons
Edwin Plummer Franklin Greene
Ryan MacQueen Daniel Johnson
Shawn Slaney
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Richard Nelson
ASSISTANTS
Patricia Cunningham Emily Baker
Jessica Pearson Faith Phillips
SHELLFISH CONSTABLE
Conrad Caia
DEPUTY SHELLFISH CONSTABLES
Karl vonHone William Bonnetti
Bradford Hall Allan Hibbert
Raymond Kittila Elinor Lawrence
Lee Marchildon Eric Raiskio
Ed Tierney Steven Miles
Michael Sahagian
CALL FIREFIGHTERS
Dimitrios Missios Lieutenant Michael Medeiros FF
Alex Theoharidis FF Robert Reardon TRA
William Carter FF Gaynor Foster FF
Matthew Kane FF Peter McDonald FF
Sean Sullivan FF Kenneth Couture FF
Tyler Surdut FF Michael Oliva FF
Conor Robertson FF
SPECIAL POLICE
Dennis Police Officer Patrick McCaffrey
KEEPER OF THE LOCK UP
Frank Frederickson
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DETECTIVES
Sgt. Charles Peterson, Retired Russell Giammarco, Retired
Eric Nuss Christopher Kent
Steven Renzi Gordon Gibbons
AGENT OF THE LICENSING AUTHORITY
Chief Frank Frederickson Deputy Chief Steven Xiarhos
Lieutenant Kevin Lennon Lieutenant Michael Bryant
Lieutenant Patrick Carty Sgt. Gerard Britt
Sgt. Francis Hennessey Sgt. Andrew O’Malley
Sgt. Walter Warren Sgt. Thomas Hennessey
Sgt. John Fallon Sgt. Kalil Boghdan
Det. Sgt. Charles Peterson Sgt. Christopher McEachern
Fire Chief Philip Simonian Health Agent Bruce Murphy
Building Commissioner Mark Grylls Kenneth Bates, Building Department
Andrew Arnault, Building Department
YEAR ROUND RESERVES
Phil Bleicher Alan Delaney
David Villandry Ryan Holmes
Christopher Eccleston Steven Miles
Matthew Rossi DNR Director Karl vonHone
DNR William Bonnetti DNR Edward Tierney
Sean Ryan John Lanata, Sr.
Raymond Scichilone Kevin McIssac
POLICE MATRONS
Nicole M.N. Bohane Colleen Nixon
Dotty Lavin Maria Curtis
Sandra Finstein Margaret Mooney
Morgan Vermette Amanda Lavelle
Emily Tibbetts Amanda Schwenk
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TOWN
RECORDS
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TOWN CLERK AND BOARD OF REGISTRARS 2015
The Town Clerk’s Office and the Licensing Department were relocated in 2015. The space
formerly occupied by the Accounting Department was renovated with new windows and
counters and modern office cubicles, creating a more spacious and efficient work area.
Beach and disposal sticker purchases through the Town website were up fifty-six percent over
2014, helping to reduce lines at the Clerk’s window and improving customer service. A new dog
licensing program was purchased and installed. The old program, while adequate, did not
capture the data necessary to achieve the goal of licensing online. The Department is continuing
to make strides in the utilization of computers and digital storage, greatly reducing the need for
hard copy retention and reliance on typed documents. Through the Clerk’s Licensing and Permit
programs, emails are also being collected to expand the database.
In 2015, the Clerk’s office had one election and one town meeting. Annual Town Meeting was
held May 2, 2015. The Annual Town Election was held on May 19, 2015. Greater usage of the
state election hardware and software enabled a more efficient accounting for absentee ballots and
faster compilation of election results aiding in reducing overall costs for the process.
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Prec. 5 Prec. 6 Prec. 7 Total
Active Voters 2,571 2,674 2,179 2,513 2,233 2,323 2,934 17,427
Inactive Voters 101 117 149 155 125 215 119 981
Non- Voters 429 329 266 411 395 309 355 2,494
Total Residents 3,101 3,120 2,594 3,079 2,753 2,847 3,408 20,902
Total Residents:
2012 20,353
2013 20,607
2014 20,721
2015 20,902
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all department heads, elected officials, election
workers, Town employees and especially my staff, Judith Lucier, Marcia Witherell, Stephanie
Cappello, and George Edwards for their efforts and cooperation in making the year a successful
one for our office.
Respectfully submitted,
Philip Gaudet, CMC
Town Clerk
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Annual Report of the Town Clerk For the Year 2015
Disposal Stickers $1,300,046.00
Beach Stickers & Fines $291,090.00
Shellfish Permit $32,756.00
Dog Licenses and Fees $23,661.00
Certified Copies of Birth, Death and Marriages $20,270.00
Business Certificate $4,050.00
Marriage Intention $3,575.00
Passport $3,050.00
Certified and Photo Copies $1,880.00
Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits $1,346.00
Police and Court Fines $700.00
Garden Plots $500.00
Street Listing $190.00
Eel Permits $150.00
Total Amount Turned over to the Town $1,683,264.00
2015 BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES
Births are no longer published in the Town Report due to the passing of the Acts and Resolves of
Massachusetts 1991 which prohibits the sale or distribution of the names of children under the
age of seventeen. The total number of births in the Town of Yarmouth in 2015 was 171.
Number of Births:
2011 = 123 2012 = 157 2013 = 168 2015 = 171
As recommended by the State Office of Vital Records, only the number of deaths and marriages
recorded in the past year are listed:
Number of Marriages:
2012= 134 2013= 126 2014= 127 2015= 131
Number of Deaths:
2012= 421 2013= 363 2014= 425 2015= 402
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
M AY 2, 2015
Barnstable, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable, Greetings. In the name
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the
inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Mattacheese Middle
School Building in said Town, Saturday, the 2nd day of May 2015 at ten o’clock (10:00 a.m.) in
the morning, then and there to act on the following articles.
ARTICLE #1: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate additional funds for the
FY15 operating budget as follows:
Department Request
Police, Fire and Highway Wages Transfer and appropriate $203,000 from General Fund
Available Funds
Snow & Ice Transfer and appropriate $113,000 from General Fund
Available Funds
Norman Holcomb made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 1 as
printed in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote
on Article 1 passes unanimously. 10:21 AM
ARTICLE #2: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise or transfer from
available funds and appropriate such funds to defray the charges, expenses, salary, and payroll
obligations of the Town, including debt and interest for the ensuing year, to provide for a reserve
fund, and to fix the salaries and compensation for all elected officials of the Town or act on
anything relative thereto.
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMENT
E-1 MODERATOR 480 480 480 480
SELECTMEN
E-2 wages (5 PT) 14,400 14,400 14,400 14,400
E-3 expense 6,850 6,850 6,850 6,850
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
GG-1 wages (3.75 FTE) 430,403 435,409 397,773 397,773
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Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
GG-2 expense 10,265 13,105 13,105 13,105
GG-3 employee increment 0 32,014 40,000 40,000
GG-4 anticipated union pay increases 65,000 65,000
GG-5 unemployment compensation 9,654 25,000 25,000 25,000
GG-6 energ y 954,972 923,500 923,000 923,000
GG-7 legal 61,157 70,000 70,000 70,000
GG-8 bargaining legal 19,509 20,000 20,000 20,000
GG-9 training 20,000 20,000
GG-10 telephone 79,343 100,000 95,000 95,000
GG-11 general insurance 698,306 768,805 591,777 591,777
FINANCE COMMITTEE
GG-12 wages 3,116 1,000 1,500 1,500
GG-13 reserve 0 100,000 100,000 100,000
CENTRAL PURCHASING
GG-14 purchasing 81,383 93,745 96,450 96,450
TOTAL WAGES 448,399 483,303 519,153 519,153
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,921,439 2,121,005 1,961,182 1,961,182
TOTAL ELECTED/GEN GOVT 2,369,838 2,604,308 2,480,335 2,480,335
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
MF-1 wages (4) 304,286 317,294 320,670 320,670
MF-2 expense 32,308 36,794 36,794 36,794
ASSESSORS
MF-3 wages (4.5 FTE) 226,317 233,897 238,501 238,501
MF-4 expense 102,508 108,589 108,590 108,590
TREASURER
MF-5 wages (0) 156,487 162,704 0 0
MF-6 expense 26,823 55,523 0 0
MF-7 medicare 273,164 307,000 266,000 266,000
MF-8 health insurance 1,976,866 2,360,364 2,360,000 2,360,000
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Code Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
MF-9 pension 3,238,206 3,314,672 3,502,253 3,502,253
TREASURER/COLLECTOR
MF-10 wages (6.1 FTE) 161,410 172,554 314,473 314,473
MF-11 expense 28,997 29,861 85,410 85,410
TOTAL WAGES 848,500 886,449 873,644 873,644
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,678,872 6,212,803 6,359,047 6,359,047
TOTAL MUNICIPAL FINANCE 6,527,372 7,099,252 7,232,691 7,232,691
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CD-1 wages (6.5 FTE) 310,488 344,732 348,691 348,691
CD-2 expense 16,750 31,525 31,525 31,525
TOTAL WAGES 310,488 344,732 348,691 348,691
TOTAL EXPENSES 16,750 31,525 31,525 31,525
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 327,238 376,257 380,216 380,216
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GENERAL LIBRARY
CS-1 wages (9) 484,437 494,582 522,276 522,276
CS-2 expenses 168,325 168,339 196,871 196,871
NATURAL RESOURCES
CS-3 wages (8 + Seasonal) 524,764 542,459 571,138 571,138
CS-4 expense 131,694 140,558 140,923 140,923
SENIOR SERVICES
CS-5 wages (6.5 FTE) 211,111 219,391 274,304 274,304
CS-6 expense 8,993 54,049 54,049 54,049
RECREATION
CS-7 wages (2 + Seasonal) 293,335 335,648 383,205 383,205
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Code Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
CS-8 expense 37,782 38,667 38,667 38,667
CS-9 Recreation Offset Account (2) 416,840 474,900 482,123 482,123
PARKS
CS-8 wages (6 + Seasonal) 394,682 407,527 427,304 427,304
CS-9 expense 120,557 123,479 123,479 123,479
CEMETERY
CS-10 wages (2 + Seasonal) 123,688 126,066 136,388 136,388
CS-11 expense 40,232 40,374 40,374 40,374
CS-12 Cemetery Offset Account 0
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CS-13 wages (4) 154,261 215,267 285,468 285,468
CS-14 expense 174,313 250,719 250,719 250,719
TOWN CLERK
CS-15 wages (5.5 FTE) 208,685 211,249 260,034 260,034
CS-16 expense 15,393 22,025 22,025 22,025
ELECTION & REGISTRATION
CS-17 wages (Seasonal) 1,826 5,020 3,400 3,400
CS-18 expense 21,652 69,300 54,550 54,550
TOTAL WAGES 2,396,789 2,557,209 2,863,517
2,863,51
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TOTAL EXPENSES 1,135,781 1,382,410 1,403,780
1,403,78
0
TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
3,532,57
0 3,939,619 4,267,297
4,267,29
7
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE
overtime in wages line-item (810,831) (663,402) (663,402) (663,402)
PS-1 wages (75) 6,290,004 6,404,344 6,511,752 6,511,752
PS-2 training 100,000 100,000
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Code Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
PS-3 proactive anti-crime team 100,000 100,000
PS-4 expense 221,822 214,454 216,404 216,404
FIRE
PS-5 overtime in wages line-item (1,086,737) (1,173,583) (1,123,583) (1,123,583)
PS-6 wages (67) 5,664,609 5,962,798 6,138,005 6,138,005
PS-7 training 100,000 100,000
PS-8 expense 460,787 483,880 485,681 485,681
TOTAL WAGES 11,954,613 12,367,142 12,949,757 12,949,757
TOTAL EXPENSES 682,609 698,334 702,085 702,085
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 12,637,222 13,065,476 13,651,842 13,651,842
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR
MI-1 wages (7.5 FTE) 402,329 447,905 455,742 455,742
MI-2 expense 9,194 11,694 34,585 34,585
BOARD OF HEALTH
MI-3 wages (7) 412,802 422,665 438,204 438,204
MI-4 expense 15,947 19,284 36,452 36,452
MI-5 human services 0 0 60,000 60,000
MI-7 Veterans - expenses 221,714 235,388 235,388 235,388
TOTAL WAGES 815,131 870,570 893,946 893,946
TOTAL EXPENSES 246,855 266,366 366,425 366,425
TOTAL MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS 1,061,986 1,136,936 1,260,371 1,260,371
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
PUBLIC WORKS
ADMINISTRATION/ENGINEERING
PW-1 wages (2) 203,087 211,761 169,539 169,539
PW-2 expenses 1,121 2,300 61,403 61,403
ENGINEERING
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Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
PW-3 wages (0) 259,694 265,532 0 0
PW-4 expense 53,377 59,103 0 0
HIGHWAY
PW-5 wages (15) 670,943 682,824 765,102 765,102
PW-6 expense 119,292 122,292 152,292 152,292
PW-7 Tree expense 10,200 10,200 10,200 10,200
PW-8 greenhead fly 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
SNOW & ICE
PW-9 wages (0) 164,235 41,000 41,000 41,000
PW-10 expense 291,773 96,000 96,100 96,100
FACILITIES
PW-11 wages (2.2) 138,010 146,864 126,442 126,442
PW-12 expense 119,568 110,786 110,786 110,786
SANITATION
PW-13 wages (8.4 FTE) 405,678 472,772 472,872 472,872
PW-14 expense 1,121,554 1,515,079 1,775,837 1,775,837
RECYCLING
PW-15 wages (2.6) 103,989 114,892 123,072 123,072
PW-16 expense 22,448 30,000 30,000 30,000
TOTAL WAGES 1,945,636 1,935,645 1,698,027 1,698,027
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,741,533 1,947,960 2,238,818 2,238,818
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 3,687,169 3,883,605 3,936,845 3,936,845
Code
Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
DEBT SERVICE
DS-1 Regular Debt (1) 1,068,351 991,333 882,027 882,027
DS-2 Exempt Debt 2,073,441 1,836,861 1,334,956 1,334,956
TOTAL Debt 3,141,792 2,828,194 2,216,983 2,216,983
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Town Actual
FY14
Budget
FY15
Request
FY16
Fincom
FY16
GRAND TOTAL WAGES (all Depts) 18,719,556 19,445,050 20,146,735 20,146,735
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES (all Depts) 14,565,631 15,488,597 15,279,845 15,279,845
GRAND TOTAL Article 2 33,285,187 34,933,647 35,426,580 35,426,580
Erik Tolley made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 2 as printed in the
Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. Moving E1 – GG4 carries
unanimously; GG-4- carries unanimously; MF-1 to MF -11 –carries unanimously; CD1 to CD2 –
carries unanimously; CS1 to CS 18 – carries unanimously; CS 6 – carries unanimously; PS1 – PS8
– passes by requisite majority; MI1 to M4 – passes unanimously; MI 5 – passes by requisite
majority; MI 7 – passes by requisite majority; PW1 – PW16 – passes unanimously; DS2 passes by
requisite majority; DS1 passes unanimously. The vote on Article 2 carries unanimously. 10:41
AM
ARTICLE #3: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise, appropriate, or transfer
from available funds to fund the operating budget of the Golf Enterprise, or take any other action
thereon:
Actual FY14 Budget FY15 Fincom FY16
GOLF
wages (16 + Seasonal) 1,262,305 1,317,219 1,342,168
expense 1,773,333 1,820,748 2,147,932
costs appropriated in the General Fund 245,783 255,783 0
TOTAL Outlay 3,281,421 3,393,750 3,490,100
From Golf Enterprise revenues 3,319,381 3,268,750 3,365,100
From Golf Enterprise retained earnings 0 125,000 125,000
Norman Holcomb made a motion which was made and duly seconded to move Article 3 as
printed in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote
on Article 3 passes by requisite majority. 10:46 AM.
ARTICLE #4: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise, appropriate or transfer
from available funds to fund the operating budget of the Water Department for the purpose set
forth in the Acts of 1928, Chapter 146, or under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41,
Section 69B, or to take any other action thereon:
Actual FY14 Budget FY15 Fincom FY16
WATER
wages (23.2) 1,170,898 1,327,844 1,468,821
expense 1,184,025 1,398,221 1,938,331
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Actual FY14 Budget FY15 Fincom FY16
costs appropriated in the General Fund 525,458 592,356 345,598
TOTAL Outlay 2,880,381 3,318,421 3,752,750
From Water Enterprise Revenues 3,103,560 3,318,421 3,752,750
Jim Quirk made a motion which was duly seconded to move Article 4 as printed in the warrant.
Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend. The vote on Article 4 passes by
requisite majority. 10:45 AM.
ARTICLE #5: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise, appropriate or transfer
from available funds to fund the operating budget of the Septage Enterprise, or take any other
action thereon:
Actual FY14 Budget FY15 Fincom FY16
SEPTAGE PLANT
expense 1,704,964 1,386,755 1,379,678
Costs appropriated in the General Fund 143,048 156,714 114,101
TOTAL Outlay 1,848,012 1,543,469 1,493,779
From Septage Enterprise Revenues 1,447,683 1,243,469 1,393,779
From Septage Retained Earnings 557,516 300,000 100,000
Jim Quirk made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 5 as printed in the
Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on Article 5
carries unanimously. 10:49 AM.
ARTICLE #6: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and
appropriate a sum of money to fund the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District budget for
fiscal year 2016 and to see whether such sum shall be raised by taxation, transferred from
available funds, and/or be subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½ under M.G.L. c. 59, §
21C(g).
Actual FY14 Actual FY15 Certified FY16
$26,574,417 $28,369,902 $29,433,030
Stephen Edwards made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 6 as
printed in as amended to appropriate $28,984,255 to pay its share to the D-Y School District for
Fiscal Year 2016 and appropriate an additional $323,921 to fully fund the assessment made by
the D-Y School Committee. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The
vote on Article 6 as amended passes by requisite majority. 11:27 AM.
ARTICLE #7: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and
appropriate $2,973,817 to fund the Town of Yarmouth’s share of the Cape Cod Regional
Technical High School District budget for fiscal year 2016 and to fund such appropriation raise
$2,910,742 and transfer $63,075 from General Fund available funds.
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Actual FY14 Actual FY15 Certified FY16
$2,459,069 $2,823,939 $2,973,817
Christine Greeley made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 7 as
printed in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote
on Article 7 carries unanimously. 6:46 PM.
ARTICLE #8: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise or transfer, and
appropriate to purchase and equip the following goods and services:
Division /
Department Item / Project Recommended
Cemetery Pick-Up Truck w/Plow, F250, (R) 40,000
Facilit ies Senior Center Entrance Renovation (M) 15,000
Facilities Storage Shed Renovations (2) and Demolition (M) 30,000
Facilities W.Y Library Renovations and Repairs (M) 30,000
Facilities Senior Center Carpeting (R) 40,000
Facilities HVAC Repairs - various locations 55,000
Facilities Pick-Up Truck & Plow, F350 Utility Cab, (R) 55,000
Facilities Various Building Repairs per Study (R & M) 55,000
Highway Street Sweeper Equipment Replacement (R) 21,000
Highway Explorer (R) 30,000
Highway Dump Truck, 17,000 lb GVW (R) 66,000
Division /
Department Item / Project Recommended
Highway Vacuum Basin Cleaner Truck & Equipment (R) 192,500
Info. Technology Print Server & Intranet Server (R) 25,000
Info. Technology Document Management Server & Licensing (R) 35,000
Info. Technology Document Scanning (M) 75,000
Natural Resources Boat Engine, 300 HP (R) 15,000
Natural Resources Heavy Duty Brush Cutter (R) 30,000
Natural Resources Waterways Dredging (M) 50,000
Natural Resources Waterways Dredge Permitting (M) 75,000
Natural Resources Patrol Boat & Engine (R) 85,000
Park & Cemetery Two Mowers, Zero Turn 27HP, (R) 20,000
Parks & Recreation Trash Truck 23,500 lb GVW (R) 40,000
Parks & Recreation Pick-Up Truck w/Plow, F250, (R) 40,000
Police Tasers (R) 55,000
Police Police Weapons and Tactical Equipment (R) 55,000
Police Police Vehicles (6) and Ancillary Equipment (R) 231,000
Waste Management Used Tractor 56,000 lb GVW (R) 40,000
SUBTOTAL 1,500,500
Highway Roadway Improvements 1,155,688
Cemetery Cemetery Irrigation (R) 15,000
Cemetery/IT Cemetery Software 15,000
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Division/
Department Item / Project Recommended
SUBTOTAL – Cemetery Perpetuity Funds 30,000
Division
Department Item / Project Recommended
Fire Department Automated CPR Devices (N) 45,000
Fire Department Command Vehicle SUV (R) 55,000
Fire Department Ambulance Computers (5) (R) 25,000
Fire Department Multi-Gas Meters (5) (R) 25,000
Fire Department Thermal Imaging Cameras (4) (R) 45,000
Fire Department Jaws of Life Rescue Equipment (R) 40,000
Fire Department Pick-up Truck & Equip. for Brush Firefighting (R) 60,000
Fire Department Emergency Generator - Station #2 (R) 35,000
Fire Department ATV & Equipment (R) 25,000
SUBTOTAL – Fire Reserve for Appropriation 355,000
GRAND TOTAL ARTICLE 8 3,041,188
* Fire Reserve funds are from ambulance receipts
(N) = New, (R) = Replacement, (M) = Maintenance
Lu Matrascia made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 8 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 8 carries unanimously. 11:46 AM.
ARTICLE #9: To see if the Town will vote to authorize a multi-year lease-purchase obligation
in the amount of $125,000 to purchase and equip a trash truck. Requires 2/3 Vote.
Lu Matrascia made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 9 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 9 carries unanimously. 11:47 AM.
ARTICLE #10: To see if the Town will vote to re-appropriate the sum of $901,500 from
unspent balances remaining in prior year appropriations for the following water capital purposes:
Item / Project Recommended
Repairs to the System 271,964
Water Meter Installation 260,000
Undersized Main Replacement 359,536
Well Maintenance and Equipment 10,000
TOTAL (amounts to be re-purposed) 901,500
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And to re-appropriate the above amounts for the use of the Water Division for the purposes set
forth in the Acts of 1928, Chapter 146, or under Mass. General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 69B to
purchase and equip the following goods and services:
Item / Project Recommended
Offset for Water Storage Tank Inspection and Painting 260,000
Standby Generator Set for Wells 1-Main and 6, 7, 8 415,000
Update Chemical Feed Systems 10,000
Highway and Water Vacuum Truck 182,500
5,000 lb. Rubber-tired Forklift 34,000
TOTAL 901,500
Lu Matrascia made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 10 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 10 carries unanimously. 11:52 AM.
ARTICLE #11: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $125,000 to renovate and equip the
Bass River Golf Course Clubhouse restaurant and kitchen area and to meet this appropriation,
the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow such sum
under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) or any other enabling authority and that the Board of
Selectmen is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Requires
2/3 Vote.
Ralph Simonds made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 11 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 11 carries by requisite majority. 11:54 AM.
ARTICLE #13: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the amount of $200,000 from the
Town's special purpose Stabilization Fund for Other Post-Employment Benefits for retirees to the
Other Post -Employment Benefits Trust Fund, or act on anything relative thereto. Requires 2/3
Vote.
Erik Tolley made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 13 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on Article
13 carries by requisite majority. 11:59 AM.
ARTICLE #14: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate from
General Fund Free Cash for the following purposes, or act on anything relative thereto:
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Item Debt Request Fincom
Recommended
Police and Fire Medical $ 25,000 $ 25,000
Lump Sum Pay Increases $ 90,000 $ 90,000
TOTALS $115,000 $115,000
Tracy Post made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 14 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on Article
14 carries unanimously. 12:01 PM.
ARTICLE #15: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $320,750 to fund the Tourism
Revenue Preservation Fund as authorized by Chapter 338 of the Acts of 2006 and to fund such
appropriation transfer from available funds the sum of $50,000 and to raise the sum of $270,750.
Tracy Post made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 15 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on Article
15 carries unanimously. 12:04 PM.
ARTICLE #16: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from
the sources listed below to the Town's Stabilization Fund or act on anything relative thereto.
Source Request
Free Cash General Fund $90,000
Overlay Reserve $100,000
TOTAL $190,000
Requires 2/3 Vote
Michael Stone made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 16 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 16 carries unanimously. 12:06 PM.
ARTICLE #17: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General
Law Chapter 59, Section 57C, allowing the Town to adopt a semi-annual preliminary tax
payment system to begin effective July 1, 2015 for Fiscal Year 2016.
Michael Stone made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 17 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend.
Amendment: Thomas Sullivan made a motion that was duly seconded to amend Article 17 to
require a public hearing before the preliminary tax bills are sent out. The amendment did not
pass. The vote on Article 17 does not pass the requisite majority. 12:29 AM
ARTICLE #18: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the following sums of money from
the FY16 estimated annual revenues of the Yarmouth Community Preservation Act Fund as
required by G.L. c.149, §298 of the Acts of 2004.
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Appropriation FY16
Community Housing Reserve $ 199,500
Open Space Reserve $ 199,500
Historic Preservation Reserve $ 199,500
Budgeted Reserve $ 500,000
Operating Expenses $ 99,000
Gary Ellis made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 18 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on Article
18 carries unanimously. 12:35 PM.
ARTICLE #19: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $150,000
from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following community housing purposes:
Item
Appropriate
To Purpose
Amount and
CPA Funding Source Total
19-A
Our First
Home, Inc.
Subsidize the construction costs
associated with the creation of two
affordable single family homes
located at 908 West Yarmouth
Road identified on Assessor’s Map
115 Lot 216.3. 75,000 Undesignated 75,000
19-B
Housing
Assistance
Corporation
A program to improve the structural
integrity of up to seven homes for
income eligible homeowners. 50,000 Undesignated 50,000
19-C
Hands of
Hope
To place income eligible families
into permanent rental properties or
to provide back rental assistance for
families already living in Yarmouth
rental properties. 25,000 Undesignated 25,000
TOTAL $ 150,000
Nathan Small made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 19 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. 19B-C carries
unanimously; 19-A carries unanimously. The vote on Article 19 carries unanimously. 12:46
PM.
ARTICLE #20: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $512,794
from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following historic purposes:
Item
Appropriate
To Purpose
Amount and
CPA Funding Source Total
20-A Taylor Bray
Farm
Preservation
Association
To preserve Taylor Bray Farm with
an archaeological examination
located at 108 Bray Farm Road in
Yarmouth Port.
24,000 Historical
Reserve
24,000
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Item
Appropriate
To Purpose
Amount and
CPA Funding Source Total
20-B Yarmouth
Parks, Rec. &
Cemetery
Department
For the rehabilitation of historic
fences on the five Town-owned
cemeteries named Ancient, Baptist,
Methodist, Georgetown, and
Woodside.
25,000 Historical
Reserve
25,000
20-C South
Yarmouth
United
Methodist
Church
Restore the steeple and bell tower and
replace the roof at the South
Yarmouth United Methodist Church
located at 318 Old Main Street in
South Yarmouth.
186,000 Historical
Reserve
172,794 Undesignated
358,794
20-D Cultural
Center of
Cape Cod,
Inc.
To complete the lower level of the
Owl Club Educational Wing of the
Cultural Center.
100,000 Undesignated 100,000
20-E Historical
Society of Old
Yarmouth
To preserve the Historical Society of
Old Yarmouth’s historic archival
vault with a humidity and
temperature control unit located at
229 Route 6A in Yarmouth Port.
5,000 Historical
Reserve
5,000
TOTAL $ 512,794
Mary Ann Walsh made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 20 as
printed in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. Items
20A-B-D-E carries unanimously; 20C – carries by requisite majority. The vote on Article 20
carries unanimously. 12:59 PM.
ARTICLE #21: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $873,500
from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following recreation and open space
purposes:
Item
Appropriate
To Purpose
Amount and
CPA Funding Source Total
21-A Department of
Public Works
To complete the design and
engineering for the Cape Cod Rail
Trail from Peter Homer Park on Old
Townhouse Road to the Barnstable
town line.
601,000 Undesignated 601,000
21-B Yarmouth
Parks, Rec. &
Cemetery
Department
Reduce funding gap fo r the Sailing
Center building improvements
between previous estimates and
actual costs for construction.
100,000 Undesignated 100,000
21-C Yarmouth
Parks, Rec. &
Cemetery
Department
Update the existing 2008 Flax and
Sandy Pond Master Plan including
Peter Homer Park.
35,000 Undesignated 35,000
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Item
Appropriate
To Purpose
Amount and
CPA Funding Source Total
21-D Yarmouth
Parks, Rec. &
Cemetery
Department
Signage, landscaping, irrigation, and
benches for the Fred Thacher
playground located at 460 Route 6A
in Yarmouth Port.
35,000 Undesignated 35,000
21-E Yarmouth
Parks, Rec. &
Cemetery
Department
Rehabilitate the Bocce complex with
new shade shelters at the Yarmouth
Senior Center located at 528 Forest
Road.
40,000 Undesignated 40,000
21-F Yarmouth
Parks, Rec. &
Cemetery
Department
Rehabilitate the outfield fence and
construct additional fencing along
backstop area on the softball field at
the Sandy Pond Recreation Area
located at 482 Buck Island Road.
7,500 Undesignated 7,500
21-G Yarmouth Fire
Department
Improvements to the youth baseball
field to include expanding the
overhang on current backstop and
create a picnic grove at 102 Old
Main Street in So. Yarmouth.
17,000 Undesignated 17,000
21-H Yarmouth
Conservation
Division
To preserve the Taylor Bray Farm
property with removal of invasive
species at 108 Bray Farm Road
North in Yarmouth Port.
38,000 Open Space
Reserve
38,000
TOTAL $873,500
Dorcas McGurrin made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 21 as
printed in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. A, C, F,
G, H carries with requisite majority; B Carries by requisite majority; E Carries by requisite
majority. The vote on Article 21 carries unanimously. 2:15 PM
ARTICLE #22: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $2,286,000
from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following community housing purposes:
Item
Appropriate
To Purpose
Amount and
CPA Funding Source Total
22-A Municipal
Affordable
Housing Trust
Acquire, create, preserve, and
support affordable housing at or
below 80% of the Area Median
Income.
240,000 Housing
Reserve
46,000 Undesignated
286,000
22-B Municipal
Affordable
Housing Trust
Subsidize the acquisition and
construction costs associated with
the redevelopment of one or more
motels into affordable rental units
on Route 28.
2,000,000
Undesignated
2,000,000
TOTAL $2,286,000
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Thomas Roche made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 22 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. A: Passes with
requisite majority; B: Passes by requisite majority. The vote on Article 22 carries unanimously.
2:35 PM.
ARTICLE #23: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 18 from the April 1, 2013 Town
Meeting by deleting the words, “mixed use” as follows:
“To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for community housing purposes
the sum of $750,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to
the Yarmouth Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund created under Massachusetts
General Law ch. 44, §55C to subsidize the construction costs associated with the
redevelopment of one or more motels into new affordable rental developments within the
Route 28 corridor.”
Thomas Roche made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 23 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 23 carries by requisite majority. 2:37 PM.
ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $200,000
from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to acquire, in conjunction
with other funding entities, by purchase for conservation and passive recreation purposes
pursuant to G.L. Ch. 40, §8C and G.L. c.44B a perpetual conservation restriction under M.G.L.
Ch. 184, ss.31-33 on the property located at 99 Chapin Beach Road, Dennis, Barnstable County,
Massachusetts, containing 29 acres of land, more or less, and shown as Parcels D & E on a plan
of land entitled, “DRAFT Division Plan of Land in Dennis, Mass. as Surveyed and Prepared for
Aquacultural Research Corp." dated November 13, 1992 and prepared by Soule Land Surveying,
and submitted as part of the December 30, 2014 application to the Community Preservation
Committee (“the Plan”); and, further, to acquire, in conjunction with other funding entities, by
purchase for commercial aqua cultural, public education and aqua cultural research purposes
only, pursuant to G.L. c.40, §8C and G.L. c.44B, a perpetual Conservation Restriction under
M.G.L. Ch. 184, ss.31-33 on the property located at 99 Chapin Beach Road, Dennis, Barnstable
County, Massachusetts, containing 10.5 acres of land, more or less, and shown as Parcel C on
said Plan; described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book
9105, Page 157 dated March 22, 1994; provided, however, that the Yarmouth Board of
Selectmen shall first have certified, via advance written notice from the Town of Dennis, that
said transactions will occur by a date certain in Fiscal Year; and for the Town of Dennis to
assume the care, management, and custody of Parcels D & E; and to authorize the Yarmouth
Board of Selectmen to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be
necessary on behalf of the municipality to effect this perpetual conservation restriction, said
restriction to be held by the Yarmouth Selectmen on behalf of the Town; and if the conservation
restriction ha s not been filed within two years from the appropriation date said funds shall revert
to the Yarmouth Community Preservation Act Fund.
Acting on Article 24: Gary Ellis made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move
Article 24 as printed in the Warrant with the following amendment, insert the words: “or as may be
amended” on line 9 after the words, “the Plan”. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both
recommend. The vote on Article 24 carries by requisite majority. 3:07 PM.
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ARTICLE #25: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $37,000 from Article 17 of
the April 13, 2004 Annual Town Meeting to the Community Preservaton Act Undesignated Fund
Balance.
Jack Mulkeen made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 25 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 25 passes unanimously. 3:08 PM.
ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to amend sections of the Zoning Bylaw to modify
certain provisions in Section 404 – Motels Bylaw and to amend Table 202.5 – Use Regulation
Table to modify uses in the HMOD1/HMOD2 and eliminate the special permit requirement for
Seasonal Employee Housing at Motels/Hotels and On-Site Property Managers at Motels/Hotels,
as follo ws:
1. Amend Section 404.1.2 – Applicability in the HMOD1, by adding new text as shown:
404.1.2 Applicability in the HMOD1. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to those
properties or lots which are within the Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1 (HMOD1) for which a
motel or lodging license has been issued, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 140, § 32B, prior to and is in
effect on April 11, 2006 or was issued a motel or lodging license after April 11, 2006
(“Applicable Property”).
2. Amend Section 404.1.2 – Applicability in the HMOD1, by adding the following new
paragraph at the end of section 404.1.2 as shown:
Properties that meet the applicability requirements of Section 404.1.2 may acquire and
combine adjacent parcel(s) located within the HMOD1 zoning overlay district that do not
meet the applicability requirements of Section 404.1.2, and develop the entire combined site
under Section 404.1 provided the total of the additional parcels are no more than 100% of
the area of the original applicable property. (Example: A 1.0 acre applicable motel property
may add up to an additional 1.0 acre of non-applicable property or properties in the HMOD1
to the original 1.0 acre and develop the entire 2.0 acres under Section 404.1).
3. Amend Section 404.1.8.2 – Allowed Residential Densities and the Affordable Housing
Requirement in the HMOD1, by adding the following new paragraph after the Table as
shown:
Through a Special Permit from the Planning Board, an increase in allowed density of up
to 20 units per acre may be granted, provided that 50% of the additional units beyond 16
units per acre shall be affordable housing units. The required number of affordable units
shall be rounded up.
4. Amend Section 404.1.10.1, by adding new text as shown:
404.1.10.1 On a single parcel or combined parcels in the HMOD1 having a minimum of
100,000 square feet of contiguous upland area, the maximum building height of properties to
which this section applies shall be as follows:
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5. Amend Section 404.1.10.1, first bulleted paragraph, by replacing the text “the Street” with
“Route 28” as shown:
• 45 feet height with a maximum of 3 stories, as measured from average natural grade at
the front of the foundation side facing Route 28, with a maximum of 3 stories, any or all
of which may be habitable and none of which must comply with the definition of
habitable attic. Should commercial uses be located on the first or the first and second
floor of a structure, the number of habitable stories used for housing will be reduced by
the number of stories used for commercial purposes;
6. Amend Section 404.1.10.1, second bulleted paragraph, by adding new text as shown:
• Building eave or cornice heights shall not exceed 30 feet from bottom of eave/cornice to
the average finished grade at the foundation side facing Route 28;
7. Amend Section 404.1.10.1, third bulleted paragraph, by adding new text as shown:
• 35 feet maximum height within 50 feet of adjoining residential zoning districts.
8. Amend Section 404.1.10 – Maximum Allowed Heights in the HMOD1, by adding the
following new section 404.1.10.3 at the end of section 404.1.10 as shown:
404.1.10.3 For the creation of new hotels on a single parcel or combined parcels in the
HMOD1 having a minimum of 2 acres of contiguous upland area, and for projects that
will be a complete raze and replace of existing buildings, the maximum building height of
properties to which this section applies shall be as follows:
• 45 feet maximum height, as measured from average natural grade at the front
of the foundation side facing Route 28, with a maximum of 4 stories, any or all
of which may be habitable and none of which must comply with the definition
of habitable attic. Setbacks for the building of this height must meet Section
203.5 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) and be a minimum of 50’ from
adjoining residential zoning districts;
• Building eave or cornice heights shall not exceed 40 feet from the bottom of
eave/cornice to average finished grade at the foundation side facing Route 28;
• 35 feet maximum height within 50 feet of adjoining residential zoning districts.
9. Amend Section 404.1.12.1 - Allowed Residential Densities and the Affordable Housing
Requirement in the HMOD1, by adding the following new paragraph after the Table as
shown:
Through a Special Permit from the Planning Board, an increase in allowed density of up
to 20 units per acre may be granted, provided that 50% of the additional units beyond 16
units per acre shall be affordable housing units. The required number of affordable units
shall be rounded up.
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10. Amend Section 404.3.8, paragraph 1 (Operational Standards for Extended Stay Hotels), by
deleting the text “for up to 2 persons per unit. An additional 70 sf of gross floor area is
required for each additional person” at the end of paragraph 1.
11. Amend Section 404.3.8, paragraph 2 (Operational Standards for Extended Stay Hotels), by
deleting the second sentence in paragraph 2 in its entirety and replacing with new text as
shown:
2. Two or more bedroom units shall have a fully-equipped kitchen, to include sink,
microwave, minimum 14 cubic foot (cf) refrigerator/freezer combination, stove
(oven/cooktop combination) with hood and dishwasher. All other extended stay units to
have an efficiency kitchen to include at a minimum a sink, microwave, and a minimum
10 cf refrigerator/freezer. Permanently installed 2-burner cooktop with hood, or stove
with hood, are allowed, but no portable cooktops are permitted. All kitchens to include
counter top, cupboards, cookware, dishes and flatware.
12. Amend Section 404.3.8, paragraph 3 (Operational Standards for Extended Stay Hotels), by
deleting the text “meeting NFPA-13” at the end of paragraph 3.
13. Amend Section 404.4.2 - Applicability (On-Site Property Managers at Motels/Hotels), by
deleting the text “Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for” in the first
sentence and replacing it with “Building Commissioner may approve, through application
and permit,”; and by adding a new sentence at the end of Section 404.4.2, as shown:
404.4.2 Applicability: The Building Commissioner may approve, through application
and permit, On-Site Property Manager units at currently licensed Motels or Hotels in
accordance with the provisions outlined herein. If an Applicant cannot meet all the
provisions outlined herein as determined by the Building Commissioner, a Special
Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required.
14. Amend Section 404.5.2 - Applicability (Seasonal Employee Housing at Motels/Hotels), by
deleting the text “Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for” in the first
sentence and replacing it with “Building Commissioner may approve, through annual
application and permit,”; and by adding new text at the end of Section 404.5.2, as shown:
404.5.2 Applicability: The Building Commissioner may approve, through annual
application and permit, Seasonal Employee Housing units at currently licensed
motels/hotels in accordance with the provisions outlined herein. If an Applicant cannot
meet all the provisions outlined herein as determined by the Building Commissioner, a
Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required.
15. Amend Section 404.5.3, paragraph 8 (Operational Standards for Seasonal Employee Housing
at Motel/Hotels), by replacing the text “ZBA” with “Building Commissioner” as shown:
8. No more than 15% of any hotel or motel rooms at a single parcel may be used for
employee housing. Each room used for employee housing shall be identified on a locus
map of the site and submitted to the Building Commissioner, Board of Health and
Yarmouth Police Department.
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16. Amend Section 404.5.3, paragraph 11 (Operational Standards for Seasonal Employee
Housing at Motel/Hotels), by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following
new text as shown:
11. The permit issued by the Building Commissioner shall be valid for one year only.
17. Amend Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table, by modifying the following uses within the
HMOD1 and HMOD2 zoning districts as shown:
202.5 Use Regulation Table HMOD1 HMOD2
A3 Multi-family dwelling (in Cluster/PRD only) PB14 PB14
A5 Boarding or Lodging house PB PB
A6 Guesthouse, Inn, or Bed & Breakfast Inn PB PB
A10 Accessory apartments PB PB
C1 Mining & mineral extraction (including sand & gravel pits) no no
F2 Local & commuter passenger transportation terminal (incl. bus, cab,
rail & other transportation) PB no
F4 Water transportation PB no
F5 Aviation field no no
F7 Communications facilities PB20 PB20
F8 Public utility PB no
H4 Sale of autos, boats, motor cycles, mopeds or other motorized
recreational vehicles (includes service as accessory to sales) no no
H6 Motor vehicle fuel & service no no
L1 Auto, bus, truck & trailer rental (no vehicle servicing allowed) no no
L2 Commercial parking lots no no
L3 Mechanical repair shop no no
L4 Auto body & paint shop no no
L5 Other auto services no no
N1 Movie & drive-in theaters PB no
N3 Theatrical productions, including bands, orchestras & entertainers PB no
N4 Bowling alleys & billiard establishments PB no
N5 Professional sports establishments PB no
N6 Public golf course PB PB
N7 Coin-op amusement arcade PB no
N8 Private sports & recreation club PB no1
N9 Municipal recreation use PB PB
N11 Other miscellaneous amusement & recreation services PB no
O6 Research & development office (except yes for medical purposes in
the MOD) PB no
O7 Veterinary office (including kennel) PB no
P3 Cemetery no no
P4 Hospital PB PB
P5 Nursing & personal care facility PB PB
P6 Social service facility PB PB
P7A Family Day Care Home yes PB
P8 Non-profit private club, civic or fraternal organization PB PB
P9 Museum, art gallery, botanical or zoological garden PB PB
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P10 Municipal use (Municipal Use may include installation and
operation of Municipal Wind Energy Facilities) yes PB
Q2 Parking for more than 2 cars yes PB
Q5 Neighborhood convenience store in PRD PB PB
18. Amend Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table, by changing the use A11A Seasonal
Employee Housing at Motels/Hotels from “BA” to “yes43” in the B2, MOD, HMOD1,
HMOD2, VC1, VC2, VC3 and VC4 zoning districts.
19. Amend Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table Footnotes, by deleting Footnote 43 in its
entirety and replacing with the following new text as shown:
43. On-Site Property Managers at Motels/Hotels may be approved in accordance with
the provisions of Section 404.4. Seasonal Employee Housing at Motels/Hotels may be
approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 404.5.
Acting on Article 26: Tom Roche made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move
Article 26 as printed in the warrant with the following amendment: Delete item 17, amendments
to Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table, in its entirety. Board of Selectmen, Finance
Committee and Planning Board recommend. The vote on Article 26 carries by requisite two-
thirds majority. 3:12 PM.
ARTICLE #27: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map for certain parcels on or
near Route 28 by amending the Zoning Map as follows:
1. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcels from B1 Business, to B2 Business
and HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1:
Map 36, Parcels: 83 and 116
2. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcels from a mix of B2 Business,
HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1 and R25 Residential, to all B2 Business and
HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1:
Map 37, Parcels: 76, 81.1, 82.1, 91, 110, 127, and 145.
Map 30, Parcels: 156, 187 and 225.
Map 31, Parcel: 133.
3. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcels fro m a mix of B2 Business,
HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1 and RS40 Residential, to all B2 Business and
HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1:
Map 60, Parcel: 270.
4. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcels from a mix of B2 Business,
HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1 and R25 Residential, to all R25 Residential:
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Map 37, Parcels: 62.1.3 and 62.1.4.
5. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcels from B2 Business and HMOD1
Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1 to R25 Residential:
Map 37, Parcel: 62.1.2
6. Amend the Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcels from R25 Residential, to B2
Business and HMOD1 Hotel/Motel Overlay District 1:
Map 30, Parcel: 155.
Map 31, Parcels: 67, 75 and 76
Requires 2/3 Vote
Brad Goodwin made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 27 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 27 carries unanimously. 3:14 PM.
ARTICLE #28: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to modify certain
provisions in Section 414 – Village Center Overlay District (VCOD), as follows:
1. Amend Section 414.4 Non-Conforming Structures, Uses and Lots, by modifying the section
title as shown:
414.4 Non-Conforming Structures, Lots and Uses.
2. Amend 414.4.1 Non-Conforming Lots, by modifying the section title as shown:
414.4.1 Non-Conforming Structures and Lots:
3. Amend Section 414.4.1.1, by adding new text as shown:
414.4.1.1 Lawfully pre-existing structures that do not conform to the VCOD
dimensional standards; other than single-family or two-family structures which are
provided for in 414.4.4 below; located on conforming, or lawfully pre-existing non-
conforming lots that are rendered dimensionally non-conforming by the VCOD minimum
lot area or VCOD minimum lot frontage; may be extended, altered, or razed and replaced
by right provided that:
4. Amend Section 414.4.1.1, paragraph (a), by deleting the last sentence of the paragraph that
reads, “Acquiring a special permit for any structural relief shall constitute structural
conformity”, and replacing with the following new text as shown:
(a) the resulting development, in its whole, complies with all other applicable provisions
of this Section 414, including bringing any existing structural non-conformity into
conformity. Deviation from this standard of conformance for any buildings fronting
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along Route 28 shall require a variance. Deviation from this standard of conformance
for buildings not fronting on Route 28 shall require a special permit; and
5. Amend Section 414.4.1.1, by deleting the last paragraph in its entirety.
6. Amend Section 414.4.1- Non-Conforming Structures and Lots, by adding the following new
paragraph 414.4.1.3 as shown:
414.4.1.3 Dimensional relief for pre-existing lawfully established structures may be
given in accordance with the provisions of Section 414.6.4 - Dimensional Relief.
7. Amend original Section 414.4.1.3, by renumbering the section to read “414.4.1.4” and by
adding the text “as enabled in 414.6.4” as shown:
414.4.1.4 Lots which do not conform to the dimensional requirements of this bylaw, as
amended, shall not be individually built upon unless combined and/or re-subdivided so as
to meet the revised dimensional requirements except as provided for in this Section
414.4, as enabled in 414.6.4, or as provided for in Section 104.3.4 of this bylaw.
8. Amend original Section 414.4.1.4 – Other Adjoining Non-Conforming Lots, by renumbering
the section to read “414.4.1.5” as shown:
414.4.1.5 Other Adjoining Non-conforming Lots. Lots which do not meet the exception
of this Section 414.4 or Section 104.3.4, may be combined and/or re-subdivided pursuant
to Section 104.3.5.
9. Amend Section 414.4.2.4, paragraph (a), by deleting the last sentence of the paragraph that
reads, “Acquiring a special permit for any structural relief shall constitute structural
conformity”, and replacing with the following new text as shown:
(a) the resulting development, in its whole, complies with all other applicable provisions
of this Section 414, including bringing any existing structural non-conformity into
conformity. Deviation from this standard of conformance for any buildings fronting
along Route 28 shall require a variance. Deviation from this standard of conformance
for buildings not fronting on Route 28 shall require a special permit; and
10. Amend Section 414.4.2.4, by deleting the last paragraph in its entirety.
11. Amend Section 414.4.3, paragraph (a) (Maximum Commercial Tenant Size), by deleting the
last sentence of paragraph (a).
12. Amend Section 414.4.3 - Maximum Commercial Tenant Size, by deleting the last paragraph
in its entirety.
13. Amend Section 414.5.1, paragraph 1 - Mixed Use, paragraph a, by replacing the text “70%”
with the text “85%” in paragraph a as shown:
a. The residential component of any Mixed Use development shall encompass between
40% and 85% of the Gross Floor Area of the development.
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14. Amend Section 414.5.1, paragraph 1 - Mixed Use, paragraph b, by deleting paragraph b in its
entirety and replacing with the following new text as shown:
b. In VC1, 3 and 4, the ground floor of the building(s) facing Route 28 shall contain
non-residential uses. For mixed use developments with minimal commercial use, some
non-transient residential use (dwelling units) may be allowed on the ground floor of
buildings that front on Route 28, if approved through the VCOD Site Plan Review
process.
15. Amend Section 414.5.1, paragraph 1 - Mixed Use, paragraph c, by deleting paragraph c in its
entirety and replacing with the following new text as shown:
c. In VC1, 3 and 4 non-transient residential use (dwelling units) shall be allowed on
the ground floor of properties that have their frontage on a public way, other than
Route 28, that existed prior to October 22, 2012.
16. Amend Section 414.6.1, paragraph 1 – Table of Maximum Building Height within the
VCOD, by deleting the table in its entirety and replacing with the following new table as
shown:
VC1(A) VC2(A) VC3(A) VC4(A)
0 – 50 feet
from all lot lines
35 feet
3 stories
35 feet
3 stories
35 feet
3 stories
35 feet
3 stories
Beyond 50 feet
from all lot lines
48 feet
4 stories
48 feet
4 stories
48 feet
4 stories
48 feet
4 stories
17. Amend Section 414.6.1, paragraph 1 – Table of Maximum Building Height within the
VCOD, by deleting the existing footnote “(A)” in its entirety and renumbering footnote “(B)”
to “(A)”, and adding the following new text at the end of the new footnote “(A)” as shown:
(A) Height shall be measured from the existing average natural grade at the street side of
the foundation. No lo t may be filled to a height greater than 4’, as measured from
natural grade at the street. If the building is located in a FEMA Flood Zone AE,
height shall be measured from 1 foot above Base Flood Elevation (BFE). If the
building is located in a FEMA Flood Zone AO, height shall be measured from 1 foot
above the Depth of Water shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, measured from
the average natural grade at the front face of the building foundation. If located in a
FEMA Flood Zone VE, height shall be measured from the top of the “freeboard”, as
defined in the Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR (as amended). Parking
located below a building shall not be counted as a story, but shall be taken into
consideration when measuring building height.
18. Amend Section 414.6.3, paragraph 1 - Table of Dimensional Requirements, by modifying the
row of the table referencing the Front Yard Setback Minimum and Front Yard Setback
Maximum, and adding a reference to footnote “F”, as shown:
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VC1 VC2 VC3 VC4
• Front Yard Setback
Minimum: (E) (F)
• Front Yard Setback
Maximum: (G) (F)
15 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
n/a
15 ft.
25 ft.
15 ft.
25 ft.
19. Amend Section 414.6.3, paragraph 1 – Table of Dimensional Requirements – Footnote F, by
modifying Footnote F by adding the text “and maximum (where applicable)“ in the first
sentence and deleting the text “or on a public way that existed prior to October 22, 2012” at
the end of the first sentence; and by adding the following new text as shown.
F. The front setback minimum and maximum (where applicable) provided in this table
is applicable only to those properties that have their frontage on Route 28. Front yard
setbacks are required along Route 28 to ensure a contiguous broad line of passage for
pedestrians and/or bicyclists along the corridor. For lots with frontage on interior roads
(not on Route 28 or on a public way that existed prior to October 22, 2012) the minimum
front yard setback shall be zero provided all standards for pedestrian and bicycle
circulation are met and there shall be no maximum front yard setback. Front yard
setbacks on a public way other than Route 28 that existed prior to October 22, 2012
shall be in accordance with Section 203.5 – Table of Dimensional Requirements.
If a property has limited frontage on Route 28, with the bulk of the developable portion
of the lot being in the rear (i.e. a flag shaped lot), the Route 28 streetscape can be
developed into green space which shall include such amenities as a park, sitting areas,
public art, and landscaping, rather than a building, if approved through the VCOD
Site Plan Review process.
20. Amend Section by 414.6.4 Dimensional Relief, by deleting this section in its entirety and
replacing with following new text as shown:
414.6.4 Dimensional Relief: The SPGA may provide dimensional relief within the
VCOD. Said relief may be provided through a Special Permit for a reduction in
minimum lot size, a reduction in minimum lot frontage, a reduction in minimum front
yard setback, a reduction in the minimum side yard setback, a reduction in the
minimum rear yard setback, and an increase in maximum impervious coverage. The
SPGA shall consider the criteria listed under Section 414.3.3 (Special Permits) when
reviewing any Special Permit application for dimensional relief. Relief from any other
dimensional requirements, including building height or maximum front yard setback,
would require a Variance. The SPGA shall not have jurisdiction over situations that
are more specifically defined such as where relief is allowed by right or precluded
under Section 414.4, or where the Table of Dimensional Requirements provides
opportunity for relief related to flag shaped lots (footnote F).
21. Amend Section 414.8.1 (Site Design), paragraph 1, by deleting the first sentence in
paragraph 1 in its entirety and replacing with following new text as shown:
1. Parking areas shall be located to the rear and/or side of structures. Parking on the
side of structures shall be located behind the minimum front yard setback shown in
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Section 203.5 – Table of Dimensional Requirements; or behind the maximum front
yard setback for properties fronting on Route 28 as shown in Section 414.6.3 –
Table of Dimensional Requirements. Driveways and travel lanes shall not be
allowed within the front yard setback with the following exceptions:
Requires 2/3 Vote
Chris Vincent made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 28 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both recommend. The vote on
Article 28 carries unanimously. 3:16 PM.
ARTICLE #29: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to modify certain
provisions in Section 301 – Parking and Loading Requirements, as follows:
1. Amend Section 301.4.1, second paragraph, by adding new text as shown:
Parking areas shall be located at the side and/or rear of the structure(s), unless the Site
Plan Review Team determines that the already developed site work makes such
placement impossible. Applicable Properties in the HMOD2, as defined in section
404.2.2, having property lines abutting Nantucket Sound may locate parking areas to the
front of the structure(s). If necessary, handicapped parking may be located to the front of
a building in order to comply with 521 CMR, the rules and regulations of the
Archit ectural Access Board. Parking shall be considered to be located at the side of a
structure if the spaces are located behind the minimum front yard setback shown in
Section 203.5 – Table of Dimensional Requirements.
2. Amend Section 301.4.4, by adding new text as shown:
301.4.4 Parking areas for five (5) or more cars shall be separated from any street line, or
any residentially zoned property line, by no less than a twenty (20) foot wide buffer and
from any other property line by a ten (10) foot wide buffer. These buffers shall not
contain any paving except for entrance and exit driveways and shall be planted with
vegetation or maintained with other landscaping material, as approved by the Site Plan
Review Team. Existing trees of at least 4" caliper within these prescribed buffers shall
be retained (judicious pruning would be allowed), unless removal is approved by the Site
Plan Review Team due to the condition of the tree or for sound landscape design
reasons. If such trees do not exist, 3" (three inch) caliper trees (with expected mature
height of at least 20') shall be planted at intervals of at most 20' in all buffers. Planted
trees which die shall be replaced.
3. Amend Section 301.4.6, by adding new text as shown:
301.4.6 Parking lots for twenty (20) or more cars shall contain at least one (1) tree of 3"
(three inch) caliper or larger per eight (8) cars, to be located within the parking area in
soil plots not less than 5’ wide and allowing not less than forty (40) square feet of
unpaved soil area per tree in addition to the above requirements. Trees along the outside
perimeter of the parking area shall not be considered in-lot trees. In-lot trees shall be
dispersed throughout the parking area.
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4. Amend Section 301.4.9, by adding new text as shown:
301.4.9 All lots in B1, B2 or B3 Districts and all lots which contain a business or industrial
use, shall include a twenty (20) foot wide buffer along those boundaries of the lot which are
adjacent to a way, and ten (10) foot wide buffers along all other boundaries of the lot.
Existing trees of at least 4" caliper within these prescribed buffers shall be retained
(judicious pruning would be allowed), unless removal is approved by the Site Plan Review
Team due to the condition of the tree or for sound landscape design reasons. These buffers
shall contain no paving except for entrance and exit driveways, common driveways or access
rights of way, and shall be planted with vegetation or maintained with other landscaping
material, as defined in Section 301 and as approved by the Site Plan Review Team.
Common driveways shall have a minimum ten (10) foot wide vegetated buffer on each side
of the common driveway, planted with 3” caliper trees every 20’. Plantings in buffer areas
in front of buildings along a way shall include, but not be limited to, 2.5” caliper trees
every 30’ and a mixture of shrubs and flowering plants, as approved by the Site Plan
Review Team. The use of fencing or low walls may also be incorporated into these buffer
areas.
5. Amend Sect ion 301.4.10, by replacing the text “35” with new text “20” in the first sentence,
and adding the following new text as shown:
301.4.10 Exterior lighting for parking lots which is attached to posts or poles shall not
exceed 20 feet in height. Electric service for said posts or poles shall be placed
underground and any outdoor lighting shall be directed on-site only, with no undue glare
affecting adjoining properties. For commercial or mixed use developments, trespass of
light at the property boundary shall not exceed 0.1 foot candles. Where commercial or
mixed use developments abut a residential district, trespass of light at that boundary
shall not exceed 0.05 foot candles. For developments that are exclusively residential,
trespass of light at property boundaries shall not exceed 0.05 foot candles. Utility
services for new commercial structures will be located underground.
6. Amend Section 301 – Parking and Loading Requirements, by adding a new section 301.9 at
the end of the section as shown:
301.9 Landscaping: All landscaping shall consist of plant species native to the south
coast of Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. Planted trees which die shall be
replaced.
7. Amend Section 301 – Parking and Loading Requirements, by adding a new section 301.10 at
the end of the section as shown:
301.10 Snow Storage: Site layout shall provide for reasonable accommodations for
snow storage.
Requires 2/3 Vote
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Ken Driscoll made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 29 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Planning Board recommend. The
requisite two-thirds vote on Article 29 carries unanimously. 3:18 PM.
ARTICLE #30: To see if the Town will vote to amend various sections of the Zoning Bylaw to
modify certain provisions, as follows:
1. Amend Section 203.5 – Table of Dimensional Requirements, by adding a reference to the
Table for a new note “X” to the minimum front yard requirement for the B1, B2, B3, HMOD1
and HMOD2 zoning districts.
2. Amend Sect ion 203.5 – Table of Dimensional Requirements - Notes, by adding the following
new note “X” with illustrative figure at the end of section 203.5 - Notes as shown:
X. Corner lots are considered to have two front yard setbacks and two side yard
setbacks. The front yard setback for corner lots may be reduced to 25’ to accommodate
parking in the rear or side of the building. If the corner lot has a curved radius along
the frontage on a public way, the front yard setback may be reduced to 20’ at the
corner only. Refer to illustrative Figure below.
3. Amend Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table, by modifying the following Uses:
Modify Use F5 – Aviation Field to be a “no” in the Res., RS-40 and the HMOD2 zoning
districts;
Modify Use L2 – Commercial Parking lots to be a “no” in the B1 and HMOD1 zoning
districts, and to be “BA” in the B2 zoning district; and
Modify Use N10 – Temporary (not to exceed 9 days) Outdoor Recreation by changing
the use title to “N10 Temporary Outdoor Recreation”; by changing to a “no46” for the
Res., RS-40, B1, B2 and MU zoning districts; by changing to “BA46” in the B3 and APD
zoning districts; and by changing to “no” in the VC1, VC2, VC3 and VC4 zoning
districts.
4. Amend Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table – Footnote 31, by adding new text as shown:
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31. Includes “yes” for parking garage pursuant to the regulations set forth in Section 414,
but “no” for surface parking lots.
5. Amend Section 202.5 – Use Regulation Table - Footnotes, by adding the following new
Footnote 46 as shown:
46. Except “Yes” for events meeting the definition of Temporary Outdoor
Recreation, that are to be located on Town owned land and for which all other
applicable Town permits, approvals and licenses have been obtained, and for which
approval has been obtain through application to the Town Administrator’s office for
Use of Town-Owned Property.
6. Amend Section 500 – Definitions, by adding the following new definition as shown:
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR RECREATION – Outdoor recreation, such as carnivals,
festivals, special events, arts and craft fairs, theatrical productions, or concerts, that
are open to the public for the purposes of providing entertainment on an intermittent
basis. Temporary Outdoor Recreation does not apply to events that are considered
accessory to an allowed use or business. No event shall have a duration of longer than
nine (9) consecutive days.
7. Amend Section 500 – Definitions, by deleting the definition for HABITABLE ATTIC and
replacing with the following new text as shown:
HABITABLE ATTIC – A floor level situated wholly or partly under a sloping roof,
suitable for a dwelling unit or portion thereof, in which the ceiling area (in plan
projection) at a height of at least 7’-0” above the finish floor is not more than ½ the
area (50%) of the floor level immediately below. Floor space located where the ceiling
height is less than 7’-0” shall not be considered as part of the 50% calculation. A
habitable attic shall meet all other applicable requirements of the Massachusetts State
Building Code.
Requires 2/3 Vote
Ken Driscoll made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 29 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee, Planning Board both recommend.
The vote on Article 29 carries unanimously. 3:18 PM.
ARTICLE #31: To see if the Town will vote to rescind in its entirety the previously endorsed
Chapter 11 – Wetlands, of the Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan and adopt a revised and updated
Chapter 11, revision date of December 2014, or take any other action relative thereto.
Norm Weir made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 31 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Planning Board both recommend. The vote on Article 31
carries unanimously. 3:25 PM.
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ARTICLE #32: To see if the Town will vote to rescind in its entirety the previously endorsed
Chapter 13 – Wildlife & Plant Habitat, of the Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan and adopt a revised
and updated Chapter 13, revision date of December 2014, or take any other action relative
thereto.
Norm Weir made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 32 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Planning board both recommend. The vote on Article 32
carries unanimously. 3:26 PM.
ARTICLE #33: To see if the Town will vote to rescind in its entirety the previously endorsed
Chapter 14 – Affordable Housing, of the Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan and adopt a revised and
updated Chapter 14, revision date of January 2015, or take any other action relative thereto.
Norm Weir made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 33 as printed in
the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee, Planning Board both recommend.
The vote on Article 33 carries unanimously. 3:27 PM.
ARTICLE #34: To see if the Town will vote to add a Chapter 146 to the Town of Yarmouth
By-laws to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 146: ESTABLISHMENT AND PROTECTION OF CHILD SAFETY ZONES
146-1. Definitions. For the purpose of this By-Law, the following terms, phrases, words and
derivations shall have the meanings given herein. Undefined terms shall have their ordinary and
customary meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the plural number include
the singular and words in the singular number include the plural. The word "shall" is always
mandatory and not merely directory.
a. CHILD SAFETY ZONE - Shall mean a recreation area, library, school, camp, child care
center, private youth center, video arcade, beach, Town sailing center, inflatable or
other water park , mini-golf course, go-cart facility, trampoline park, batting cages,
youth community center, museum, or movie theater, including the parking area serving
any of the foregoing, and the lot on which such use or parking area is situated, and
school or camp bus stops whenever children under the age of 16 are present at such bus
stop.
b. BEACH - Shall mean a Town-owned beach adjoining a salt or fresh water body.
c. CHILD - Shall mean a person under the age of sixteen years.
d. CAMP - Shall mean a public or private facility which offers overnight or day camp
services to children.
e. CAMP BUS STOP - Shall mean any area designated by a private/public youth camp as a
camp bus stop.
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f. LIBRARY - Shall mean a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals,
and other media for people to read, borrow, or refer to, whether operated by the Town or
any other entity.
g. LOT - Shall mean a parcel, as depicted on the Yarmouth Assessor’s Map, upon which a
child safety zone, or any portion of such zone, is situated.
h. OPEN AND GROSS LEWDNESS OFFENDER - Shall mean any person required to
register as a sex offender pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 178C to 178P, inclusive and given
a level 2 or level 3 designation by the sex offender registry board under § 178K or who
has not yet been classified and who resides, has secondary addresses, works or attends
an institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth and who has been convicted of or
who has been adjudicated as a youthful offender or as a delinquent juvenile, or a person
released from incarceration or parole or probation supervision or custody with the
Department of Youth Services for such a conviction or adjudication of the following
offense: Open and Gross Lewdness under M.G.L. c. 272 §16.
i. PROHIBITED PERSON - Shall mean an Open and Gross Lewdness Offender or Child
Sex Offender.
j. SCHOOL BUS STOP - Shall mean any area designated by a school or school district as
a school bus stop in a list maintained by the Town or School District and available to the
public, whenever children under the age of 16 are present.
k. CHILD CARE CENTER - Shall mean an establishment, public or private, which provides
care for children and is registered with and licensed pursuant to the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Department of Early Education and Care.
l. PARK - Shall mean public land other than a recreational area which is designated for
active or passive recreational or athletic use by the Town of Yarmouth, including
conservation areas, or such areas so designated by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional
School District.
m. RECREATIONAL AREA - Shall mean a playground, jogging trail, running track, hiking
or walking trail, bike path, soccer field, baseball field, football field, basketball court,
tennis court or hockey rink, whether publicly or privately owned, to which the public has
a right of access as invitees.
n. BIKE PATH - Shall mean a paved way a minimum of eight (8) feet in width upon which
bicycles and pedestrians are permitted and motor vehicles are prohibited.
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o. SCHOOL - Any public, parochial, or private educational facility which provides
educational services to children in preschool through grade 12.
p. SEX OFFENDER and SEX OFFENSE - shall have the same meaning for purposes of this
bylaw as provided for in M.G.L. c. 6, § 178C.
q. SEX OFFENSE INVOLVING A CHILD - Shall have the same meaning for purposes of
this bylaw as provided for in M.G.L. c. 6, § 178C.
r. CHILD SEX OFFENDER—Shall mean:
1. Any person required to register as a sex offender pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, §§
178C to 178P, inclusive and given a level 2 or level 3 designation by the sex
offender registry board under § 178K or who has not yet been classified and who
resides, has secondary addresses, works or attends an institution of higher
learning in the Commonwealth and who has been convicted of or who has been
adjudicated as a youthful offender or as a delinquent juvenile, or a person
released from incarceration or parole or probation supervision or custody with
the Department of Youth Services for such a conviction or adjudication of the
following Sex Offenses Involving a Child: indecent assault and battery on a child
under fourteen (14) under M.G.L. c. 265, § 13B; rape of a child under sixteen
(16) with force under § 22A of said chapter 265; rape and abuse of a child under
§ 23 of said chapter 265; assault of a child with intent to commit rape under §
24B of said chapter 265; kidnapping of a child under the age of sixteen (16)
under § 26 of said chapter 265; enticing a child under the age of sixteen (16) for
the purposes of committing a crime under § 26C of said chapter 265; indecent
assault and battery on a mentally retarded person under § 13F of said chapter
265; assault with intent to commit rape under § 24 of said chapter 265; inducing
a minor into prostitution under M.G.L. c. 272, § 4A; living off or sharing earnings
of a minor prostitute under § 4B of said chapter 272; disseminating to a minor
matter harmful to a minor under § 28 of said chapter 272; posing or exhibiting a
child in a state of nudity under § 29A of said chapter 272; dissemination of visual
material of a child in a state of nudity or sexual conduct under § 29B of said
chapter 272; unnatural and lascivious acts with a child under sixteen (16) under
§ 35A of said chapter 272; drugging persons for sexual intercourse under § 3 of
said chapter 272; aggravated rape under M.G.L.A., c. 277, § 39; and any attempt
to commit a violation of any of the aforementioned sections pursuant to M.G.L. c.
274, § 6 or a like violation of the laws of another state, the United States or a
military, territorial or Indian tribal authority.
2. A person who has been adjudicated a sexually dangerous person under
M.G.L. c. 123A, § 14, as in force at the time of adjudication, or a person
released from civil commitment pursuant to M.G.L. c. 123A, § 9, whichever last
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occurs, on or after August 1, 1981, and whose victim was a child under the age
of sixteen (16).
3. A person who resides in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has a
secondary address, works at or attends an institution of higher learning in the
Commonwealth and has been convicted in any other state, in a federal or
military court or in any foreign jurisdiction of any crime the essential elements
of which are substantially the same as any of the crimes specified in above at
subsection 1., and which requires registration as a sexual offender in such
other state or in the federal or military system, and who resides or works in this
Commonwealth on and after August 1, 1981, and whose victim was a child
under the age of sixteen (16).
146-2. Prohibitions:
a. It shall be unlawful for a Prohibited Person to be present in any child safety zone.
b. It shall be unlawful for a Prohibited Person to refuse to leave or otherwi se remain in a
child safety zone after being ordered to leave by a police officer.
146-3. Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
a. Any person whose name has been removed from the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry
or from the registry of any other state or in the federal or military system by act of a
court or by expiration of the term such person is required to remain on such registry or
reclassified as a Level 1 in Massachusetts or lowest offender category in another
jurisdiction.
b. A facility in a child safety zone which also supports a church, synagogue, mosque, temple
or other house of religious worship, subject to all of the following conditions:
1. The Prohibited Person’s entrance and presence upon the property occurs only
during hours of worship or other religious program/service as posted to the
public; and,
2. The Prohibited Person shall not participate in any religious education programs
which include individuals under the age of 16.
c. A facility in a child safety zone which also supports a use lawfully attended by the
Prohibited Person’s natural or adopted child(ren), which child's use reasonably requires
the attendance of the Prohibited Person as the child's parent upon the property, subject
to the following: that the Prohibited Person’s entrance and presence upon the property
occurs only during hours of activity related to the use as posted to the public.
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d. A property which also supports a polling location in a local, state or federal election,
subject to all of the following conditions:
1. The Prohibited Person is registered and eligible to vote;
2. The property is the designated polling place for the Prohibited Person; and
3. The Prohibited Person enters the polling place property, proceeds to cast a ballot
with whatever usual and customary assistance is available to any member of the
electorate, and vacates the property immediately after voting.
e. A property which also supports a school lawfully attended by a Prohibited Person as a
student under which circumstances the Prohibited Person may enter upon the property
supporting the school where the Prohibited Person is enrolled, for such purposes and at
such times as are reasonably required for the educational purposes of the school.
f. A property which also supports a court, government office or room for public
governmental meetings, subject to all of the following conditions:
1. The Prohibited Person is on the property only to transact business at the
government office or place of business, excluding a library, or attend an official
meeting of a governmental body; and,
2. The Prohibited Person leaves the property immediately upon completion of the
business or meeting.
146-4. Notice. The Chief of Police or his designee shall make reasonable efforts to provide
prompt, actual, written notice of the enactment of this By-Law (which notice shall contain a copy
of the By-Law) to all Prohibited Persons registered with the Yarmouth Police Department on the
effective date of this By-Law, as well as those Prohibited Persons who are thereafter added to
the sex offender registry and who register with the Yarmouth Police Department. Such notice
requirement may include mailing such notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the last known address of such person as listed on the sex offender registry or as
otherwise known to the Chief of Police. The failure of any person to receive such actual written
notice shall not be a defense to a violation of this section.
146-5. Enforcement Procedures. A map depicting and a written list describing the child safety
zones shall be created and maintained by the Information Technology/GIS Department in
coordination with the Police Department, which shall be updated from time to time as the need
arises. Said map and list as well as a copy of this section shall be available to the public at the
offices of the Town of Yarmouth Police Department and the Town Clerk and will also be posted
on the Town of Yarmouth's official website. The Map and list shall be for informational purposes
only as an aid in locating the child safety zones defined in this By-Law. In the event that the list,
map or the words of this the By-law conflict then the words of this By-Law shall control.
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Upon the reasonable belief of a police officer that a Prohibited Person is present in a child
safety zone in violation of this section, the officer shall attempt to identify such person. Should
the police officer thereafter establish that the individual is a Prohibited Person as defined in this
By-Law, then the officer shall take enforcement action which may include informing the violator
of this By-Law, issuing a By-Law enforcement notice or criminal summons, ordering the violator
to leave the child safety zone, and any other appropriate action.
146-6. Criminal Penalties and Remedies. Criminal Penalties and Remedies for violations of this
By-Law shall be as follows:
a. Each violation of this By-Law is subject to a criminal fine of up to $300.
b. Refusal to leave a child safety zone or being later found in the same child safety zone
after an officer has given an order to leave shall be an additional violation subject to
an additional criminal fine of up to $300.
c. Each violation of this By-Law shall be treated as a separate offense.
d. Except for persons who are not yet 18 years of age, any person who remains in a
street or other public reservation in willful violation of this By-Law is subject to
arrest pursuant to M.G.L. c. 272 § 59.
146-7. Non-Criminal Disposition of Violations. As an alternative, any violation of this By-Law
may be addressed as a non-criminal violation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40 § 21D. Non-criminal
fines shall be assessed as follows:
a. Prohibited Person present in child safety zone - First offense $150.
b. Prohibited Person present in child safety zone - Second or subsequent offense
$300.
c. Refusal to leave a child safety zone or being later found in the same child safety
zone - $300.
146-8. Other Remedies. Instituting criminal or civil enforcement action shall not preclude the
Town from seeking or obtaining any or all other legal and equitable remedies to prevent or
remove a violation of this section, to include written notification to the parole and/or probation
officer and the Commonwealth’s Sex Offender Registry Board that the child sex offender has
violated a municipal bylaw.
146-9. Injunction. Town Counsel or designee is authorized to seek equitable relief in the name
of the Town of Yarmouth enjoining an ongoing violation of this By-Law as a public nuisance.
146-10. Severability. The provisions of this By-Law are severable. If a court determines that a
word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection, section, or other provision is invalid or
that the application of any part of the provision to any person or circumstance is invalid, the
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remaining provisions and the application of those provisions to other Persons or circumstances
are not affected by that decision."
Michelle LaRowe made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 34 as
printed in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen recommends and Finance Committee does not
recommend. Joe Goldsmith made a motion that was duly made and seconded to amend the
language to exclude level two sex offenders. The amendment failed. The vote on Article 34
passes by the requisite majority. 3:52 PM.
ARTICLE #35: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 84 of its Town Code by
deleting the current language in its entirety and inserting in its place the language as follows:
"Chapter 84: FIREARMS
§ 84-1. Discharge of firearms prohibited; exceptions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge within the limits of the
Town any firearm or other weapon from which a shot or bullet can be discharged.
Such weapons shall include, without limitation, any handgun, fowling piece,
pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, or black powder long gun.
(b) Subsection 84-1(a) of this chapter shall not apply if any such weapon is fired
or discharged:
(i) in the lawful defense of life or property;
(ii) by any law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duties;
(iii) as part of any military exercise, review, or funeral authorized by the
military authority of the Commonwealth or the Board of Selectmen;
(iv) at a shooting gallery licensed by the Town in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws ch. 140, § 56A;
(v) while lawfully target shooting at the Boy Scouts of America's
Greenough Boy Scout Reservation in Yarmouth Port;
(vi) using blank ammunition at historical activities, ceremonial activities,
theatrical performances, or sporting events; or
(vii) while lawfully hunting wildlife.
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(c) It shall be unlawful to fire or discharge any such weapon on or within 300 feet
of the waters of Bass River while hunting waterfowl. The waters of Bass River, as
used herein, shall consist of (i) Bass River, Follins Pond, Kelly's Pond, Kelley's
Bay, and Dinah's Pond; and (ii) any estuary, tributary, creek, stream, brook,
vegetated wetland, or irrigation ditch that flows therefrom or is otherwise
connected thereto.
§ 84-2. Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 for each
offense."
Bryan Day made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 35 as amended.
Board of Selectmen does not recommend and Finance Committee recommend as amended. The
vote on Article 35 as amended fails. 3:52 PM.
ARTICLE #36: To see if the Town will vote to include the following in the Town By-Laws:
"No permit shall be granted for motorcycle rides taking place in or through the
Town of Yarmouth."
Harris Contos made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 36 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen does not recommend and Finance Committee made no
recommendat ion. The vote on Article 36 does not carry. 4:48 PM.
ARTICLE #37: To see if the Town will vote to include the following in the Town By-Laws:
"The statistics reported by the Police Department in the Annual Report to the Town shall
include the number of citations issued under § 104-3 of the by-laws, Motor Vehicle Noise,
to commence with the 2015 Annual Report."
Harris Contos made a motion which was duly made and seconded to move Article 37 as printed
in the Warrant. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee both do not recommend. The vote
on Article 37 does not carry. 6:46 PM.
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
OFFICIAL
TOWN ELECTION MAY 19 2015
Office PREC.1 PREC.2 PREC.3 PREC.4 PREC.5 PREC.6 PREC. 7 TOTAL
NAME OF CANDIDATE
SELECTMAN 3 Years (2)
NORMAN C. HOLCOMB 278 215 131 210 94 113 289 1,330
ERIK R. TOLLEY 328 246 155 215 136 129 311 1,520
JOSEPH B. GLYNN 60 65 43 79 64 68 101 480
CURTIS F. SEARS 235 152 110 121 101 70 196 985
WRITE-INS 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2
Totals 901 678 439 626 395 381 897 4,317
D-Y Regional School District Committee 3 Years (1)
STEPHEN L. EDWARDS 109 131 79 108 53 43 137 660
JOSEPH B. GLYNN 51 49 34 47 56 64 60 361
JOSEPH E. TIERNEY 315 173 125 179 104 103 281 1,280
Write-Ins 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2
Totals 475 353 238 335 214 210 478 2,303
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY (1)
JOHN L. REED 216 179 133 159 99 101 199 1,086
RICHARD D. CARROLL 165 90 43 91 31 35 156 611
JOSEPH B. GLYNN 66 67 44 68 70 65 86 466
Write-Ins 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 6
Total 448 338 220 319 201 201 442 2,169
Question # 1
DY Funding
Technical Overide
Yes 286 178 126 184 111 103 279 1,267
No 187 169 106 156 104 108 182 1,012
Total 473 347 232 340 215 211 461 2,279
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Annual Meeting of the Old King's Highway Regional
Historic District Committee
November 10, 2015
Barnstable, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable:
Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn
the inhabitants of said Town who reside in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
and are qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the Yarmouth Port Fire
Station #2 Meeting Room in said Town of Yarmouth on Tuesday, the tenth of November next
from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., then and there to act on the following business: Polls opened at
5:00 P.M. for the election of one member of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
Committee for a term of four years.
1. The election of one member to the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
Committee for a term of four years. Polling place open from 5:00 P.M., then and
there to act on the following business.
2. Other motions or resolutions from the floor.
The polls closed at 6:00 P.M. The results of the votes were announced by Philip Gaudet, Town
Clerk, there were 10 ballots cast for the following:
Robert Wilkins 9
John Stanley 1
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Also in the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting
attested copies thereof at three places with the Historic District, including the South Yarmouth
Post Office, the Yarmouth Port Post Office, and the Yarmouth Port Village Store; also by
publication in the Register at least fourteen days before the time of holding said meeting as
aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and make return of this warrant with your doing thereon at the time
and place of said meeting. Given under our hands and seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto
affixed this twenty second day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and fourteen.
Board of Selectmen
Town of Yarmouth Michael Stone Norman Holcomb
Erik Tolley, Chairman Tracy Post James H. Quirk, Jr.
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COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of Appeals operates under the Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw as well as the Massachusetts
General Laws Chapters 40A and 40B (a copy of the Zoning Bylaw is available online at the
Towns web site, www.yarmouth.ma.us). The responsibilities of the Board of Appeals are to hear
and decide Petitions for Special Permits and Variances from the terms of the Bylaw and also
Appeals from the decision of the Building Inspector, as well as applications for Comprehensive
Permits for affordable housing developments. The Board consists of five regular members
(appointed for staggered five year terms), plus alternate members (appointed for one year terms),
all of whom are volunteers appointed by the Selectmen. The Board is scheduled to meet on the
second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. The public is always welcome to attend
the hearings. The Boards' meetings are broadcast live on Channel 18, the Public Access
Television Station, and rebroadcast periodically throughout the week, and are now available on
the web at www.yarmouth.ma.us.
The Zoning Administrators are an arm of the Board of Appeals and are appointed by the Board
of Appeals subject to confirmation by the Selectmen. The Zoning Administrators carry out the
same functions as the Board of Appeals, operating under the same laws and procedures, but
generally handle the less controversial or less complex cases. The Board's Zoning Administrator
is currently Bryant Palmer.
The Board is chaired by Steven DeYoung and Sean Igoe as the elected Vice-Chairman.
During the year 2015, the Board of Appeals heard a total of 70 applications. Of these, 64 were
granted (in whole or in part) and 6 were withdrawn.
I wish to thank our Regular and Alternate members and our Office Administrator, Sandi Clark,
for their dedicated and conscientious service to the Town throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven DeYoung, Chairman
Sandi Clark, Office Administrator
Regular Members: Alternate Members:
Steven DeYoung, Chair Richard Neitz
Sean Igoe, Vice-Chair Gerald Garnick
Bryant Palmer Doug Campbell
Debra Martin (resigned 12/23/15)
Chuck Hart (resigned 10-01-15)
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Community Development is responsible for overseeing the Town’s long-
range planning efforts, economic development, conservation, affordable housing, and historic
preservation initiatives and programs. Department of Community Development staff members
work with a number of local Boards and Committees including the following: Planning Board,
Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Old King's Highway Committee,
Historical Commission, Community Preservation Committee, Design Review Committee,
Community and Economic Development Committee, Community Housing Co mmittee, and the
Affordable Housing Trust. Collectively and individually, these regulatory boards and advisory
committees are responsible for regulating and shaping the Town’s commercial and residential
development and redevelopment. This past year, the Board of Selectmen appointed the Drive-In
Site Utilization Committee, assigning staff responsibility to the Community Development
Department. Additional information for each of these Boards and Committees can be found in
their respective annual reports.
On a day-to-day basis, the Community Development Department provides assistance to residents
and businesses as they navigate the permit and development process. Staff members respond to
all levels of inquiries and provide help with filing applications as well as continuity through the
review process by various boards and committees.
Community Development staff oversee and administer the Town’s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and Tourism Revenue
Preservation Fund programs. CDBG grant funds must benefit low- and moderate-income
households or persons and were utilized in 2015 for septic rehabilitation, septic pumping, meals
on wheels, and affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation. CPA funds may be used to
fund affordable housing, open space, historic preservation, and recreation programs. Additional
information regarding CPA funds is provided in the Community Preservation Committee’s
report. Tourism funds are used for marketing initiatives, physical improvements, and to fund a
variety of special events that attract visitors and which benefit Town residents. Additional
information regarding the Tourism Fund is included in the annual report for the Community and
Economic Development Committee.
Over the past year, the Department has continued to work on a variety of affordable housing
issues including monitoring and updating the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory, monitoring
the resale of affordable homes, working with parties interested in developing affordable housing
in Town, and assisting Yarmouth residents to acquire affordable housing. The Community
Development Department serves as the liaison between the Town and state and regional housing
entities and also works with the development community to help them navigate relevant state and
local regulations as well as to ensure that all projects are consistent with community character
and housing needs. Community Development staff also administers the on-going program
efforts of the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust including affordable housing development,
marketing of available affordable housing opportunities through the Ready Renter and Buy-
down programs, and preservation of the Town’s Affordable Housing inventory. Affordable
Housing development efforts are coordinated with other Town priorities including economic
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development. This combination has led to a concentration of effort to encourage the
redevelopment of Route 28 motels as affordable housing. These efforts are ongoing. In total,
2015 Affordable Housing efforts resulted in two new affordable homes being added to
Yarmouth’s Subsidized Housing Inventory, and nineteen units being preserved. Noteworthy are
the collective efforts of the Affordable Housing Trust, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and
Community Development Staff to work with representatives from Mill Pond Village towards the
successful completion of the development.
Over the course of the year, the Community Development Department has been involved in a
number of projects and initiatives that will positively impact the community for many years to
come. Noteworthy projects include the following:
• Parker's River Tidal Restoration Project – will improve tidal flushing & ecological health
of our estuary, result in a new improved bridge and related streetscape amenities over
Parker's River, and reduce nitrogen loading to help with our wastewater solution.
• Cape Cod Rail Trail Extension (CCRT) – The first of three phases of the extension of the
CCRT through Yarmouth began this year. This exciting project has taken a long time to
come into fruition and brings the iconic CCRT to Yarmouth.
• Wastewater – Community Development Staff were part of the Town’s Wastewater Team,
charged with the development of a cost-effective approach to the implementation of a
Comprehensive Wastewater Plan.
I would like to thank my dedicated staff and the many volunteers that work with this Department
to make Yarmouth a great place to live, work, or visit. Your efforts are much appreciated!
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen M. Greene, Director
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board had a productive year with the development and passage of five Articles
amending the Zoning Bylaw at the Annual Town Meeting. These amendments addressed
revisions to Section 404 – Motel Bylaw to further encourage redevelopment of Motels along
Route 28; Zoning Map amendments for properties along or adjacent to Route 28 to make
redevelopment and permitting easier; adjustments to Section 414 – Village Centers Overlay
District (VCOD) to ease some requirements, make clarifications and improve the streetscape
along Route 28; amendments to Section 301- Parking and Loading to further refine site design
criteria related to parking, landscaping, and lighting; and miscellaneous minor amendments. The
Planning Board also began work on the zoning amendments proposed for the 2016 Annual Town
Meeting.
In addition to Zoning, the Planning Board took an active role in updating the Local
Comprehensive Plan (LCP) with three new sections adopted at the Annual Town Meeting.
These included Chapter 11 - Wetlands, Chapter 13 - Wildlife & Plant Habitat, and Chapter 14 -
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Affordable Housing. The Board continued to provide review and comment on Comprehensive
Permit applications for affordable housing projects which went before the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
In the 2015 calendar year, the Planning Board held numerous business meetings, workshops, and
public hearings to conduct the regular business of the Planning Board. In addition to the
development of Zoning Bylaw amendments, the Planning Board reviews such projects as
Preliminary and Definitive Subdivisions Plans, Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans, Scenic
Roads, Street Names, and Special Permits for certain projects such as those developing under
Section 404 – Motel Bylaw, and Revitalization Overlay Architectural District (ROAD) Bylaw
and cluster subdivisions. A comparison of the number of Planning Board actions taken over the
last 4 years is provided, below.
Planning Board Actions 2012-2015 2012 2013 2014 2015
Business Meetings 27 27 21 20
Workshop Meetings 24 4 1 0
Public Hearings 5 6 6 3
Approval Not Required Plans 6 11 5 5
Preliminary Subdivisions 1 2 0 0
Definitive Subdivisions/Modifications 1 2 2 0
Special Permits 1 2 1 1
R.O.A.D. Projects 1 0 1 0
Design Review Hearings 0 0 0 0
Scenic Road Hearings 1 1 0 0
Articles Presented at Town Meetings 4 6 5 5
Planning Board members also served on other Town committees and worked for other
community groups, as outlined in the table below:
Committee Assignment Planning Board Member
Community & Economic Development Committee
(CEDC) Ken Driscoll
Community Housing Committee (CHC) Norm Weare
Capital Budget Angela Philbrook
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Tom Roche
Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)
(CPC Representative) Tom Roche
Drive-In Site Utilization Committee Tom Roche
Motel Predevelopment Fund Selection Committee Brad Goodwin
Design Review Committee (DRC) Chris Vincent
Anthony Panebianco (resigned)
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The Board regrets to announce the resignation of Anthony Panebianco. His thoughtful
consideration of issues will be missed.
Respectfully submitted,
Norman Weare, Chairman
Brad Goodwin, Vice Chairman
Kenneth Driscoll, Clerk
Chris Vincent
Thomas Roche
Angela Philbrook
Staff: Kathy Williams, Town Planner
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
The Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust was established in fall 2007, pursuant to a Town
Meeting Vote as provided for by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill, Chapter
491 of the Acts of 2004 (MGL c. 44 Sec 55C). The purpose of the Trust is to provide for the
creation and preservation of affordable housing for the benefit of low and moderate income
households. The Trust looks to take advantage of the flexibility inherent in a Housing Trust by
creating and funding housing opportunities that need action more quickly than a yearly Town
Meeting may allow.
In 2015, the Trust met thirteen times and dedicated their time and resources to Motel
Redevelopment, the Buy-Down Homeownership Program, the Town-wide Rent al Home
Program, the Ready Renters List, Affordable Housing Preservation, Homelessness Prevention,
and coordinating efforts to create new affordable housing with the Town’s Community
Preservation Committee and the Department of Community Development. The Trust continues
to utilize the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to build partnerships with developers of
affordable housing such as Building Dreams, Inc., Our First Home, Inc., Habitat for Humanity,
and local motel property owners.
To date, the Trust has preserved and created forty-eight (48) affordable units. Forty-seven (47)
of these units are eligible for our Subsidized Housing Inventory and count toward the Town’s
goal of making 10% of housing in Yarmouth affordable. 107 more affordable units are planned.
The Trust has also provided assistance to an additional forty-six (46) low/moderate income
households to find safe and decent housing and to stay housed through financial counselling, and
payment of past -due rent, mortgage or utilities. The Trust’s production summary through 2015
is shown below.
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Major accomplishments of the Trust in 2015 include the construction of two (3) new affordable
homes on West Yarmouth Road, the commencement of construction of six (6) new affordable
homes on Virginia Street, and the selection of the Yarmouth Gardens Motor Lodge for
redevelopment into housing with a strong affordable housing component. The Trust also was
also pivotal to restarting the Ready Renters List, a wait -list offering local residents access to
affordable rental units located in smaller affordable housing developments throughout Yarmouth.
Toward the end of 2015, the Trust focused resources to advance the Mill Pond Village
neighborhood, a planned Ch.40B Affordable Housing development that has been stalled since
2008. Construction is scheduled to restart in Mill Pond Village in 2016.
In 2016, the Trust will focus its efforts to the development of new affordable rental and
homeownership units on scattered sites, on town-owned land, and through motel redevelopment.
Of particular importance to the Trust is the Motel Redevelopment Program which addresses the
need for high quality affordable housing as well as the need for the redevelopment and economic
stimulus of Route 28.
The Trust would first like to thank our administrative assistant Mary Waygan of the Department
of Community Development for her support and dedication in creating safe and decent
affordable housing in Yarmouth. We also thank the Community Preservation Committee for
their critical financial support of our programs, the Board of Selectmen, and the voters for
approving our funding requests at Annual Town Meeting. We look forward to another
productive year in 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
William G. Hinchey, Chairman Robert C. Lawton, Jr., Vice Chairman
Norman Holcomb, Board of Selectmen Thomas Roche, Community Preservation
Representative Committee Representative
Nate Small, Community Housing Committee
Representative
AFFORDABLE UNITS
UNITS
CREATED
UNITS
PLANNED
HOMEOWNERSHIP
Buy-Down Program 13 25
Affordable Housing Creation by Our First Home 3
Affordable Housing Creation by Habitat for
Humanity 6
Preservation of Existing Affordable Units 4
RENTAL
Affordable Rental Units by Motel
Redevelopment 65
Rental Units by Conversion of Properties 9 2
Rental Units Supported by Ready Renters List 13 15
TOTAL 48 107
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Community and Economic Development Committee
The Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) was established in 2005 to
coordinate economic development activities and to broaden a sense of community among
residents and businesses in Town. The Committee is comprised of seven members specifically
including a representative from the Planning Board and the Executive Director of the Yarmouth
Chamber of Commerce. The CEDC is also responsible for overseeing the Tourism Revenue
Preservation Fund (TRPF) which was established by Annual Town Meeting in 2008 and
authorized by an Act of Special Legislation. CEDC met 12 times during 2015.
Funded by local rooms and meal tax receipts, the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund is used to
support and grow Yarmouth’s tourism industry. Programming has been focused on three areas
which strengthen our local tourism economy:
Physical Improvements – Funding for physical improvements is required to be between
20% and 40% of the overall fund. During 2015, CEDC allocated approximately
$143,000 for Gateway Signage, Packet Landing improvements (the balance of funding
will be voted at the May 2016 Annual Town meeting), and additional funds for beach
gatehouses.
Marketing – Marketing Yarmouth as a destination for visitors and investment remains a
priority for the CEDC. Approximately $135,000 was allocated for current marketing
efforts which have been consolidated and a contract awarded to the Yarmouth Chamber
of Commerce for “Marketing, Visitor Services, and Event Coordination.” Through this
multi-year contract, the Town has made significant strides improving its internet presence
as a tourism destination and greatly improved marketing materials used to promote the
Town.
Special Events – Funding for Special Events has been a priority since the inception of the
TRPF, with approximately $100,000 allocated for 2015 events including, but not limited
to, the Seaside Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and the Taylor-Bray Farm Sheep
Festival. Special events positively impact our local economy by fostering a sense of
community, providing a positive image of the Town, and by bringing visitors to the
community who stay at our lodging facilities, eat at our restaurants, and shop locally.
The CEDC would like to thank Linda Jean for her many contributions to the CEDC and the
Town of Yarmouth while serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Yarmouth
Chamber of Commerce representative, and to welcome Mary Vilbon to our Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Q. Smith, Chair John Barker
Ken Driscoll, Planning Board Representative Mary Vilbon, Executive Director of
Yarmouth T homas George Chamber of Commerce
Jack Hynes Jack McCormack
Karen M. Greene, Staff
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COMMUNITY HOUSING COMMITTEE
The Yarmouth Community Housing Committee is responsible for the oversight and coordination
of initiatives and projects that will increase the availability of and access to Affordable Housing
in Yarmouth. Affordable Housing is safe and decent, serves households earning less than 80%
of the Area Medium Income, and limits housing costs to 30% of that income. The Committee
works to meet the 10% goal for affordable housing as set forth in MGL Ch. 40B, while
maintaining the quality of life of all residents. Currently 502 units or 4.3% of Yarmouth’s
12,037 year-round housing units are affordable. In Yarmouth there continues to be a need for
both rental and homeownership units.
As the Town’s Housing Partnership Committee, the
Committee reviews and comments on proposed affordable
housing, as well as initiatives and plans to create more
affordable housing and housing opportunities for our
residents. The Committee met five times in 2015. Using
our time very efficiently we reviewed three Chapter 40B
proposals, one affordable accessory apartment, and the
Town’s Housing Production Plan. The Housing
Production Plan is a five-year plan that serves as the
planning and strategic document for the Town’s
Affordable Housing Program. It was prepared under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B,
760 CMR 56.00 and offers the Town greater local control over affordable housing development.
The Committee is pleased to report that the Town now has a wait -list for local affordable rental
units. The Ready Renters list is used to fill affordable rental units in smaller developments
scattered throughout the Town. The Town also participates in the Ready-to-Buy program which
maintains a wait-list for affordable homes that are for sale. New in 2015 is the Homeownership
Preservation Program which uses Community Preservation Funds to preserve homes through
emergency repairs. To apply for these programs, please contact the Department of Community
Development at 508 -398-2231 ext. 1275. Income limits apply. All of these programs are Equal
Housing Opportunities.
The Committee looks forward to another successful year in 2016, and will continue to work
closely with o ur community partners to create safe and decent Affordable Housing. These
include the Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust, the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board,
local property owners, and non-profit providers of affordable housing, such as, Our First Home,
Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Building Dreams, Inc., Housing Assistance Corporation, and
Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless. Affordable Housing is vital to keep our families
and long-time residents here on the Cape, to secure an adequate workforce, and to secure a
suitable living environment for all of our residents. We thank you for your continuing support of
affordable housing.
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CPA Program Accomplishments Since
2005
Supported 102 households with rentals.
Created or preserved 44 affordable homes.
Preserved 19 historic properties.
Completed 13 recreational projects.
Protected 52 acres of open space land.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nate Small, Chairman Debbie Bellows
Richard Carroll, HOME Consortium Representative Melissa Ellis
Mike Nardone Ed Blackman, Housing Authority
Norm Weare, Planning Board Representative Representative
Staff:
Mary Waygan, Administrative Assistant
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds are a dedicated funding source available to enhance
the economic development of Yarmouth’s year-round community and tourist economy. The use
of CPA funds is restricted to four categories: Community Housing, Historic Resources, Open
Space, and Recreation. Governor Baker recently noted the very strong support the CPA Program
has throughout the State.
Since the adoption of this law by Yarmouth in 2005, in combination with matching State and
Project funds, the CPA has contributed a total of $36 million to the Yarmouth community.
The CPA program is a primary source of funds
to strengthen our economy by expanding
housing opportunities and by supporting the
tourism industry through the preservation of
Yarmouth’s historic and natural resources.
These funds are essential to improving the
quality of our recreational and open space
resources for all to enjoy.
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
makes funding recommendations to Town Meeting based on many factors, including the overall
community benefit. The Committee held 16 regular business meetings and a majority of meeting
time was spent reviewing proposals, interviewing applicants, and monitoring active projects.
The Committee hosted an annual public hearing in October to garner input on the needs and
project possibilities.
CPA Budget Summary
The CPA Program has generated approximately two million dollars annually since it was
adopted. CPA funds are raised through an annual three percent property tax surcharge. The
local surcharge is matched by State funds collected as part of the Registry of Deeds excise tax.
This year, Yarmouth received a State match of 34% reflected in the figures below. For the
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past five years, the total CPA revenue including State matching funds is: FY11 - $1,748,134;
FY12 - $1,809,841; FY13 - $1,874,682; FY14 - $2,342,114; and FY15 - $2,065,413.
CPA Program Highlights
Since adopting the CPA, Town Meeting voters have appropriated the following total amounts for
each target area: $10,460,972 for community housing; $2,249,000 for open space acquisitions;
$5,040,066 for historic resources; and $3,276,917 for recreational projects.
At this year’s Annual Town Meeting, voters approved 19 projects. There were five community
housing, five historic preservation, seven recreation, and two open space projects. This was a
productive year spent monitoring 33 projects for CPA compliance and we reviewed 14 new
applications this past fall for consideration in the FY16 grant round.
While there are many projects underway, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight
some major milestones of the year:
Community Housing Projects
• Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod received two CPA grants totaling $155,004 to
construct six single-family affordable homes on Virginia Street in West Yarmouth. The
homes are under construction and scheduled for completion in 2016. The new
homeowners will dedicate their own sweat equity working with volunteers to construct
their new homes.
• Our First Home Inc., a non-profit organization, acquired a parcel of land on Ernest Road
in West Yarmouth and constructed one single-family affordable home. They also utilized
$75,000 in CPA funds to construct two single-family homes on West Yarmouth Road.
• Housing Assistance Corporation was awarded $50,000 for a Home Preservation Program.
Through this program, low-income residents can apply for eligible home improvements.
• The Yarmouth Municipal Housing Trust is an important component to create and
preserve housing in our town. Many CPA projects have been funded through the Trust
and project updates can be found in the Affordable Housing Trust section of this annual
report.
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Sixty adult volunteers and two student
groups contributed 1600 hours of
volunteer archaeological fieldwork at
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View of conservation land from
Gray’s Beach and Bass Hole Boardwalk.
Historic Resource Projects
• Special recognition goes to Jack Duggan of the
Taylor -Bray Farm Preservation Association and
all of the volunteers who participated in the
archaeological investigation efforts at the
Taylor -Bray Farm property. This multi-year
effort has led to the recovery of thousands of
artifacts, some of which were on display at the
Museum of Natural History in Brewster this past
winter.
• The Cultural Center Educational Wing is nearly
completed. The wing has an archival wall to
preserve the history of the Owl Club with a
display of archival materials to honor its
significance in the history and cultural of the Town. The wing has a professional kitchen
for cooking classes and artist studios, while the lower level will be equipped with a
recording studio, ceramic arts studio, and a digital arts studio.
• The Town is working on preserving historic cemetery tombstones and fencing at Ancient,
Baptist, Georgetown, Methodist, and Woodside Town-owned cemeteries.
Recreation Projects
• The design and engineering for the last phase of the Cape Cod Rail Trail is underway
with $601,000 earmarked in CPA funds. Construction is currently underway and funded
in entirety through the State. Once completed, residents can enjoy this new recreational
asset.
• Other recreational projects currently underway are the Fred Thacher playground
improvements on Route 6A, the creation of a bo cce court complex at the Senior Center,
and backstop fencing at the Sandy Pond and Old Main Street ball fields.
Open Space Land Acquisition
In June, the Town utilized $200,000 in CPA funds
towards the purchase of a $2.9 million conservation
restriction to permanently protect 39.7 acres of scenic
landscape along Chapin Beach Road surrounded by
Yarmouth’s Chase Garden Creek salt marsh system and
Gray’s Beach. The Town of Yarmouth co -holds the
rights of the conservation restriction with Barnstable
County and the Dennis Conservation Trust.
A portion of the property is owned by the Aquacultural
Research Corporation, who is currently redeveloping the
shellfish hatchery with an opening planned in 2016.
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This project ensured that the Aquacultural Research Corporation can continue to provide
shellfish seed to growers, the Towns, and the County to support Cape Cod’s commercial fishing
industry.
Acknowledgements
The Committee would like to recognize Jack Mulkeen, Open Space Committee representative,
and Fred Fr ies, Historical Commission representative, for their long and valued service.
We recognize their commitment and involvement with the program and we wish them the best in
their future endeavors. The Committee would also like to thank Jennifer Copeland for her
support of the Committee and CPA Projects.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to another productive year.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Ellis, Chair (At -large member)
Thomas J. Roche, Vice-chair (Planning Board representative)
Mary Ann Walsh, Clerk (Yarmouth Housing Authority representative)
Beverly Bachand (Historical Commission representative)
Tom Durkin (Conservation Commission representative)
Thomas Kelley (At -large member)
Heather McElroy (Open Space Committee representative)
Dorcas McGurrin (Recreation Commission representative)
Nathan Small (Community Housing Committee representative)
Staff: Jennifer Copeland, Program Coordinator
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Chief Seattle
Commission Charge:
The Conservation Commission is charged with the "Protection of the Environment," having been
established by the Board of Selectmen in 1961 in compliance with the Conservation Act (MGL
Chap. 40, Sec. 8C). The Conservation Commission has been serving the community for 54 years
subject to the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (M.G.L .Chap. 131 sec. 40) and Town of
Yarmouth General By-law (Chap. 143). These laws establish the regulatory authority under
which the Conservation Commission functions, setting forth a public review and decision
process. Twenty-two open meetings and 66 deliberations have been conducted this year in
which the following specific areas are regulated to insure their protection and quality: Coastal
/Inland Wetlands and bordering vegetated areas, as well as Inland/Ocean Water Bodies subject to
possible alteration. The Conservation Commission manages approximately 1,800 acres of
conservation land without a budgeted maintenance account despite repeated requests by the
community for conservation property upkeep and scenic enhancement.
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2015 Accomplishments:
Environmental Quality - In cooperation with other Town Departments (DPW, Natural
Resources, Health, Recreation, among others), the Conservation Commission has been involved
in the following issues: Storm water regulations, drainage, land management, Open Space, vista
pruning, and vegetation removal. The Conservation Commission continues to work on reducing
phosphorus and nitrogen pollution.
Grants – Three new grants were received through the
Barnstable County Land Management Grant and were
supplemented by funds received from the Community
Preservation Committee, for invasive species management at
Bass Hole (part of the Callery Darling Conservation Area),
Chase Brook Park, and Taylor Bray Farm. These grants provide
important funding to restore degraded saltmarsh, remove
invasive species, improve wildlife habitat, enhance scenic views,
encourage outdoor recreation, and promote a balanced and
healthy lifestyle.
Community Involvement - During Earth Day 2015, we worked
alongside Yarmouth Pride Day organizer, Stan Kaczynski, Boy Scout Troop 50 of Yarmouth
Port, and about 20 volunteers in a day of trash clean-up for the Town. AmeriCorps has also been
a big help aiding with Town land management. We have worked with the organization and the
Yarmouth Open Space Committee on several Town properties.
Eagle Scout Project - In the past, the Conservation Commission has
worked with several Boy Scouts in achieving their Eagle Scout
projects. In 2015, the Conservation Commission supported Mr.
Trevor Thompson of West Yarmouth, who built three benches with
water views, and cleared and marked trails at Horse Pond
Conservation Area.
Continuing Education - In order to remain abreast of environmental
issues, Conservation Commission has attended numerous
conferences, webinars, and seminars conducted by: EPA, Audubon,
Waquoit Bay Reserve, Woods Hole Institute, Cape Cod Commission, and Massachusetts
Association of Conservation Commission dealing with such subjects as: Ecological Restoration,
Protection of Water Resources, Invasive Plant Management, and Conservation Trusts and storm
water.
Community Relations - Conservation Commission has co nducted over 150 "on-site visits,"
most of which have involved a discussion with the petitioner. Regulations are explained,
suggestions are made, or alternatives are suggested. The Commission works assiduously to
promote amicable, comprehensive, timely, responsive, appropriate, and informative personal
interactions with the community.
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The Upcoming Year - The Commission is looking forward to 2016. We will continue to apply
for land management grants, provide friendly, courteous, helpful service in a timely manner, and
work with residents, business, and other Town departments to create a balance between
development and Wetland Protection in sensitive areas. The Commission will stress its
continuing efforts to insure clean water standards through the stringent regulation of storm water
and pollutant discharge that present a risk to the environment.
Special Acknowledgments - As in past years, the Commission would like to thank Town of
Yarmouth staff for their support and assistance during the year. They make our job that much
easier, and in turn the residents benefit.
The Commission is composed of seven volunteer Yarmouth residents whose expertise includes:
wildlife biologist, professor of environmental health, communications technician, real estate
bro ker, marine construction consultant, geographic information systems analyst, and nurse.
The Commission would like to recognize the extraordinary service and commitment of David
Flaherty, former Chairman of the Commission, whose term expired in June, and Conservation
Administrator Kerry Muldoon who relocated to Alaska in November. The Commission
welcomes Maureen Gallagher as a new Commission member, and Kelly Grant as Conservation
Administrator.
Respectfully submitted,
Town of Yarmouth Conservation Commission,
Edwin Hoopes, Chairman Joan Carr
Thomas Durkin, Vice Chairman Rick Bishop
Philip Johnston, Secretary Audrey Russano
Maureen Gallagher
Staff: Kelly Grant, Conservation Administrator
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Design Review Committee (DRC) continued their duties in 2015 by conducting design
reviews for all commercial projects located south of Route 6, and all projects developing under
Bylaw Section 404 – Motels (HMOD1 and HMOD2), Section 411 - Revitalization Overlay
Architectural District (R.O.A.D.), and Section 414 – Village Centers Overlay District (VCOD).
The DRC reviews projects based on their adherence to the Yarmouth Architectural & Site
Design Standards. The DRC provides advisory review for commercial projects, and reviews
projects developing under Section 404, Section 411 and Section 414 for mandatory compliance
with the Standards. The DRC is the Design Review Authority for commercial projects and those
motel projects developing in the HMOD1 motel district along Route 28. The DRC advises the
Planning Board, who acts as the Design Review Authority on motel projects in the South Shore
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Drive motel district (HMOD2) and on projects submitted to the Town under the R.O.A.D.
Bylaw. The Design Review Committee is also a member of the Site Plan Review Team.
The DRC reviewed ten projects in 2015, including office and commercial developments,
warehousing facilities, and the recent modifications to Maplewood at Mayflower Place. The
Committee works hard to ensure each development is thoughtfully designed and aesthetically
pleasing by providing input on the site design, landscaping, and building architecture.
The Committee members are looking forward to a busy and productive year that will continue to
provide visual improvements to site designs and commercial buildings in the Town’s motel
districts and commercial areas.
Respectfully submitted,
Dick Martin, Chairman Sara Jane Porter
Charles Adams Jack McCormack
Chris Vincent
Staff: Kathy Williams, Town Planner
DRIVE-IN SITE UTILIZATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by the Board of Selectmen in April 2015, the Drive-In Site Utilization Committee
was charged with the following tasks relative to the Town-owned fo rmer Yarmouth Drive-In
property, located at 669 Route 28:
• Identifying the most relevant policy goals to identify which policies are most important to
the Town;
• Identifying potential uses which are most desirable and likely to accomplish the policy
goals of the Town; and
• Evaluating existing site constraints to better understand how physical/regulatory
constraints will impact the likelihood/ease of future development.
The Committee worked to evaluate site constraints, conducted an extensive survey gauging
public opinion, and met with a number of local and regional stakeholders to solicit feedback
regarding potential uses, specific and general, for the site.
Site constraint information for this 22-acre parcel provided the Committee with helpful
informatio n regarding how various site and regulatory constraints, such as wetlands, riverfront
area, FEMA floodplain, soil conditions, wastewater disposal, and topography, can impact the
potential for different types of development on the site.
The Committee’s survey tool was widely distributed and received more than 325 responses. Top
policy goals identified were to “Energize Route 28” and provide “Open Space/Ecological
Restoration”. The most highly rated uses included a boardwalk, Access to water for
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boating/kayaking and outdoor entertainment, with a Marine Education Center and Performing
Arts Center rating highly as well.
Stakeholders were consistent in their enthusiasm for the site, its waterfront location along the
Parker's River, and its development potential for something extraordinary. The Committee was
encouraged to consider multiple uses on the property, interim uses to create buzz about the site
and make use of this underutilized property, and to capitalize on the water front location which is
highly desirable to visitors as well as residents.
Based on their review of the site constraint analysis, survey results, and feedback from
stakeholders, the Committee made a report to the Board of Selectmen in September
recommending that the Town pursue a variety of uses at the site and that the Town consider a
phased approach to development. This phased approach would establish some use(s) in the
short -term, and identify long-term use(s) for the balance of the site at a later date, perhaps once
the Town has developed a wastewater solution for this area.
Consistent with the survey findings which indicated a great deal of support for access to the
water for boating/kayaking and for a Seagull Beach Boardwalk, as well as the sentiments
expressed by each of the stakeholders, the Committee recommended that the Town pursue a
Riverwalk concept for the first phase of development (shown below).
Riverwalk Concept
A Riverwalk would be comprised of a linear park along Parker's River including kayak launch,
artist/food shanties, walking trails, a connecting boardwalk to Seagull Beach (shown below), and
public restrooms and parking.
Seagull Beach Boardwalk Concept
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This park would provide residents and visitors with access to the waterfront and recreational
opportunit ies, and would help to energize Route 28 by making the property a destination location
and focal point that can also serve as a Village Center for the community. The park would also
serve as a restoration project by adding a vegetated buffer along Parker's River. The Riverwalk
concept would utilize only a portion of the site, leaving the potential for a variety of future uses
on the balance of the site. The concept envisioned includes a number of revenue streams which
could offset maintenance costs of the Park. These revenue streams include paid parking, fees for
artist shanty rentals, and concession revenue from kayak rentals and/or food trucks. With the
Selectmen’s approval, CPA funding is being sought at the May 2016 Annual Town Meeting that
would be used to determine the feasibility of such a park and to determine the related costs of
development.
The Committee’s recommendation regarding the long-term use of the site is to eventually issue a
Request for Interest (RFI) that would solicit feedback fro m the development community
regarding their interest in pursuing development at the Drive-In Site. The RFI would call out the
Town’s preferred uses for the site, but also remain open to any other suggestions. The timing of
the RFI will need to be determined as it may be more advantageous to wait until the first phase
of site development (i.e. Riverwalk) is underway and/or until the Town has a wastewater solution
in hand, both of which would make the property more attractive to a developer.
Utilizing the site on an interim basis remains a possibility. There has been interest expressed in
utilizing the property for outdoor concerts and to provide the funding for the site improvements
necessary to accommodate such venues. The improved site would also remain available for
other users when concerts were not underway. Details of this proposal need to be vetted and any
terms agreed to by the Board of Selectmen. Understanding that an agreement would need to be
worked out, the Committee is supportive of this proposed interim use concept in that such a use
would help to create awareness and “buzz” about the site which may in turn generate additional
interest from the development community.
I wish to thank our members and staff for all of their hard work.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Churchill, Chairman
Regular Members: Staff:
Todd Olsen, Vice Chair Karen Greene
Ken Driscoll Kathy Williams
Gerry Manning
Tom Roche
Jim Saben
Peter Slovak
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Yarmouth Historical Commission was established by Chapter 40, Section 8.D. of the
Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of the preservation, protection, and development of
the historical and archaeological assets of the Town. It may also recommend to the
Massachusetts Historical Commission places to be certified as historical or archaeological
landmarks. The Commission is comprised of up to seven Commissioners and five Associates
who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Commissioners’ terms are three years, and
Associates are appointed annually to provide specific expertise.
Again this year, the Judah Baker Windmill was open to the public for tours. Under the
leadership of Historic Commissioner Sarah Horne and with the help from dedicated volunteers:
Commissioner Fred Fries, Anne Seeley, Lorraine Loughlin, Irene Woodbury, Mary Lou Remon,
Gloria Aspesi, Diane O’Brien, Marcia Leonard, Gloria Roth, Maureen Sullivan, and Darnell
Brown, the Windmill was open three afternoons per week, holiday weekends from Memorial
Day through Columbus Day, as well as two additional Sunday afternoons. During that time
more than 1,325 visitors from the United States and abroad stopped by to learn the mill’s history
and enjoy the beautiful view of Bass River. The Guest Book was signed by travelers from 32
U.S. states, the District of Columbia, several Canadian provinces, and 9 European, Asian, and
South America nations. Canada topped the list of most visitors from a single nation. As in past
seasons, Massachusetts’ visitors represented all areas of the state and included a large number of
Cape residents. Volunteers have continued to add to and improve Windmill displays which
include photographs, paintings, educational materials, and a variety of items for sale.
The Yarmouth Historical Commission continues to work with the Taylor-Bray Farm
Preservation Association (TBFPA) in support of all aspects of Farm activities. This year’s
archaeological fieldwork found evidence of Yarmouth’s first “tourists” 8,000 to 10,000 years
ago. The discovery of two ancient stone spear points at Taylor-Bray is significant because this
may be the only instance on Cape Cod where Early Archaic and Paleo stone point s have been
found together in a controlled archaeological context. With the participation of 60 adult
volunteers and two middle school groups, it is likely that the Farm dig was the biggest
community archaeology project in the state in 2015. The farmhouse opened to the public at the
Spring Sheep Festival, well-furnished with donations from the community. Volunteer docents
worked to keep the farmhouse open for several hours on Saturdays throughout the summer and
through the Fall Festival in October. It was opened again for the two days of the Holiday
Festival on December 5th and 6th where it was a very popular attraction and will reopen again in
the spring. There are plans to set a heritage herb garden and to open the house on special
occasions for groups both as a house museum and a learning center. The animals continue to be
a popular attraction for the many visitors, both local and those from off-Cape. Volunteers of all
ages are needed to help in the upkeep of this Town-owned property.
The Town cont inues its efforts towards restoring the Baxter Grist Mill site, focusing its initial
attention on restoring the dam. Utilizing Community Preservation Act funding, the Town
contracted and is working with the engineering firm Tighe and Bond to develop strat egies on
how to proceed with structural improvements to the dam. Discussions are ongoing.
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In addition to their work overseeing the Town’s three Historic properties described above, the
Historic Commission continues its work to preserve and maintain the Town’s historic structures
through the Town’s demolition delay bylaw and to promote the cultural and economic benefits of
historic preservation. During 2015, the Commission held ten monthly meetings to further these
goals. The Commission also held three additional meetings and made five site visits to meet
with applicants asking to demolish and/or perform major renovations to structures that were
more than 75 years old. In each case, the Commission thoroughly researched the properties and
inspected them before deciding that the demolitions and the proposed renovations would not be
detrimental to the architectural, cultural, or historical heritage of Yarmouth.
The Historical Commission welcomes the addition of two new Commissioners: Duncan Oliver
and Beverly Bachand, whose knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm to preserve Yarmouth’s
history will assist the Commission in carrying out its charge. The Commission still has openings
for one 3-year term Commissioner and four 1-year term Associates. Anyone interested in
becoming a Commission member should contact the Historical Commission office and complete
a Talent Bank form. As always, we are grateful for the assistance and professionalism extended
to us by Beth Vozella, our Office Administrator.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mockabee, Chairperson
Gina Lombardi, Vice Chair
Frederick Fries, Commissioner
Sarah Horne, Commissioner
Janice Norris, Commissioner
Duncan Oliver, Commissioner
Beverly Bachand, Associate
Staff: Beth Vozella
OLD KING’S HIGHWAY
REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
The Old King’s Highway (OKH) Regional Historic District is comprised of the six towns of
Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans. The District’s boundaries
generally start at Route 6 and proceed northward to Cape Cod Bay. The boundaries of
Yarmouth’s OKH District are from the Mid-Cape Highway (Route 6) north to the bay and from
the Barnstable to Dennis town lines. Old King’s Highway is the largest historic district in
America and includes 37 continuous miles along Route 6A.
Chapter 470 of the Acts of 1973, as amended, governs the Old King’s Highway Regional
Historic District Commission and the Yarmouth Old King’s Highway Historic District
Committee. The purpose of this Act is to enhance the general welfare of the inhabitants of the
District through the promotion of the aesthetic, cultural, economic, educational, and literary
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traditions of the area by protecting and preserving its buildings and settings and to maintain its
heritage by protecting the aesthetic traditions established in the early days of Cape Cod. For
more than 40 years, the Yarmouth OKH District Committee has been committed to preserving
the architecture of the past, while blending it with the future.
An annual effort is made to inform owners of the 3,500 properties in Yarmouth’s OKH District
that the Committee must approve all proposed changes to the exterior of existing structures or
settings prior to work being started. Such changes include, but are not limited to: new
const ruction, additions, alterations, windows/doors, changes of color (except to white), decks,
fences/walls (of any height or material), siding, sheds, signs, solar panels, and demolitions (in
whole or in part). Property owners within the Yarmouth OKH Historic District receive an annual
reminder of these requirements in their spring water bills. Additional reminders are also posted
on the local cable channel, on the Town Hall information table, at the Building Department, and
the OKH office.
The public is reminded that exterior changes made without OKH Committee approval may result
in a violation and possible fine imposed by the Building Inspector. In addition, the OKH
Committee’s designated inspector checks new construction at framing and occupancy permit
times to insure compliance with OKH-approved plans. Any non-compliance issues could delay
issuance of an occupancy permit.
In 2015, the Yarmouth OKH Committee held 21 public hearings at the Yarmouth Town Hall. A
total of 248 applications were acted upon (140 Certificates of Appropriateness, 83 Certificates of
Exemption, 3 Certificates of Demolition, and 22 Minor Change requests). In addition,
approximately 95 “Like for Like” approvals were also granted this year. “Like for Like” is a
category for projects involving routine repairs and maintenance with no changes to the
structure’s exterior appearance or setting; such requests do not require a public hearing.
This year saw quite a significant increase in applications for solar panels, from 8 in 2014 to 47 in
2015. The Old King’s Highway Committee would like residents to know that while they
encourage and support the use of alternative energy, it is the Committee’s responsibility to
administer the Act and insure that systems have a minimal visual impact on the surrounding
neighborhoods.
There were also approximately 8 violation notices issued which required additional work for
Committee members, the OKH secretary, and Building Commissioner, who is the Enforcement
Officer for the Act.
At the Commission level, the Yarmouth OKH Committee chairperson represents Yarmouth at
the monthly appeals hearings and regularly consults with James Wilson, Esq., the Old King’s
Highway Regional Historic District Commission’s attorney, regarding any legal questions that
ar ise.
The Old King’s Highway Committee experienced several personnel changes in 2015. The
Committee lost longtime member and Vice-Chair, Suzanne Courcier after a brief illness.
Suzanne was a very enthusiastic member whose dedication and passion is and will continue to be
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missed. Member, W. Leslie Peat was appointed Vice-Chair and alternate Jon Stuart was
appointed as a member to complete Suzanne’s term which runs through December 2017.
Member, James Liedell and architect, Peter Kimball will not be returning to the Committee in
2016. After 4 years on the Committee, James has decided to fully retire. We wish him well.
Peter has taken on other commitments requiring his expertise, but has offered to stay on until a
replacement is appointed. On behalf of the Town of Yarmouth, the Old King’s Highway
Committee would like to thank both James and Peter for their efforts and commitment to
preserve the OKH District.
As of January 1, 2016, we will welcome Robert Wilkins as our newly elected member and
alternate Judith Recknagel has been reappointed for a one-year term.
At this time, our Committee is actively seeking volunteers to fill two 1-year term positions; an
architect/contractor and an alternate. Work or college experience in the design or construction
t rades is encouraged, but not required. Please contact the Old King’s Highway office at Town
Hall for more information.
The OKH Committee also wishes to thank our Office Administrator, Beth Vozella, who keeps
things running smoothly and efficiently.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Gegenwarth, Chairman
W. Leslie Peat, Vice Chairman
Peter Kimball, Architect/Contractor
James Liedell, Member
Jon Stuart, Member
Judith Recknagel, Alternate
Staff: Beth Vozella, Office Administrator
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COMMUNITY
SERVICES
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LIBRARY DIVISION
The FY 2016 and proposed FY 2017 Library budget appropriations have improved from the
significant cuts of FY 2009 and FY 2012. Additional funding was available for hiring part-time
personnel for front desk coverage at both the South and West Yarmouth Libraries, and to
increase purchasing of library materials: books, DVDs, audios, and more. Funding for Library
services in the Town of Yarmouth remains below the minimum requirement set by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town continues in waiver status.
To help fund Library programs and services, we applied for and were given a $10,000 grant for
“Customer Experience in the Digital Age,” awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) and administered through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
(MBLC), which will make staff technology training sessions possible, and allow us to purchase
updated A/V equipment and technology supplies.
Early in 2015, a Library Programming Advisory Board was formed, representing all three
Yarmouth libraries, to plan programs across all Yarmouth Library sites. There was a 4-part
session on the Joy of Aging, with a “kick off” in March at the Yarmouth Senior Center, and the
three other sessions at each Library location in April, exploring creativity, lifelong learning, and
memoir writing.
Staff continues to look at current space issues in an effort to determine how to accommodate
growing collections and a greater number of programs for the community, along with increased
demand for technology.
Facilities: Restrooms have been updated in both the South Yarmouth Library and West
Yarmouth Libraries, achieving ADA compliance at West Yarmouth Library. We received a
replacement book/media dual drop box for South Yarmouth Library in May. Thanks to the
South Yarmouth Library Association for funding this much-needed upgrade to our equipment.
Repairs of the ceiling, light fixtures, and roof in the back office of the South Yarmouth Library
occurred throughout 2015. Updated and energy-efficient lighting was installed, in conjunction
with the roof and ceiling repairs and there is reconfigured staff workspace in that location.
Administration/Staffing: Each year, for one day in March, libraries are closed and staff enjoys
a day o f training and learning. Staff Day was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The
program featured a first aid training refresher, a tour of the Cape Cod Maritime Museum in
Hyannis, then the Centerville Library (renovated and reopened a year ago), with lunch as a group
in Hyannis. We were enlightened by a spontaneous talk by a volunteer at the Maritime Museum
on the art of boatbuilding and how it can be a positive experience for wayward youth.
Our volunteer appreciation luncheon, held on Monday, May 11, was a good time for many of us
to celebrate our volunteer troops and all that they do for the Library. The library has 30
volunteers who provide over 1,500 hours of staff assistance during a typical year.
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The Joy of Aging series, held during March and April, was a successful collaborative program
with the Town Libraries and Yarmouth Senior Center to support our age-friendly community this
year. The series averaged 30 in attendance at each of the four sessions and people gave much
positive feedback.
As yo u may know, Yarmouth is one of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly
Communities (AFC), as of 2014. Collaboration with the Age-Friendly Yarmouth team works
well with the mission of the Library as a place of lifelong learning and information sharing in a
vibrant community. Meetings of the volunteer AFC committee continue, including participation
in a “world -café” roundtable discussion for the public at the Senior Center on Tuesday, June 3,
where townspeople and municipal employees gathered to share ideas on the future of Yarmouth.
There are now two Little Free Libraries: Take-a-book, Leave-a-book boxes at Sea Gull Beach
and Bass River Beach, developed in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department, the
D-Y Art Department, other Town departments and volunteers. Feature stories appeared in both
The Cape Cod Times and in The Yarmouth Register about this project. The community has
expressed great appreciation for the beach libraries. Donated books in pristine condition are
always needed and the beach libraries appeal to all ages.
We added new museum passes last summer: The Heritage Museums and Gardens pass here on
Cape Cod, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and The Sports Museum in Boston, and two
Children’s Museum passes (Cape Cod and Boston). Passes to other local Cape Cod attractions,
such as the Maritime Museum in Hyannis and the Cape Cod Natural History Museum, are
popular items at the Library, and are great for saving admission costs at many destinations for
learning. Come check them out!
Staffing: Children’s Librarian, Jayne Chouinard, resigned at the end of October. We enjoyed a
well-attended farewell breakfast for this long-time employee. Part-time and substitute staff
members Christine Drowne and Sara Hannegan have helped with coverage in the Children’s
Room. In November, long-time Library Assistant Roberta Gray retired.
Sara Hannagan joined the staff as a Substitute Library Assistant. She is a Yarmouth resident. A
degreed librarian, Sara has worked in the schools and at the regional office of CLAMS, and has
volunteered at Hyannis Library. We welcomed another Substitute Library Assistant in the fall,
John Parker, a Yarmouth resident and former editor at the Cape Cod Times, and then, Lisa
Nagel, who started at the end of the year. Lisa has experience as a school Librarian. We
welcome our new Library Assistants, and you’ll probably notice there are lots of new faces at the
Library!
Trish Cassisi, Reference, attended the New England Library Association (NELA) conference,
held this year in Manchester, NH. Mitzi Krueger, Circulation Supervisor, took a management
class at the Yarmouth campus of Bridgewater State University in the fall.
A group of concerned community members began meeting as a Library Study Committee in the
fall to explore Library services and facilities. Topics include planning an education campaign
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for the community, developing a timeline with key dates in the future, aiming for submission of a
plan to the Town as soon as possible for the future.
We have just wrapped up a very successful Polar Express event for the community. Everything
ran smoothly and a highlight of the event was the homemade train engine/photo booth that staff
member Christine Drowne and her husband Steven built for the families to enjoy. Connie Marr
did an exceptional job in organizing the event this year, and all Library staff assisted in running
the program this year. Many thanks again to our Library Association members for helping us put
together such memorable events for the families of Yarmouth. Thanks to all the hard working
Association volunteers who worked on the event, too!
2015 Program Recap: The library is a place of lifelong learning. Here are some highlights of
events at the Library last year:
Adult Programs 2015:
• Saturday, February 21, March 21 and April 18, a series of “Good Stories, Well Read”
programs were held at West Yarmouth Library;
• Bob Hagopian’s Old Brown Shoe Band performance Friday, March 20, at the South
Yarmouth Library, very well attended (60+ people of all ages) and well received;
• On Friday, March 6, the Cape Libraries Annual Legislative Breakfast was held at the
Mashpee Library;
• Joy of Aging Series programs were held on March 25, with a Kick-off at the Yarmouth
Senior Center on Aging with Spirit, pr esented by Jan Hively;
• On April 1, the Yarmouth Port Library hosted Creativity and Aging;
• On April 8, at the West Yarmouth Library, Telling Your Family Story, on Memoir
Writing;
• On April 16, at the South Yarmouth Library, Conversations You Should Have on health
and financial topics. The series averaged 30 in attendance at each session;
• On Sunday, April 12, author Martin Sandler, Imprisoned: The Betrayal of Japanese
Americans During World War II;
• On Tuesday, April 22, drop-in “Conversation with a Bird Carver,” featuring the work of
Roger Jenks, at the West Yarmouth Library;
• On Sunday, April 26, author Mary Pat Ryan came in from New York to discuss her
second novel, Irish Blood;
• On Saturday, May 30, author Ric Wasley returned to the Library to talk about his latest
novel;
On Tuesday, June 2, author Patricia Driscoll spoke on using Cape Cod as a setting in
mystery;
On Sunday, June 14, a talk by investigative journalist and author Hank Phillippi Ryan
was well attended;
• On Sunday, August 16, Old Brown Shoe performed under a large tent on the front lawn
of the West Yarmouth Library. There were 50 in attendance and the ice cream goodies
available for a donation were a popular choice on a warm summer afternoon;
• The Thursday evening, September 3, South Yarmouth Library program on Irish History:
The Great Famine, 1845-1852, with Sean Murphy of Yarmouth had 68 attendees;
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• On Sunday, September 20, South Yarmouth Library Association Author Series featured
Cape Cod author Deborah Swiss, and her book entitled Tin Ticket;
• On Sunday, October 25, the Sunday Author Series featured historian and author Theresa
Mitchell Barbo and her book, Secret History of Cape Cod;
• The Wednesday, October 28, Good Stories, Well Read: Tales from the Macabre, in
collaboration with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, featured headliner Siobhan Magnus,
along with a cast of Cape Cod actors doing dramatic readings; our thanks to Lauren Wolk
and Bob Nash for their help in organizing the program, and hosting it;
• On Sunday, November 15, the South Yarmouth Library Association hosted Dr. John T.
Cumbler, emeritus professor – and a talk on Cape Cod: A Fragile Ecosystem;
• The 11 th annual Polar Express was held on Monday, December 7, and was a magical time
for all;
• We wrapped up the year with the Saturday, December 12 South Yarmouth Library
Association Holiday Cookie Stroll, honoring Bud Groskopf, former selectman and library
advocate.
Children’s Programs/Special Events:
The Children’s Room hosted dozens of Story Times and a Summer Reading Program kick
off and wrap up events for the community:
• Middle School-YA programs for ’tweens and teens included The Rhode Island Computer
Museum presenting music coding with Raspberry Pi; a cartooning workshop with Eric
Fulford and a return of the 4H Babysitters’ Certification course. Teen Friday feature
films were offered four times; Family Zumba was offered four times;
• Family United Network, F.U.N. hosted Stories and Science programs for infants to 8
years old four times in 2015. There was a Lego Club with get -togethers offered on a
monthly basis for grades 1-5. We offered drop-in craft sessions, emphasizing
S.T.E.A.M.-based activities each month for grades 3-7;
• Promotional events for children and teens included: Youth Media awards in February;
Teen Tech Week in March; National Poetry Month and National Library Week in April;
Children’s Book Week in May; Library Card Sign-up Month in September, and Teen
Read Week in October.
We thank all Library volunteers who come to the Library nearly every week and provide
assistance in so many ways. We could not do what we do without them! We thank our two
Library Associations. It is through their generosity and financial support that we are able to put
together so many programs and provide such extensive services to the community. In addition to
the fundraising book sales this past year, the West Yarmouth Library Associatio n hosted book
sales on Saturday, May 23, Thursday, July 9, and Thursday, July 23. The South Yarmouth
Library Association hosted their annual book sale on Saturday, July 17. Our Associations help
by recruiting volunteers and by participating in our planning and programming efforts.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Cain, Library Director
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DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES REPORT
NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT/MANAGEMENT SECTION
In 2015 the Division of Natural Resources continued to answer a high volume of calls pertaining
to wildlife issues. The Division answers inquiries about nuisance animals, as well as general
information questions, responds to all calls for sick or injured wildlife, and addresses calls
pertaining to wildlife exposures to humans or domestic animals. As was the case for the last two
years, the highest amount of wildlife-related calls that we received were by far, calls concerning
foxes. The red fox population has steadily increased over the last few years, thus fox sightings
have been much more common. We typically receive calls from residents concerned that there is
a fox laying on their property; this, in and of itself, is not an uncommon occurrence. Foxes, like
all wildlife, thrive on the edge of different types of habitat, sometimes being the edge of people’s
yards, which often times, indirectly offers a variety of food sources for them. Because of this,
these animals are accustomed to seeing, smelling, and hearing us at a certain distance and at
times seem unafraid of our presence or human activity in a relatively close proximity. We
suggest mild forms of harassment, such as throwing something soft (like a tennis ball) or
squirting a hose at them to scare them away and to instill a fear of humans in them, as this will
lead to a better coexistence. If the fox or other animal does not respond to these mild harassment
strategies, please call the Division of Natural Resources and we will come and assess the animal
for sickness. Fortunately, we have not had issues with rabies or other viruses in our wild
population this year. We have however seen a number of red foxes with mange again this year.
The technical name of this disease is Sarcoptic mange, which is a skin disease caused by
infection with the Sarcoptes scabei mite. The microscopic, female Sarcoptes mites burrow under
the skin, leaving a trail of eggs behind causing an allergic reaction which in turn, makes the
affected animal extremely uncomfortable and itchy. This allergic reaction, and itching, causes
stress and loss of sleep to the animal as well as a reduced immune response. The affected
animal’s appearance is characterized by a loss of fur and scaly skin. As the condition worsens,
the animal’s immune system becomes even more compromised and internal parasites set in and
begin to absorb any nutrients that the animal may have been able to find, causing the animal to
starve in the late stages of the disease. If we are able to capture these animals in the beginning
stages, they can often times be treated, cured, and released back into the wild. Foxes and coyotes
infected with mange are not a threat to people or domestic animals. The increase that we’ve seen
in the red fox population should provide a benefit by keeping rodent populations in check, which
are host animals and reservoirs for certain tick borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Other than
the foxes we have started to respond to more calls about raccoons this year as we begin to see a
noticeable increase in their population as well.
Rabies Investigation/Surveillance/Baiting
We continue to test all animals involved in potential rabies exposures with humans or domestic
animals immediately at the State Rabies Lab. Animals that exhibit signs of being sick or are
found deceased and are viable for testing but were not exposed to humans or pets, are collected
by us and submitted to USDA Wildlife Services for a confirmatory rabies test under their Rabies
Surveillance Program. This test is slightly different than the test used for public health
surveillance for human and domestic animal exposures. At the time of this report there were no
animals that tested positive this year for the raccoon-variant rabies within the “Cape Cod Rabies
Baiting Zone”; there were however, three skunks and one raccoon that tested positive on t he
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mainland side of Bourne outside the baiting zone. Three of these positives still need to be
confirmed by The State Rabies Lab. The Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting Program was conducted
in both the spring and fall again this year. Yarmouth Division of Nat ural Resources staff, as well
as staff from the Yarmouth Health Department, again conducted the hand baiting part of this
program which is where certain areas are baited by throwing baits containing the oral rabies
vaccine from the roadside into suitable habitat. In the area south of Route 6A, baiting is now
done through the use of bait stations instead of the traditional hand baiting method. Bait stations
are placed in critical wildlife habitat. The use of bait stations started out as a pilot program in
Yarmouth and is now being implemented throughout the Cape towns that fall within the baiting
area. Data collected from previous years’ density studies show that a large percentage of the
raccoon population consumed baits with the oral vaccine and held a positive rabies antibody
titer. The Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting Program appears to be extremely effective with helping
protect our wild population against the rabies virus, in turn helping to keep pets and the public
safe. The treatment zone was shifted westward once again this fall to include Falmouth, Bourne,
and remaining areas of Sandwich and Mashpee to achieve the goal of moving the boundary
towards the canal in an effort to eliminate rabies from Cape Cod. The USDA Wildlife Services
once again conducted their density study in South Yarmouth, thus completing the long-term, ten
year raccoon population assessment study. The study site has been conducted each year, within
an area of coastal recreational communities with high human densities, mostly comprised of
backyards and small wetlands. The study follows the National Rabies Management Program
(NRMP) standard protocol of 50 cage traps set on a target study area of 3 square kilometers (1.2
square miles) for ten consecutive nights. Raccoons and skunks are tagged, hand-vaccinated
against rabies, and released at the site of capture after recovery from anesthesia. Tooth and
blood samples are taken from the animals to determine if they held a titer from the vaccine,
protecting them against rabies. This year’s study indicates a major increase (nearly double) in
the raccoon population. As this was the final year of the raccoon population assessment study, a
presentation on the Yarmouth Study was made by USDA Wildlife Services at this year’s Rabies
in Americas Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. Data collected from the Yarmouth Study will
provide wildlife professionals all along the eastern seaboard with valuable information to aid in
ongoing rabies control efforts. The Division continued to respond to calls about bats in houses
this year, particularly in the summer. Bats that are found in the living quarters of homes are
captured by Natural Resource Officers and submitted to The Massachusetts State Rabies
Laboratory for testing. There were no documented bat -variant rabies cases on the Cape this year.
Wildlife Response/Education
The Division responds to hundreds of calls annually concerning wildlife. We will make every
effort to capture sick or injured wildlife that is reported to us. We continue to make investigating
potential exposures of people or pets to rabies vector species a priority as well as educating the
potential victims of the exposures about the rabies protocol.
We still receive many calls inquiring about how to deal with nuisance wildlife in and around
people’s homes. We are always willing to spend time with the public and coach them through
conflicts with nuisance wildlife, however our role with nuisance wildlife that are not sick or
injured or posing an imminent public safety threat is limited to providing information on how to
deal with the situation. The public, as always, is welcome to stop by our office and pick up
literature on how to coexist with our native wildlife, or if you are unable to, we are more than
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happy to answer your questions over the phone. The Division continues to urge the public not to
feed wildlife. If the wildlife do not associate people or their yards with a food source it will lead
to a much better coexistence.
Wildlife Habitat Management
We had another good spring at the Long Pond Herring Run, seeing a high volume of spawning
adult herring return to the pond this year. Once again, helping to clear the way by assisting in
debris removal and clearing obstructions from the run, was The Cape Cod Salties. The Salties
are a sport fishing club fostering sound conservation measures. We would like to once again
extend a big thanks to the Salties for all of their efforts.
We continue to work with The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to establish a written
Operation and Maintenance Plan (OMP) for Long Pond as we are mandated to provide passage
for anadromous fish. Management of water levels at this pond is very important to ensure not
only that adult herring can make it up to spawn but more importantly, the fry (juveniles) can
make it out of the run in the fall, as water can be at a premium that time of year. Fortunately,
this year we were able to conserve enough water (barely) for the juveniles to drop out of the
pond and head out to sea. This usually occurs in late October. This year around Halloween, we
had extremely strong numbers of juveniles dropping out, which is very encouraging! We are
still currently under a statewide moratorium on the taking or possession of river herring until
further notice. Hopefully the continued commitment to this resource as seen through state and
local efforts will help river herring flourish, as they have historically played such a vital role in
our ecosystem as well as our economy.
We continue to have an abund ance of juvenile osprey fledged from our nesting platforms
throughout Town each year. On any given day during the summer, one might see upwards of ten
or so osprey flying in the same proximity over Lewis Bay, Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod Bay, or
Chase Garden Creek. Residents and visitors alike are intrigued by these birds. If you feel that
you have a conflict at your home with nesting osprey, please call us as soon as possible, as often
times, if we know about it early enough, we have more options in dealing with the potential
conflict.
We are still moving forward with the New England Cottontail Project that is be being fully
funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with staff from the Natural Resources Division
and the Yarmouth Fire Department providing oversight and in-kind service. We met some
delays in getting the project underway this year as there were some new time-of-year restrictions
put on the prescribed fire component of the project due to the fact that the Northern Long-Eared
Bat became federally listed as a “threatened” species by U.S. Fish and Wildlife under the
Endangered Species Act. We had a contractor deploy acoustic monitoring devices to determine
whether or not Northern Long-Eared Bats were present. The results of the acoustic monitoring
showed that we did in fact have long-eared bats on site, preventing us from doing any burns this
past year. New guidelines pertaining to the Northern Long-Eared Bat are being worked on right
now, which will dictate what our burn windows will be this spring. Weather permitting, we will
at least be able to burn early in the spring of 2016. We will also be starting mechanical
treatments on the selected site very soon, which will entail mastication, clearing, and girdling of
select trees. The New England Cottontail Rabbit habitat and population is severely dwindling.
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The New England Cottontail needs young successional forest (forest less than 25 years old) with
a thick shrub layer to survive. This project will revert 40-60 acres in West Yarmouth to such a
habitat. This habitat improvement will greatly benefit other species as well. We are very excited
to be a part of this project.
Land Management / Wildfire Preparedness
In partnership with the Yarmouth Fire Department, through Barnstable County Cooperative
Extension’s Grant Program, the Town of Yarmouth was able to secure additional funding in the
amount of $7,500 to continue the prescribed burn component of The Wildland Protection and
Preparedness Plan. A prescribed burn is the controlled application of fire to the land to
accomplish specific conservation and land management goals, as well as address dangerous fuel
loads thus reducing threat from out of control woodland fires. Yarmouth’s pitch pine, oak forest
woodlands contain many species of plants and animals which benefit from prescribed burns.
Periodic disturbance, to which many of these species are adapted, prevents tall shrubs and trees
from encroaching upon and out-competing these species. Prescribed fire is a natural, effective
means of managing these habitats, and has been used successfully in Massachusetts since the
1980’s. We are very grateful for Barnstable County Cooperative Extension’s support of this
program. Natural Resources Staff made a big push early this fall, performing maintenance on
the walking trails that dissect our conservation areas, really opening up the trails and providing
access to those that wish to utilize these beautiful areas.
Law Enforcement Patrols
The Division continues to conduct patrols, checking spo rtsmen engaged in hunting for small
game (deer, turkey, coyote, and waterfowl) as well as engaged in freshwater fishing in our local
ponds. These checks consist of the inspection of hunting, fishing or sporting licenses, stamps,
bag limits, and tags. Online game checking through Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and
Wildlife now provides sportsmen with a convenient option to check game during certain seasons.
Sportsmen can refer to the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Guide to Hunting, Freshwater
Fishing, and Trapping for a summary of fish and wildlife regulations. In Yarmouth, Natural
Resource Officers conduct checks on hunters that they encounter, ensuring that they possess a
legal firearm and hold the proper firearm license for said firearm and the proper ammunition for
the season. Shotgun season for deer starts the Monday after Thanksgiving and is open for two
weeks, and then the muzzleloader season for deer continues through December 31st. The
Division has a strong presence patrolling the area during these seasons to ensure that people
engaged in hunting are doing so in legal areas. Town-owned parcels are designated open or
closed to hunting based on recommendations that were made in 1996 by a Public Lands Safety
Committee that was formed to review all town parcels. The Division also enforces all applicable
state laws regarding hunting safety zones concerning public or private property. We continued
to receive calls about dirt bike use and illegal dumping in our areas this year. Homeless
encampments and illegal camping activity continued to be a major issue within some of our
wooded areas. This issue made a lot of headlines this year. Yarmouth Division of Natural
Resources, Yarmouth Police, Massachusetts State Police, Cape Cod Hospital Security, and
counselors from The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Crisis Team made coordinated
efforts this year to try to help these individuals and provide them with resources to get the help
that they need. We continued to work closely this year with the Conservation Administrator and
Conservation Commission in investigating conservation area and wetland violations. We’ve had
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great success this year using photographic surveillance technology to curtail these and other
criminal activities in our areas.
SHELLFISH SECTION
Water quality monitoring continues to be a top priority of the Shellfish Section and
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (D.M.F.). Many areas in the
Town continue to be classified as seasonally approved for the harvest of shellfish by the D.M.F.
The water quality standard for shellfishing is based on the presence of fecal coliform bacteria.
Fecal coliform bacteria are abundant in the feces of warm-blooded animals including humans as
well as birds. These standards are very similar to those used to evaluate bathing beaches for
swimming but are more stringent.
Through many years of conducting marine water quality sampling of the Town of Yarmouth
waterways we have managed to revert a total of 81.5 out of 129.51 acres of once “Prohibited”
shellfishing waters that were closed to the harvesting of shellfish for both Commercial and
Recreational shell fishermen to “Conditionally Approved.” Additional areas continue to be
monitored and improvement projects completed, continuing our efforts to revert other areas
currently classified as “Prohibited” to “Conditionally Approved.” We are slowly seeing
improvements to our marine water quality associated with bacteria levels and are grateful to the
other Town departments as well as the state and federal agencies that are assisting in our efforts.
In cooperation with the Department of Public Works, point discharge sites continue to be
prioritized and engineered to reduce the amount of discharge being drained directly into our
embayment’s and estuaries. Most of Yarmouth’s shellfish beds are at least seasonally approved
for the harvest of shellfish, with the exception of the upper reaches of our estuaries and the north
side, Lone Tree Creek, and Bass Creek in Yarmouth Port. These areas are currently being
worked on.
In 2015, the Division continued sampling for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (MDEP), Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) water quality monitoring program.
The data collected over the past 14 years has been reviewed and has resulted in
recommendations as to what levels should be and how to reduce nitrogen levels in our estuaries
to meet the goals. Overabundance of nutrients significantly impacts our marine environment, in
particular, nitrogen which acts as an aquatic plant fertilizer. As abundant amounts of nitrogen
are released into the environment, changes to groundwater quality and surface water quality
occur. The nitrogen feeds invasive weed and causes algae blooms that adversely impact surface
water quality, ultimately causing fish/shellfish kills and loss of productive shellfish and other
aquatic habitats. As these conditions persist, attempts to restore habitat, including eel grass beds
and shellfish populations are inhibited. This abundant algae and weed growth makes our waters
turbid (not clear) and washes up along our beaches and marsh shorelines impacting those habitats
and impacting the coastline esthetics. The proposed Town of Yarmouth Integrated Wastewater
Management Plan (IWMP) and the County 208 Plan outlined important steps in addressing the
water quality issues we are facing. Implementation of the IWMP/208 Plan coupled with
continued maintenance dredging of our estuaries and the removal of the tidal flow restriction at
t he railroad bridge (Rail Trail) on Bass River and the Route 28 Bridge on Parker's River by
widening the openings will move us in the right direction to see water quality improvements in
the future. The existing tidal flow restriction at the railroad bridge (Rail Trail) on Bass River and
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the Route 28 Bridge on Parker's River prevented cooler water from Nantucket Sound from
entering these areas, allowing the water temperature to rise to 80 degrees or above. This coupled
with the decrease in dissolved oxygen levels caused by algae blooms (excess nitrogen) continue
to adversely impact our coastal ecosystems, resulting in shellfish mortality. The widening of the
bridges in the near future will provide improved and adequate flushing to bring back the soft-
shelled clam populations that once graced our rivers and supported our Commercial Shellfishery.
I am happy to say that both bridges are going to be addressed in the next two to three years as
planning, permitting, and funding are in process or completed.
The Division continues to be involved with the P.A.L.S. Program (Pond and Lake Sampling) for
the 15th year, where we sample six fresh water ponds throughout Yarmouth from which data
gets compiled with all of the information from other towns on the Cape. The information goes to
the County Commission Office where their Water Quality Biologists put together all of the
information which produces a snapshot look at the status of most of the fresh water ponds on the
Cape.
Recreational (family) shellfishing was open at Grays Beach, Lewis Bay, Mill Creek, Pine Island
Cove, Sweetheart Creek, Wilbur Park, and Lewis Pond with 1,670 bushels of quahogs and two
bushels of soft -shelled clams being harvested. 30 bushels of bay scallops were harvested from
Lewis Bay.
The Commercial Shellfishing area of Follins Pond, SC-35 (Rte. 6 to Follins Pond) was open for
the harvest of quahogs and soft-shelled clams for a total of 94 fishing days from May 15th
through November 30th under the conditionally approved status based on rainfall. The summer
of 2015 was rather warm in temperature and we received 24.17” inches of rain, which is right
around average in summer rain fall. The average number of commercial shellfishing days over
the last five years is 88 days. Commercial quahogs were open in Bass River, Lewis Bay,
including Uncle Robert’s Cove and Smith’s Point, as well as Mill Creek and Hallets Mill Pond
on the North Side with 1,600 bushels harvested. Commercial harvest of soft -shell clams was
open in Follins Pond, Bass River, Uncle Roberts Cove/Lewis Bay and Swan Pond/Parker's River
with 600 bushels harvested. Bay Scallops were open in Bass River, Lewis Bay, and Nantucket
Sound with an estimated 900 bushels having been harvested. Bass River, Lewis Bay, and
Nantucket Sound remain open from October 3, 2015 to March 31, 2016 for the harvest of bay
scallops.
This was the 15th season working with the Barnstable County Seed Shellfish Program. The
Division of Natural Resources received 500,000 2mm seed quahogs around the 25th of June,
2015. With an uneventful summer weather pattern, the production at the aquaculture farm was
on track. We broadcasted roughly 500,000 seed quahogs grown at the Town’s upweller facilities
into our recreational shellfishing areas in Lewis Bay, Lewis Pond, Gray’s Beach, and Bass River
at around 18-22 mm in size. The algae produced in Parker’s River and Lewis Bay was abundant
and the seed quahogs grew well, resulting in great production at both upweller facilities. The
Division of Natural Resources Shellfish Section conducted its annual contaminated quahog relay
in the spring of 2015. A total of 1,200- 80lb. bags (96,000 lbs.) of quahogs ranging from seed to
a four -inch maximum size were planted by division staff. All of the shellfish were planted in the
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summer recreational fishing area in Lewis Bay. This area is scheduled to be opened in the
summer of 2016.
We secured several small shellfish enhancement grants this year from Barnstable County and the
Cape Cod Economic Development Committee for expanding our upweller facilities for shellfish
propagation and reestablishing an oyster population/fishery to assist in nitrogen remediation in
Bass River. We have already applied for a second round of grant money that was offered in
2016. The funds that were secured last year provided us, along with the Dennis Shellfish
Department, an opportunity to reestablish an oyster population/fishery to assist in nitrogen
remediation in Bass River that will benefit both the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis.
We have been working hard at reestablishing a self-sustaining oyster fishery after overfishing,
shellfish disease, and diminished water quality caused the decline of that fishery. Through
dedication and hard work by division staff and a small volunteer contingent (Y.R.S.V.P.
Yarmouth Recreational Shellfish Volunteer Program), we continue to move our effort forward.
A donation from Arthur Luke in 2007 started the effort in bringing the oyster population back to
Yar mouth’s waters; with that donation and multiple grants over the last number of years we are
seeing positive results in reaching that goal. For the first time in nearly thirty years, the
Yarmouth Recreational fishermen and women were given a taste of thing s to come in the shape
of oysters. Two small events (“Oyster 2015 - A Taste of the Future”) were held November 22,
2015 and December 20, 2015 providing licensed recreational shell fishermen and women a
limited quantity of twenty four oysters while supplies lasted. At 12:00 noon people lined up at
the Town way to water located at Lewis Pond in South Yarmouth where the oysters were
previously placed, all with bags and coolers in hand, and smiles from ear to ear waiting to get
their hands on some locally gro wn Yarmouth oysters. We will continue our efforts in
reestablishing a self-sustaining oyster fishery so that an oyster season can be implemented in the
upcoming years. If populations continue to grow and grant funding is secured, please stay tuned
for “O yster 2016 - A Taste of the Future” events in November and December of 2016.
The three private shellfish leases continued to operate and produce shellfish that are sold to local
markets and restaurants. These private leases generated $581.25 in lease revenue to the Town of
Yarmouth.
Recreational and Commercial Shellfishing licenses issued have been relatively consistent over
the past five years. Recreational resident and non-resident licenses issued were 928 and 20
respectfully, as compared to the five-year average of 925 and 24 respectfully, generating
$29,440.00 in revenue. In 2015, 22 commercial licenses were sold, which is slightly above the
five year average of 19, which generated $7,150.00.
The Recreational Shellfish Volunteer Program (RSVP) that was started in the summer of 2013
has been a tremendous addition to the Shellfish Section. With a core group of seven dedicated
shellfish enthusiasts, the workload at the shellfish farms has been met head on. The 2015 season
was no different, everyt hing ran like clockwork. Daily maintenance was performed without a
hitch and the outcome was an excellent production year. We also did some field planting of seed
quahogs that were broadcasted into all of the recreational shellfish areas throughout the Town.
We did quite a bit of work involving oyster restoration with the volunteers in the 2015 season,
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and at the end of the season we accomplished the first step in establishing an oyster fishery in the
not so distant future. We have respect and appreciat ion for all of the effort and dedication the
volunteers bring to the Shellfish Section. We are looking forward to working with our volunteer
group again next season and hope to welcome some new members that have an interest in our
shellfishery. We would like to take this time to thank each and every one of the volunteers for
taking time out of there busy days to give back to the Shellfish Program here in the Town of
Yarmouth.
ANIMAL CONTROL SECTION
The Yarmouth Animal Control Division is pleased to report that the Yarmouth Dog Park opened
its doors in 2015. An opening day celebration was held on August 22, 2015. Since that day,
many happy dog owners and happy dogs have enjoyed the park. Many years in the making, our
new dog park at Sandy Pond Recreation Area would not have been made possible without the
support of the Friends of the Yarmouth Dog Park, the support of Lorraine Hallisey, owner of a
Better Choice Grooming and founder of the Friends of the Yarmouth Dog Park, and of course
the support of animal lovers, residents, and visitors to Yarmouth who helped to create this
beautiful new space for all dogs to play, exercise and socialize. Yarmouth Division of Natural
Resources was proud to work with these partners while taking the lead role in the coordination
and development of this beautiful dog park. The bulk of the funding, more than $200,000, was
provided by the Stanton Foundation, an organization that promotes canine welfare and provides
grants to support the creation of enclosed dog parks in cities and towns in Massachusetts as well
as grants for Police K-9’s.
We take pride in our work assisting animals and citizens and helping to improve the quality of
life for people and their pets. Occasionally, we are called upon to handle unusual situations that
require creative solutions and we are pleased to be able to go above and beyond our traditional
duties whenever possible. Though the number of animals needing help persists, we have had
great success in finding positive outcomes for many of those in need and celebrate each and
every happy ending.
We are frequently asked about interesting calls and strange animals that we might encounter. In
late August, we received such a call: a local landscaper called and reported seeing a very
unusual large lizard. Animal Control was able to pick up and temporarily house a Savannah
monitor lizard at Animal Control headquarters. Due to state regulations, Massachusetts
Environmental Police were called in to handle its transfer to a reptile rescue group. We had
some excitement over the lizard’s visit, with press coverage in local media, and on Boston
television stations.
This year’s rabies clinic was held on March 28th. The yearly event is organized by the
Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod, with help from Yarmouth Animal Control. This year’s
clinic was again held at the Division of Natural Resources, as Veterinary Associates was putting
the finishing touches on its new location. The annual clinic is an efficient and economical way
to ensure your pet is properly vaccinated against this deadly disease. Pet owners are reminded
that Massachusetts State Law requires a rabies vaccine for all dogs, cats, and ferrets. Rabies is a
fatal disease that cannot be treated in animals.
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The 28th annual Blessing of the Animals was held at the West Yarmouth Congregational Church
on September 19, 2015. Reverend Chuck Soule blessed many of our furry friends this year, and
we thank Rev. Soule for providing blessings to our loved and cherished animal companions.
This year’s Blessing was again dedicated to the Friends of Yarmouth Dog Park. We look
forward to seeing you all again in September 2016.
Reminders
• Dog licenses are required by law and are helpful in the event your pet is lost or injured.
All dogs aged four months or older must be licensed in the Town of Yarmouth. Dog
licenses can be obtained at Town Hall, and may also be obtained through the mail.
Owners must present a current rabies certificate to purchase a dog license. Please call the
Town Clerk’s office or visit the Town’s website for further information.
• A reminder to residents that the Town’s new bylaw regarding dog waste remains in
effect. The full bylaw can be read online: (§ 79-24.1 Removal of dog waste from public
property or property of others. Please remember to pick up after your pets, as it is now a
requirement to do so in the Town of Yarmouth.
• Cat owners are encouraged to tag their cats with some form of identification. We
continue to receive many calls regarding lost and found cats. Yarmouth does not require
cats to be licensed; they must be vaccinated against rabies and wear a tag on a collar.
When a cat is wearing a collar and identification tags, it is easy to determine that it is
someone’s pet, rather than a stray or feral cat. If you have trouble keeping a collar or tag
on your cat, please call or stop by our office. We would be glad to offer suggestions on
safe, foolproof collars.
• Lost pet? Found pet? Please contact Animal Control before posting to social media.
While social media and other forms of new technology have helped us in reconnecting
lost pets with their owners, it can at times be a barrier to the work that we do. We would
like the general public to understand that they can continue to do their part in helping
owners find their loved pets, but should also always contact Animal Control so that we
can work together. Animal Control officers are equipped with training and information
that is extremely helpful in locating missing pets.
• Looking to adopt? Consider a local shelter first. Yarmouth Animal Control would like to
issue a caution to those who may be considering adopting pets through online pet
adoption services. We’ve heard a few specific stories of people ending up with
problematic pets. Adopting a pet sight unseen can often leave the new owners in a
difficult situation. Remember there are many cats and dogs on Cape Cod that need
loving homes. Yarmouth Animal Control works with our local shelters that take in local
animals needing homes as well as animals from other parts of the country. Local shelters
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provide necessary temperament testing and behavioral evaluations, as well as medical
care for the animals they have available for adoption.
We would like to thank all those who have donated food, bedding, and other supplies throughout
the year. These donations are used to assist pet owners who have fallen on hard times and to
help care for homeless animals while we attempt to locate an owner or place them in a new and
caring home. Yarmouth Animal Control continues to accept pet food donations at Stop & Shop
on Station Avenue. Donations can also be brought directly to Animal Control during normal
business hours. Our office is located on Forest Road in the transfer station compound.
HARBORMASTER/WATERWAYS SECTION
Boating activity continues to be steady on Bass River, Parker’s River, Lewis Bay, and Nantucket
Sound. Local sailing programs continue to grow in our area as well as other water-based
activities such as kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, and kite boarding. We have noticed an
increase in activity with water-based activity rental companies this year. Power boat rentals
remain high; while kayak and stand-up paddle board (SUP) rentals have become increasingly
popular. We urge individuals who rent this equipment to pay close attention to the orientation
that the rental company gives you upon rental, familiarizing you with the equipment pertaining
to safety and rules which may apply. The Harbormaster Section continues to investigate
complaints of negligent operations by boat and personal watercraft. A total of 77 calls were
received for emergency assistance.
The Harbormaster section remains diligent in performing random safety inspections, on the
water and at the boat ramps. Safety inspections were done with the cooperation of the boat
owner on 80 vessels. This provides an opportunity for the Harbor Patrol Officers and the boating
public to interact. During the safety inspection an overall safety equipment check is conducted.
This interaction also allows an opportunity for the boaters who are enjoying the Yarmouth
waterways to ask questions and obtain additional local knowledge of the area. In Massachusetts,
any child under the age of 12 must wear a personal floatation device while onboard any vessel
that is underway.
Efforts to improve water quality were continued throughout the Town of Yarmouth with the
utilization of a new 23’ pump-out boat funded primarily through a grant from the Clean Vessel
Act Program, administered by The Massachusetts Divisio n of Marine Fisheries. This boat
replaced the original 1995 pump-out boat that Yarmouth had, which was at the inception of the
program. The boat was purchased in February of 2015 and put into service at the beginning of
the season. A land based pump-out station located at Packet Landing in Bass River is also
utilized. Approximately 1,065 gallons of boat septic waste was removed from vessels, free of
cost to the boating community. This amount exceeds the average that we’ve seen over the last
several years. We have seen the total amount of waste removed annually stabilize between 850-
950 gallons. This significant amount of waste removed each year is due to the availability of the
pump-out boat and the land-based pump-out facility at Packet Landing. Water quality tests have
proven the effectiveness of the pump-out program, as marine waste along Yarmouth’s shoreline
has continued to diminish. As a reminder, Nantucket Sound is now designated as a “No
Discharge Zone.” This will prohibit marine septic waste from being discharged in all local and
state waters in Nantucket Sound.
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Kayaking and canoeing remain amongst some of the most popular of our water-based activities.
We would like to remind citizens who engage in the sport of kayaking or canoeing, that state law
requires any person aboard a canoe or kayak between September 15 to May 15 to wear, at all
times, a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device of Type I, II, or III (323 Code of
Massachusetts Regulations 2.07:10). For safety, we encourage all persons aboard a canoe or
kayak to wear a personal floatation device and carry a compass and whistle year round as the
weather can be unpredictable and it is easy to get turned around in the fog. We would also like
to remind people engaged in the relatively new sport of paddle boarding that the United States
Coast Guard has made the determination that stand-up paddleboards (SUP) are considered
vessels and thereby subject to certain boating safety regulations. All SUP users, when not in a
bathing, swimming area, or surf zone are required by law to have a Type I, II, or III personal
floatation device (PFD) aboard. Boaters are also encouraged to attend a boating safety class.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Massachusetts Environmental Police and a number
of other organizations offer these classes. Even if you are a seasoned boater these classes are a
good way to refresh your knowledge.
The Harbormaster Section’s oldest patrol boat (J-48) was replaced at the end of 2015. The well-
used Boston Whaler has served the Harbormaster Section well, having been used to respond to
nearly 500 calls for service in her tenure here, many in severe weather and sea conditions, the
last which was just this past fall when she was used to rescue a woman in distress in the cold
waters of Lewis Bay. The new J-48 was delivered and put into service in December of 2015. It
is a 23’ T -Top style boat manufactured by Safe Boats International. This boat, as the name
implies, is an extremely stable and safe platform equipped with state of the art equipment to aid
us in providing effective and efficient service and response to answer calls for assistance from
residents and visitors who use Yarmouth’s waterways.
The winter of 2015 was not kind to our shoreline and coastal facilities. Significant repairs were
required to our marina facilities in order to make them operational by the start of the boating
season. Fortunately, we were able to accomplish this with no delay to facility users. We look
forward to another great boating season in 2016.
Thank you for your continued support.
Respectfully submitted,
Karl W. vonHone
Natural Resources Director
DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
The mission of Yarmouth Senior Services is to foster an Age-Friendly Community that enhances
the quality of life for the Town’s older adults (60+) and their families by providing programs and
services in a supportive and accessible environment that contribute to vital aging through mental,
physical, and financial wellness.
Thank You! – Friends of the Yarmouth Council on Aging (FOYCOA)
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In memory of those that built the Yarmouth Senior Center in 1987, we honor the lesson of
looking forward to the needs of those that age after we are gone. In FY15, FOYCOA
supplemented the Yarmouth Senior Services budget in the following ways through their Annual
membership drive, Polar Plunge, and other mini-fundraisers:
Receptionist Staffing Special Events Newsletter Postage
Brown Bag Support Bocce Courts Annual Holiday Gift Program
Barbecue Grille Outdoor Storage Shed
Ray Petrucelli, President
Daniel Kent, Vice President
Hugh Hilliard, Treasurer
Sandy O’Donnell, Administrator
Del Patton, Secretary
Members: David Hautenan, Carol McBride, John Nevins
Yarmouth Aging Demographics:
Total Population: 23,793
Seniors 60+: 8,862 (37%)
Seniors 85+: 1,285
Seniors 65+ Living Below Economic Security Standard (~$24k): 32%
Seniors Suffering from Mental Health Issues: 11%
Seniors Living Alone: 32.4%
While other Towns stayed the course with traditional needs assessments for their Councils on
Aging, the Town of Yarmouth took on the The Age-Friendly Community framework and
began first -year work as part of the World Health Organization Age-Friendly Community
Network funded by Tufts Health Foundation Grant. The eight categories of focus are: Outdoor
Spaces and Buildings, Social Participation, Transportation, Housing, Respect & Social Inclusion,
Communication & Information, Civic Participation and Employment, and Community Support
and Health.
The Age-Friendly Community Mission and Vision
Using a lifespan view point, which is a “cradle-to-grave” approach for identifying and
developing services and resources that focus on enablement and self-determination, the team will
work to promote and facilitate inter-generational involvement in a Town that is friendly and
welcoming to people of all ages. The Town of Yarmouth is an Age-Friendly community that
provides and maximizes opportunities for health, participation, and security for all residents of
Yarmouth. The Town supports active aging in an enabling community that maintains quality of
life and well-being for everyone.
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The Age-Friendly Community Update
Team Members: Jan Hively, Connie Farley, Sharon Ladley, Jane Cain, Chris Morin, Betty
Garrison, Mar y Kilburn, Toni Martin, Janice Matheson, Linda Jean, Kathy McPhee, Phil Morris,
Charyn Tietge, Bob Isadore, and Kathi Bailey.
Tufts Health Foundation Grant was awarded in June 2015 to accomplish year one efforts:
1) Understanding obstacles inhibiting healthy aging and the resources needed to maximize
opportunities for health, participation, and security for residents of all ages.
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis of existing reports.
b) Age-Friendly Community Survey of Community by UMASS Boston Gerontology
Institute
2) Engaging collaborative participation of Yarmouth residents, service providers, municipal
employees, and regional partners in the assessment process.
a) Educational Outreach
b) Intergenerational
c) Advocacy leadership for Positive Aging (ALPA)
d) Gestalt Workshops
o World Cafe for Department/Division, and Region
e) Establishment of Regional Advisory Team
3) Documentation of Process as Pilot Model for Others to Follow
Yarmouth Senior Center
While our Age-Friendly Community mindset addresses the whole Town and all resources as part
of our senior services, we are clearly proud of the long-term success of our Senior Center and all
that takes place in our building and through our Outreach.
The staff at the Yarmouth Senior Center excelled in customer service as evidenced by a twenty
percent increase in participation rate in programs and services averaging 1,400 connections per
week with eight new programs monthly. We are at eighty percent room use during program
hours from 8:30 – 4:30 weekdays and we are generating revenue through rentals most nights and
weekends. Our center experiences high traffic and therefore accelerated wear and tear leading to
an increased need for maintenance services and supplies. The licensed social worker trial on a
free cash grant was validated by needs of our homebound seniors and seniors suffering from
mental health issues and a permanent position will be added to our Outreach Staff in FY16.
Even with this appointment we are below typical staffing levels for a Town of this size, senior
population, and economic security levels.
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Thank you to the staff: Dianne Kane, Lisa Noferi-Hoff, Hilda Davenport, Karen Leblanc, Jane
Carroll, Jane Spallina, Steve Estey, Ken Watson, and Lou Proulx for having heart and work
ethic!
Thank you to our 160+ volunteers delivering meals, preparing brown bags, fundraising, and
helping everywhere from parties to birthday calls. You are the spirit of Yarmouth!
Special thanks to the Hilliard Family for our Library renovation – expanding space for books
and a comfortable place to rest in front of a gas fireplace while waiting for programs to begin or
transportation to arrive or to just relax with old and new friends.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathi Bailey
Director of Senior Services
GOLF DIVISION
The Golf Division continues improvements to the facilities and operations, including:
• Continued the successful administration of the lottery tee time reservations system providing
over 45,000 golf rounds to Yarmouth Residents.
• Maintained the Non-Resident Annual Fee Component of our Revenue at over $58,000.
• Continued our efforts to promote golf among the youth of Yarmouth by providing free
instruction through golf clinics and summer golf camps, as well as hosting high school golf
team activities and NEPGA and MGA Junior events.
• Successfully operated the Golf Shops, the Bayberry Driving Range Operation, and the Bass
River and Bayberry Hills Restaurants, generating over $570,000 in revenue at the two
courses, enhancing custo mer service to the patrons and continuing to efficiently utilize
current golf shop employees, while still holding the overall golf operation wages to a figure
under the 2003 level of expenditures.
• Continued efforts to improve customer service at the courses, as well as the maintenance of
our courses; eliciting awards as well as compliments from residents and guests alike.
• Collected a total of $3,324,009 in revenue, $11,910 over outlays for the year , the fourth
consecutive and the seventh of nine years that the Golf Enterprise revenues have exceeded
outlays.
• Continued to provide top tier golf instruction with former PGA Tour Player Jim Hallett,
NEPGA Teacher of the Year Sue Kaffenburgh, Cape Cod PGA Chapter Junior Golf Leader,
and Master Club Fitter Bob Quirk , as well as PGA Professional Ron Hewins.
• Provided equipment fitting, ball fitting, and demo days for course patrons.
• Hosted activities for the Spring Yarmouth Golf Festival including the Cape’s best equipment
demo day.
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Restaurant bottom line remained stable netting $49,796 in Fiscal 2015. The two restaurants are
expected to continue to contribute positively to revenues, and to give the courses a competitive
advantage in attracting outside events and other group play.
The Division provides over 77,000 rounds of golf annually while maintaining overall financial
self-sufficiency to fund improvements in our facilities enabling us to have exceptional courses
for the enjoyment of Town of Yarmouth residents and Cape visitors.
The Town of Yarmouth golf courses generated revenues in excess of $3.3 million in fiscal 2015,
exceeding 2014 results. The gap between receipts and expenditures was positive, with revenues
exceeding expenditures by $11,910 for the 2015 Fiscal Year. The total contribution from annual
fee receipts increased. The “Under 35” and “Young Adult” Passes ha ve helped to stabilize
annual fee receipts and will hopefully result in long term benefits as well. We are continuing to
contend with the problems facing the entire golf industry, as well as with the lagging economy,
but we believe that our long-term outlook is positive.
Available Annual Golf Pass Options in 2015
Resident Annual Pass $ 799.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge.
Resident Senior Ten Play Card $ 72.00 Allo ws 10 rounds-9 holes each, for residents age
75 or older. Two per season. (Time restrictions
apply).
Resident Ten Play Card $ 192.00 Allows 10 rounds-9 holes each, for those under
age 75. One per season. (Time restrictions apply).
Junior Annual Under 19 Pass $ 100.00 Through 18 years of age. (Time restrictions apply).
No Residency Requirement.
Non-Resident Annual Pass $1,100.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge.
Under 35 Annual Pass
Young Adult Pass
$ 465.00
$ 260.00 Must not have reached age 35 at time of purchase.
Must not have reached age 22 at time of purchase.
Resident Discount Card $ 15.75 Allows play at a reduced rate after 12:00 moon.
Available Annual Golf Pass Options in 2016
Resident Annual Pass $ 825.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge.
Resident Senior Ten Play $ 75.00 Allows 10 rounds-9 holes each, for residents age
75 or older. Two per season. (Time restrictions
apply).
Resident Ten Play $ 195.00 Allows 10 rounds-9 holes each, for those under
age 75. One per season. (Time restrictions apply).
Junior Annual Under 19 Pass $ 100.00 Through 18 years of age. (Time restrictions apply).
No Residency Requirement.
Junior Annual Under 12 Pass $ 50.00 Through 11 years of age. (Time restrictions apply).
No Residency Requirement.
Non-Resident Annual Pass $1,130.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge.
Under 35 Annual Pass
Young Adult Pass $ 470.00
$ 265.00 Must not have reached age 35 at time of purchase.
Must not have reached age 22 at time of purchase.
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Resident Discount Card $ 16.25 Allows play at a reduced rate after 12:00 Noon.
FY2015 Revenue-Expenditur e Analysis
Regular Green Fees: 2013 $1,394,304
2014 $1,418,511
2015 $1,405,961
Golf Car Fees (includes Pull Cart): 2013 $620,295
2014 $601,945
2015 $576,434
Resident Annual 2013 $712,678
2014 $686,518
2015 $709,872
Non-Resident Annual 2013 $57,850
2014 $58,825
2015 $59,725
Golf Shop (Includes HDCP Fees) 2013 $193,210
2014 $185,210
2015 $195,109
Range 2013 $70,289
2014 $67,592
2015 $76,127
Concessions 2013 $5,193
2014 $ 0
2015 $ 0
Miscellaneous 2013 - $1,135
2014 $746
2015 - $6,169
Restaurant 2013 $207,185
2014 $299,633
2015 $306,146
Interest 2013 $401
2014 $400
2015 $804
Total Revenue A. 2013 $3,260,270
2014 $3,319,380
2015 $3,324,009
Wages and Salaries 2013 $1,254,236
2014 $1,262,305
2015 $1,269,451
Expenses 2013 $1,334,671
2014 $1,380,210
2015 $1,407,300
Sub Total: Operating Expense 2013 $2,588,907
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2014 $2,642,515
2015 $2,676,751
Debt – Land & Construction (Interest) 2013 $85,559
2014 $75,123
2015 $64,365
Other Costs (includes pension costs) 2013 $114,820
2014 $114,000
2015 $114,000
Overhead 2013 $115,180
2014 $131,783
2015 $141,783
Sub Total: Interest, Other, Overhead 2013 $315,559
2014 $320,906
2015 $320,148
Total Expenditure excl. Debt Principal B. 2013 $2,904,466
2014 $2,963,421
2015 $2,996,899
Subtotal: Revenue less Expenditure above (A – B) 2013 $355,804
2014 $355,959
2015 $327.110
Debt - Principal C. 2013 $321,000
2014 $318,000
2015 $315,200
Total of Revenues less Expenditure (A – B - C) 2013 $34,804
2014 $37,959
2015 $11,910
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
The role of the Information Technology Division is to address the continually increasing demand
for more effective ways to access, maintain, distribute, and analyze information pertaining to the
Town of Yarmouth. Toward this end, the Division seeks to ensure that new data is developed
properly, that Yarmouth’s existing data is being utilized effectively, that all departments have
proper access to data, and that the Town’s systems and equipment are being used to their full
potential. The Information Technology Division is responsible for fulfilling these goals, as well
as, designing, acquiring, installing, operating, coordinating, and supporting the maintenance of
voice, data, video, and related telecommunications services for all Town offices as well as cable
television broadcast. The Technology Division made great strides toward these goals in 2015.
The following sections list what was accomplished and what is planned for 2016.
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Document Imaging Project
This past year, the IT Division hired part-time staff to work on scanning all of the Town’s paper
documents into a document imaging database called LaserFiche. To date, the staff has scanned
historical documents for Building, Health, Board of Appeals, Old King’s Highway, and
Assessors. The benefit of this document imaging system is that it allows for access to these
documents from users’ desktops, eliminating the need to go through filing cabinets.
Additionally, the system allows the public to access these same documents from outside Town
offices by accessing a link through the Town’s webpage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Online Permitting, Licensing and Inspection System
This year Yarmouth continued rolling out the new Permitting and Licensing application,
consolidating Building Permits, Health Permits and Licenses, Business Licensing, and
Inspectional Services into one application to more efficiently process the nearly 12,000 permits
and licenses issued annually. As part of the new Permitting and Licensing application,
Yarmouth also moved forward with offering the ability for the public to apply and pay for
permits and licenses online, as well as research property information. We are excited to provide
residents, businesses, and visitors, access to government services o nline 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week - well beyond the typical Town work day. To date the system has increased efficiency in
many ways. Here are just a few:
• Allows for efficient work routing between multiple Town departments;
• Inspections, using iPads on the job site, are completed in the field eliminating the need to
redundantly type inspection notes into a system after handwriting them in the field;
• System is tied to the Town’s document imaging system allowing for access to all
historical property information online; and
• Provides consolidated access to a wide variety of data for reporting and analysis.
The goal moving forward is to continue to develop the system. Evaluation of extending future
modules is currently underway for Community Development (Conservation, Historic, Planning,
and Zoning/Board of Appeals), the Fire Department, the Water Department, and beach and
disposal stickers.
The link to this online portal can be reached via the Online Services button on the right side of
the home page. There are still issues to be addressed and new capabilities to be included but the
system is progressing to meet the Town’s goals of affordably increasing customer service for its
citizens and establishing the Town as a business friendly community.
Channel 18
This year, Yarmouth’s public access cable television channel, Channel 18, continued making equipment
upgrades. New software and video equipment were installed in the Town Hall hearing room,
considerably increasing video quality.
Live Video Streaming over the internet continued to increase in popularity. This feature allows
users to access Channel 18 through any internet connection by visiting the Town’s website.
Users can also access an assortment of past meetings to watch “on demand.”
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We have remained busy recording and televising a variety of public meetings and events on
Channel 18. Our part -time employees record and replay Annual Town Meetings, Special Town
Meetings, special events, and informational meetings, as well as weekly meetings of the
Selectmen, Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. The staff does an admirable job to
provide the best quality broadcast and programming possible with the limited resources and
equipment available.
I-Net
The I -Net (which stands for ‘institutional network’) is a broadband fiber optic network which
links 26 municipal buildings within the Town allowing for high-speed transmission of
information. Through the I -Net, these Town buildings currently share file, print, e-mail and
internet access. Each year is spent maintaining and expanding this resource. This year we
continued upgrading the backbone networking equipment between Town buildings. This is
particularly important for the increasing number of departmental database applications being
implemented throughout Town. Additionally, this faster data throughput results in increased
efficiencies of many other software applications.
Web Page
The objective of the Town of Yarmouth website is to provide Yarmouth residents and the
general public with pertinent and up-to-date information. Last year the site received its second
E-Government award for its design and content. The site provides viewers with a schedule of
events, committee and board agendas and minutes, a listing of Town departments, downloadable
forms, a map of the Town with pertinent landmarks, a phone directory, answers to frequently
asked questions, links to resources, and much more. Be sure to visit the site at
www.yarmouth.ma.us. The website is continually modified to provide visitors with a
professional looking site that provides access to information in an orderly and efficient manner.
Visitors can view many documents online, as well as watch board and committee meetings on
demand. Additiona lly, the site has a greatly improved search function, which provides visitors
with accurate and in-depth search results. The Town’s website continues its goal of providing
users with efficient access to as much pertinent information as possible. The excellent results
show the commitment made by all Town departments towards this goal.
We have made considerable progress in improving information systems in recent years but there
is still much to be accomplished. The Information Technology Division will continue to move
forward with exciting projects while maintaining the existing information systems which the
Town depends upon to conduct its business. Finally, I would like to thank the employees in the
Town for their patience and cooperation while we implement these projects.
Respectfully submitted,
Shawn MacInnes
Director of Information Technology
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RECREATION COMMISSION
After two years of public meetings, design discussions, and fundraising, the Fred Thacher
Playground was officially dedicated in June. No good deed gets done without a great amount of
effort and coordination. Fred’s life-long friends from the D-Y Class of ‘68 covered the cost of
the new signage and quite a bit more. Shepley Lumber significantly reduced the cost of the
surround material, A&E Forms donated all of the rebar, Cape Cod Regional Tech sent their
landscaping program, under the direction of Mr. Dave Consalves, to spread all of the landing
material. The Lorruso Foundation and Chris Court from Balls to the Walls gave a significant
donation. Many others did as well. The plan is to get all of the recognition cobblestones
installed by next summer. The trees have been planted and there is a plan to get water to the site
for irrigation and for drinking. There are too many people to thank but we will certainly
recognize the many on site this coming year.
The summer programs were very successful. Flax Pond had 628 children ranging from Grade 1
to Grade 9. Instructional sailing had 315 participants ranging from age 7 to 82 and the Racing
Program had 70 participants. Youth Swim had 70 participants while Golf and Summer Hoops
were also well attended. During the school year we continue to utilize the school facilities in the
evening to conduct our youth basketball program, with 280 players, in cooperation with Dennis
Recreation.
Now that Flax Pond is available on a year-round basis, it was open for students on their days off
in October and November. Bus transportation was provided from the schools and lunch was
provided at a minimal cost. During the holidays, programs were available every day. There are
programs in January and March and also during school vacation in February and April.
As private recreational opportunities become available, the Recreation Commission continues to
look at where our efforts should be directed. Two new programs were introduced for the Baby
Boomers this fall. Badminton was held on Tuesday evenings at M. E. Small and Ping Pong was
offered at Flax Pond on Wednesday evenings. An adult soccer league is also being planned.
The success of these programs is thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteers of the Parks and
Recreation Division. Assistant Recreation Director Mary Franklin has become a familiar face to
many of our families in Yarmouth. She has helped raise a generation of our children and is now
raising her own family here in our community. We thank her for her dedication and hard work.
We also thank the hundreds of volunteers and seasonal staff that make our programs successful.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dorcas McGurrin, Chair Debbie Clark, Vice Chair
Josh Mederios Mary-Ann Agresti
Matthew Andrews Paul Deignan
Dennis Lucier Steve Sozanski
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PARKS, RECREATION & CEMETERY DIVISION
Administration
Coordinating the work assignments of twelve full-time, 140+ seasonal staff and dozens of
volunteers requires a cohesive team of quality professionals who are willing and able to multi-
task and be creative in order to get the job done. A sincere thank you goes out to Administrative
Supervisor Mona Solmonte and Principal Office Assistant Ruth Nee, who are our face to the
community and our Customer Service experts. These women hold down the fort while the rest
of us are in the field implementing programs. Their work is the glue that holds the division
together and helps keep us connected to our constituents. This year we said good-bye to two
long-standing employees. Rhonda LaFrance served as our very competent Principal Office
Assistant for eight years and was an employee of the Town for 34+ years. We wish her the best
in her retirement. Anne Monaldo served as the Program Registrar for nine years. We wish her
well as she focuses on her family and friends.
Parks Division
Frank McFall joined our team in February. He jumped right in with both feet and learned the
ropes quite quickly. He is often seen behind the wheel of the Town Trash Truck as it makes its
daily rounds. Dave Carlson was made the permanent Park Supervisor in early May. He is a
tested and effective leader who is respected by his peers and his team. We were pleased to hire
Kevin Buckland as our new Foreman in early June. Kevin’s 22+ years of experience with the
Town of Sandwich as a Crew Chief and Tree Warden made him a great asset on day one. We
are excited that our Park Division Team is finally at full staff.
We continue to make improvements to our operations and physical plant with the support of Free
Cash Grants and other local sources. The Tourism Fund allowed for the purchase of two more
new gatehouses at Seaview Beach and Seagull Beach, as well as an additional information kiosk
at Bass River Beach. Community Preservation Funds were approved at ATM to replace ball
field fencing at Sandy Pond and the Little League Complex in South Yarmouth.
Date General Fund Swim Offset TOTAL
FY15 Totals $58,682.00 $1,175.00 $59,857.00
FY16 Totals $333,647.00 $7,422.00 $341,069.00
TOTAL $400,926.00
Beach gate revenues were up calendar year 2015 ($400,926) compared to 2014 ($386,850). This
is a 3.5% increase. We attribute this to improved parking lot efficiencies which make the
experience more pleasant for visitors and staff. We continue to work at creating a more user-
friendly drop-off and parking system at the busier beaches to make visiting the beach more
enjoya ble and accessible. We are pleased to see so many familiar faces passing through the
gates and are pleased that so many of our residents take advantage of our beaches and parks.
Beach cleaning continued to be a priority and was handled by sharing responsibilities between
three full-time staff. Trash and restrooms were the next priority followed by grounds work and
maintenance repairs. The daily maintenance of park and beach restrooms and trash collection
was accomplished with very little disruption. We continue to employ three seasonal positions
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which greatly improved our operations. One seasonal worker was assigned to the trash truck for
five days a week, another handled the remaining two and helped with long-term maintenance
deficiency remediation, and the third was assigned to mowing and restroom cleaning. This freed
up our full-time staff to work on maintenance projects that have been backlogged. We are still
evaluating additional efficiencies to these two aspects of our operation. We feel our beaches are
maintained at a very high standard of cleanliness and operations.
We are very proud of the projects accomplished by our craftsmen. 2015 saw upgrades to the
Yarmouth Port Town Common including a new basketball court, significant tree removal,
pruning and replacement, and replacement of half of the fence surround. Major sports fields
were aerated and over seeded, new sod was installed where needed, infields were renovated at
Sandy Pond and Homer softball fields, and older benches were replaced. All paper dispensers
were replaced with a new design which will save money, new fiberglass doors and electric door
locks were installed at Parker's River and Seagull Beach, every restroom received a new coat of
paint (both interior and exterior), and sid ing and floors were repaired and resealed as needed.
The front of Town Hall received a face-lift with the help of Whitten Landscaping and a
Beautification Grant. Old plantings were removed and new plantings and lawn were added, as
well as additional irrigation. Our team built two large sheds at Flax Pond, installed over 20
benches around Town, installed over 100 engraved planks at the Bass Hole Boardwalk, installed
an asphalt berm and nautical fencing at the Sailing Center, and over 400 yards of fencing at
various Town properties. These special projects were achieved while maintaining our regular
duties of Town-wide trash collection, mowing, field lining and grooming, special events setup
and breakdown, and restroom maintenance and cleaning.
Over the winter months, the crew is busy rebuilding some of the many Town-owned docks,
repairing lawn equipment, working on indoor construction projects, planning field use
maintenance, and supporting the Highway Division during snow storms with plowing,
dispatching, and shoveling assistance. Our crews are still out emptying trash barrels and
dumpsters, pruning trees and bushes, clearing overgrown sections of the parks and beaches,
rebuilding dunes, and supporting the Division of Natural Resources with trail and Conservation
Land Projects.
We would like to thank all of the departments that contribute to our success: Recreation,
Cemetery, Highway, DNR, Water, Conservation, Golf, Town Hall, and John Gomsey, Police
Mechanic, for assisting with emergency equipment repairs.
Our focus for 2016 will be playground equipment upgrades, trees, and fencing.
Recreation Division
The Recreation Division has continued to provide quality programs to a diverse section of the
community. Under the leadership of Assistant Recreation Director, Mary Franklin, the division
continues to work hard to expand offerings to meet the needs of all of our constituents, visitors,
and seasonal home owners
During 2015, the Recreation Division filled 4,730 activity slots in 33 distinct programs. That
generated approximately $550,000. Breakdown of Transactions: 1,680 in cash, 1,742 in check,
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and 3,383 with credit card (1,299 of these were online) that were returned back to the economy
in the form of salaries and program services, equipment, and supply purchases. This figure
includes donations to the 6A playground and cemetery receipts.
Financial Activity GL Summary
Account
Paid Adj
Total
6A PLAY - RECDON DONATION - 6A PLAY 10848.15 0.00 10848.15
BASEBA BASEBALL 2700.00 0.00 2700.00
BASKET BASKETBALL 19861.70 50.00 19911.70
CEMETERY CEMETERY 8390.00 0.00 8390.00
Credit from Account Credit from Account -9750.00 -75.00 -9825.00
Credit to Customer Credit to Customer 12047.29 361.00 12408.29
Donation Account REC DONATION 3597.50 0.00 3597.50
FIELD LINING FIELD USAGE/LIGHTS 6403.00 0.00 6403.00
FIELD RENTALS FIELD RENTALS 33831.25 440.00 34271.25
FLAX - ACTIVITIES FLAX - ACT 1220.00 0.00 1220.00
FLAX POND CAMP FLAX 272340.75 820.00 273160.75
FLAX RENTAL PICNIC FLAX RENTAL 3130.00 0.00 3130.00
FLAXPO FLAX BC/AC 18899.00 0.00 18899.00
FLXREN LODGE FP RENTAL 5515.50 0.00 5515.50
GREY'S BEACH PICNIC
RENTAL
BASS HOLE 6360.00 0.00 6360.00
KARATE FLAX-KARATE 1785.00 0.00 1785.00
LIFEGUARD CLASS Y. SWIM LIFEG 2544.00 0.00 2544.00
MEMDON - GARDEN MEMORIAL GARDEN DON 900.00 0.00 900.00
MERCH PLANK DONATION 21600.00 0.00 21600.00
MERCH-TOWN MERCH-TOWN 501.00 0.00 501.00
SAILING SAILING 93979.00 0.00 93979.00
SEAS - KARATE-TAICHI SEASON 9127.50 0.00 9127.50
SEASON FLAX - FUN 3350.00 25.00 3375.00
SEASON SEASONAL 9320.00 0.00 9320.00
SEASON SEASONAL - FEB 45.00 0.00 45.00
SEASON SEASONAL - GOLF 525.00 0.00 525.00
SOFTBA G SOFTBALL 1250.00 0.00 1250.00
TAICHI FLAX-TAICHI 595.00 0.00 595.00
TENNIS TENNIS 6420.00 0.00 6420.00
WED CEREMONY WEDDINGS CEREMONY 55.00 0.00 55.00
YSWIM YOUTH SWIM 2060.00 0.00 2060.00
TOTALS 549450.64 1621.00 551071.64
The division is becoming more dependent on the support of local businesses in the form of
sponsorships. These local partners support our programs so that we can continue to keep the
quality high and the price reasonable. We thank them for their generosity and continued support.
Thousands of children benefit from participation in Parks and Recreation Programming in
Yarmouth each year. We ask their families to show their gratitude by shopping local and
patronizing our sponsors.
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Our philosophy has always been to meet unaddressed needs until a recognized group of
dedicated partners is identified to take those programs over. We handed away another long-term
program in 2015. Smart Start Baseball and T-ball were turned over to the DYYBA this past
spring. This combined two-town program is well established and has been working with
children ages three and up in their Dennis Division for a number of years. Though we were sad
to not be intricately involved we were pleased to support this transition by donating equipment
and field time at Homer Park. We know the children are in the capable hands of the parents and
community volunteers. We are now expanding programming into other areas where unmet
needs have been identified. If you have a suggestion for additional programming, especially if
you have an area of expertise you would like to share, please contact Mary Franklin at the
Recreation Office
We were pleased to host a number of special events in partnership with local businesses and non-
profit organizations. The Friends of Yarmouth Council on Aging hosted their 4th Annual Polar
Bear Swim on New Year’s Day at Bass River Beach. March saw the beginning of a number of
Fun Runs originating at Seagull Beach. We hosted our first Kite Surfing Competition in
cooperation with Air Support of West Dennis at Bass River Beach. The Summer Kick-off
Celebration in June was a great week-long celebration that brought hundreds to the beaches and
over 42 sand sculptures to the community. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod hosted the
Summer Concert Series in July at Parker’s River Beach. The Massachusetts Fish and Game
hosted a free fishing derby for children in July at Bass River Beach. The Seaside Festival, once
again, hosted a bonfire at Bass River Beach in October with no residual effect.
The Recreation Division publishes a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Motivator,” that is sent out to
over 3,100 local and seasonal residents. We continue to work closely with our advisors, the
Recreation Commission, to address public needs, remain engaged by having our finger on the
pulse of the community, and remain prepared to act on suggestions and concerns. We are proud
of their accomplishment of the new Fred Thacher Playground and their expansion of new
programming to meet the needs of young retirees. We appreciate their guidance and support.
As we look forward to 2016, we hope to continue to improve Flax Pond as a public park as well
as a destination for events, weddings, programs, and personal health initiatives. We are excited
about our stronger partnerships within Community Services and we thank all of the divisions and
individuals who work to support us during the year.
Cemetery Division
The Cemetery Division is responsible for the maintenance and care of seven active cemeteries of
the 14 listed throughout the Town. Foreman Audrey Rano -Porter, Craftsmen Bill Bullock and
their crew are responsible for mowing, trimming, planting, and maintenance of equipment. The
Cemetery Division continues to perform all earth and cremation burial. There were 93 burials in
2015. The Cemetery Administrative Office oversees the sale of lots, deed creation,
burial/exhumation requests/documentation, and genealogical requests for information. Mona
Solmonte has been working for the past three years to modify procedures to enhance
communication with staff and vendors. Her exemplary work has resulted in better service to our
business partners, less waste in our operations, and improved record keeping. She has been
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promoted to Administrative Supervisor so that she can continue her good work in the field and
begin to supervise and train others to support the efforts of the division.
The Town performed 93 burials in 2015, 50 of which were vault burials and the remaining 43
were cremation burials. There were 17 Veteran interments. All burial revenues of $53,000 go to
the general fund and are used to offset department expenses. $20,370 was generated from a
combination of vault and cremation lot sales. There was one lot sold back to the Town for the
original price of $1,200.00.
Some of the projects addressed this year were:
• Require Urn Vaults for all cremation burials. Retrievable vaults are now available
through the division for families choosing to bury without the assistance of a funeral
home.
• Initiate Memorial Stones at Chandler Gray to acknowledge name of non-buried cremains.
• Scrutinize old maps and identify open lots throughout system. We were able to identify
35 graves between Ancient, Pine Grove, and Woodside WY. 20 were sold, which
eliminated the existing waiting list and some are still available. We were able to create
58 cremation graves, and 11 of those have been sold.
• We secured $25,000 in a second CPA Grant to repair the historic fences. We are halfway
through that second $25,000 grant.
• Chandler Gray Fencing was not included in the historic fence proposal so we identified
funding from the budget to complete this project using all in-house labor.
• Replace failed new specimen trees along Center Street at Ancient Cemetery. Contract
guarantee with Holbrook Landscaping was enforced even after company was sold.
• Fund and manage Black Oak Gall Wasp Plague in Ancient Cemetery. Worked with
County Extension Service and Bartlett Tree Service to hyper-feed diseased trees for a
second year. We lost two Black Oaks in 2015. Presently 28 of the 33 trees are still
healthy and the gall wasps are abating.
• Repa ir roads for ease of passage in Woodside and Ancient . In-house labor and hard pack
from county bid were used to minimize center hump and prepare roads for ease of
passage and plowing.
• Add new Road Identification Stanchions at Ancient and Chandler Gray Cemeteries.
Existing markers were damaged from plowing or worn out over time.
• Opened next Veteran’s Section in Chandler Gray.
• Roof and siding replacement at Chandler Gray office and garage with support of
Structures Division.
• Updated website with current and accurate information.
• Brought new software program, Cemetery Find, online by end of 2015. Digitize d maps
and records for public assess and historic preservation.
We would like to thank the Barnstable County Trial Court Community Services for the many
hours of volunteer service donated to the care and maintenance of our cemeteries throughout the
year. Their assistance is reflected in the well maintained cemeteries in the Town.
The Board of Selectmen appointed a Cemetery Ad Hoc Committee to review existing rules and
regulations and to clarify the expectations of the community regarding these sacred places. This
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important work was placed in the capable hands of Barbara Benoit, Megan Homer, Donna
Howard, and Laurie Snowden-Lebel. Their first report to the Board of Selectmen was well
received but no official vote was taken on their recommendations. The Committee was asked to
extend their service for an additional six months and to return to the BOS with a more specific
list for consideration.
As we look ahead to 2016, we hope to improve the Town website so that more accurate and
easily attainable information can be shared. We will continue our work to make our cemeteries
attractive, solemn, and a place for reflection. We will work with the Tree Warden to begin
placing young specimen trees in areas where older trees are beginning to fail so that a proper tree
canopy can be maintained for the next century. We hope to identify a style of signage that can
be installed at all municipal cemeteries throughout Town and will make our entrances more
visible. Finally, we hope to establish a corps of volunteers to begin documenting our ancient
grave markers for future generations. Some of the work has already been accomplished but there
is much more work to be done. If you are interested in this project, or would like to contribute
your time to another cemetery program, please contact the Cemetery Office.
We appreciate our local funeral home partners and thank them for their cooperation and support.
We also want to thank our local vendors that deliver vaults and other materials for our operation.
We could not address the needs of our community members, during a difficult time of grief and
mourning, without your efforts to get us our supplies in a timely and efficient manner. And
finally, we would like to again thank our municipal division partners that are always there to lend
a hand and assist us, especially Engineering, Town Surveyor, Highway, IT, Parks, Water,
Conservation, and Natural Resources.
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MUNICIPAL
FINANCE
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COLLECTOR/TREASURER
It has been a year since we combined the Collector and Treasurer offices and during this time we
began cross-training staff and moving into our new location at Town Hall to better serve you. We
constantly seek ways to maximize our services. And because of the integration and coordinating
of work-flow we can now meet peak periods of demand for processing real estate, personal
property, motor vehicle, excise, and water and sanitation septage payments.
We continue to optimize investing Town funds in highly rated, collateralized, and insured banks
while seeking the highest yield in a market of continued low interest rates. Again this year we
were able to meet our obligations without having to borrow in anticipation of tax revenue because
of responsible fiscal management. Last year we had our first Tax Title auction and this year we
had two auctions to collect delinquent real estate taxes owed to the Town. To reduce outstanding
taxes we continue to work with taxpayers to establish repayment plans whenever possible.
We would like to thank all staff members – Bradley Hinote, Whitney Picco, Elsie Raneo, Susan
Regan, and Marcia Witherell for their dedication and teamwork throughout the year. It is always a
collaborative effort with all Town Departments, Administration, and Board of Selectmen to
provide the best in services to our fellow citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Ripley
Jaye Anne Kesten
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COLLECTOR/TREASURER
Balance
30-Jun-14
Committed
Fiscal 2015
Balance
30-Jun-15
2015 Real Estate Tax $- $52,314,677.80 $914,898.05
2014 Real Estate Tax $1,018,046.02 $- $-
2013 Real Estate Tax $66.20 $- $-
2015 CPA $- $1,569,122.85 $24,988.40
2014 CPA $28,902.32 $- $-
2013 CPA $1.99 $- $-
2015 Personal Property $- $1,065,872.46 $17,613.54
2014 Personal Property $19,866.55 $- $8,094.48
2013 Personal Property $7,312.20 $- $5,340.63
2012 Personal Property $5,140.81 $- $3,311.77
2015 Motor Vehicle Excise $- $2,988,985.00 $201,258.89
2014 Motor Vehicle Excise $189,767.23 $343,833.89 $42,604.87
2013 Motor Vehicle Excise $42,937.78 $293.75 $19,560.48
2012 Motor Vehicle Excise $19,416.07 $- $15,442.10
2015 Boat Excise $- $46,861.00 $4,112.81
2014 Boat Excise $4,113.35 $- $2,441.00
2013 Boat Excise $2,884.25 $- $2,057.00
2012 Boat Excise $1,422.00 $- $1,162.00
Landfill $49,165.17 $354,498.00 $32,903.12
Transfer Station $- $- $-
Town of Barnstable $- $- $-
Town of Dennis $- $- $-
Septage $461,688.00 $1,664,129.92 $475,505.85
2015 Septage Betterment “A” $- $7,645.03 $408.00
2015 Septage Betterment “A” Int. $- $2,719.79 $204.00
2015 Septage Betterment “B” $- $810.26 $-
2015 Septage Betterment “B” Int. $- $202.56 $-
2014 Septage Betterment “A” $- $- $-
Title V Septage $- $- $-
Title V Septage Interest $- $- $-
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COLLECTOR/TREASURER
Balance
30-Jun-14
Committed
Fiscal 2015
Balance
30-Jun-15
Semass $- $- $-
Sludge / Septic $3,423.32 $4,813.50 $8,236.82
Septage Effluent $30,089.14 $40,204.27 $-
Trailers $948.00 $11,388.00 $948.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS
Municipal Liens $51,401.44
Scholarship Fund $7,134.00
Miscellaneous Charges $237.65
Real Estate/Personal Property Interest/Fees $209,655.27
Miscellaneous Interest/Fees $3,938.27
Motor Vehicle & Boat Interest/Fees $143,245.96
RMV Markings $24,220.00
Prior Years Motor Vehicle & Boat $5,821.18
Water Interest & Fees $54,540.24
Water Service Payments $95,879.63
Water Rates Payments $3,843,641.50
Service Rates Interest & Fees $417.71
Non-sufficient check fees $1,500.00
Septage Interest $9,790.63
CASH SUMMARY WARRANTS DRAWN 7/1/14 – 6/30/15
Balance 6/30/14 $41,396,235
Revenue & Non-Revenue Vendor/Payroll $110,005,348
Cash Receipts 7/1/14 –
6/30/15 $105,094,976
Total Cash $146,491,211 Total Warrants $110,005,348
Balance as of June 30, 2015 $36,485,863
TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS
Balances as of June 30, 2015 - $10,365,491
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Board of Assessors continues to meet our primary responsibility in assuring a fair assessment
of all property in the Town of Yarmouth in a professional approach so that tax revenues may be
generated in a timely manner. The Assessors Department successfully completed the Fiscal Year
2016 Massachusetts State mandated triennial revaluation of all real and personal property in the
Town of Yarmouth. The fiscal year 2016 values were approved in late October of 2015 and the
tax rate was approved by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue in November of 2015. Taxes
totaling $54,589,783 were committed to the Tax Collector and 23,158 bills were then issued on
November 23, 2015. The Assessing staff also sent 30,205 Motor Vehicle excise bills totaling
$3,361,200 and 1,510 Boat Excise bills totaling $48,564. The Staff oversees and administers a
number of programs which are available for our seniors, veterans, spouses of veterans, sight
impaired citizens, and those who may need assistance in meeting their taxes. The Town also has
many programs available through exemptions and deferrals which are available to meet the needs
of our community who are experiencing difficulty in paying their taxes.
The Department will begin to implement the DOR/Bureau of Local Assessment mandated cyclical
inspection program "in-house" – where the Department visits and re-inspects a percentage of
residential and commercial property accounts each year in an effort to maintain data quality. By
using in-house staff instead of vendors, the Department will save the taxpayers significant dollars
in the future.
As we continue with these annual inspection programs, please remember that statistical accuracy
leads to assessment accuracy, which benefits both Town and Taxpayer equally. We ask for your
continued cooperation in these efforts.
The o ffice staff is a strong proactive resource for both public and interdepartmental support: with
Cheryl Wheeler, Appraisal Assistant; Martha Golenski and Tara Monroe, Office/Financial
Assistants; Margie Springer and Brad Hinote, part-time Office Assistants, the Board wishes to
express their strong appreciation to the entire Assessing staff - their diligent work and attention to
detail are to be commended.
The Board wishes to acknowledge the retirement of Director of Assessing Mathew Zurowick after
32 years of excellence in service to the Town of Yarmouth, he will be truly missed.
Respectfully submitted,
Board of Assessors:
James W. Carroll
Joseph R. Sullivan
John C. Serijan
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
2016 International TerraStar/Life Line Ambulance
“We are dedicated to community risk reduction through the application of prevention, education,
and emergency services in the Town of Yarmouth.”
To the citizens of the town of Yarmouth:
2015 was a very busy year at the Yarmouth Fire Department. The department responded to
7,096 emergencies in 2015, this is an increase of 626 emergency calls over 2014 or almost a 10%
increase. Of the total calls, 5,546 were medical calls, each of which had a minimum response of
three firefighters. Breaking out the numbers across the Town, South Yarmouth had 43% of calls,
West Yarmouth had 35%, and Yarmouth Port had 22%. We anticipate the call volume to
continue to grow as the population ages, and with the new facilities such as the Maplewood
(former Mayflower Place) addition and a new Memory Care facility at the former Mill Hill Club
property.
Our dispatchers continue to do a great job with emergency medical dispatching despite the large
call volume. Yarmouth statistics mirror the national trend that shows 80% of 911 calls are for
medical and fire but in Yarmouth our 911 calls are answered first by our Police Department. Our
future planning takes this into account and we would like to become the primary answering point
for all 911 calls in Yarmouth. Our facilities plan, aligned with the Building Committee, would
move dispatch and administrative staff to Fire Station Three. With this move we anticipate
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adding a second dispatcher. We look forward to working with the Town’s Building Committee
to achieve this goal.
The Fire Department has not added additional staffing since 2002; we have only replaced
personnel as needed. We continue to evaluate the relationship between adding additional staff
verses paying overtime. The Collins Institute was used to conduct a study this year of Fire
Department overtime to see if we could hire additional staff to help with the increasing run
volume. The savings in overtime versus hiring new personnel can be used to offset the cost of
the new salaries. There would still have to be small increases to the Fire Departments budget to
pay the difference for the new personnel. The results were presented to the Board of Selectman
for future consideration. We are hopeful that as things get better financially in the Town, we will
be able to increase our staffing to handle the call volume. We will continue to deliver an
efficient and professional service to our Town with the available funds, personnel, and resources
we have to work with.
Ranger-1, 2015 Polaris Ranger 6X6 ATV
Ambulance 55 (picture on previous page) is a new 2016 International TerraStar/Life Line
Ambulance that will replace the old Ambulance 55, a 2008 Chevy Ambulance. We also took
delivery of a 2015 Polaris Ranger ATV with a forestry firefighting skid unit with medical
transport capabilities. This vehicle will be used to provide access to our new bike trails, forestry
trails, beaches, and local festivals like the Seaside Festival. The Fire Department has updated
several pieces of equipment during 2015: five new laptop computers were purchased for the
ambulances to assist in the patient care reporting; a new pickup is being delivered with brush fire
capabilities for Station Two in Yarmouth Port; the new pickup will replace a 1986 pickup that
was obtained through military surplus; four new CPR machines were added to the ambulances to
assist personnel with patients in cardiac arrest (the new machines provide continuous
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uninterrupted CPR while moving patients from the house to the ambulance and during the
transporting of patients to the hospital). Four new thermal imaging cameras have been placed on
the first due apparatus to help locate lost or trapped firefighters and victims during structure fires.
The cameras can also be used for wide-area searches. Live fire training was conducted at the
Barnstable Fire Academy with the new thermal image cameras. Firefighters used the cameras in
several live fire scenarios to find other firefighters and mannequins and rescue them from the
structure. The Fire Department updated the multi-gas meters on the apparatus for carbon
monoxide calls and other harmful gases that are present from incomplete combustion or fire
situations. A new emergency generator was ordered for Station Two in Yarmouth Port. A new
set of Jaws of Life was purchased and replaced a set that was over 15 years old. The older set
struggled to cut through the new stronger metals in today’s vehicles. We are committed to
giving our firefighters the proper tools and equipment to do their jobs quickly and effectively to
save lives. We appreciate having the funding from ambulance receipts each year to accomplish
this.
We want to thank Shawn MacInnes, Joseph Hevener, and John Morse from the Town's IT
Department for all their help with our hardware, software, data collection, and phone system.
John Morse has been especially helpful with moving the department forward with our ambulance
and fire reporting software.
The Fire Prevention Division, Captain Inspector James Armstrong and Lieutenant Inspector
Kevin Huck, handle a large volume of permits, plan reviews, and inspections in addition to
public education and fire investigation. The intern program at D-Y High School continues to be
a great success and some of our students have become call firefighters for YFD and a few have
been hired full time. We continue to use the intern program and the call fire department for
future full time positions.
Administrative staff, Administ rative Assistant Jeanne O’Keefe and Principal Office Assistant
Sherry Theuret, maintain the department’s web site and mountains of data and human resource
information which they are able to deliver with amazing speed and efficiency. This is the third
year of online permitting for open burn season; this year they worked with our software vendor
to include online check submission at the request of our many realtors. We continuously look at
ways to improve our customer relations with our citizens and visitors.
Our 9/11 Memorial is 90% complete and we look forward to our formal dedication ceremony
this spring. The Memorial has come together under the leadership of FF Kevin Enright and Lt.
Ron Napolitan with the help of local citizens and fellow firefighters. We want to especially
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thank summer resident and retired FDNY firefighter Dennis Meenaghan, Jack and Patrick
Holmes, Phil Cheney, Rick Kelley and the DPW crew, In a Flash Welding, Rick Gallo, Central
Irrigation, and FX Luminaire. The memorial is located at Fire Station 3 in West Yarmouth.
The men and women of the Yarmouth Fire Department are very professional and do a great job
every day; they are the reason for the success of the Yarmouth Fire Department. I am very proud
of the work they do every day to help the citizens and visitors of Yarmouth.
I wish everyone a safe and healthy 2016.
Philip G. Simonian III
Chief of Department
Fire Prevention Report
Capt. James Armstrong and Lt. Kevin Huck
“To identify and reduce hazards in the Town of Yarmouth through education, inspection, code
enforcement, and fire investigation.”
Fire Prevention is responsible for issuing a variety of permits. Administrative Assistant Jeanne
O'Keefe and Office Assistant Sherry Theuret are a valued part of this process. Their dedication
and professionalism is an asset to the Fire Department. We issued 1,000 permits in 2015 with
fee’s totaling $44,960.00.
Plan review continues to be an important aspect of Fire Prevention. We would like to thank
other to wn departments which help us in this process, specifically the Building Department.
Building Commissioner Mark Grylls and his staff are invaluable and are strong partners in public
safety. Several projects are nearing completion including the Simpkins School Residences and
Bridgewater State University. Both are exciting additions to the Town and we look forward to
working with them in the future. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Fire Prevention is responsible for investigating all types of fires to determine the origin and
cause of the fire. The Yarmouth Fire Department Investigation Team consists of both Inspectors
and specially trained shift members. When needed, we call on the state police fire investigators
who are attached to the State Fire Marshall's Office. All fires are tracked in order to spot trends.
FIRE STATISTICS:
2015 ANNUAL ALARM SUMMARY REPORT
Situation Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total
Misc. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 19 15 35
Fire 3 2 5 11 15 10 14 8 13 9 8 3 101
Explosion, Overheat 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 9
Medical 478 423 451 422 538 478 565 579 465 459 391 404 5653
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Hazardous Condition 10 12 4 8 18 10 13 14 8 11 12 10 130
Calls for Service 42 45 31 21 34 20 35 28 22 12 23 26 339
Good Intent Call 37 24 18 13 18 22 26 17 35 33 13 13 269
False Alarm 37 50 31 31 32 29 49 58 63 40 52 43 515
Weather/Natural Disaster 35 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 37
Special Incident 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 8
Grand Total 643 558 540 509 659 573 705 704 610 564 518 515 7096
Grand Total
Education is the key to prevention and therefore it is a high priority for the Yarmouth Fire
Department. This year’s Fire Prevention Theme was “Working smoke alarms save lives-Test
yours every month.” Fire Prevention Week is held every October and this year’s events
continued to be very successful. Our annual open house was held at Station Three and
attendance was very high. Special thanks to Papa Gino’s Pizza, Cape Cod Inflatable Park, and
Silvercloud Towing. The Barnstable County Safe Trailer was again present at the Seaside
Festival and safety classes were provided throughout the weekend. Our work continues with
Dennis-Yarmouth High School and the “School to Careers” program. Every year we welcome
new students to become Fire Department interns. The intern program has been very successful
and many former students are now firefighters throughout Cape Cod. We have enjoyed working
with the students and we are always impressed with their determination. Yarmouth is fortunate
to have such young men and women in our community.
Open House 2015
This year marks the one anniversary of Lt/Inspector Matthew Bearse's transfer to Fire
Prevention. Lt. Bearse has bought many unique skills to his posit ion and his professionalism has
been an asset to this department. I have enjoyed working with him and look forward to working
with him in the future.
DIVE TEAM
Captain Tom Lundquist
Over the years the Yarmouth Fire Department Dive Team divers have responded to plane
crashes, boating accidents, missing swimmers, car accidents, and skaters who have fallen
through the ice. The Dive Team has conducted training as well as worked on incidents with the
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Department of Natural Resources as they have larger boats and trained operators with local
knowledge of the marine waters in Town. We would like to thank them for their continued
support. The Fire Department Dive Team has also helped the Yarmouth Police Department by
locating stolen property and evidence disposed of in our local waters.
The YFD Dive Team conducts ten 4-hour training drills per year to maintain a high degree of
readiness. The Cape Cod fire chiefs have formed the Barnstable County Technical Rescue -
Dive Team. The Yarmouth Dive Team is now a part of this team. Through the Homeland
Security grants, we were able to get some funding for training and equipment trailers. Having a
regional team benefits the Town by reducing costs and makes for a safer team by providing
adequate divers for immediate response. All dive team members are experienced recreational
divers on the outside who bring their knowledge, skills, and experience to the Fire Department.
Each of our divers is trained to a minimum certification of Advanced Open Water and Rapid
Deployment Search and Recovery.
Due to the large areas of marine and fresh water bodies located throughout the Town it is vital
that The Town of Yarmouth maintains a fully trained and equipped dive team to be able to
respond immediate ly to any incident on or under the water or ice. The Yarmouth Dive Team
stands ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
EMS & TRAINING DIVISION
James K. Roberts, Lieutenant EMS & Fire Training Supervisor
Station 3
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The Yarmouth Fire Department continues to be one of the busiest fire-based EMS services in
Massachusetts with 5,791 calls for emergency medical aid in 2015; this is a 12% increase from
2014. Of the 5,791 calls for aid, 2,805 patients were treated and transported at the Advanced
Life Support level and 1,400 at the Basic Life Support Level. Although we see a slight increase
during the summer months, our average call volume is 483 EMS calls per month. Our
ambulance transports generate in excess of 1.7 million dollars annually, which goes directly into
our budget covering wages, operating expenses, and 100% of our capital needs.
Call Volume by Village:
South Yarmouth 43%
West Yarmouth 35%
Yarmouth Port 22%
The Yarmouth Fire Department is in the sixth year o f using the Image Trend electronic patient
care reporting system. We are beginning to see some significant results in the streamlining of
patient care data, quality assurance, and improvement in the delivery of care and services, as well
as speedier delivery of service to billing timeline. Due to the hard work of our rescue personnel
and our billing service, we are currently able to receive 94-96% of collectable revenues. The tax
payers in the Town of Yarmouth should be proud to know that our members’ hard work equates
to fiscal responsibility and accountability, and that this collection average is the best that is
attainable in the industry.
EMS TRAINING
There are currently 35 career certified Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) that
provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and 29 career certified Firefighter/Paramedics who provide
Advanced Life Support (ALS) level care to anyone who calls for aid in the Town of Yarmouth.
We also have three Fire Alarm Operators who are also Certified EMTs. All of these members
are dedicated professionals that must be engaged in constant training to maintain their
certifications within the state. On a bi-annual basis, EMTs are required to successfully complete
approximately 48 hours of continuing education and Paramedics are required to complete 100
hours; not only must they maintain their certifications within the state, but they must also
maintain an authorization to practice from the system's Medical Director, Dr. Jacob Crowell of
Cape Cod Hospital. All of this training is required not only to satisfy certifications and
requirements of our medical director, but too keep our members abreast of advancements in
equipment and procedures in the ever-changing environment of emergency medical care. Some
of the topics covered in EMS are as follows:
• Elder abuse and neglect
• Updates in the Massachusetts Statewide Treatment Protocols
• The indications and use of the new Cyan-o-kits for treatment of persons with cyanide
poisoning as a result of exposure to fire and products of combustion as in structure fires
• Blood borne pathogens
• Hypothermia
• Automated CPR machine training
• Case reviews with Dr. James Rodrigues of CCHC Emergency Department
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FIRE TRAINING
Because of our call volume it is very difficult to find time to train our members. Despite these
challenges we were able train in the following topics:
• Areal ladder operations
• Boat operations
• Driver training
• Ice rescue
• Advanced driver training
• Fire alarm systems
• Vehicle extrication including a real time Docudrama held in conjunction with
YPD and D-Y RHS
• Basic firefighting operations
• Ice & water rescue
• High voltage electrical awareness
With the addition of a training budget, members have had the opportunity to engage in the
following:
• Live fire training as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association
• Rapid Intervention Training (giving members critical survival and rescue skills to
succeed in the worst of fire and rescue situations)
• Aircraft emergencies with Barnstable Municipal Airport including response to mass
casualty incidents
• Members attendance at professional development conferences
• Modern fire attack
With the exception of the training supported through the training fund, these training sessions are
in-service drills - meaning that when engaged in training, all members may have to discontinue
the training to respond to emergencies. It is only with the continued perseverance, dedication,
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and commitment of our members that we are able to undertake and complete training while on
duty and in service.
EQUIPMENT
In 2015, the department took delivery of 4 Lucas II devices. These devices are automated
compression delivery devices that provide optimal compression to patients suffering cardiac and
traumatic arrest. These devices improve outcome for patients requiring CPR because they
deliver consistent quality chest compressions to patients throughout contact with EMS. In the
past when relying on manual chest compressions, patients that require movement from a second
floor or sublevel spaces would not receive compressions during movement. Once the Lucas II is
applied to a patient that patient can be treated with advanced life support measures, be moved
from where ever they are found, and be transported to the hospital for definitive care. These
devices are not just good for the patients, they are good for our members in that they no longer
will need to travel unrestrained to the hospital while performing CPR.
We continue to supply and maintain emergency medical response bags and equipment for every
front line Yarmouth Police Department vehicle. We also offer an open door in service training
policy to the Yarmouth Police Department where any YPD member can attend classes sponsored
by the YFD EMS Training office. This past year first response gear and training was provided to
the school nurses and school resource officers preparing them in medical response to an active
shooter event. These bags can be seen where ever an AED is located in each school.
AED PROGRAM
The YFD EMS Office is responsible for over 65 AEDs that are currently in service throughout
the Town. These units are placed in schools, government buildings, every Fire Department, and
Police Department vehicle to be deployed in cases of emergency. With generous donations by
the Dennis Chamber of Commerce we have been able to not only keep this life saving program
alive but it is thriving.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE…
Along with the new Lucas II machines, the department has begun to focus attention to improved
data collection of EMS-related incidents with the help of John Morse of the Town's IT
Department. We are meeting with local, regional, and state officials to define and improve
delivery of patient care and the accurate collection o f usable data to constantly improve patient
outcome, service delivery, and cost recovery.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
2015 was challenging for many reasons but our extreme weather played the most significant role
in adapting the services that we provided to the citizens and visitors of Yarmouth. After
beginning the New Year with 3½ weeks of tolerable January weather, we got hit with the
Blizzard of 2015 on January 26th. More than two feet of snow fell that was aided by 60 mile per
hour sustained winds for several hours that crippled the ability to remove snow from the
roadways. Many roads were impassable even for emergency vehicles. Many emergency
vehicles became stuck and had to be assisted out with heavy equipment. The Yarmouth Police
Fleet sustained significant damage. Unfortunately two Officers were injured during the storm
response. One required major knee surgery and several months of rehabilitation.
The Emergency Operation Center, which is located at Yarmouth Police Headquarters, was in full
operation. Many staff members worked around the clock in order to coordinate a town-wide
response. The Regional Emergency Shelter, located at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School,
was also in full operation. Fortunately the power loss was not as significant as the 2014 blizzard
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and the need to shelter citizens was not as significant. The volunteers such as CERT, Cape Cod
Dart, D-Y Police Explorers, Red Cross, and Ameri-Corp were ready to serve.
For a period of time the State Environmental Police provided the department with snowmobiles
so that we could reach emergency calls. Over the next several weeks, road crews worked around
the clock to dig out roadways with the aid of heavy equipment. The snow removal was
complicated further by extremely cold temperatures and the lack of normal melting that usually
takes place.
The storms and cold weather never relented. The Valentine's Day Storm of 2015 hit us with
another powerful punch that created more complications and delayed the improvement of our
roadways for weeks. But not for Representative Tim Whelan, the March 6th St. Patrick Parade
would have been cancelled. Snow piles on the sidewalks along the parade route made pedestrian
travel impossible. Representative Whelan worked with the State Department of Transportation
and brought down assets that cleared the parade route just in time for the parade to go off without
a hitch.
In searching records and stories from our longest Yarmouth residents, the winter of 2015 has
been deemed the worst winter Yarmouth has ever experienced. As a matter of fact, there were
people ice-fishing on Dennis Pond on April 1st! As bad as it was, what helped us through was
when the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl, thanks to Malcom Butler’s last second
interception!!
Ironically, having experienced the worst winter ever, we were rewarded with what has been
determined the best summer ever. Perfect weather, full beaches, restaurants, motels, and
recreational staples like mini-golf were all very busy. There were lots of people enjoying
Yarmouth and the Yarmouth Police were there to provide a safe environment for all to do so.
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HEROIN
Heroin and opioid use continues to impact Yarmouth and most of the Northeast. I have
compiled data that will create a clearer and more accurate picture of heroin use in Yarmouth.
What we all have to be reminded of is that an estimated 97% of Yarmouth residents do NOT use
heroin or other opioids. Unfortunately, 3% of the population across Cape Cod does use heroin or
misuse other opioids. Below is some information retrieved from data collected by the Yarmouth
Police Department in 2015:
Suspected Heroin Overdoses:
2014 – 56
2015 – 81
2015 Heroin Overdoses January 1st to July 1st: 54
2015 Heroin Overdoses July 1st to December 31: 26
Heroin/Opiate Deaths:
2014 – 5
2015 – 13
The average age of Yarmouth heroin overdoses in 2014 was 32 years. The average dropped to
31 years in 2015.
In 2014 there were no persons who overdosed under age 21. There were 6 in 2015.
In 2014 there were 12 persons age 21-15 who overdosed. There were 22 in 2015.
The gender breakdown of heroin overdoses was: Male: 58 Female: 22
Racial breakdown of heroin overdoses: White: 78 African American: 2
Fentanyl has been found in sampled heroin in Yarmouth. Fentanyl is 80 times more powerful
than morphine and is made by pharma’s and illicit drug labs. It is mixed with low grade heroin
and is responsible for increased deaths and overdoses.
There were no overdoses reported in August.
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Police Officers dispensed Narcan to 36 persons. The Fire Department dispensed an additional 29
doses of Narcan.
According to a March 2015 Barnstable County Study, approximately 3% of Cape Cod’s
population suffer from Chronic Heroin/Opioid Use Disorder. The same Barnstable County
report indicates that approximately 8% of the population suffers from Chronic Alcohol Use
Disorder.
Based on Yarmouth’s population of 21,000, there are approximately 630 people in Yarmouth
who suffer from Chronic Heroin/Opioid Use Disorder.
The average Cape Cod heroin user consumes at least one gram of heroin per day. Many use 4-8
grams per day.
The average price for one gram of heroin on Cape Cod is $100 per gram.
When the street value for the annual consumption of heroin by 3% of the population in any
community is calculated, the numbers are numbing.
Often heroin users travel over the bridges to obtain cheaper heroin and use cutting agents to
increase their volume of the drug.
This data is only for known heroin overdoses. There were an additional 20 overdoses from: bath
salts (1), opioid (6) pills, cocaine (1), molly (1), huffing (2), and psychiatric medication (9).
This only reflects overdoses that were responded to by the Yarmouth Police Department and
does not include unreported overdoses that were transported by acquaintances to the hospital.
In 2015 the Yarmouth Police Department Drug Enforcement Detective Unit, working in
partnership with the Massachusetts State Police Cape and Island Drug Task Force and other
state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies executed 26 Narcotic Search Warrants and
seized:
400 Grams of Heroin
125 Grams of Cocaine
1,000 Opiate Pills
500 Grams of Molly
1,500 Psych Pills
6 Illegal Handguns
The Yarmouth Police Department is constantly addressing the heroin issue and the public safety
concerns of the 97% of the community who do NOT use heroin by doing the following:
• Additional deployments of the ver y successful Proactive Anti-Crime Unit will
continue on a consistent basis.
• Strengthen Yarmouth’s reputation as a “No Heroin Town.”
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• Continue to conduct follow-up visits with Police Officers and trained Counselors
with those who have overdosed.
• Continue t o work with the Yarmouth Substance Abuse Committee and encourage
them to develop a consistent and centralized point of contact that will assist
addicted persons with treatment.
• Continue to host the weekly “Learn to Cope” meetings that assist families who
are struggling with loved ones who are addicted.
• The use and sale of heroin is illegal. The Yarmouth Police Department is
responsible for enforcing the Massachusetts Drug Laws and will proactively and
aggressively continue to do so in 2016 and beyond.
BREAK-IN'S HIT RECORD LOW
In spite of the increase in heroin use which is normally associated with increased crime, there
was record low in reported car, business, and home break-in's. The reasons are many: Proactive
Patrols, Neighborhood Crime Watch, K9 Unit, Social Media, Proactive Anti-Crime Unit,
affordable alarm systems, and improved investigative techniques. Here is the comparative data
regarding break-in's:
Year 2010 2014 2015
Residential 317 203 105
Commercial 54 33 16
Vehicles 126 110 70
PATROL
The Patrol Division is the largest division within the Yarmouth Police Department. The division
is comprised of nine (9) Sergeants and thirty-three (33) Patrol Officers. The Patrol Division
provides the core police services to the community. These services include handling dispatched
calls for service, traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigations, proactive patrol, conducting
preliminary criminal investigations, and ensuring the safety and security in and around all school
zones.
Proactive patrol techniques are the focus of the officers on each shift. The patrol division
conducted over 7,000 business and area checks in 2015. The emphasis of those activities is on
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providing a feeling of safety and security in the business, residential, and community areas in the
Town.
Additionally, the Patrol Division conducted 1,859 school visits in 2015. In these uncertain times
it is imperative to protect the children of our community and provide a safe and friendly learning
environment. Our Officers proudly monitor school activity at various times of day to ensure the
safety of the Dennis-Yarmouth School District and the St. Pius School.
As the “first responders” in the community, the Patrol Division saw an uptick in calls which
dealt w ith mental health and drug issues. The Patrol Division responded to 100 overdose calls in
2015 which was a 36% (71) increase from 2014. To address the ever-growing concern of drug
abuse and opiate overdoses, officers are trained and equipped with the lifesaving drug Narcan.
Officers successfully used Narcan numerous times to reverse the deadly effects of opiates.
Officers responded to 161 psychological or mental health calls which, was a 42% (113) increase
from 2014. Dealing with individuals with psychological/mental health issues is often a time
consuming process. Officers must ensure that the affected person receives the proper care and
treatment needed. On average, patrol officers spent twenty minutes per call. In an effort to
address the increase in call volume and to ensure the proper handling of such calls, eight officers
on the department received twenty-four hours of specialized training in dealing with individuals
with mental illness or psychological issues.
In 2015, there were 3,979 motor vehicle stops conducted resulting in 922 citations or warnings
issued. In addition to reducing crashes and educating the public on the rules of the road, traffic
enforcement is a crucial crime fighting tool. Traffic enforcement is a proven method of
identifying and apprehending individuals committing crimes or who are wanted for previous
crimes. As a result of the department traffic enforcement efforts, 159 arrests were made for
crimes ranging from misdemeanor offenses to serious felonies. While on duty, patrol officers
conduct repeated directed patrols in areas of traffic concern.
The Patrol Division currently has three Police K-9 service dogs. These service dogs frequently
train with their handlers and provide a number of critical police services. These include tracking
of both suspects and missing persons, article searches, searching (sniffing) for illegal substances,
building searches, and community demonstrations. The Patrol Division also works closely in
partnership with other Yarmouth Police units, governmental agencies, and community
organizations to solve crime problems at the neighborhood level.
DETECTIVE DIVISION
The Detective Division is comprised of two sections: the Investigations Section and the
Narcotics Section. The division is commanded by a Lieutenant and operates with a Detective
Sergeant, three General Detectives, and two Narcotic Detectives. The primary function of the
Investigations Section is to provide follow -up investigation on criminal complaints involving
Robbery, Rape, Burglary, Thefts, Fraud, and Sexual Assaults. The Narcotics Section
investigates complaints involving Illegal Drugs and Pharmaceuticals; the section gathers
intelligence information on criminal activity and works closely with our PAC officers as well as
other Narcotic Detectives on the Town, State, and Federal Level. In 2015 the Detective Division
was able to obtain a Tru-Narc Handheld narcotics analyzer through a Department of Justice JAG
Grant. Yarmouth is one of only a handful of Departments in the State to have such a device.
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The Tru-Narc device will help our Detectives to quickly discern illicit substances at a time when
Police are seeing a surge in new, harder to identify designer drugs.
Investigations Snap Shot
Armed Robbery 13 Unarmed Robbery 5 White Collar Incidents 414
Sexual Assaults 37 Rape 13 Statutory Rape 9
Indecent A&B 5 Pornography 7 Prostitution 3
Arrests 17
Domestic Violence
Domestic Incident 439 Restraining Order Violation 35 Restraining Orders Served 267
Advocate Follow-Ups 85
Arson Investigations 7 Runaway/Missing Persons 125 Kidnapping 3
Larceny Under $250.00 81 Larceny from Building 96 Larceny Over $250
PROACTIVE ANTI CRIME UNIT
The Proactive Anti-Crime Unit (PAC) has two full-time officers and a contingency of part -time
PAC officers who assist the unit with its varied and changing responsibilities and they work both
uniformed, able to focus on emerging crime problems and trends within the community. The
flexibility of PAC has been an essential compliment to all other units within the department.
Below are statistics generated by PAC:
Arrests 260
Motor Vehicle Stops 570
Motel/Liquor Compliance 140
Drug Overdose Follow-Up 75
Sex Offender Checks 46
Mental Health Outreach 95
TRAINING
We recognize the importance of training and work diligently to maintain the highest professional
standards. This is accomplished through a dedicated training program headed by Lt. Kevin
Lennon. In 2015, Yarmouth Police personnel attended approximately 3,872 hours of outside
training to further develop their expertise. These training hours included mandatory, essential,
and career development, depending on the employee’s assignment.
The Yarmouth Police Department continues to serve as a main training location for
Massachusetts. In 2015, the Yarmouth Police Department hosted several specialized training
classes which drew attendees from across the country. The specialized training ranged from
emergency 9-1-1 call handling procedures to homicide investigations and advanced leadership
training.
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COMMUNICATIONS
The Yarmouth Police Communication Division proudly provides professional police dispatch
services to the community. The Communication Center serves as the PSAP (Primary Answering
Point) for all E9-1-1 calls received. The Communications Division is working closely with the
State 9-1-1 Office on changes in technology which will improve the call processing and improve
the delivery of emergency services to the community. Some future changes will include
NEXTGEN 9-1-1 and an upgrade in services to allow for the answering of wireless 911 calls and
text to 9-1-1 capabilities.
The personnel of the Yarmouth Police Communications Division are a dedicated team
commit ted to serving the community and providing the highest quality of customer service
possible. In the spring of 2015, the communications center underwent a major renovation
project. The project included the purchase and installation of a new dispatch conso le and other
necessary equipment. The communications center was upgraded from a two position console to
a four position console. The new set up can accommodate up to four dispatchers working at one
time. The upgrade was designed to accommodate a joint police and fire dispatch center. The
focus of the upgrade and renovation project was to create a professional comfortable working
atmosphere for our personnel while implementing the latest technology to improve the services
provided to the community.
COMMUNITY POLICING
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As the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing reports, the mission is “to build trust
between citizens and their law enforcement officers so that all components of the community
treat one another fairly and justly and we are invested in maintaining public safety in an
atmosphere of mutual respect.”
In 2015 the men and women of the Yarmouth Police Department continued to move strongly
toward “safest community in the region.”
Community policing is a philosophy as well as a wa y of doing everyday business which
emphasizes developing and maintaining partnerships with all members of the community and
other government agencies. Community Policing in Yarmouth is a commitment to confront the
immediate and long-term causes of crime t hrough cooperative problem solving designed to
reduce crime and improve the quality of life for everyone who resides, works, and visits our
community.
In addition to preventing crime, apprehending and prosecuting those who violate the law, the
Yarmouth Po lice Department conducts events throughout the year designed to help those in need
and build trust and long lasting partnerships.
Trust and legitimacy grow from positive interactions based on more than enforcement actions.
One of the ways that the Yarmouth Police Department builds trust and legitimacy is by
establishing a positive presence at community activities and events, participating in proactive
problem solving, and ensuring that everyone has a voice while working with our officers.
Some of our Community Policing programs that we developed and continued to actively
participate in for 2015 were:
• Neighborhood Crime Watch
• School Resource Officer
• Citizens Police Academy 22nd session
• On-line Transaction Safety Zone at Yarmouth Police Headquarters
• Polar Plunge for Yarmouth Seniors
• Light up the Blue – National Autism Day
• “Lobster With The Chief”
• Operation ‘Safe Ride Home’ on all Major Holidays
• ‘Learn To Cope’ Addiction Recovery and Family Support Meetings Every Tuesday
Night
• 7th Annual YPD Blue Cape Cod Athletic Club Holiday Classic 4.2 Mile Run/Walk
• MADD ‘Tie One On For the Holidays” Red Ribbon Day Month
• ‘Secret Santa for Seniors’
• ‘Blue Ball Open’ Fundraiser for Veterans Racquetball Tournament
• ‘Stuff A Cruiser with Food for Families in Need’ for Yarmouth Food Pantry
• Special Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting Focusing on the Drug Epidemic
• ‘Coffee with the Chief’
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• Wounded Warrior Project Motorcycle Escort
• Wounded Warrior Project Cape Cod Soldier Bicycle Ride
• United States Marine Corps Reserve ‘Toys for Tots’
• Code Red Community Messaging
• Back to School ‘Shop with a Cop’
• Motorcycle Sound and Safety Check
• National Night Out Against Crime
• 6th Annual ‘Big Nicks Ride for the Fallen’ Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Ride
• Alcohol Awareness Seminar for Yarmouth Liquor Licensees
• 9th Massachusetts Special Olympics ‘Law Enforcement Torch Run’
• 3rd Annual ‘First Responder Appreciation’ Motorcycle Ride
• 7th Annual YPD Blue 5K ‘Run To Remember’
• 20th Annual Mock Impaired Driving Crash at D-Y Regional High School
• Meet the Chiefs at Bridgewater State University Cape Cod Campus
• Neighborhood Crime Watch Block Captains Meeting
• White Ribbon Day to End Violence against Woman
• 5th Annual US Marine Corporal Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Blood Drive
• Yarmouth-Dennis Police Explorers Post
• Daily School Visits
• Use of Facebook, Twitter, and other Social Media with over 10,000 Followers
• Officers Serving as Coaches for Youth Sports
The Yarmouth Police Community Advisory Team (YPCAT) continues to be active in support of
several initiatives including: Drug Awareness, Neighborhood Crime Watch, and Yarmouth
Police Foundation.
The Drug Awareness Group, which was initially a branch of the YPCAT, has now been formally
recognized by the Selectmen and as the Town of Yarmouth Drug Awareness Committee. This
group came together rapidly under the guidance of Christine Greeley and looks to be in a strong
position to help educate our citizens and find ways to combat addiction in Yarmouth and beyond.
The Neighborhood Crime Watch program continues to be a force with over 100 blocks and
several hundred members. The Yarmouth Police Department points to the training of our
citizens as “an extra set of eyes and ears”, as a major contributory factor in the drastic reduction
of break-ins in our community.
The Yarmouth Po lice Foundation continues to grow. This branch of the YPCAT recently
solicited funding for a K-9 kennel project to more safely and comfortably house our valuable
K-9’s when not actively working. The response was overwhelming. This branch of the YPCAT
looks to be a major force of independent funding for equipment and special projects in the future.
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RETIREMENT
Detective Russell Giammarco
35 Years of Service
On July 1st, during a special ceremony at Yarmouth Police Headquarters at 1:00PM, the men
and women of the Yarmouth Police Department and countless numbers of fellow Law
Enforcement and Public Safety Professionals, Community Leaders, and Family and Friends
officially commended the retirement of Yarmouth Police Department Detective Russell
Giam marco after his over 43 years of part-time and full-time service to the citizens of Yarmouth,
his fellow Yarmouth Police Officers, and all of his brother and sister Police Officers all over
New England.
Detective Giammarco began his career with the Yarmouth Police Department as a Summer
Reserve Police Officer in 1972 and since then has served in many capacities. Some of them
were Year Round Reserve Police Officer, Police Dispatcher, Patrol Officer, SWAT Officer,
Detective, Burglary Investigator, Sexual Assault Investigator, and Drug Enforcement Detective.
In addition to attending numerous local and national specialized training programs, Detective
Giammarco is a Class of 1972 graduate of Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School and has also
earned three college degrees:
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University
• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Cape Cod Community College
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Detective Giammarco has served with pride and devotion. During his career Detective
Giammarco has been awarded over 41 Official Awards and Commendations.
Russell and his loving and devoted family, which includes his father Gaetano who served as a
Yarmouth Police Officer in the 1960’s, and his son Nicholas who is currently serving as a
Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer and will proudly carry on the three generations of Giammarco
Family Law Enforcement that has left an everlasting mark of honor that is part of the history of
the Town of Yarmouth and legacy of the Law Enforcement profession and family.
Congratulations on your retirement from full-time duty Russell.
CLOSING
In summary, I am quite proud of the level of professionalism and service that the men and
women of the Yarmouth Police Department provided to the citizens and visitors of Yarmouth.
They work hard and are providing the level of service that you deserve.
It is important to remember that as the Police Chief, I work for you. Please feel free to contact
me with any concerns or questions. My email address is ffrederickson@yarmouth.ma.us. My
office phone is: 508-775-0445, ext. 2156.
I will also continue the monthly “Coffee with the Chief” events around Town in 2016. They are
a great opportunity to communicate and share information.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank G. Frederickson,
Yarmouth Chief of Police
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MUNICIPAL
INSPECTIONS
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The Building Department’s main objective is public safety. This is achieved through
interpretation and enforcement of the Massachusetts State Building Code as well as other
associated codes and bylaws. These include, but are not limited to, Town of Yarmouth Zoning
By-laws, Town of Yarmouth General By-laws, National Electric Code, Massachusetts Plumbing
and Gas Codes, and the Architectural Access Board (Handicap Access Code).
The Inspectional Services Department also responds to emergency situations (fires, floods, storm
damage, and vehicle impacts) along with the Fire and Police Departments.
The Building Commissioner is Chairman of the Site Plan Review Team, and a member of the
Motel Team, Projects Oversight Team, and is present whenever the Emergency Operations
Center is declared open.
The staff of the Inspectional Services Department assists the public with permitting, lot
determinations, and code/regulation interpretation among other queries in our day-to-day
activities.
It has been a busy year for the Inspectional Services Department. I would like to thank the staff
of this department for their professionalism in how they address and serve the various customer
concerns and inspections during their day-to-day communications with the public.
There has been a significant increase in permitting this year, and there are some large scale
projects still on the horizon.
The Inspectional Services Department would like to thank all applicants, residents, businesses,
and town departments for their cooperation and support this past year. We look forward to
working with you in 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Grylls CBO
Director of Inspectional Services/Building Commissioner
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Activity for Fiscal Year 2015 ending June 30, 2015 is as follows:
TYPE 2015 2014 2013
New Dwellings 28 25 20
Multi-Family 4 0 1
Commercial 236 158 162
Additions/Alterations 2047 1556 1649
Demolition 14 33 27
Use & Occupancy 19 33 41
TOTAL 2348 1805 1900
# OF PERMITS FEES COLLECTED
BUILDING
PERMITS
2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013
Inc. Use & Occ. 2348 1805 1900 293,185.00 207,728.00 277,714.00
Wiring Permits 1753 1771 1494 137,819.00 134,220.00 109,397.00
Plumbing Permits 918 838 885 74,445.00 65,595.00 64,445.00
Gas Permits 1133 1078 1114 69,888.00 60,951.00 61,520.00
Cert. of
Inspection
202 181 209 28,379.000 27,906.00 29,332.00
New Sign Permits 110 122 150 3640.000 4,010.00 4,640.00
Re-Inspections 151 233 116 12,105.00 18,618.00 9,270.00
Lot Inquiries 15 23 16 1,350.00 1,725.00 1,200.00
Family-Related
Apts. (Inspections
required every 2
years). 1 26 0
25.00 640.00 0
Trench Permits 257 260 372 12,670.00 13,050.00 12,250.00
Violations/Fines
Bld. Code
Collected.
1 0 3 100.00 0 300.00
Multi-family 0 0 1 0 0 675.00
TOTAL 6979 633,606.00 533,965.00 570,743.00
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INSPECTIONS
PERFORMED
2015 2014 2013 PLUMBING/GAS 2015 2014
2013
Building Insp. 6050 5648 5007 Permit Inspections 3527 1941 1919
Certificates of
Inspections 287 298 267 Fires 7 3 2
Sign
Code/Violation 307 265 218 Miscellaneous 0 68 68
Stop Work
Orders Posted 27 12 11
Stop Work
Orders Verbal 24 18 16 ELECTRICAL 2015 2014
2013
Zoning Related 187 176 146 Permit Inspections 3246 3356 2881
Old
Kings/Historic 4 6 4 Fires 17 30 20
Liquor License
w/o Certificate
of Inspection
9 15 9
Miscellaneous 0 98 68
Code
Enforcement 10 15 12
Building Code-
Violation Visits 97 103 72 COMPLAINTS 2015 2014
2013
Fire Responses 10 12 6 Building 95 109 64
Zoning 130 114 137
Unregistered/junk
Motor Vehicles
38 45 30
MISC.
ACTIVITY
2015 2014 2013 COMPLAINTS
(Cont)
2015 2014 2013
Site Plan
Review 13
19 17 Boats & Rec.
Vehicles
19 16 26
Permit Consult 175 131 115 Historic 2 7 2
Court Activity 15 6 17 Unsafe Structures 0 8 3
Construction
Supervisor
License
Hearing’s
0 0 0
Sign 42 23 78
Citations 18 28 56
Architectural
Access Board
Handicapped
Matters
0 2 2
BOARD OF HEALTH
The year 2015 again witnessed the continuation of many Board of Health programs designed for
protection of the environment and public health.
The end of 2015 saw the establishment of the Yarmouth Substance Abuse Committee, which is a
community forum that raises awareness and provides education and support programs to address
prevention, intervention, and recovery. This committee works with the County Regional
Substance Abuse Council, along with schools, businesses, clergy, police, residents, and students
in addressing the substance abuse issues. Programs currently underway:
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1) Learn to Cope weekly meetings at the Police Department to assist families struggling
with loved ones who are addicted;
2) Follow-up visits by police officers and trained counselors with those who have
overdosed;
3) Partnership with Gosnold for counseling within schools;
4) Funding to Human Services that addresses alcohol and substance abuse;
5) Informational tent at the Yarmouth Seaside Festival; and
6) Participation in the National Police Night Out.
The Board continued to inform the public about the proper disposal of medications for the
protection of the community’s drinking water, as well as for the protection of ponds, rivers, and
coastal estuaries. The Police Department, which has been the lead agency for this program, now
has an unwanted prescription drug collection box which is available 24/7 located at Police
Headquarters.
The Board continued to work on the Retail Tobacco Regulation which increased the minimum
age to 21 for sale of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine. The
Board also banned the sale of all flavored tobacco products and banned the use of electronic
cigarettes in public places.
This was the sixth year of the Town’s Farmers Market located at the Cultural Center in South
Yarmouth. The Health Division oversaw the weekly food and vegetable offerings.
The Department of Public Health beach regulations went into effect during the summer of 2010.
The regulations expanded the current water sampling requirements and addressed posting signs
informing bathers of water quality testing. The Health Division oversees the testing of twenty-
two salt water and ten fresh water beaches on a weekly basis, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The department closed several beaches for a day duration due to high bacteria counts after rain
storms or from water fowl. Testing results can be viewed on the division’s website.
The Board of Health held 14 meetings in 2015. Discussions included the above topics, along
with discu ssions on septic system variances for new home construction and septic repairs, beach
water quality, rabies baiting, youth tobacco control, and flu shot clinics.
Ongoing programs include inspections conducted by the Health Division Office staff of
restaurants, retail food stores, motels, cabins, camps, public swimming pools and whirlpools,
rental housing units, along with responding to various complaints received by the department
involving trash, overflowing sewage, rodents, and housing complaints of overcrowding, noise,
no heat or no water, etc. The division office also performed soil analyses to determine suitability
of building lots. The Health Division Office staff reviewed all Building Division permit
applications to ensure adequacy of the septic system as required by State law prior to the
issuance of any building permit. The staff also attended Commercial Site Plan Review meetings
to ensure that all new construction and renovations met with all health codes (i.e., septic systems
and groundwater protection).
The Health Division Office continued to oversee three grants during 2015. The first grant was
from the State Department of Public Health for tobacco control, to offer education and cessation
programs, control smoking in public places indoors, and conduct compliance inspections. The
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second grant was for assistance to moderate income families for pumping their septic systems.
The third grant was for the assistance to families for the repair of septic systems.
RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM
Amy von Hone, Assistant Health Director, coordinated the Rabies Control Program.
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus which attacks the central nervous system and the brain.
There are numerous strains of rabies that are species specific that exist throughout the world and
this country. Bat rabies have been endemic in this state for many years. Although certain
animals are more sensitive to a particular strain of rabies, the disease can be transmitted between
warm-blooded species, which includes pet cats and dogs, and even to humans. Because the virus
concentrates in the saliva of the infected animal, the disease is usually transmitted by a bite or
scratch, or by contact with the infected saliva.
Massachusetts has been infected by the Mid-Atlantic strain o f raccoon rabies since September
1992. In response to the discovery of rabies in Massachusetts, an Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting
Program (ORV) was instituted to prevent the spread of rabies on Cape Cod. Bait containing
rabies vaccine was distributed along the Cape Cod Canal to vaccinate our wildlife against the
rabies disease. The program was successful for about 10 years. After the initial breach of the
disease to Cape Cod in 2002, Yarmouth’s first rabid raccoon was discovered in September 2004.
Yarmout h has participated in the ORV program since 2005, as the baiting program has shifted
eastward from the canal to Provincetown. Yarmouth conducted two modified baiting programs
(April and September 2015) this year targeting raccoon habitat within Town borders through the
placement of bait stations and distribution by hand with the help of Health Division and Natural
Resources Division personnel. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is
the only remaining funding source of the ORV program, continues to study and modify the
program to provide the most benefit with the limited vaccine supplies due to funding cuts.
For the last seven years, there were no terrestrial animals, wild or domestic, that tested positive
for rabies from Provincetown to Yarmouth. The vaccine baiting zone for this year is
Brewster/Harwich westward to Mashpee/Sandwich, with the intent of pushing the disease back
toward the Cape Cod Canal and eventually off the peninsula. The success of the program due to
its collaborative efforts between the many federal, state, municipal, and private agencies has
been recognized nationally and is being used as a model for programs elsewhere.
Even though we have not had any rabies-positive specimens over the last seven years, the
potential still exists. All Town departments involved with our rabies response continue to make
the extra effort to respond to inquiries as quickly as possible to prevent any further exposures to
both humans and pets.
A tally of the animals tested in Yarmouth is listed below:
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Tally of Animals
Tested 2015 2014 2013
Cats 1 2 1
Dogs 2 4 0
Raccoons 1 1 0
Skunks 0 0 0
Otter 1 0 0
Squirrels 0 0 0
Opossum 0 0 0
Woodchuck 0 0 0
Bats 8 6 12
Muskrats 0 0 0
Coyotes 0 0 0
Animals Total: 13
(0 tested positive
for rabies)
13
(0 tested positive
for rabies)
13
(1 bat tested positive
for rabies)
All animals tested were involved with either a human or pet exposure.
The Health Division is especially grateful to the Division of Natural Resources and Animal
Control, who have continued to be a key component of the Town’s rabies response team. Their
timeliness, knowledge, and professionalism have made a potentially dangerous environment
much safer for our Town’s citizens and pets. Additionally, we wish to express our appreciation
to Animal Inspector Marilyn McIntyre for her professionalism with animal quarantines and barn
inspections, and to local veterinary offices Hyannis Animal Hospital, Veterinary Associates of
Cape Cod, and Cape Wildlife Center (H.S.U.S.) for their help and expertise with ongoing rabies
and quarantine cases.
As always, the Health Division emphasizes the importance of vaccinating all cats and dogs, as
required by law, to prevent the spread of rabies. Because household pets, especially cats, are the
common link between infected wildlife and humans, pets must be properly restrained and
identified. Humans should avoid contact with all stray animals and wildlife and should notify
the Health Division Office or Division of Natural Resources immediately in the event of a
potential rabid exposure (human or pet) or the sighting of a strangely acting animal.
PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS
The Board of Health offers health preventative programs such as preschool immunizations,
diabetic screenings, and nutritional and adult health counseling clinics. The Board of Health also
monitors fifteen human service agencies which provide various community health services to the
townspeople. The fifteen human service agencies are as follows:
1. AIDS SUPPORT GROUP OF CAPE COD
The agency provides care for people and families living with HIV/AIDS. They provide a full
range of HIV-related and supportive case management services such as nutritional support,
transportation assistance, facilitating access to medical treatment, mental health care, and
substance abuse services. They also provide a full range of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other
sexually t ransmitted infection screening, and prevention education. The Health Division
partnered with the Police Department in offering Narcan workshops on overdose prevention.
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2. AUDIBLE LOCAL LEDGER
This human services grant funds the “Connect Yarmouth” initiative. The program connects
visually and/or print disabled Yarmouth residents with vital and informative programming 24/7.
The “Connect Yarmouth” initiative provides special radios as part of the statewide radio
network. This allows the visually or print impaired to listen to daily and weekly newspapers,
shopping guides, etc.
3. BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF CAPE COD
The agency’s purpose is to help children cope with the special problems they face growing up in
single parent homes. The goal is to match children to dedicated and caring adults who will be
good role models and provide adult friendship and guidance. The agency also provides all
children in the program, matched and unmatched, with activities that will enrich their lives
during their formative years and teach them how to get along with one another.
4. CAPEABILITIES
This agency provides vocational rehabilitation to handicapped citizens. Vocational services have
as a goal, after assessment and skill training, placement in a setting which optimizes an
individual’s level of functioning. CapeAbilities also offers a variety of rehabilitation services to
assist residents who have a disability to live more independently.
5. CAPE COD CHILD DEVELOPMENT/HEAD START PROGRAM
The Head Start Program was launched in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty by President
Johnson. It emphasizes parental involvement and compre hensive services to preschool children
(ages 3-5) and their families. The services include health and dental screenings, immunizations,
early detection of physical and mental disabilities, motivational development, nutrition, and
general preparation of children for entry into public education. Studies have shown that the
children having experienced Head Start show lasting gains in school performance.
The Cape Cod Child Development Program, in addition to the federally funded Head Start
Program, furnishes day care services to working parents. These children and their families are
served in a variety of day care models including family day care, preschool day care and after
school day care at their location in West Yarmouth.
The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides services to children from birth to three years
of age who are physically handicapped, mentally retarded, brain damaged, or seem delayed in
their development. Services are also furnished to the families of children in weekly home visits.
6. CAPE COD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES/HANDS OF HOPE
The agency provides multi-services outreach serving low-income families by providing
assistance with utilities, rent , and food. The center operates with donations from member
churches, the community, income from the thrift and furniture shops, along with some Town and
federal grants.
7. CHAMP HOMES /PILOT HOUSE
The agency provides a 24-hour shelter/program for adults who are homeless and have a history
of substance abuse. The agency provides case management, AA meetings, counseling,
employment training, and life skills.
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8. DUFFY HEALTH CENTER
Duffy Health Center provides medical, mental health, substance abuse, and case management
services to persons who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness.
Yarmouth provides the second highest number of patients in the county.
9. GOSNOLD ON CAPE COD
Gosnold serves men, women, children, and families who are affected by problems of
alcohol/drug use and mental or emotional disorders (depression, anxiety, bi-polar, marital/family
conflict, eating, etc.). Gosnold provides 163 beds for inpatient care, and outpatient substance
abuse services and outpatient mental health services. Gosnold also provides a counselor at the
high school and middle school.
10. HARBOR HEALTH SERVICES, INC. /HARBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - HYANNIS
The agency provides social services, health care, and dental services.
11. INDEPENDENCE HOUSE
Independence House, established in 1979, is the Cape’s only resource center for battered women,
their children, and rape and sexual assault survivors. A program of services is provided to
women who have been threatened with or have experience physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
A civil advocate was provided part time, one day per week, at the Police Department to assist
with support services.
12. INDEPENDENCE HOUSE - MVP
The Independence House MVP (Mentors in Violence Prevention) project is offered at the high
school. The project works to empower teens to engage with each other to promote safe and
positive in-person and online dating and interactions with each other. Teens develop skills in
becoming active bystanders in prevention of teen dating violence and increasing healthy peer
relationships. The project focuses on empowering young people to support abused peers and
also confront abusive peers.
13. SIGHT LOSS SERVICES, INC.
Sight Loss Services is the only Cape agency providing support and information services to the
newly blind, the visually impaired, and people with progressive eye disease.
14. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CAPE COD, INC.
The V.N.A. is contracted by the Town and provides health-oriented instructional care and
services to individuals and to entire families in the home or other appropriate locations. The
agency has been serving Yarmouth residents for over 75 years.
Comprised of nurses, home health aides, therapists, and social workers, the skilled V.N.A. staff
works closely with the Health Division Office to provide the highest quality and most advanced
home care available today.
On-going programs under the Board of Health include: health counseling/screening sessions,
such as diabetic, hearing, and cholesterol; flu clinics; maternal/child care visits, and adult home
health assessments; also monthly i mmunizations for preschool children are held at the V.N.A.
office. Health promotional programs included information and encouragement to first -time
mothers.
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The services provided by the V.N.A. are as follows:
Chair Yoga
Office Visits
Special Programs
Wa lking Program
Medical Social Work
Office Immunizations
Ask a Nurse at the Senior Center
Visits for Maternal/Child Health
Children for Preschool Immunization
Hours for Health Counseling/Screening
Investigation of Communicable Diseases
Hours for Flu Clinic and Pre-filled Syringes
15. YARMOUTH FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry provides food to low-income families. The Food Pantry continues to grow with
4,410 clients from 2,035 households. The Food Pantry works with the Greater Boston Food
Bank and receives donat ions from residents and local organizations. There are more than 100
volunteers who work tirelessly to feed those in need.
HEALTH CLINICS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
Additional or expanded services are continually under review by the Board. Again planned for
the upcoming year are the annual flu clinics (approximately 250 seasonal flu shots in October
2015), multiple educational programs, Skin Saver, breast ma mmography, cholesterol screening,
glaucoma clinics, a health fair at the Senior Center, and a walk ing program.
In conjunction with the Yarmouth Restaurant Association, the Health Division Office staff
offered a ServSafe course for food service establishments.
The Health Division Office also assisted in scheduling a series of pool safety certificatio n
courses for motel personnel, which included C.P.R. and Standard First Aid.
BATHING BEACHES WATER QUALITY
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health adopted a new regulation, which became
effective in April 2001, requiring bathing beaches to be tested weekly. The Department of
Public Health’s intent is to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of the users of bathing
beaches.
The Yarmouth Health Division, in conjunction with the Barnstable County Health Department,
conducted multiple testing at 24 salt water and 10 fresh water bathing beaches on a weekly basis
from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A total of 450 samples were collected.
Over the course of the summer, two beach closures occurred due to elevated bacteria levels
probably caused by runoff from heavy rains or waterfowl. All beaches must pass a successful
retest prior to reopening.
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MOSQUITO PROGRAM
The only way to protect yourself is to keep mosquitoes from biting you. Follow these steps
every summer if you live in or visit an area with mosquitoes:
Avoid outdoor activities after dark (between dusk and dawn), if possible, as this is the
time of greatest mosquito activity.
If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear long-sleeved shirts and long
pants. Use mosquito repellent that contains DEET (the chemical N-N-diethyl-meta-
toluamide) and follow the directions on the label. DEET can be toxic if overused. Never
use DEET on infants. Avoid using repellents with DEET concentrations above 15% for
children and with concentrat ions above 35% for adults. Cream, lotion, or stick formulas
are best. Avoid products with high amounts of alcohol.
Take special care to cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors. When you
bring a baby outdoors, cover the baby’s carriage or playpen with mosquito netting.
Fix any holes in your screens and make sure they are tightly attached to all your doors
and windows.
To reduce mosquito populations around your home and neighborhood, get rid of any standing
water that is available for mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes will breed in any puddle or standing
water that lasts for more than four days. Here are some simple steps you can take:
Dispose of metal cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots and other water holding containers
that have collected on your property.
Pay special attention to discarded tires that may have collected on your property. Tires
are a common place for mosquitoes to breed.
Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left out doors, so that water can
drain out.
Clean clogged roof gutters.
Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use, and do not allow
water to stagnate in birdbaths.
Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Keep swimming pools clean and
properly chlorinated.
Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property.
TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM
In July 2014 the Board of Health amended their Tobacco Regulation by increasing the minimum
age to 21 for sale of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine. The
Board also banned the sale of all flavored tobacco products and banned the use of electronic
cigarettes in public places.
The Board adopted a regulation prohibiting smoking within restaurants, lounges and bars,
effective April 3, 2000. The Massachusetts Smoke-Free Workplace Law and the Massachusetts
law prohibiting smoking within public places went into effect on July 5, 2004. Several
compliance checks were performed with one violation observed. The Health Division continues
to work with the Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program in offering education, smoking
cessation programs, and compliance checks to prevent youth access.
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SEPTIC SYSTEMS PROGRAM
The Yarmouth Health Division continues to administer the State Title 5 Septic Regulations that
took effect in March of 1995, working with the public handling inquiries, requests for deep and
perc tests, plan reviews, permits, and final septic inspections. Many of these were for the
installation of septic systems for real estate sales, new construction, construction/renovation, and
septic repairs. The Board has delegated authority to Health Division staff to approve septic
repair variances “in house” after review of engineered plans for maximum feasible compliance to
expedite the permitting process. The staff reviewed and approved 88 septic variances under this
criterion. The new Title 5 Regulations also require the division office to review and comment on
septic system evaluation reports on every real estate sales transaction. There were 490 Septic
Inspection Reports reviewed between January and December 2015.
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems –
Breakdown of Information:
2015 2014 2013
Variances – Maximum Feasible Compliance 88 73 91
Septic Inspection Reports 490 491 503
Private Sewage Treatment Plant Reports 96 96 96
Bldg. Foundation Height Variances/Review 2 0 0
Final Sewage Installation Inspections 447 370 397
Engineered Sewage Plans Reviewed 1394 1,031 941
Deep Hole/Percolation Tests 492 310 461
Repair Permit s Issued 272 291 272
New Permits Issued 34 24 26
Field Visits 111 103 98
Starting in the year 2000, the State Title 5 septic regulations affected people living within the
Town’s Zone II drinking watershed areas. New construction and additions/renovations
increasing septic system flows are now required to size the septic system at 110 gallons per
bedroom per 10,000 square feet of land. This section of Title 5 is for the protection of the
drinking water. With this new section of the regulation in effect, the Board of Health rescinded
their 1986 Nitrate Loading Regulation, which placed a restriction on the number of bedrooms
and lawn area.
The Board of Health continues to monitor the first approvals in the State, from the Department of
Environmental Protection, to allow an alternative septic technology installation.
Alternative Septic Technology Systems: Residential Commercial
F.A.S.T. 38 9
Bioclere 12 14
Singulair 24 0
Jet 1 0
SeptiTech 1 1
Waterloo Biofilter 1 0
Amphidrome 0 2
Advantex 3 0
Pirana 0 2
White Knight 1 0
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Alternative Septic Technology Systems: Residential Commercial
Aero -Stream 2 0
Perc Rite 4 0
Aerobic Hoot 1 0
Sludgehammer 2 0
Total Alternative Systems 90 28
THE SEPTIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This program, which is administered by the Health Division Office, was responsible for many of
the Town’s failing septic systems being upgraded. Continuing implementation of this program
includes: septic system maintenance pamphlets, consultations, along with sewage system
location c ards and pumping histories that are provided by the Health Division staff to assist
homeowners in locating their septic system for routine maintenance pumping. As required by
State law, the Health Division Office reviews all building permits to determine the adequacy of
the septic system for all projects involving building alterations and/or renovations, and requires
upgrading of all cesspools to a new septic system, which is helping to ensure protection of the
Town’s groundwater quality.
As a condition o f receiving Federal and State assistance for the construction of the septage
treatment facility, the Board of Health was required to adopt a septic system inspection and
maintenance regulation to protect the public health and our vital sole-source water supply.
In order to ensure that a septic system continues proper operation, it is necessary from time to
time to remove the accumulated solids and sludge from the bottom of the septic tank or cesspool.
It is particularly important to keep the solids from being carried over into and clogging the
leaching system. The rate of accumulation of solids is primarily related to the intensity of use
(i.e., how many people are using the septic system; is the septic system used all year or only
seasonally; is a garbage grinder used - not recommended), so the time interval between
pumping's will vary for each home. Therefore, the regulation recommends that all systems be
pumped every four years. The free inspections offered by Town agents to determine if a septic
pump-out is needed were discontinued due to budget cuts.
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
The Yarmouth Board of Health was required to adopt regulations requiring the pumping of septic
tanks once every four years with certain waiver provisions. This requirement was a result of an
E.P.A./Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant of monies to the Town for
construction of the Septage Treatment Plant. This grant encourages assistance to low and
moderate income residents in complying with the regulation, as well as assistance in
repairing/replacing failed septic systems. Oil tank removal and replacement is no longer funded.
Carl Lawson oversees the installation and repair portion of the program, while Brian Heaslip
oversees the septic pumping reimbursement portion.
The statistics for grant awards are as follows:
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Septic System Repairs: 2015 2014 2013
Low Income 0 1 2
Very Low Income 0 2 0
Extremely Low Income 1 1 0
Did Not Qualify 1 1 1
Withdrew 0 3 3
Septic Pumping: 2015 2014 2013
Low Income 7 8 1
Very Low Income 1 3 1
Extremely Low Income 8 2 4
PRIVATE TREATMENT PLANTS
The Health Division continued to monitor and review engineered plans and monthly operational
and maintenance reports along with the Department of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.) for
private sewage treatment facilities.
There are presently operating within the Town the following private treatment plants:
1. Buck Island Condominium 94 Living Units: 50,000 GPD on 32 acres, 1978
2. Cove Motel Route 28 - 229 Time Sharing Units, 194 Seat Restaurant, and
Health Facility: 39,900 GPD on 23.6 acres, 1986
3. King’s Way Route 6A - 667 Living Units (including 191 “Senior Living
Units”), 123 Seat Restaurant, General Store, Post Office, Pool
Club House, Golf Club House, Health Facility, and 18 Hole
Golf Course: 165,000 GPD on 200 acres, 1988
4. Mayflower Place Buck Island Road - A congregate care retirement community
consisting of 102 Congregate Living Units, and a 72 Bed
Nursing Home: 25,000 GPD on 40 acres, 1989
5. Thirwood Place At Flax Pond, North Main Street - A congregate living facility
for the elderly comprised of 188 Living Units, and a 90 Seat
Dining Hall: 24,000 GPD on 45 acres, 1989
6. Mill Pond Village Camp Street – Housing complex consisting of 136 houses:
45,870 GPD on approximately 27 acres, 2006
7. D-Y Regional High School Station Avenue – 17,000 GPD, 2006
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES
Carl Lawson is the Town’s Hazardous Waste Inspector. Carl’s duties include administering the
Board of Health regulation, “Handling & Storage of Toxic or Hazardous Materials,” to 181
businesses within the Town, to ensure all businesses are handling and storing hazardous or toxic
materials properly for the protection of the environment and public health. The regulation was
adopted by the Board of Health on March 26, 1990 and requires annual registration and licensure
for those businesses handling or storing toxic or hazardous materials or generating hazardous
waste in the Town of Yarmouth.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITES: 2015 2014 2013
Board of Health Hearings 5 3 5
Businesses Contacted 85 81 242
Businesses Inspected 95 107 158
21E Site Research 3 2 2
Licenses Issued 171 185 155
Field Visits 90 75 149
Wat er Sampling 0 9 9
Hazardous Materials Complaints:
Radon 0 0 0
Asbestos 0 0 0
Fuel Tanks 0 0 0
Oil Spills 7 5 5
Toxic Chemicals 0 0 0
Medical Waste 0 0 0
Mold 0 0 1
Miscellaneous 4 7 8
Follow ups 139 79 137
D.E.P. Confirmed Hazardous Sites: Active 32 32 38
Closed 105 101 93
Field visits 0 1 1
Follow ups 0 0 1
Miscellaneous 63 55 15
Administrative:
Site Plan Review Meetings 8 2 2
Committee Meetings 9 7 10
Meetings Away 1 10 17
Overtime Hours 0 0 0
Bldg. Use/Occupancy/Commercial Reviews 603 540 325
HUD Grant Reviews – Septic Repairs 256 819 43
Board of Appeals Reviews 0 28 6
Emergency Management 299 830 319
Emergency Management Meetings 8 16 12
Lead Issues 0 0 2
Miscellaneous 1,248 1,109 1,385
Mileage 2,602 3,102 3,594
Fees Collected $27,650 $29,650 $27,200
The Annual Collections of Household Hazardous Materials were administered by the Solid
Waste Division, along with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Service. Two collections were
held: one on July 25, 2015 and one on August 29, 2015. Both collections were held at the
Yarmouth Senior Center. Between the two collections, 542 cars, representing 542 households,
attended the collection and disposed of 6,870 gallons or 31,685 pounds of hazardous products.
The average weight of waste per car was 58 pounds.
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Carl is responsible for monitoring those sites listed as Confirmed Hazardous Waste Sites by the
Department of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.). Carl’s duties also include monitoring the
clean-up actions of these sites. In the past these clean-up actions included the use of soil vapor
extraction systems, or the use of air stripping towers for cleaning groundwater. Other clean-up
methods involved the removal of contaminated soils and natural attenuation monitored by
sampling groundwater wells.
Carl coordinates public health emergency planning as required by the State Department of Public
Health. This planning includes emergency dispensing sites, KI distribution, attending state and
regional meetings, and monthly meetings with representatives from Police, Fire, the County
Health Department, the Department of Public Health, the Medical Reserve Corps, and the School
Department.
HOUSING PROGRAM
This program is administered by Brian Heaslip. Housing rental units are monitored and
inspected according to the 1976 Town Rental Bylaw. All rental properties are required to be
registered annually with the Health Division. Brian also enforces the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health housing regulations and is a member of the Town’s Code Enforcement Team
formed in 1998. The Team consists of representatives from the Health, Police, Fire, and
Building Departments.
Housing & Space-Use Bylaw Program Statistics: 2015 2014 2013
Water Shut Offs Reviewed 478 565 541
Housing Complaints Received:
Overcrowding Bylaw 6 43 25
Anti-Noise Bylaw 0 4 0
Trash/Rubbish 135 182 166
Sewage 25 35 17
Other – Utilities, Mold, Rodents, etc. 148 222 182
Follow Ups 346 348 1,028
Court Attendance 7 0 0
Meetings 42 90 30
Number of Registered Units 1,757 2,110 1,708
Housing Inspections 729 885 824
Permits Issued 815 1,736 1,714
Letters Issued 55 83 58
Bulk Mailings 1 2 2
Property Loss/Transfers 545 632 0
Miscellaneous 313 372 324
Follow Ups 1,124 1,252 1,028
Mileage 5,625 6,699 6,638
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Health Division continues to add to and maintain many of its administrative functions for
monitoring the public health and environment, which includes the following programs:
underground gasoline storage tanks, hazardous waste, right to know, septage pumping data for
all residential and commercial buildings, nitrate loading restrictions, complaints, housing rentals,
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dog bite reports, food service, swimming pools, well water analysis, along with pond, river, and
coastal water analysis.
As in prior years, 2015 saw the health inspectors continue to work toward higher public health
standards through their attendance at, and their involvement in, meetings, seminars, and
conferences sponsored by the State Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts
Environmental Health Association, the Massachusetts Health Officers Association, Barnstable
County Health Department seminars, and by serving on various state, Town and county
committees.
The Director of Health’s appointment by the governor continues, for the twenty-seventh year, on
the State Board of Registration for Certified Health Officers.
The Board of Health held four teen meetings during 2015. Septic variance requests, hearings,
workshops, and updates were conducted by the Board as follows:
• Variance Request Hearings:
Repair of Existing Septic Systems – 8
Installation of New Septic Systems – 1
Storage of Hazardous Materials in Aquifer Protection District – 6
Installation of Tight Tank – 1
State Swimming Pool Code – 51
Outdoor Cooking – 1
• Hearings:
Revocation of Disposal Installer and Septic Hauler Licenses – 1
Violation of Town/Federal Tobacco Regulations – 9
Proposed Town Public and Semi-Public Swimming Pool Regulation – 1
Presentation of FY2017 Human Service Budgets by 14 Human Service Agencies – 1
Modification of House Floor Plan – 1
• Discussions:
Draft of Town Pool Regulations – 1
Pool Safety – 1
Human Service Budgets – 2
Determination of Number of Bedrooms – 1
Use of Basement – 1
Request for Basement Egress Window – 1
Town Tobacco Regulations – 1
Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Council – 2
Yarmouth Police Citizen Advisory Team/Drug Awareness Committee – 2
Miss Scarlett’s Farm – 2
2015 Board of Health Goals/Topics – 2
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• Updates:
Cape Cod Commission Section 208 Water Quality Plan – 1
Cape Cod Septic Services/New Business – 1
Swimming Pool and Whirlpool Construction/Riverview Resort – 1
Town Food Service Program – 1
Rabies Baiting – 1
Thanks go out to all the staff: Amy von Hone, Brian Heaslip, Mary Alice Florio, Peggy Rose,
Carl Lawson, and Philip Renaud. We would also like to thank Lynn McIntyre as the Town’s
Animal Inspector.
Licenses/Permits Total Permits Issued
Calendar Year 2015 2014 2013
Percolation/Deep Test 238 251 245
Cabins/Inns/Lodges/B&Bs/Camps 23 24 26
Motels 51 55 56
Food Service: 0-100 seats 93 98 99
Over 100 seats 32 28 33
Non-Profit Organizations 19 21 15
Common Victualler 109 105 117
Continental Breakfast 19 20 29
Catering/Commissary 4 1 2
Catering/Temporary Food, per event 35 37 41
Retail Stores: Less than 50 sq. ft. 14 14 19
Less than 25, 000 sq. ft. 45 44 41
More than 25,000 sq. ft. 3 3 3
Wholesale 4 3 5
Frozen Dessert 13 12 14
Mobile Food Vendors, per truck 0 0 0
Ice Cream Trucks, per truck 4 6 7
Vend ing Machines – Food 1 1 3
Residential Kitchens 5 0 4
Sewage Collectors 39 38 33
Refuse Collectors 12 18 12
Board of Health Hearing Fees 9 12 9
(Only when abutter notification is required)
Funeral Directors 5 5 5
Poultry: 1 -9 chickens 7 7 7
10+ chickens 6 7 10
Stables 10 4 10
Each additional horse 29 20 29
Swine/Sheep/Goats: 1-8 animals 1 2 2
9+ animals 1 0 1
Farmers Market – Vendors 17 6 18
Swimming Pools – Commercial 92 89 93
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Licenses/Permits
Calendar Year
Total Permits Issued
2015 2014 2013
Vapor Baths/Whirlpools 33 34 36
Septic Disposal Installer’s License 67 87 72
Title 5 Septic Permits: New 31 29 26
Repair 272 298 268
Title 5 Inspection Report Filing Fee 534 568 602
Call Back Fees/Fines 10 8 5
Trailer Park 1 1 1
Xerox or Computer Generated Copies $184.00 $35.00 $260.10
Tanning Facilities, per tanning device 10 6 3
Tobacco Sales 36 38 33
Establishment Name Change 3 2 1
Hazardous Waste 21E Fees 3 2 2
Hazardous Waste Licenses 181 193 181
Rental Housing Registrations 1757 2110 2,034
Grand Total Licenses/Permits 3,878 4,342 4,245
Grand Total Fees Collected $289,824.00 $280,733.00 $271,355.10
ADDITIONAL HEALTH DIVISION STATISTICS
Inspections Performed: 2015 2014 2013
Inns, Motels, Cabins, Camps, Lodges 34 16 9
Food Catering Apps. Reviewed/Issued 0 0 1
Soft Ice Cream Lab Results 104 102 78
Food Service – Restaurants 665 592 537
Food Service – Schools 4 1 12
Residential Kitchens 2 0 2
Continental Breakfasts 28 34 62
Temporary Food Booths 40 31 113
Farmers Market Booths 121 93 180
Mobile Food and Ice Cream Vendors 5 6 7
Retail Food Stores 147 132 141
Stables/Poultry/Swine 4 3 7
Swimming Pools - Commercial 368 177 201
Swimming Pool Lab Results 283 185 218
Whirlpool/Vapor Bath 115 72 42
Whirlpool Lab Results 112 143 68
Water Sampling – Beaches 16 27 28
Suntan Booths 2 42 42
Miscellaneous 146 64 64
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Communicable Disease Investigations: 2015 2014 2013
Campylobacter 4 9 8
Group A Strep 2 11 1
Tuberculosis 5 0 2
Salmonella 2 4 6
Babesiosis 5 22 15
Meningitis 1 2 1
Head Lice 2 2 4
Hepatitis 60 50 32
Giardia 4 0 0
Lyme 73 73 59
E.coli 0 7 0
Influenza 64 0 0
Other 24 54 69
Stool Kits Distributed 2 39 33
Follow Ups 307 285 260
General Inquiries 284 255 274
AIDS Inquiries 1 1 8
Rabies Inquiries/Testing 13 13 12
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis Pending Pending <5
Gonorrhea Pending Pending <5
Chlamydia Pending Pending 47
HIV/AIDS – Cumulative/Living Not available Not available Not available
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Reports
Reviewed
(for Real Estate Transfers):
2015 2014 2013
Conditionally Passes 18 32 25
Further Evaluation 0 2 2
Passes 419 396 422
Fails 53 61 54
Total 490 491 503
Complaints Received: 2015 2014 2013
Garbage, Debris, Rubbish 11 18 17
Swimming Pool - Commercial 1 21 1
Whirlpool 2 0 0
Hazardous Waste 0 5 4
Animals/Rodents 7 10 11
Housing 9 7 6
Sewage 7 6 8
Food 21 20 16
Food Borne Illness 1 2 2
Miscellaneous 29 35 18
Follow -ups 89 64 101
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Miscellaneous Health Division Statistics: 2015 2014 2013
Burial Permits Reviewed/Issued 207 176 197
Flu Shot Clinics: Seasonal Flu Clinics 2 2 2
Overtime Hours of Health Department Personnel 47 31 22
Commercial Site Plan Review Meetings 8 5 3
Site Plan Review Comment Sheets 13 10 7
Committee Meetings or Other 295 272 171
Meetings with Town Counsel 1 2 8
Board of Health Meetings 14 17 19
Night Meetings 27 26 20
Meetings Away 104 70 57
Building Permits Reviewed 305 362 328
Board of Appeals – Review Comments 15 8 34
Planning Board – Review Comments 0 0 6
Mileage (Total Department) 17,929 20,496 20,339
Animal Inspector Statistics: 2015 2014 2013
Dog Bite Reports/Quarantines 108 80 122
Cat Bite Reports/Quarantines 63 58 64
Barn/Poultry Inspections 21 23 24
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce G. Murphy, MPH, CHO, R.S.
Director of Health
Master’s Degree in Public Health
Certified Health Officer
Registered Sanitarian
Hillard Boskey, M.D., Chairman
Mary Craig, Vice Chairman
Charles T. Holway, Clerk
Tanya Daigneault
Evelyn P. Hayes
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PUBLIC WORKS
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW)
Jeffrey Colby, DPW Director
In September 2015, Jeff Colby joined the Town of Yarmouth as the new Director of Public
Works. Jeff previously served as the Director of Public Works for the Town of Chatham. He
looks forward to applying his local knowledge, especially on important issues such as
wastewater, storm water, and other environmental and economic challenges that we face here in
our special part of this big world.
Longtime Waste Management Superintendent and former Interim Director of Public Works,
Robert B. Angell retired in early October 2015 ending a 24-year career with the Town of
Yarmouth. His attention to detail and leadership will be missed at the Waste Management
Facility, DPW offices, and throughout the Town as he touched many lives daily.
The DPW office was also relocated to the newly renovated Water Division Building at 99 Buck
Island Road, West Yarmouth. These renovations were completed in-house by the Facilities staff
and are meeting the needs of the DPW Administration/Engineering/Survey very well. The
transition was smooth and most residents are finding us without too much difficulty.
The Cape Cod Rail Trail Project, connecting to the existing trail in Dennis, continued with the
approval of the 100% design, bidding procedures, and start of construction in the fall. Lawrence-
Lynch began construction by clearing the work area in Yarmouth and Dennis in November. The
second phase of this project will consist of the construction of the trail from North Main Street
and a bridge over the Bass River into Dennis. The third phase of this project will consist of trail
improvements from Peter Homer Park, on Old Town House Road, through Bayberry Hills Golf
Course and then construction of a new trail into the Town of Barnstable. Funding for this project
was supported through Federal Transportation/MassDOT funds as well as Yarmouth and Dennis
appropriations.
The Federal EPA Storm Water MS4 Regulations for Massachusetts towns and cities have been
redraft ed and are expected to be finalized in early 2016. Rick deMello, retired Yarmouth Town
Engineer, continues to work part time on the required submissions and activities that we will be
expected to meet once the revised permit is in place. Cost estimates have been determined so
that the Town can budget for anticipated expenditures. The DPW has also begun the process to
hire a consultant to assist us with meeting the significant additional requirements of the
regulations. An RFQ was advertised in mid-December with hopes to hire an on-call consultant
in early February. The DPW also spearheaded town-wide meetings to make departments aware
of the preparation necessary to meet the MS4 permit requirements following their approval.
The Parker's River Restoratio n Project, which includes the widening of the Route 28 Bridge and
improving the Seine Pond tidal flow and water quality, continued as the Town worked with
Louis Berger Group, Inc. The Hydraulic and Scour Analysis was completed and submitted to
MassDOT for their review and comment. The Town Engineering and Survey Division provided
field and survey work as needed. The DPW Director continues to work closely with the
Community Development Department, and the Division of Natural Resources, as well as other
State and local agencies to move this project forward. It is anticipated that the project will begin
construction in the fall of 2016.
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Several DPW staff members have been part of a multi-discipline team that has been reviewing
and updating the Town's waste water plan. Plan modifications include an economic
development focus, accelerated user base, and addressing the Bass River watershed with a
primary goal of making this plan affordable to the taxpayers of Yarmouth. Several public
meetings are anticipated in 2016 to review this updated plan. This updated plan must be
submitted by June 2016 as required by the Section 208 Area-wide Water Quality Management
Plan.
The Operations and Maintenance contract with Weston and Sampson Engineers (W&S) to
operate the Yarmouth Septage Treatment Facility has continued into the second year of a two-
year extension authorized in 2014. R. H. White has completed $2.5 million of capital
improvements to the facilities that were overseen by W&S. The Town has been investigating
increased revenue and operation improvements. We also anticipate increased septage coming
into the plant due to the upcoming anticipated closure of the Tri-Town Septage Plant in Orleans.
The DPW Director continues to monitor the Cape Wind Project, which to date has pretty much
come to a halt. The Town’s plans for improvements on Higgins Crowell Road are currently on
hold until it is determined whether the Cape Wind Project will move forward. We have design
plans and estimates in place for the proposed improvements, but at this point funding would need
to be appropriated and planned for a future construction season.
The Roadway Management program (RMS) completed many projects during the roadwork
construction season. The combination of Chapter 90 funds and appropriated roadway funds
approved at the Annual Town Meeting supported this work. Over 23 miles of roadway received
various types of pavement treatments.
The surface treatments and repair activities that the Town uses, through available County and
State bids, are a cost effective way to preserve the integrity of our roadways and prevent major
costly repairs. Over $800,000 in Chapter 90 State Aid funding was used on Town roads, with an
additional $128,233 allotted to the Town through the Winter Rapid Recovery Program for repair
of road damage incurred during the winter. The Highway Division was also able to complete
several drainage repair and installation projects throughout Town.
Other Highlights:
The DPW Director and Water Superintendent worked closely with Town Administration
and the Town of Barnstable to assist Barnstable in providing a supplemental supply of
water for their residents. An agreement was reached and Yarmouth water was made
available to Barnstable in the event the demand for water exceeded what Barnstable
could provide.
DPW worked with Eversource, as required by Mass DPU, in order to proceed with the
installation of a new transmission line through the towns of Yarmouth, Dennis, and
Barnstable, called the Eversource Lower Cape Reliability Project. We will continue to
ensure that the interests of Yarmouth residents are protected throughout the process.
DPW noted a marked increase in calls for tree inspection and removal. Rick Kelley,
Highway Superintendent, has been appointed as Tree Warden. He is working on a
program to address the many requests received on tree issues. Field inspection, public
hearings, and limited funding continue to make this a large undertaking.
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DPW made several presentations to the Board of Selectmen regarding enhancements to
the snow and ice removal plan. Following the harsh winter of 2014-15 many towns and
cities found it necessary to review their snow removal activities, equipment, and funding.
In December, the Board of Selectmen accepted the amended policy put forth by DPW.
The Town continued to meet with the regional, local staff, and engineers for National
Grid regarding the replacement of one of their primary gas mains. The installation
activity will impact Whites Path, North Dennis Road, Great Western Road, and Highbank
Roads. National Grid has been very forthcoming and has worked with the Town to make
this project as seamless and non-disruptive as possible. They have also been providing
ongoing outreach to the effected communities.
The DPW D irector and Water Superintendent have also been working on long-term cell
tower contract proposals and leases on available water storage tank locations.
In the coming year, we will continue to complete public works projects within the budgets
provided to us. Our main goal is to provide efficient and timely service and assist the residents
of Yarmouth with their public works' needs. Thank you to the Public Works employees who
continue to provide excellent customer service and are very dedicated to the Town of Yarmouth.
Following are the reports of the DPW Divisions outlining in more detail the highlights of the past
year.
ENGINEERING AND SURVEY DIVISION
Barbara Benoit, Administrative Assistant
In March of 2015, the Engineering and Survey Division relocated, along with the DPW
Administrative office, to the Water Division Building at 99 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth.
With staff reductions, the challenges continue to increase, but we strive to maintain our
continued level of timely and quality service and support to the residents, business community,
and Town departments.
ENGINEERING
Following are some of the highlights of 2015 that will support our work and dedication to the
community:
Office:
• Spent many hours purging and organizing files for the move to the new office location.
The Engineering Division keeps many historical records and we were careful to retain
those documents and records that are important to maintain for the history of many Town
neighborhoods, Town lands, and buildings. We feel this is vitally important.
• Chapter 90 State Aid: Prepared, submitted, and tracked project requests, reimbursement
requests, and required record keeping for projects done on Town roads using these funds.
The State allotment expended on crack seal and chip seal exceeded $800,000. Additional
funding was allocated after last year’s harsh winter in the amount of $128,233. This was
used for patching of damaged pavement on the main roads.
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• Roadwork Projects: Managed the contracts and remittances for crack sealing and chip
seal surface (10% and 20%) on Town and private roads. Worked closely with two
contracted roadwork inspectors throughout the roadwork season of 2015. Over 23 miles
of roadway received a pavement treatment.
• Maintained files for Private Road Petitions on 90 miles of private roads in Town. Sought
petitions for proposed seasonal roadwork as well as on those private roads where
drainage installation or maintenance was necessary. Met with several neighborhood
representatives to discuss the status of the 60% requirement of owner signatures and
insure maintenance and plowing requests.
• Databases maintained:
o Road Opening Permit (monitors work in the Town right of way and pavement
cuts by utilities, private contractors, and Town DPW divisions);
o Regulatory signs as required through Federal regulation;
o Material tonnages purchased by Highway;
o Tracking of sign repairs by type and frequency;
o Plan File database.
• Continued maintenance and update of several GIS layers. These layers are used by many
Town departments in an ArcReader program.
o Drainage structures and hyperlinked plans;
o Utility pole/streetlights;
o Regulatory signs.
• Staff worked closely with Comprehensive Environmental Inc., a consultant that
specializes in Stormwater Permits. The Massachusetts MS4 Permit is expected to be
finalized in early 2016. The Town will be concentrating on the Notice of Intent, a Storm
Water Management Program, and Public Education and Outreach. Rick deMello, retired
Town Engineer, continues to work part time on the Storm Water Permit requirements,
reporting, and working with the consultant.
• Attended several demonstrations for work order/asset management programs to be used
in DPW to improve recordkeeping of work location, statistics, labor hours, materials, and
tracking work orders.
• Assisted Natural Resources with bid preparation and documents for new Pump Out Boat.
• Road Opening Permits – Processed 160 permits for National Grid and their contractors;
Water Division, and private contractors doing miscellaneous work within the road layout.
• We worked closely with National Grid on several gas main replacement projects.
Supplied drainage detail, road opening permits, and pavement restoration requirements.
A Town inspector was on site on a regular basis. Conducted regular meetings with
National Grid staff to share information as needed.
• Continued to meet with National Grid representatives and their engineers regarding the
installation of the force main on Whites Path, Great Western Road, and Highbank Road.
• Worked with Cemetery staff, GIS staff, and consultant/vendor in locating, copying, and
scanning plans to initiate their new CemeteryFind program.
Utility hearings were conducted at the request of Eversource for the following projects where
work is in the Town right of way:
• Station Avenue at railroad tracks – conduits, manholes, and pole relocations for
accommodation for bike path construction
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• Bowen Lane, West Yarmouth – installation of one pole to provide residential electrical
service
Projects:
• Bayview Street Improvement Project: Meetings were conducted with our engineering
design consultant, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) to discuss improvements to the
roadway, sidewalk, and drainage on Bayview Street in West Yarmouth. Part of the
roadway (17%) is in Barnstable, at the East Main Street end, and therefore we are
working with them on this project. Construction is not expected until 2017.
• Camp Street Sidewalk: Residents off Camp Street have requested that the Town install a
sidewalk from Buck Island Road to Route 28. VHB was asked to study the feasibility
and do a preliminary design of this sidewalk. Meetings have been held to discuss the
design and proposed hurdles of this project.
• Parker’s River Bridge Improvement Design: Design continues on this project, which
includes improvements to the Route 28 Bridge and improved tidal flow to Seine Pond.
Funding and contracts have been managed through this office, but many Town
departments have been involved with this State project.
• Cape Cod Rail Trail 100% Design and Construction/Westerly Section: Chapter 90 and
Town funds have been used to support the progress of this portion of the rail trail. The
design was reviewed by MassDOT, the bid process completed, and Lawrence-Lynch, the
awarded contractor, has started clearing the pathway. We have also worked closely with
Eversource and held several pole hearings for the relocation and installation of utility
poles and manholes related to this project.
• Barnstable County Roadwork and Materials Bid: We continue to provide data
(anticipated tonnages, linear feet, etc.) and use these bids for completing much of the
roadwork in Town. This consortium bid provides better pricing options for many of the
common roadwork treatments used in many Cape towns.
• Plymouth County Snow and Ice Bids: We participated in bids provided through
Plymouth County by awarding bids for salt and liquid by-product to treat roads during
winter conditions.
• Winter Rapid Recovery Project: As noted before, MassDOT provided additional funding
following the harsh winter of 2014-15 in the amount of $128,233. Lawrence-Lynch
patched and repaired many areas of the main roads that had suffered from the amounts of
snowfall and plow damage. This funding was greatly appreciated and put to very good
use.
Committees, Associations, and Memberships:
• Site Plan Review – DPW staff provided review and attendance at Site Plan meetings
when required.
• GIS Users Group – Staff attended meetings with IT for the purpose of consistency and
communication between departments.
• MALSCE: The Town Surveyor continues membership and attendance to meetings of
this organization of Land Surveyors.
• Barnstable County Public Works Association: Several staff members retained
memberships and attended monthly meetings when time allowed.
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• Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Barbara Benoit continued to provide
secretarial support to this committee.
Seminars and Training Sessions:
• D.E.P. Grant Information Session: Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (Recycling)
(Barbara Benoit)
• Organics Waste Seminar (Recycling) (Barbara Benoit)
• Laser Fiche Training (Barbara Benoit)
SURVEY
Plan Reviews:
Plot Plans: 108 New House Plans: 30 ANR Plans: 5 Subdivision Plans: 0
Projects:
• Sidewalks: Survey work for proposed sidewalks on Camp Street, West Yarmouth, and
Seaview Avenue, South Yarmouth. Located bounds and created plans following field
survey work. Provided information to VHB, roadway consultant.
• Met with Town of Dennis and Yarmouth GIS to discuss the State’s GIS Town Boundary
Layer.
• Responded to Verizon E911 requests for address verifications.
• Assessor’s Office: Processed 2014 Recorded Plans received from Barnstable County
Registry of Deeds.
• Cemetery Division: Assisted with layout of expanded burial section of Chandler Gray
Cemetery.
• Highway Division: Miscellaneous survey work for encroachments including trees,
fences, and other structures within the right of way. Many requests related to plow
damage following last winter. There are many requests to determine if trees are in the
right of way, particularly those that are dead and need removal.
• Calculated quantity of fill volume at “BUD” area at the Highway site.
• Recreation and Parks: Survey work for renovations at the Yarmouth Port Playground;
Flax Pond Phase III Design.
• Water Division: German Hill access road staked; created plans and recovered field
bounds.
• Disposal Area: Determined cubic yards of compost.
• Natural Resources: Final plans for Dog Park on Buck Island Road.
• Conservation: Located edge of wet land on several projects.
• Public:
o Various requests including elevation for flood zone determination;
o Property lines on Town roads for installation of fences, sprinkler heads, etc.
o Assistance to private surveyors with benchmarks, historical data, and road
layouts.
o Parking issues and limits on Town property abutting private property.
• Researched and assigned (new) street numbers when requested.
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• Annual Seaside Festival Layout for location of vendors and facilities.
• Police Department Property: Preparation for construction of a K-9 kennel.
• Cape Cod Rail Trail: Verify bench marks; field work prior to staging for construction.
FACILITIES DIVISION
Dick Court, Facilities Manager
The Facilities Division is a staff of two specialists and the Facilities Manager and together they
have been vigorously working on numerous projects throughout the Town in 2015. The
following is a list of the larger projects either completed by or overseen by the Division: the
interior renovation of the Clerk's Office inside Town Hall, which moved from its old location to
the top of the stairs -- this new space is modern and done ahead of schedule and under budget,
leaving funds to renovate the Clerk's old office to make room for the Treasurer's staff to move
across the hall, breathing new life into the old walls and giving these two offices a new modern
look; work performed by Sprinkle Construction renovated the restrooms at the South Yarmouth
Library and was overseen by the Facilities Manager to create fresh bathrooms for public use;
Donovan Building is in the process of renovation of the restrooms at the West Yarmouth Library
-- one of the restrooms was updated to allow for handicapped access; new lights were installed in
the Town Hall parking lot to allow for better visibility after evening meetings; new roof was
installed by Donovan Building at 424 Route 28 to tighten up previous leaks and creating better
drainage of the multi-leveled room; currently the Facilities Division is replacing all windows (in
between classes) at the Senior Center to provide better insulation and increased energy
efficiency; 424 Route 28 also received all new siding and paint to protect it from severe weather
conditions; Facilities Division oversaw the demolition of a condemned building on Bog Road
which had previously been used by the Facilities Division and Department of Natural Resources
but had been unoccupied for several years and was vandalized and had become mold infested;
new fiberglass doors were installed by staff at three beach houses -- the previous doors made of
steel had rusted out; cameras have been installed by our staff electrician at several locations
around Town, and some are monitored by the Police and Natural Resource Departments; Facility
Manager oversaw the Sailing Center renovation project for the Recreation Division.
During the winter months, the employees assisted the Highway Division with snow removal,
along with keeping the sidewalks at Town Hall and other buildings clear and safe.
These projects are significant accomplishments for a small division but what has not been listed
are the many, many responses and repairs to all the Town departments, such as the moving of
furniture, the replacing of lights, restocking copy paper, the set-up of meeting rooms, along with
many HVAC and electrical problems.
We will continue to do our best to improve the condition of the Town properties and assist other
departments with building issues as time permits. The Facilities Division would like to thank all
of the other Town employees for their assistance on many of these projects.
HIGHWAY DIVISION
I. Richard Kelley, Highway Superintendent
This year we saw the retirement of two long-time employees. George Mero began his career
with the Highway Division back in the 1980’s and spent his entire career as a Heavy Truck
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Driver. George could be seen all over Town picking up litter and mowing roadsides to enhance
the attractiveness of the community. I wish both George Mero and Rob Angell a long and
healthy well deserved retirement.
The main function of the Division is repair and maintenance of Yarmouth’s roadways and snow
and ice removal during the winter.
Some of our duties include road and sidewalk surface maintenance including pavement
treatments, paving, patching holes, berm installation and repair at the edge of the paved roadway,
grading unpaved Town owned and private roads with petitions, catch basin cleaning and repair,
roadside brush and litter cleanup, roadside mowing and trimming, tree trimming and cutting,
weed control, sign installation and repair, street sweeping, pavement markings, snow and ice
removal, and special projects for other divisions and departments.
Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings
Our sign man, Bernie Malone, had a busy year with his many duties. Bernie oversees all line
painting by contractors and does some of the parking lot line painting in house. He checks all
sign issues and deals with them according to policies and rules that regulate the use of signs.
When he is not busy with his sign work he fills in on other projects as needed, and has acted as
an inspector on some special projects. Bernie completed over 730 sign-related work orders
during the year that include updating to current standards many of our street signs, replacement
of missing signs, and repairs to signs that have been hit or damaged. He has also been very busy
with the clearing of limbs and overgrowth to improve the visibility of many signs throughout
Town.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
The Division has two full time mechanics responsible for the repair and maintenance of all the
vehicles and equipment. Some of the vehicles are: pickups, heavy trucks, heavy equipment,
snow and ice equipment, and medium to small power equipment. At times during the winter
months the mechanics may need addit ional help from within the division; and during the slower
summer season the mechanics help out the division as Heavy Equipment Operators. The
Division’s two mechanics repair and maintain many other Town vehicles as time permits. The
mechanics also maint ain the fuel depot at the Highway, including daily readings to make sure
there are no gallons of fuel missing from inventory. The severity of this past winter added extra
challenges to the mechanics' work load in trying to keep the equipment available for snow
removal. They met this challenge admirably and their contribution to any success we achieved
this past winter can’t be understated.
Roadway Management System (RMS)
The Highway Division does all the trimming, much of the patching, drainage repairs, and installs
smaller drainage systems in support of this program. In 2015, 20% rubber chip seal was installed
on Pine Street (Yarmouth Port), Highland Street (West Yarmouth), Baxter Avenue, Glenwood
Street, Harbor Road, Mulford Street, Park Avenue, Somerset Street and Winslow Gray Road. In
addition, sixty-two neighborhood roads were completed with a 10% rubber chip seal. The
Highway Division works closely with DPW in support of the RMS program.
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Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
During the past year, road, sidewalk, and drainage repairs saw us putting out almost 250 tons of
hot mix asphalt. We work closely with the RMS program to get roads prepared for contract
work and this includes patching potholes and larger pavement repairs, trimming the roadsides,
and sweeping prior to the chip seal work. We also repair many basins ahead of this work. Our
maintenance work runs parallel to the RMS work to achieve the best results possible for the
overall maintenance of the roadway system. We also respond to many resident requests for
service in such areas as pothole repairs, sight distance trimming, drainage issues, roadside
mowing, and roadside clean up that is in addition to the RMS work. When the leaves start
falling in autumn we work to go around to the drainage basins and clean up many tons of leaves
that accumulate on the basins. This serves multiple purposes: it keeps the drains open during the
rain and decreases the amount of organic matter added to the basins. This is important because
this decomposing material affects the quality of the water being recharged to the water table.
Snow and Ice - Storms
The snow and ice season was slow to get started, with our first call out for road treatment not
occurring until January 3rd. We were then called out three more times before we got hit with the
incredible storm of January 26th and 27th. From that point until late March, we were called out
20 additional times, many of these for lengthy plowing events. Much of the challenge stemmed
from our inability to catch up from the huge blizzard in January. Cold temperatures and frequent
snow events kept us busy well into March. That storm did put a spotlight on our snow and ice
program, specifically cuts that were made in previous years. Though we were able to do a
reasonable job with the reduced snow program, we were challenged by any event requiring snow
plowing. The winter did get the attention of the Board of Selectmen and they have allowed us to
enact a more robust snow and ice plan that should produce better results in all plowing events
and allow us to better respond to those infrequent but larger storms. New methods of
communication coupled with a more balanced Town and contractor ratio of equipment should
allow us to better serve the residents and visitors of Yarmouth while still keeping an eye on
overall costs. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of those involved in snow fighting in
this Town for the hard work that was put forth last year trying to open and maintain roads for
use. And thank you to the residents, who endured and persevered along with us during that very
trying winter.
Roadside Vegetation Management Program
The Highway Division has the responsibility for all roadside trimming operations within the
Town. This includes mowing the roadsides, trimming for sight distance at intersections,
trimming roadsides to maintain shoulders for pedestrians and snow removal, trimming low
hanging or dangerous limbs, and removing trees that pose a threat to the public. Again this year
the crews were busy with trimming all over Town. Some of the trimming is the result of a call or
request for the trimming and some of the trimming is maintenance trimming. Our goal is to be
proactive and reduce the need for the calls through maintenance trimming whenever possible.
Timely trimming also helps with aesthetics and we want to present our community in the best
possible light for both our residents and our visitors.
Sweeping
The Highway Division swept all the roads and parking lots in Town this year, and we did this
with just one sweeper. Our second sweeper spent most of the sweeping season away for major
repairs. The result was that the sweeping was not actually completed until the fall. In the
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coming year we anticipate having two sweepers available and look to have the sweeping
completed in a timelier manner. We have certain requirements under storm water regulations for
sweeping and must sweep certain roads more than one time per year. We continue to try to use
as little sand as possible to reduce both the time and expense of picking the material back up in
the spring.
Storm Water Program
The EPA, through the Clean Water Act, run a program frequently referred to as NPDES –
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. Under this program the Town is required to
have an MS4 permit – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System - in order to discharge storm
water to waters of the United States. The Town received its first permit in 2003, and that permit
was intended to be for 5 years. In September of 2014, after a few draft issues, the EPA released
what is supposed to be the final draft prior to issuing a new permit. The Town is working
towards compliance with both the existing 2003 permit and the new draft regulations. Much of
the required work has been accomplished through the diligent efforts of Rick deMello, our
former Town Engineer who now works for us part time. You will be seeing and hearing much
more about this subject in the coming months and years. The Highway Division will have a very
active role in helping to fulfill the Town’s requirements for the new permit once it is issued.
As of the writing of this year’s report, we still do not have a new permit but we do believe that
this coming year will see the implementation of the new requirements culminating in our new
discharge permit. Much work has been done, and much work will still be required both to obtain
the permit and then to maintain the storm water system to ensure continued compliance with the
regulations.
WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Roby Whitehouse, Administrative Supervisor
The Waste Management Division oversees the operation of the Yarmouth Disposal Area and
Yarmouth-Barnstable Regional Transfer Station (YBRTS).
Yarmouth Disposal Area
The Disposal Area has three different activity areas within the facility located at the very
northern end of Forest Road. The first area is the Residential Drop-Off Area, where residents
dispose of their household garbage and recyclables. The second is the Compost Area where
leaves, grass, and small pruning's are deposited so they can be processed into compost on site.
The third is the Scale Area where any paying customer (contractor or sticker holder) can deposit
such items as construction material, metal items, brush, and residential coolant-containing
(CFC’s and HFC’s) items, such as refrigerators and air conditioners, for a fee. With technical
assistance from CDM Smith, our contract engineering/technical consultant, we oversee the gas
collection system beneath the landfill cap: air quality, groundwater monitoring, and impervious
liner cap of the former landfill that was closed in December of 1995 and is currently the 7 holes
Links portion of Bayberry Hills Golf Course.
Due to the large quantities of compost being disposed of it became necessary to close off this
area to commercial customers to make room for residential composting, as funds were not
available to hire a contractor to screen compost. Budget cuts have forced the Division to use less
fuel per year and one of the largest fuel uses is turning compost every six to seven weeks to
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break it down efficiently. Now we turn the compost every fifteen to sixteen weeks, leaving us
with an incomplete and less desirable end product that needs extra screening.
We continue to remove a substantial amount of mercury bearing products from the waste stream;
items such as fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, thermostats, etc., are recycled through a grant
from SEMASS.
We held two Hazardous Household Collections in 2015 at the Yarmouth Senior Center with
assistance from Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and the Yarmouth Water
Department, collecting 31,685 pounds of hazardous waste.
It is important for residents to understand that everything brought into the facility must , at some
time, be hauled away to another destination, most of which are off Cape. The following list is
the volume handled and hauled over the past three calendar years:
Material 2013 2014 2015 Measurement
Antifreeze 325 125 500 Gallons
Auto Batteries 1.8 4.72 1.33 Tons
Brush 1001.3 1146.6 698.79 Tons
CFC’s/HFC’s 1073 1295 1682 Units
Cathode Ray Tubes 3328 3125 3253 Units
Commingle 580.59 614.58 583.46 Tons
Construction 8880.6 10,302.71 Tons
Cardboard 355.53 29.48 296.85 Tons
5 ¢ Returnables & Glass 32.85 36.27 31.09 Tons
Household Waste 8796.4 8369.97 8,334.84 Tons
Magazines 55.86 52.38 45.97 Tons
Metals 416.43 390.7 478.27 Tons
Motor Oil 3950 2025 3150 Gallons
Paper 432.03 420.8 380.94 Tons
Propane Tanks 334 368 620 Units
Textiles 130.18 119.32 114.05 Tons
Tires 24.8 27.68 22.93 tons
The hours of operation are 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., seven days per week, closing on all legal
holidays. The facility operates with nine full-time and two part-time employees.
Yarmouth-Barnstable Regional Transfer Station (YBRTS)
The station was privatized with a lease to Covanta Energy in February of 2014. YBRTS
received waste from the residential drop-off facilities in the Towns of Yarmouth and Barnstable,
as well as commercial waste from all over Barnstable County. This waste was received in a
variety of commercial collection vehicles.
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YBRTS is operated with a staff of three full-time and two part-time employees. The facility was
open seven days per week, year round, with the exception of New Year’s Day, July 4th,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Yarmouth Septage Treatment Plant
Operated by Weston & Sampson Services (David Bernier, Project Manager)
In order to keep the Treatment Plant functioning several components including motors, pumps,
and blowers have been replaced throughout the facility and the items listed below are part of the
$2.5 CIP Project started in late October 2014 and finished in July of 2015:
The primary and secondary clarifier drives were replaced, new rake-arms installed on the
secondary clarifiers; two new 50HP Kaeser air compressors were installed with stainless steel
piping; a new Air Dryer was installed in a new air quality controlled building; the grit system has
been overhauled, new grit screw, new diffuser header, new flights on the grit classifier, and new
grit pumps. Two VFD’s have been added to the new irrigation pumps for added control when
spraying the Buck Island spray field. A new SCADA system has been installed linking all the
local pump control panels to one central computer, with two other monitoring computers. The
Oxidation Ditch now has state of the art D.O. probes, also linked to the SCADA system/ PCL
directly to the Oxidation ditch blowers to monitor the D. O.’s.
A new Grease/Scum Concentration has been installed, two new grease pumps, and the system
has also been updated with SCADA. Several interior and exterior metal doors have been
replaced. Several overhead garage doors and door operators have been replaced. The serpentine
conveyor for solids handling has been completely replaced. The EQ tanks have been completely
cleaned and diffusers installed. New air handling units installed in the blower room of the
basement, and two exhaust fans in the duct work on the second floor. Also replaced are two
stainless steel hot water heat exchangers.
Septage Gallons Septage Gallons Septage Gallons
Received To Bayberry Golf
Course
To Buck Island
Spray Field
Sludge
Tons Grit Tons
Jan-15 611,769 0 0 146.01 8.94
Feb-15 511,539 0 0 39.99 0
Mar-15 807,865 0 0 51.01 24.6
Apr-15 1,533,102 0 0 94.73 25.93
May-15 1,545,651 2,175,568 0 155.88 25.7
Jun-15 1,921,997 2,487,753 0 232.86 25.48
Jul-15 1,975,009 3,634,659 0 132.29 25.48
Aug-15 1,636,553 3,639,471 0 88.38 15.37
Sep-15 1,581,732 2,596,033 0 81.46 16.98
Oct-15 1,629,768 38,009 0 179.19 0
Nov-15 1,323,358 0 3,347,620 105.18 16.97
Dec-15 1,066,446 0 0 116.94 24.56
Totals 16,144,789 14,571,493 3,347,620 1423.90 210.01
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WATER DIVISION
Danny J. Mills, Superintendent
(Report prepared by Gary Damiecki, Asst. Superintendent)
2015 2014 2013
Gallons of water pumped (millions) 1,442.18 1,227.7 1,285.1
Rainfall for the year (inches) 33.59 45.54 46.7
Total number of water services 16,394
Total number of hydrants 2,112
Number of pumping stations 24
Number of corrosion control facilities 17
Number of water storage tanks 3
Total water storage capacity 9.3 Million Gallons (MG)
Total acres for Water Supply Protection 965
Yarmouth Water’s Mission Statement
The Yarmouth Water Division is committed to serving the needs of
Yarmouth’s residents, businesses, and visitors by providing high-quality
drinking water while providing for future economic growth via progressive
planning. We are also committed to creating a satisfying, safe, and productive
work environment where a philosophy of win-win is the imbedded culture.
By DEP regulation, the Water Division staff is on-duty 24/7. The staff is available at all times to
serve and protect the public. We are a dedicated collection of highly motivated and
conscientious water professionals proud to be delivering the very basic of ingredients for human
life itself – Clean Fresh Water.
We would like to offer a most sincere thank you to all Town departments, agencies and to the
citizens of Yarmouth for their support and assistance during 2015.
We pumped a total of 1,442.18 million gallons of water to the residents of Yarmouth during the
calendar year 2015 as compared to 1,227.7 million gallons for the year 2014.
Water production increased during 2015 by 17.4%. That is 214.8 million more gallons than
was pumped in 2014. In August, we pumped slightly more than 231 million gallons of water.
The increase in water usage may have been due to the unusually dry weather conditions.
Rainfall measured was 33.59-inches. This amount of rain equates to roughly 15 billion gallons
of water falling on the Town of Yarmouth, replenishing our water supply. We pumped, from the
ground, roughly 1.4 billion gallons of water which is equivalent to 3.25 – inches of rainfall.
Yarmouth as an entity continues to be most favored in its abundance of water resources.
The Division continues with our many programs including: Inspection and testing of backflow
devices, inspection and maintenance of hydrants, water main leak detection, water meter
replacement program, and the on-going DEP-mandated water sampling program which ensures
the quality of our potable water. The Division has continued the Pump Station Rehabilitation
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Program wherein all the public water supply wells and associated struct ures will be
reconditioned and modernized. Presently some of the structures and associated equipment have
outperformed their useful life expectancy. This program is addressing that issue.
We would like to extend special thanks and shout out to the unsu ng heroes at the Water Division.
They responded to water emergencies in the middle of the coldest nights and the hottest days.
They responded with gusto and enthusiasm. Although we experienced many water main and
water service breaks, our heroic distribution crews prevented backflow conditions and prevented
contamination from entering the system. The crews acted in a competent and timely manner to
isolate the breaks, prevent flooding and the subsequent devaluation of private property. Best of
all they acted as ambassadors of the Town of Yarmouth in their daily contact with the citizenry
of our community.
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OTHER
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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
The Commission continued to serve in an advisory role to the Health and Building Departments
on issues related to agriculture as well as oversight of the Bass River Farmers' Market and
Yarmouth’s Community Gardens.
The Bass River Farmers' Market (BRFM) located on the green across from the South Yarmouth
Library and the Cultural Center of Cape Cod completed its 6th season under the oversight and
direction of Market Manager, Carlene Veara, and the BRFM Board of Directors. The synergy
and cooperation between the BRFM and The Cultural Center continues to work well, benefitting
both vendors and customers alike.
Despite a cooler than usual beginning of the growing season, followed by a hot and dry July and
August, gardeners enjoyed the opportunity to utilize the plots available at our community garden
locations.
The Commission again is appreciative of the work and efficiency of Roby Whitehouse of the
Yarmouth Highway Department for her continued efforts in helping with the reservation process
of the Buck Island Community Garden where all but two of the smaller beds (2’ x 8’) were fully
utilized. Gardeners who had plots during the 2015 season should renew their intention to reserve
the same plot for 2016 by April 1, 2016. Residents may secure any remaining plots after paying
a fee of $20.00 for a 12’ x 4’ raised bed and $10.00 for a 12’ x 2’ bed.
The commission was able to install six (12’ x 2’ x 8”) raised beds along the north fence of the
Forest Road Community Garden. Unfortunately, due to the severe winter (January–March 2015)
the commission was unable to do anything with the trees to create more available sunshine. It is
hoped that this work can be accomplished during the early spring of 2016. The commission will
also be conducting information/discussion sessions with interested gardeners concerning future
improvements to this important garden at the Yarmouth Senior Center.
The commission expresses their appreciation and gratitude to members of the Senior Center Staff
for the ir support and help with the reservation process. Similar to the BICG Forest Road
Community, gardeners from the 2015 season have until April 1, 2016 to reserve the same plot
after which plots are made available to other interested community members.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Cavanaugh, Chairwoman
Sarah Fitzsimmons Charlie Adams
John Holbrook Tom Howes
BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
As Yarmouth's Town representative on the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission, along
with the other Town representatives, I am responsible for responding to reported human rights
violations in the Town. For example, these may involve a workplace situation, a housing
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problem, or discrimination of various kinds. Generally, the first step in responding to a reported
violation is for the Town representative to meet with the person or persons who feel their rights
were violated in some way. The Town representative takes the facts and reports them to the
Commission itself. Depending on the complaint, the problem will be referred to the appropriate
persons for investigation and a recommended redress of the violation, if found factually accurate.
I have spoken before the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen on the Human Rights Commission,
including the issue of racism and racial justice. I also have strong ties to the Yarmouth Senior
Center/Council on Aging. I serve on the HRC Fundraising Committee, which is planning a
fundraiser in the spring. If you experience or encounter an actual or probable human rights
violation, please contact me at 508-398-1023.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Zepernick
Yarmouth Town Representative to the
Barnstable Count y Human Rights Commission
CAPE COD COMMISSION
This past year, the Cape Cod Commission finished, and had accepted by local, state, and federal
authority's the so-called "208 Plan" which is a blueprint for wastewater remediation on Cape
Cod. The Commission is also finalizing the five year update of the Regional Policy Plan. The
Commission continues to assist Yarmouth in completing the update of the Local Comprehensive
Plan.
Respectfully submitted
John H. (Jack) McCormack
CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) has provided (in Yarmouth) 71,182 one-
way passenger trips from July 2014 through June 2015 (FY15).
CCRTA provided 700 ADA and general public clients in Yarmouth with DART (Dial-a-Ride
Transportation) service during FY15. These clients took a total of 32,456 one-way passenger
trips during this time period. Total DART passenger trips in the fifteen towns of Cape Cod were
220,637 in FY14 compared to 232,437 in FY15.
CCRTA FY14 records for the Boston Hospital Transportation service indicates 98 Yarmouth
residents took 351 one-way trips on this service.
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The fixed route, Hyannis to Orleans (H2O), serves the towns of Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis,
Harwich, Chatham, and Orleans along the Route 28 corridors. A total of 38,375 one-way trips
originated in Yarmouth for the H2O route for the period July 2014 through June 2015; total
ridership for the H2O route for this period was 166,295.
CCRTA supplied the Yarmouth Council on Aging with one Mobility Assistance Program (MAP)
vehicle that provided 2,581 rides from July 2014 to June 2015.
Route maps, schedules, fares, Google Transit Trip Planner, and the latest news about Cape Cod
public transportation services are provided at www.capecodrta.org, as well as links to many other
transportation resources.
CAPE LIGHT COMPACT
Representative – Joyce Flynn
Cape Light Compact (CLC) is an award-winning energy services organization operated by the 21
towns and two counties on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. The Compact’s mission is to serve
its 200,000 customers through the delivery of proven energy efficiency programs, effective
consumer advocacy, competitive electricity supply, and green power options. For more
information, visit www.capelightcompact.org.
• POWER SUPPLY – Stability, Security and Green Power Options
Cape Light Compact offers stable and a secure electric supply at competitive rates. Much
depends on timing and market forces, but the Compact was proud to offer stable, competitive
prices in 2015. As in previous years, electricity prices in 2015 were primarily driven by the price
of natural gas. The winter of 2015 saw a lower wholesale electricity price spike from the 2014
winter, but retail electricity prices were still the highest in recent history. This is because of high
forward market prices at the time when retail suppliers were procuring in advance for their
expected loads. These high forward prices were set by expectations of the same high wholesale
prices seen in the winter of 2014, which didn’t come to fruition this year. While New England’s
natural gas delivery constraint was still the main contributing factor to high winter wholesale
prices, it was mitigated by warmer temperatures in the beginning of the winter, increased
liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, implementation of an improved winter reliability program
by the electricity grid operator, and low oil prices.
The past few years have seen many changes in how electricity is produced in New England.
There is growing concern over how to meet both the reliability needs of the electric grid and our
greenhouse gas reduction goals, all at a reasonable cost to electricity consumers. In the
upcoming year, state elected officials and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
(DPU) will be focusing on this issue. Topics to be deliberated include: (1) whether or not to
install new natural gas pipelines, and who should pay for this: electric customers or gas
customers; (2) raising the state’s net metering cap for solar and other renewable generation
projects; (3) smart grid, or grid modernization, technology, who will benefit and how costs will
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be allocated amongst electric customers. As we have done in the past, the Cape Light Compact
Governing Board will participate in these and other discussions on behalf of electric customers.
In 2015, Cape Light Compact provided energy to residents and businesses in accordance with
two competitive electricity supply contracts negotiated by the Compact. The Compact’s
residential electricity supplier was ConEdison Solutions, and the commercial and industrial
supplier was NextEra Energy. As of the most recent count, the Compact had approximately
11,457 total electric accounts within the Town of Yarmouth on its energy supply.
CONSUMER ADVOCACY – Committed to Consumer Interests
Since 1997, Cape Light Compact has advocated for the ratepayers of Cape Cod and Martha’s
Vineyard at the local, state, and federal level. In 2015, the Compact focused much of its
advocacy on consumer electricity disclosure labels, DPU’s competitive supply website, and
door-to-door marketing rules. These issues affect how electricity consumers interact with and
take advantage of the competitive supply market. The Compact has provided input advocating
for better disclosure methods of electricity sources, including renewable energy, which will
better inform consumers about where the electricity they are purchasing comes from. The
Compact is also continuing to provide DPU with input on their competitive supplier website in
order to ensure it is easy for users to use and understand. The Compact, with others, has also
successfully lobbied for the implementation of door-to-door marketing rules that will help
protect consumers from some of the unscrupulous marketing tactics that have been used on the
Cape and Vineyard.
The Compact is also pleased to announce that the Department of Public Utilities issued a final
order in May approving the Compact’s revisions to its Aggregation Plan, which was submitted in
April 2014. This order affirms the purposes, structure, and funding of the Compact, and has
been used as a model for other municipalities seeking to form their own aggregations. While
Cape Light Compact was the first municipal aggregator in the state, there are now 72
communities in Massachusetts with approved Aggregation Plans.
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY – Saving Energy and Money
Funding for the energy efficiency programs (i.e., energy audits for homes and businesses, rebates
on the purchase of energy efficient appliances, and energy education in our schools) comes from
a monthly customer “energy conservation” charge ($0.0025 cents multiplied by the number of
kilowatt hours used during the month) and a portion of the “distribution charge” ($0.02349 for
residential customers and $0.01127 for commercial and industrial customers) that appears on
each customer’s electric bill.
Jan. – Dec. 2015 # of
Participants
Customer
Savings kWh Saved Rebates/Incentives
Paid to Customers
Low Income 107 $39,083.00 195,415 $241,222.15
Residential 1,625 $543,560.80 2,717,804 $2,033,355.63
Commercial 44 $636,079.40 3,180,397 $862,864.00
Total 1,776 $1,218,723.20 6,093,616 $3,137,441.78
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Here are some examples of CLC energy efficiency programs at work in Yarmouth:
• The Police Department and Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School participated in an
Energy Monitoring and Building Performance Pilot Program.
• Two Town Employees successfully completed a CLC-sponsored Building Operator
Certification course.
• $19,732 in energy efficient lighting was installed at the Fire Department’s stations in
Yarmouth and Yarmouth Port
• Cape Light Compact continues to support STEM integrated energy education to students,
parents, and teachers at D-Y High School, Mattacheese Middle School, Station Avenue
School, and M. E. Small School through field trips, teacher workshops, materials, and
classroom support through our National Energy Education Development Project.
I am proud to serve as Yarmouth’s representative to Cape Light Compact, and proud of the long
partnership between the Town of Yarmouth and the Compact.
CULTURAL COUNCIL
Mission: To support and promote the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences for
the towns of Barnstable and Yarmouth.
The Mid-Cape Cultural Council (MCCC) is one of 329 local cultural councils across the state
that works in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. As a regional council serving
two towns, both Barnstable’s Town Council and Yarmouth’s Board of Selectmen appoint MCCC
members. In fiscal year 2015, there were four Yarmouth and seven Barnstable volunteer
appointees. MCCC is administratively attached to Barnstable’s Growth Management
Department.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The MCCC’s core activities are awarding grants and providing services to connect cultural assets
to community needs. In 2015, we:
• Held three grant -writing help sessions in both towns;
• Reviewed 39 applications and awarded 18 grants, amounting to $10,000, to cultural non-
profits, schools, libraries, and artists for projects benefiting people in one or both of the
towns we serve;
• Conducted a community survey to assess both towns’ cultural needs and priorities;
• Took part in statewide advocacy activities organized by MassCreative to demonstrate the
benefits of local investment of public dollars in our communities;
• Supplemented our state grant with locally raised funds;
• Nearly doubled the number of our Facebook followers; and
• Staged a celebratory program for our grantees to promote funded projects, ranging from
youth programs at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod to African dance in local schools, and
from staged short story readings at the library to concerts hosted by the Historical Society
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of Old Yarmouth. Over 100 people, including local and state elected officials, enjoyed
grantee performances and displays at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.
FUTURE GOALS
• To facilitate the creation of a public art discovery walk in the Hyannis HyArts Cultural
District ;
• To mount an Open Studio Tour featuring local artists; and
• To increase locally raised funds.
For more information: www.mass-culture.org/Mid-Cape
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MidCapeCouncil
Contact Person: Marlene Weir, Chair Email: midcapecouncil2@gmail.com
ENERGY COMMITTEE
Membership: Sandra Cashen, Joyce Flynn, Steve Gavin, Steven Krintzman, Marilyn Holle,
Robert Palmeri, Regina Wood. Member emeritus: Jack Howard. Roby Whitehouse at DPW is
Town liaison.
Activities:
• Energy Committee continued the George Allaire Memorial Fund to promote interest in
science through scholarships to deserving local middle school students. The second
year’s award was made to Antonia James, a Mattacheese seventh grader, to attend the
4C’s “Summer of Science” program in August 2015. Prospective donors and applicants
may contact the Energy Committee chair for more information.
• The Energy Co mmittee voted to recommend that the Select Board approve an operational
adder charge being proposed by CVEC to off-takers (including the Town of Yarmouth)
of its Round I PV projects in order to pay operational costs including Net Metering
Credit (NMC) distribution.
• The Energy Committee supported the Town participating in upcoming CVEC projects
with Future Generation Wind and NEXAMP.
• The Energy Committee participated in discussions organized by the Cape Light Compact
to discuss and make suggestions for its 2016-2019 Energy Efficiency Program
Public Education and Outreach:
• Energy Committee members Bob Palmeri and Joyce Flynn attended the Green Sanctuary
Solar Workshop at the Barnstable Unitarian Church
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• Energy Committee members Bob Palmeri, Joyce Flynn, and Roby Whitehouse attended
the Wellfleet Energy Fair
• The Energy Committee reviewed the Solarize Massachusetts program to promote private
solarization activities as a possible direction for Yarmouth, but took no action.
The Committee:
Bob Palmeri (Chair) Sandra Cashen Steve Krintzman
Steve Gavin (Vice-Chair) Joyce Flynn
Marilyn Holle (Secretary) Regina Wood
PERSONNEL BOARD
The Personnel Board is an advisory board to the Board of Selectmen and the Town
Administrator. It is comprised of five members, one of whom is appointed by the Finance
Committee. The Board’s duties include:
1. Recommending personnel policies, procedures, and regulations for non-union
personnel;
2. Approving the content and format of all job descriptions, subject to collective
bargaining where applicable;
3. Acting on requests for changes in pay classifications for permanent positions; acting
on requests to modify pay rates for seasonal and temporary positions; and
4. Other related duties as assigned by the Board o f Selectmen and Town Administrator.
A position classification review is the process by which the Town determines the appropriate pay
grade for each permanent Town position or job. The process begins with a review of the job
description by the employee(s), the supervisor, the department head, the Assistant Town
Administrator, and the union, if applicable. The Personnel Board then reviews the content of the
job description for clarity and consistency with Town practice and conducts a numerical rating of
the position using the Town’s position rating manual. Often, the employee and a supervisor may
be present to describe the position and answer any questions the Personnel Board may have, and
in some cases, additional information is requested and the decision is made at the next meeting.
There were seven meetings held during the year. Reorganization again resulted in a review of
various position descriptions. Position descriptions reviewed and rated by the Personnel Board
were: Director of Public Works, Director of Assessing, Director of Information Technology,
Licensed Social Worker, Town Clerk, Information Technology Support Specialist,
Administrative Supervisor – Waste Management Facilities, Parks and Recreation Supervisor,
Parks and Cemeteries Foreman and Truck Drive.
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In addition, some changes were made to the Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule for various
temporary/provisional/seasonal positions and to adhere to the minimum wage law, as well as
updating the Personnel Policies Manual to be in line wit h negotiated changes in union contracts.
The Personnel Board thanks John Moylan for his many years of valuable service. He has been
replaced by the Finance Committee appointment of Joseph Goldstein. In addition, the members
are most appreciative for the staff assistance provided by Peter Johnson-Staub, Assistant Town
Administrator, and Pamela Barnes, Administrative Assistant. The Personnel Board meets as
needed at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Chair
Thomas Nickinello, Vice Chair
Alice Bowen
Sharon Ladley
Joseph Goldstein, Finance Committee Representative
John Moylan, former Finance Committee Representative
RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In 2015, the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee continued to closely follow the
activities at the Disposal Area, under the guidance of Rob Angell, Interim DPW Director. Mr.
Angell provided information at the monthly meetings on the operations, activities, and needs at
the facility.
Several highlights of committee activities and accomplishments for the year include:
• Review and contribution to the brochure entitled “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle” which
included recommendations and information to improve recycling activities. This
brochure was available at several Town locations and distributed by staff to residents at
the Disposal Area.
• Helping to convene a Cape-wide Recycling Group to discuss and study some of the
common issues and goals for recycling at transfer stations and disposal areas. The
committee met with Dave Quinn, Barnstable County Recycling Coordinator, to determine
topics that would be interesting and common to other recycling committees. Many
suggestions were discussed: glass recycling, public outreach/education, sticker prices,
higher quality recyclables, and P.A.Y.T., to name a few. The first workshop was held in
October and included presentations from two New England groups and discussions on
trending topics.
• Research on single stream recycling, including the associated benefits and costs. The
committee hopes to visit a single stream facility in the future.
• Continued promotion of finding a qualified person to write articles and frame recycling
information that can be printed in various publications for residents.
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• Continued contact and assistance to residential facilities in the Town that could benefit
from organized recycling programs; i.e. Simpkins Housing Facility, Mayflower Place.
Jill Talladay and Jim Cullen met with some success in reaching out.
• Attendance at several County sponsored seminars and workshops. These included a
D.E.P. Grant Workshop and Organic Waste Composting collection systems. The organic
waste systems available seem only able to handle small quantities. The committee will
continue to research this innovation.
• Hazardous Waste Collection Days: The committee continues to support two collection
days which have been reported as successful.
• Participated in discussion with the Finance Director on proposed sticker prices for 2016
and 2017 and associated budget and cost analysis.
The committee continued to follow and regularly discuss the status of waste management topics
that are newsworthy:
• Pay As You Throw – Several Cape towns have adopted the P.A.Y.T. program and report
successes. The committee considered this approach and presented its findings based on
three public meetings to the Selectmen in 2013. It made no recommendation and the
Selectmen subsequently dropped the Town’s consideration of the issue.
• Plastic Bag Bans – a couple of Cape towns have initiated and approved plastic bag bans,
but the committee has not addressed this issue.
• Disparaging news articles (on a national level) on recycling efforts and the justification of
associated cost savings.
The committee celebrated the retirement of Rob Angell, but having worked with him for many
years, was sad to see him go. The committee felt that there were many accomplishments in
working with Rob over the years. The committee thanks Rob Angell, Barbara Benoit, and the
Disposal Area staff for their continued high level of service to the Town.
RASWAC will continue to support the activities at the Disposal Area in their efforts to serve the
public efficiently and economically. The committee continues to feel strongly about recycling
and its economic and environmental benefits. They will continue to provide education and
information to assist the residents in realizing this objective.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Spooner, Chairman Jill Talladay
Joseph Sarnosky Frank Martines
James Cullen Rob Angell (retired Town Representative)
Barbara Benoit (Recording Secretary)
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TOWN SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE
The purpose of our committee is to assist the young people of Yarmouth in their pursuit of
higher education. This year, we had the privilege to give scholarships to nineteen deserving
individuals toward that goal, with awards ranging from $400 to $1000.
A grand total of $12,900 was distributed, thanks to the foresight and generosity of our citizens.
Endowment monies totaling $5,786 came from the Frederick Howe Fund and the Ellen Chase
Fund. The taxpayers of our Town donated $7,134. This is extremely noteworthy considering
this is an entirely voluntary contribution. The Committee would like to extend our sincere
gratitude to all who contributed. Since the Scholarship Fund was established twenty-two years
ago, the Town has awarded 530 scholarships totaling $321,350.
Scholarships are based on academic achievement and financial need, as well as school and
community involvement. High school seniors living in Yarmouth, and those currently
matriculating in an undergraduate degree program, may apply for a Town scholarship.
Applications are posted online on the Town's website beginning in early February.
The Scholarship Committee is currently comprised of the D-Y School Superintendent Carol
Woodbury, Dr. Thomas Kerr, Ms. Sandy Rubenstein, Ms. Marianne Rooney, and Mr. John
Mincieli who serves as Chairperson of the committee. Ms. Tracy Post is the Selectmen's
representative to our Committee.
We belie ve these scholarships to be an investment in the future that that will benefit our Town
and the community as a whole, therefore, we welcome and encourage donations to the
Scholarship Fund. Should anyone like to contribute to the ongoing effort of our Town to make
scholarships available for our young adults, you may do so simply by bringing or sending a
check to the Town Clerk's Department, Yarmouth Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth,
MA 02664, payable to the Yarmouth Scholarship Fund.
Respectfully Submitted:
John Mincieli, Chairperson
VETERANS' SERVICES
The following report is of the activities of the Department of Veterans’ Services for the Town of
Yarmouth for Calendar Year 2015.
One of our two primary functions is to administer State low-income benefits under
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115 for veterans who are honorably-discharged, who
establish need and worthiness, and are residents of the Town of Yarmouth. During the year, the
Town of Yarmouth, through our office, provided local aid to qualified veterans totaling more
than $161,300 for housing, food, heat, medical, and other related costs. The amount expended
was reimbursed to the Town by the Commonwealth at a rate of 75% of total expenditures.
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We also provide services to veterans in obtaining the full range of federal government (Veterans
Administration), state government, and local government benefits. Over the past year this office
obtained $5,670,000 in VA cash benefits for Yarmouth veterans and widows/widowers for
service-connected injuries and VA non-service-connected pensions. These federal funds greatly
reduced the demand on our local aid fund.
We encourage any veteran or dependent of a veteran to contact us at 1-888-778-8701 Monday
through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We can also schedule appointments in one of our
offices, at your home, or any location that is best for you.
We extend our thanks to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, and Town Finance
Director for their outstanding support throughout the year.
In Service to Veterans,
Edward F. Merigan
Director/Veterans Agent
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EDUCATION
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERM EXPIRES
Brian Carey, Chairperson 2017
Maryellen McDonagh-Angelone, Vice Chairperson 2016
Andrea St. Germain, Secretary 2017
James Dykeman, Jr., Treasurer 2018
Phil lip Morris 2016
Joseph Tierney 2018
Michelle Conover 2016
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – Carol A. Woodbury
Larry Azer, Director of Finance & Operations
Jaime Curley, Director of Pupil Services
Leila Maxwell, Director of STEM Instruction
Sherry Santini, Director of Arts & Humanities Instruction
Christopher Machado, Director of Technology
Shirley Smith, Early Education Coordinator
Kristine Breda, Visually Impaired Out of District Coordinator
Rooney Pirini, Food Services Coordinator
Suzanne Kenney, Adult Education Supervisor
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PERSONNEL
Maureen Burnham, Admin. Asst. to the Supt./Sec. to School Committee
Sandra Clifford, Business Affairs Administrative Assistant
Joan Damore, Admin. Asst. to the Director of Finance & Operations
Janet Doda, Human Resources Coordinator
Beverly Haley, Benefits Mgmt. Administrative Assistant
Tara Holt, Admin. Asst. to the Director of Pupil Services
Dianne Kelley, Data Specialist
Jan Murray-Daniels, Administrative Asst. to the Directors of Instruction
Susan Nelson, Asst. Treasurer/Accts. Receivable
Joyce Proudfoot, Bookkeeper
Dawn Selfe, Payroll Administrative Assistant
2014-2015 RETIREMENTS
Ms. Susan Barczak Secretary/ESP Day Care E. H. Baker Innovation School
Ms. Teresa Beatty ESP/SpEd Assistant Mattacheese Middle School
Mr. Joseph Bernier Middle School Teacher N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
Mr. Michael Bonasia Special Education Teacher DY Regional High School
Mr. Alfred Brunetti ESP/SpEd Assistant DY Regional High School
Ms. Pamela Burke ESP/SpEd Assistant N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
Ms. Janice Butler Adm. Asst., Instruction Administration
Mr. James Cavaliere Computer Tech. Teacher Mattacheese Middle School
Ms. Meredith Colbert ESP/SpEd/Bus Assistant E. H. Baker Innovation School
Ms. Kathleen Croker Cafeteria Worker Mattacheese Middle School
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Ms. Lorri Devlin School Nurse M. E. Small Elementary Sch.
Ms. Judith Dion Director, Pupil Services Administration
Ms. Ellen Ford School Nurse Station Ave. Elementary Sch.
Ms. Barbara Fountain Cafeteria Worker M. E. Small Elementary Sch.
Ms. Janice Gardner Elementary School Teacher Station Ave. Elementary Sch.
Ms. Sharon Ladley Adm. Asst., Personnel Administration
Ms. Betty Ann Lauria English Teacher DY Regional High School
Ms. Louisa MacPherson Elementary School Teacher Station Ave. Elementary Sch.
Ms. Donna McCuish Middle School Teacher Mattacheese Middle School
Ms. Emily Mezzetti Principal N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
Ms. Mary Ann Mulhern Adm. Asst., Pupil Services Administration
Ms. Gail Murphy ESP/SpEd Assistant M. E. Small Elementary Sch.
Ms. Toni-Ann Narbonne Speech/Lang. Pathologist Station Ave. Elementary Sch.
Mr. John New Instrumental Music Teacher N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
Ms. Gail Puopolo School Secretary N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
Ms. Karen Rood Adm. Asst., Maintenance DY Regional High School
Ms. Loretta Santos Director, Instructional Tech. Administration
Ms. Judy Scott-Cash Principal’s Secretary N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
Ms. Sharon Slavin ESP/SpEd Assistant N. H. Wixon Innovation Sch.
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
It is my pleasure to submit my second annual report for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School
Committee. There are several items of interest I would like to share with you about the Dennis-
Yarmouth Regional School District.
One of the most significant events occurring in 2015 was the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High
School’s receipt of the US News & World Report Silver Medal. This prestigious honor was also
achieved in 2013 and illustrates D-Y’s strength at serving ALL its students well through a range
of performance indicators and preparation for college-level work.
Mattacheese Middle School, in addition to underscoring its academic goals, has in itiated a 21st
Century class for both its 6th and 7th graders. This program encourages student collaboration,
communication, critical thinking, and creative innovation to prepare students for future success
both in and out of the classroom.
The Nathaniel H. Wixon Innovation School recently celebrated its grand opening of the new
state-of-the-art playground. This endeavor was made possible by the T own’s Community
Preservation Committee and Capital Fund awarding Wixon $150,000 toward the project along
with $15,000 from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. We are very grateful to the
parents, teachers, and administrators who came together to build the playground and the local
businesses that supported the project with meals and tools for the volunteers.
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At Marguerite E. Small, as well as the other elementary schools, we continue to implement the
Tools of the Mind curriculum in all kindergarten classes. In addition, we are members of the
Literacy Collaborative in partnership with Lesley University.
This year the Station Avenue Elementary School was chosen to pilot the use of iPads in its grade
three classrooms to enhance 21st century instruction. Station Avenue, as well as the other D-Y
Schools, continues to use the Positive Behavioral Inter vention and Supports discipline model
(PBIS). This research-based program offers students practical strategies in varying situations.
Many improvements have been ongoing at the E. H. Baker Innovation School through support
from the community as well as the town of Dennis. Volunteers from Comcast and the EHBi
faculty worked together to complete a school enhancement project repainting several student
areas and student desks. During the summer, with the support of the town of Dennis, old
carpeting was removed from classroom areas, classrooms painted, and flooring replaced with
vinyl tile. This past October, Dennis voted to extend the project by completely renovating the
lower level, creating beautiful spaces for art, music, library, Spanish, and technology.
On behalf of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee, I’d like to thank the officials
from the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth, our Police and Fire Departments, the D-Y staff, and
members of our communities for their wonderful support of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional
School District.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian F. Carey, Chairman
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Carol A. Woodbury, Superintendent of Schools
"There is a place in America to take a stand: it is public education. It is the underpinning of
our cultural and political system. It is the great common ground. Public education after all is
the engine that moves us as a society toward a common destiny... It is in public education that
the American dream begins to take shape."
-Tom Brokaw
As you read through the various reports from our principals and directors, I think you will agree
that we are working very hard to ensure every student has access to the American dream through
a comprehensive PreK-12 education. We proudly serve a diverse population creating a
“common destiny” of success for all students. Our data continues to show that the longer
students are with us, the better they perform. We thank every citizen for their support in
achieving this outcome for all 3,134 students.
Another piece of good news is that our enrollment continues to be strong. As of October 1, 2015
our enrollment was up by 63 students over the previous October 1. We are showing record
numbers of students choosing Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District for their education.
As of the second quarter, 107 students are attending Dennis-Yarmouth through the school choice
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program. This is the highest ever incoming school choice number. The number of new students
leaving for other schools on an annual basis has slowed considerably. With your help we will
continue to turn this trend around.
We continue to strengthen our curriculum and instruction through the process of aligning our
practice with the newer, more rigorous state standards. Last year our students in grades 3-8, 9,
and 11 took a pilot PARCC exam in both English Language Arts, and Mathematics. I
recommended to the School Committee that our students take PARCC during the pilot year so
we would be better prepared when the test was no longer a pilot. After much thought and debate,
the State Board of Education has decided that in future years our students will take a hybrid test
(MCAS 2.0) that will include the best that PARCC has to offer and some items specific to
Massachusetts -- thereby allowing Massachusetts to control its own “testing destiny.” Our
students will take PARCC tests again in 2016, but in future years we will be given a
Massachusetts designed assessment.
While we should look at any assessment in the context of ot her data points to determine how
prepared our students are or how well our schools or district are performing, state testing carries
a great deal of weight in school and district accountability. We hope our families will help our
district perform well by encouraging all our students to take these tests. The Commissioner of
Education has listened to some of our concerns about the amount of testing and the time it takes.
He has assured us that the testing time will be reduced going forward.
Finally, we are hopeful that we will be invited into the Massachusetts School Building
Authority’s (MSBA) program to assist with the renovation of Mattacheese. We have submitted
our statements of interest to them for five years, and we are being moved forward by the staff for
board approval. If we are accepted, it will help us to decide how to proceed in bringing our
middle school facilities up-to-date with some support from MSBA. They determine the percent
that you are eligible to receive as a reimbursement on the project. These are tax dollars that have
been paid locally to the state coming back to our communities. It will be important to get
involved as the project unfolds. Both towns will have a stake in the project as this school now
houses all our sixth and seventh grade students. They deserve an up-to-date learning
environment, and you deserve to have some of your local tax dollars returned to your
community. A renovated facility will also save local dollars from constant repairs.
As you read our reports please note all the wonderful achievements of our students in academics,
music, the arts, sports, and philanthropic ventures. Our students are learning and growing both
academically and as citizens who will be the leaders of tomorrow. We are honored to be the
stewards of this most important endeavor -- educating all students so that one day they may take
their place in the world as successful, productive citizens. We believe that with your support we
can continue to enhance the D-Y Advantage!
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Larry Azer, Director of Finance & Operations
There is much to report for the last 12 months. We closed out the FY 2015 budget year, we are
managing the current FY 2016 budget, and we are in the midst of preparing the FY 2017 budget.
The district finished FY 2015 with a net balance of $172,619 leading to a certified Excess &
Deficiency (E+D) fund balance of $57,821. We continue to be appreciative of the member
towns for supporting our annual budget requests.
While stagnant state and federal revenues are putting more pressure on cities and towns to
support public education, we have been working cooperatively with officials in both
communities to maintain a high level of programs and services for our students. I would like to
thank all of the school administrators, staff members, and the School Committee for their diligent
work during these challenging economic times.
As the district begins to turn around the long-term trend of declining enrollment, another all-time
high for incoming school choice students was achieved, and the tide of outflow to charter schools
has been stemmed – a net reduction of 37 students in the past three years – continuing to prove
there is a strong D-Y Advantage!
We continue to work with the member towns to develop solutions to much-needed capital
improvements, as our buildings are showing their age. The district continues to pursue support
from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to undergo renovations to the
Mattacheese and Wixon schools, and we are in the process of renovating the lower level below
the gymnasium at the Baker Innovation School, thanks to funding from the Town of Dennis.
Additionally, we remain committed to upgrading security systems in all of the district’s school
buildings.
Thanks to funding from the Dennis Capital Fund and the Dennis Community Preservation
Committee, along with a number of donations, the Wixon Innovation School installed a brand-
new, handicap-accessible playground last summer. The Town of Dennis also provided funding
to install new lighting in the Wixon auditorium, which was literally a night -and-day
transformation. Finally, installation of solar panels was completed at six locations around the
district, providing relief o n electric billing as well as introducing educational opportunities.
Our Food Services Department is led by Rooney Pirini, who continues to implement federal
nutrition guidelines into school lunch menus and is focused on providing a nutritious breakfast
for students who may not have other options. Thanks to a federal grant, and in partnership with
both towns’ recreation departments, the district served more than 8,000 meals to children in both
towns at multiple locations for the third consecutive summer.
Sandra Cashen heads up our Facilities Department, which relies on a small group of mechanics
to handle smaller repairs more effectively and efficiently, and our grounds crew which maintains
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some of the best -kept playing fields on Cape Cod. Our facilities staff handled record snowfalls
that caused numerous school cancellations and delays in the district.
In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve the students of the
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. I look forward to continuing working with the
families, residents, staff members, and community officials in the upcoming year.
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administration Center
296 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
October 1, 2015
PreK 73
K 277
1 256
2 272
3 268
4 251
5 222
6 237
7 226
8 234
9 227
10 196
11 190
12 205
Total 3134
OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION
Leila Maxwell
Director of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Sherry Santini
Director of Humanities and the Arts
The Office of Instruction is responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of
learning mandates of federal and state accountability, and providing and supervising professional
development. To support and extend these key efforts, the Director must also be deeply involved
in grant writing. Nearly a half million dollars have been obtained from numerous grants for
FY16. These receipts provide a major funding stream for professional development efforts and
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partial funding of Instructional Coaches that improve the instructional expertise of all our
professionals. As we support the district strategic plan, develop improvement plans, and
organize professional development, we continually focus on learning for all – students, teachers,
administrators, and support staff.
Research has shown that professional development is most effective when the content is based in
schools and embedded in the work of the participants. In Dennis-Yarmouth this is accomplished
in various ways. We have eight district instructional coaches, including K-8 literacy coaches, a
Language Acquisition Coach for English as a Second Language (ESL), math coaches for grades
PreK-3 and 4-8, a STEM coach, and an Early Learning coach. These content professionals
specialize in providing effective support and guidance for teachers as best practices are
transferred from district initiative to classroom instruction. They are invaluable as the District
moves toward adopting and adapting to the new Curriculum Frameworks, assessment systems,
and other state initiatives.
Dennis-Yarmouth schools work closely with higher education partners to enhance and update all
our programs. We continue our long-term partnership with Lesley University to establish the
Literacy Collaborative model, which supports literacy coaching in primary grades. This project
is in year three and includes extensive professional development for grades kindergarten, 1, and
2 staff as well as on-site coaching support. This effort will continue next year as all remaining
educational professionals in grades kindergarten through second begin studying the Literacy
Collaborative model. We are also looking to add grade 3 to the Literacy Collaborative model
and create a hybrid version for grades 4 and 5 in order to build a consistent approach to literacy
instruction.
We are active participants in the Cape Cod Regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics) network that “brings together educators, school districts, businesses and industry
partners, and community members who share a commitment to inspiring and supporting young
people’s interest and achievement in STEM learning and careers.” An emphasis in the STEM
curriculum at all levels of education for our students is an important factor for their future
success.
At the kindergarten level, we use the Tools of the Mind, a comprehensive, research-based
curriculum focused on cognitive and social-emotional development at the same time as academic
skills. These projects have received positive results and have contributed to high quality
research that has influenced education nation-wide.
As outlined in the strategic plan, curriculum and assessment projects continue. Several staff
members work at the state level curriculum units and on task forces for early education. This
active involvement enables the District to learn of new trends and take advantage of additional
professional development opportunities that benefit our students.
The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District continues to educate students who will become
productive members of our global citizens. In partnership with our families and communities,
we look to fulfill our mission, Empowering Each Student to Achieve Excellence with Integrity in
a changing world.
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PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Jaime Curley, Director
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District’s Pupil Services provides special education services,
including related services to students with disabilities, from age three to twenty-two years old.
The October 2015 Student Information Management System report indicates that 566 students
were receiving special education services.
Preschool programs are located at the Marguerite E. Small Elementary School and Ezra H. Baker
Innovation School in West Yarmouth and West Dennis, respectively. Mrs. Shirley Smith is the
program coordinator and her office is located at the Marguerite E. Small School. Currently,
there are 44 preschoolers with disabilities and 50 students without disabilities in our programs.
Inclusive classrooms bring typically developing preschool age children into the program to serve
as role models and give these students learning opportunities in high quality early education
experiences. Grant funding supports this portion of the program.
The district continues to work to increase the capacity of meeting the diverse needs of the
students that it serves. In 2013, the district created a partner classroom with the New England
Center for Children (NECC), which is currently housed at Mattacheese Middle School. The
students with an autism spectrum diagnosis who participate in the program are continuing to
make remarkable strides. Additionally, the curriculum (Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia)
portion of the program was implemented into the SPEEK and STAR programs last year and has
continued into this year due to its success. Last year, Positive Behavioral and Intervention
Supports (PBIS) was implemented to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for all
students. This initiative is in phase two and has created consistency in teaching rules and
expectations across settings.
At the high school, The Total Learning Center (TLC) was created to address the needs of
struggling students both academically and behaviorally. The program provides students with
teacher check-in's, organizational skills, social and academic prompts, regular communication
with families, and vocational experiences. The district would like to expand upon current
programming to assist with the changing needs of the population and is exploring cost -effective
ways to achieve this goal.
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Kenneth T. Jenks, Principal
As is customary, I begin my annual school report by respectfully thanking the citizens of Dennis
and Yarmouth for supporting our students and our school. We continue to provide students with
a quality education because of the support provided by our two communities. The high school’s
October 2015 assessment enrollment was 1,019 students, a very slight increase over the previous
year. The graduating class of 2015 illustrates the strengths of the high school program: eighty-
three percent of the class of 2015 planned to attend college; fifty-two percent planned to attend a
four year college or university; and thirty-one percent planned to attend a two year college.
Many of our students in the class of 2015 pursued other opportunities: twelve percent planned to
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enter the workforce; one percent planned to go to a technical school; three percent planned to
join the armed forces; and the remainder were undecided about their future plans.
The students in the class of 2015 collectively received over $225,000 in scholarships and awards
at the annual June Academic Awards Night, a significant amount of this support coming from
local sources. On behalf of our students, families, faculty, and staff, I thank the many generous
individuals, organizations, and businesses that provided this vital financial support for our
students.
D-Y remains committed to our motto of Pursuing Excellence, Demonstrating Character. The
high school stresses a core program of English, foreign language, math, science, and social
studies. D-Y offers an extensive range of courses and programs that are designed to prepare our
students for the increasingly competitive world of the 21st century. Our 8th grade program, with
its emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math, continues to enjoy great success.
D-Y also provides a wide range of college level Advanced Placement and honors level courses
for students who want to pursue the most rigorous and challenging academic options.
This year, over ninety D-Y students are enrolled in online coursework through the Virtual High
School program and other online credit options. Our school values a well-rounded experience
for a ll of our students and, as a result, our graduation requirements call for students to complete
course work in elective areas including art, music, technology, and health and physical
education. We support career-oriented options including work-based learning and over eighty
students participated in internships with local businesses and organizations this year. We have a
strong working relationship with Cape Cod Community College and many of our students take
classes at the community college level, including participation in the STEM-focused Bridge-to-
College program. D-Y students can also pursue alternative paths to graduation through
participation in our very successful day and evening alternative learning programs.
In April of 2013, Dennis-Yarmouth was recognized as one of “America’s Best High Schools”
with a silver rating by US News and World Report. Dennis-Yarmouth was again recognized as
one of “America’s Best High Schools” with a silver rating in 2015. D-Y earned these
recognitions, in part, because of our district’s commitment to successfully engaging and
educating all of our students in a rigorous academic program. Dennis-Yarmouth also continues
to offer many unique opportunities for our students. For example, D-Y students have again
worked t his year on a local archaeological dig, presented winning essays at Law Day, and
successfully competed in the Poetry Out Loud program. D-Y students have also won recognition
in the Lions Club Youth Speech Contest. We continue our partnership with the Cape Cod
Astronomical Foundation and our students are frequently in the observatory studying the
heavens. We have also maintained our long standing partnership with the Global STEM
Education Center and we continue our links with classes in England, France, Mexico, and
Russia. D-Y students continue to skype with students in other countries and compare the results
of their science experiments and research.
In other realms, D-Y art students continue to be recognized for their work. One of our students,
Thomas Coute, earned both gold and silver medals at the national level for his artwork as part of
the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. The music program enjoyed another very
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successful season in 2015 as the marching band and guard earned a fourth (!) US Bands Division
IVA state title in four years. Our athletes continue to be competitive and many of our teams
have enjoyed winning seasons, earned league championships, and qualified for post-season play.
Our teams have also been recognized for good sportsmanship, earning multiple Massachusetts
Interscholastic Athletic Association team sportsmanship awards.
The Student Council, as well as other service groups, including Interact, Key Club, the Leo Club,
and the National Honor Society continue t heir strong commitment to community service and
consistently donate to charities and to our communities. The high school has enjoyed another
very successful school year and we look forward to continued growth and improvement in the
future. Our entire school community appreciates the continuing strong support from parents,
citizens, and the leaders of our two communities.
CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 2014-2015
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School will provide an opportunity to acquire high quality
technical, academic, and social skills preparing our students for success in our changing world.
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School (CCRTHS) was established in 1973 as a public
technical high school. The CCRTHS district draws students from 12 towns extending from
Mashpee to Provincetown. For our school year 2014-2015, we had 647 students enrolled in 17
different technical programs with an operating budget of $13,908,300.
The town of Yarmouth had 163 students enrolled at CCRTHS as of October 1, 2014. The
assessment for Yarmouth in FY15 was $2,823,939.
Highlights from Cape Cod Tech 2014-2015 School Year
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District celebrated its 40th Anniversary this year!
• CCRTHS graduated 135 seniors in June 2015, 35 were from Yarmouth.
• CCRTHS students must meet the same state academic standards as the state requires of our
sending schools.
• CCRTHS improved public and community relations by providing shop services to members
of the community. This has allowed communities to realize significant savings in labor
charges.
• Forty-five students received John and Abigail Adams Scholarships for tuition from state
colleges and universities, 12 were from Yarmouth.
• Fifty-two students were inducted to the National Technical Honor Society, 14 from Yarmouth.
• At the SkillsUSA State level competition, twenty students won medals, and three students
qualified for the National Skills and Leadership competition. Medals won: Career Showcase
Arts, Business Procedure, Occupational Health & Safety, Prepared Speech, Marine Service
Technology, Techspo, and a state officer candidate.
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• At the SkillsUSA District level competition of the 59 students who attended, 12 students
medaled. Medals won: Marine Service Technology, Dental Assisting, Mechatronics,
Photography, Teamworks in Carpentry, Electrical, Masonry, Plumbing, and Welding
Sculpture.
• At the Massachusetts 2015 FFA State Convention, five students won awards: Floriculture,
Nursery Landscape, Quiz Bowl, Reporter’s Scrapbook, and Secretary’s Book.
• In Computer/21st Century Learning, all seniors participated in the Credit for Life Fair, a
hands-on personal finance simulation. All students participated in the marketing efforts of
the annual CCT Job Fair. Junior students assisted with marketing our 40th Anniversary
event.
• The English Department aligned all English classes to Common Core, piloted the PARCC
exam for 9th grade, and offered Advanced Placement (AP) Language and AP Literature.
• The Health classes continued to offer literacy strategies in the health curriculum to support
Common Core and to align curriculum with the Massachusetts Framework in Health.
• The Library provides a website for teachers to align digital resources with their curriculums and
for professional development. There is a significant increase in student use of the library.
• The Math Department strengthened their college preparatory curriculum (CP1) with a focus on
problem solving. This will increase college readiness.
• Physical Education focused on maximizing student participation in personal skills development.
• In Science, 2014 MCAS results show 72% of students achieved proficient or higher. Two
students received awards for making the cafeteria significantly more environmentally friendly.
• In Social Studies, 1 6 students completed the Advanced Placement in World History and the
department is now offering Challenges in Democracy as an honors level class.
• The Spanish Department aligned the curriculum with Foreign Language Standards to increase
accessibility to the program.
• Special Education introduced Mindfulness through the Calmer Choice Program for 11th graders
to increase achievement through emotional awareness and will expand the program next year.
• Our School Counseling Department increased completion rates of Career Plan Portfolios and
scholarship/toolship applications. Our Student Ambassadors are leaders for school functions.
• The Art Department had student exhibits all through the Main Floor and The Cove Restaurant
throughout the year. Fundraiser proceeds were used to buy frames for the displayed artwork.
• In Auto Collision, all 11th graders earned OSHA and CPR certifications. This shop also
increased 12th grade CO-OP opportunities with local employers.
• Auto Technology continued a 1:1 laptop program with their students and improved web-based
text book curriculum. Two student s wo n 2nd place at the Mass Auto Dealers competition.
• The Carpentry Department built a new snack shack at Skaket Beach in Orleans. All tenth,
eleventh, and twelfth grade students completed the OSHA Training Program.
• In Cosmetology, 8 seniors had Co-Op jobs and were certified in CPR. All who took the
Cosmetology State Exam passed. Five juniors were certified in OSHA. They passed the Nail
Technician State Exam and have summer jobs in their field.
• Culinary Arts significantly increased their student enrollment. Students hosted and served at
numerous events held by community groups in our restaurant, The Cove, which is open to the
public.
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• Dental Assisting seniors participated in five weeks of internship and worked alongside staff in
local dental offices. Three seniors completed MA Certification in Radiology. All students
completed CPR, First Aid and OSHA training; and assisted in The Ellen Jones Dental Program.
• Early Childhood Education 11th and 12th grade students participated in teaching practicums.
The CCT Preschool was awarded a Level 2 rating in a rigorous review by the state’s QRIS
program.
• The Electrical Department did an extensive remodel of their workstation, won a bronze medal at
SkillsUSA, and completed a major relighting project for the Charles Moore Arena.
• Graphic Arts students earned college credit at Cape Cod Community College for high school
level coursework. They were recognized for various design awards and SkillsUSA leadership
achievements. This shop uses the Work Force Ready System to test for technical competencies.
• The Engineering Technology Shop has completed three years of curriculum. A gold medal was
won at SkillsUSA and three students won a merit award from the Society of Women Engineers.
• Health Tech introduced a Biomedical Program this year. Twelve students worked in internships
or Co -Op placements including Cape Cod Hospital and Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation.
• Horticulture students helped build a playground in Dennis and other off-campus projects. This
shop revamped and reorganized the scope and sequence of its curriculum for shop and theory.
For the second year they taught a Cape Cod Community College course to the junior class.
• The Roots and Roses Flo ral Shop continues to provide hands-on experiences for students.
• HVAC students participated in hands-on learning opportunities within the school; installed AC
units in classrooms; maintained refrigeration in Culinary; and serviced ductless split coils.
• The Information Technology shop structured lessons with a new Cisco curriculum and utilized
hands-on opportunities within the school such as the Help Desk and infrastructure projects.
• The Plumbing Department gained two female students during the year and boasted 100%
participation in SkillsUSA. Among their awards were two 3rd place medals and one All Star.
• Welding students work with instructors from project design, through solutions, to outlining
project steps, then writing an essay and reflection paper on the project. They also won two
medals at SkillsUSA.
• One hundred and seven qualified students participated in placements for Cooperative Education,
Internships, and Student Practicums for real-life work experience. Students must maintain
grades of C or better in academic classes and B or better in shop and theory classes to be
eligible for placement. The Co-Op Office joined with the Business classes to provide the highly
successful second annual Student Job Fair for the entire student body.
Please visit o ur website: www.capetech.us for more information.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine K. Greeley
John Hannon
Yarmouth Representatives to CCRTHS School Committee
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MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ann Knell, Principal
It is my honor to share the 2016 annual report for Mattacheese Middle School. This year our
faculty is studying Mindset by Carol S. Dweck as we work to promote a system that educates the
whole child and provides every student with the opportunity to succeed. Student leadership is
encouraged and supported by multiple opportunities to make a difference. By giving our
students a voice, we better equip them to support others to be more involved.
Beyond academic goals we encourage student collaboration, communication, critical thinking,
and creative innovation to prepare our students for their future. Our program seeks to instill the
21st century skills that business and community leaders recognize as essential. In recognition of
that need, we initiated a 21st Century class for both 6th and 7 th graders. The emphasis of the class
is to explicitly teach students the skills to be successful both in and out of school.
Mattacheese is a strong supporter and promoter of music education. We provide, either in a class
or an after school activity, music, band, jazz band, chorus, Vocal Minority, Boyz group,
orchestra, fiddlers, steel drums, bagpipes, and guitar. This year Seussical the Musical will be the
third student production that supports multiple performing arts. Each musical has been met with
rave reviews.
As part of the district Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Program (PBIS), we have
adopted the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness. The staff works to
provide frequent recognition and encouragement to our students when they demonstrate 3R
behavior. The expectations are consistent and communicated in a positive way in order to guide
our students academically, behaviorally, and socially.
We work to develop interconnected abilities through our comprehensive After School Activity
program that extends our school day on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for three eight -week
sessions. The offerings focus on art, creativity, crafts, exercise, special interests, music, and
academic support. Our ability to expose students to a variety of opportunities enhances student
confidence and curiosity.
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Gosnold on Cape Cod. The collaboration
and augmentation of our school counseling program provides additional student-family support
and guidance as well as a four-week workshop for parents on Guiding Good Choices.
As always, I thank our caring teachers and staff who are committed to providing a safe, positive,
supportive yet challenging school environment. Additional thanks go to our Leadership Team,
PTO, and School Council as well as our community. Our top priority is, and always will be, our
students.
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NATHANIEL H. WIXON INNOVATION SCHOOL
Sean P. Owen, Principal
It is with great pride that I share the third annual report of the Nathaniel H. Wixon Innovation
School. This being my first year as principal makes writing this report very exciting. We have
four hundred seventy-three fourth and fifth grade students arriving daily to partake in a rich,
nurturing school environment.
The extended school day continues to be the keystone of our innovation. Each school day our
students receive an additional forty minutes of instruction. Over the course of a school-year,
these additional minutes add up to seventeen additional school days! Seventeen days in which
our dedicated staff continues to work with students to provide them with a remarkable
educational experience.
The beginning of this school year was marked by the long awaited grand opening of our
playground. The playground project was made possible by $150,000 awarded to us by the
town’s Community Preservation Committee and Capital Fund, as well as $15,000 of additional
funding from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. On August 14th, parents, teachers,
and administrators united to build the playground. Local businesses also supported the
“community build” with meals and tools for the volunteers. The final product was a state-of-the-
art playground that is currently being enjoyed by students during the school day and the town’s
residents beyond school hours.
This November we once again participated in the VFW Post 10274 Veterans’ Day Essay
Contest. Eighty students submitted essays and the three winners read their essays at the annual
Veterans’ Day Assembly. Many active and former service members attended the assembly and
as always the event was a success, imparting to our students that freedom should never be taken
for granted. Later in the month, Selectman Bergeron promoted his annual essay contest on
homelessness by speaking to the entire student body about the homeless population in our
community. Over fifty students submitted essays and five moved on to read their essays on the
annual Shelter Cape Cod Telethon. We are fortunate to be able to partner with organizations that
advocate for admirable causes and help our students understand the importance of civic duty.
Parents continue to enhance our students’ educational experience. Our newly formed School
Council works diligently to assist in reaching the goals of our newly adopted School
Improvement Plan. Our PTO continues to fundraise to give our students additional educational
experiences beyond the classroom. Again this year, our students will be participating in
numerous exciting trips to the Boston area, as well as having many rich onsite events.
A dedicated staff, supportive parents, and strong community partners share a single vision of
providing our students with an exemplary educational experience, making Wixon Innovation
School distinctive.
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EZRA H. BAKER INNOVATION SCHOOL
Kevin Depin, Principal
I am pleased to report the progress of the Ezra H. Baker Innovation School. When we began in
September, we greeted 388 kindergarten through third grade students. We also welcomed
students in our pre-school class, as well as in our classrooms, for students with medical
challenges or autism.
Two long term staff members ended their careers in D-Y in 2015! Ms. Meredith Colbert built a
career working with some of our youngest students and some of our most challenged. She
greeted students early in the morning as a bus monitor, and continued working until the very end
of the day in our afterschool program. Mrs. Susan Barczak was that friendly voice that greeted
you from the office who served as our receptionist, attendance secretary, and our daycare
bookkeeper. Sue was quick to give a smile or a hug to students in need. Both women leave
legacies of commitment and devotion to our school, our district, but mostly our students.
As a Commonwealth Innovation School, our Innovation Plan centered on two major tenets ~
increasing both academic opportunity and wellness for our students. All students studied
Spanish as a second language, and spent longer time in Art, Music, and Physical Education.
Second and third grade students had additional opportunities with in-school challenging
literature lessons. We continued to expand options for after school activities. Last year, students
had the opportunity to take yoga, rocket design, and cross country running. Students had the
opportunity to choose salad bar or yogurt parfaits for healthier options at meal times. With the
support of our parent group, we were able to introduce a daily snack fruit bowl. Throughout the
day, students may stop by the office to grab a piece of fresh fruit for snack. This community
fruit bowl is yet another way we are attending to student wellness.
When designing our Innovation Plan, we wanted to make sure that our students realized that they
too could make a difference in the world. Our students raised more than $1,800.00 for our
annual Penny Harvest. Additionally, they raised $2,850.00 for the American Heart Association
in the Jump for Heart event. In the fall of 2015, we hosted a Family Farm-to-Table Dinner. The
event provided both an opportunity for school families to join together in friendship for a meal,
as well as another chance to support our community. Students and their families collected and
donated 1,000 pounds of food, estimated to be worth $1,750, along with six bags of clothing,
estimated at $150, to the Family Pantry of Cape Cod.
As in the past, we received tremendous support from our community! In April, volunteers from
Comcast and the EHBi faculty joined to complete a school beautification project. We were able
to repaint several student areas, most notably the cafeteria and nurse’s office, as well as 150
student desks! In the summer, with the support of the town of Dennis, we removed old carpeting
from classroom areas, painted 18 classrooms, and replaced the flooring with vinyl tile. In
October, the town voted to extend the project by completely renovating the lower level, creating
beautiful spaces for art, music, library, Spanish, and technology.
As we begin 2016, we look forward to another great year filled with excitement, challenge,
wellness, and, of course, innovation.
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MARGUERITE E. SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Carole A. Eichner, Principal
I am humbled to submit this annual town report for Marguerite E. Small Elementary School
(M.E. Small). M. E. Small is one of six outstanding schools in the D-Y Reginal School District.
Our 52-year old building is well maintained. We are a proud and diverse PK-Grade 3
community of learners located in West Yarmouth. Identified by the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education (DESE) as a top, Level 1 school, we provide a safe, enriching
environment where every child, in his or her unique style, has the opportunity to achieve success.
We continue to foster school/community partnerships with families, community members, and
the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth to meet and exceed our goal of excellence in education.
According to the October 1, 2015 enrollment report, M. E. Small has a total of 231 K-3 students
and 64 staff members. Average class size is 17 students. Ten of our students attend as a School
of Choice from neighboring communities. Forty-nine of our students come from multi-lingual
homes. Five classrooms of the Dennis-Yarmouth Early Education Program for 3 to 5 year-old
children with and without special education needs continue to be an integral part of our school
community. We also offer affordable daycare before and after school, as well as enrichment
classes during the school day.
Our highly qualified and dedicated staff is committed to student achievement, school safety, and
parent partnerships. We believe in a balanced literacy approach in which students have daily
opportunities to read, listen, speak, write, and think critically. Through individualized, small and
whole group instruction, teachers are able to differentiate lessons in order to best fit the needs of
students. We implement the Tools of the Mind program in all our kindergarten classes. Our
rigorous math curriculum engages students in key problem-solving activities while attending t o
the Massachusetts Common Core Standards. We are members of the Literacy Collaborative in
partnership with Lesley University and offer Reading Recovery/Leveled Literacy reading
interventions.
We at M. E. Small have embraced a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) model
of discipline. This school-wide, research-based system provides students with proactive
strategies to support healthy choices throughout the different settings of the school. At M. E.
Small, we are Respectful, Responsible, Ready, Caring, and Safe.
M. E. Small has a resourceful Parent -Teacher Organization (PTO). All families are invited to
participate in the monthly PTO meetings and activities. Our School Council also meets monthly
and develops school improvement goals, oversees the school budget, and makes
recommendations to improve our school for all children. Yarmouth residents interested in
serving on this committee are encouraged to contact our school at 508-778-7975 for more
details. Special thanks go to the cadre of talented and dedicated community volunteers who
regularly support our important work.
Visit our web page to learn more about our great school and stay up to date with events and
activities.
www.dy-regional.k12.ma.us/marguerite-e-small-elementary-school
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STATION AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Peter J. Crowell, Principal
It is again a pleasure to submit my annual report as principal of the Station Avenue Elementary
School (SAE). Now in our 21st year of operation and serving 456 students in 23 classrooms, we
experienced an unprecedented enrollment increase in kindergarten, necessitating the addition of a
classroom in order to maintain educationally sound class sizes. Our use of space continues to be
a priority in our beautiful facility.
Students at SAE are provided with a full range of academic and social curriculum opportunities
which help them to grow as students and future citizens of our community. Our professional
staff engages in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with commo n team
goals centered on assessment and focus for instruction in the classroom based on the Common
Core Standards in Literacy and Math. In addition to our Math and Tools of the Mind coaches,
our membership in the Literacy Collaborative based at Lesley University provides us with a
Literacy Coach. Not only does this coach work directly with students in classrooms, she also
engages staff in graduate level professional development and consultation in the practices for
reading and writing instruction in classrooms. We were chosen this year to pilot the use of iPads
in our grade three classrooms. Our Library/Technology teacher works directly with classroom
teachers and students in the classroom with technology that can be used to enhance instruction in
the 21st century.
We continue to use the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports model (PBIS) with our
school motto being At Station Avenue we care about being: SAFE, RESPECTFUL,
RESPONSIBLE, and CARING. Monthly All-School Meetings bring us together to celebrate our
work. As role models, our D-Y High School neighbors are frequent visitors through
volunteering, work-based learning, Physical Education Pals, and the annual Pep Rally.
Our active and energetic PTO continues to provide family events such as the Scholastic Book
Fair, Holiday Fair, Spaghetti Supper, and Ice Cream Social. Their generous support of programs
and field trips at SAE is much appreciated. In the larger community, we are pleased to welcome
many volunteers to our school including high school students, parents, grandparents, Rotary
Club, and Elder Services. This year we are very grateful for the generous support and donation
of school supplies and coats for our students in need by the Masonic Angel Fund of Yarmouth.
Once again, the Elks Lodge #1549 of Hyannis donated dictionaries to grade 3 students. Finally,
our partnership with the Yarmouth Police and Fire Departments in support of school safety is
greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the entire SAE community, thank you to the goo d citizens of Yarmouth for the
support of our school community. We invite you to stop by and visit our vibrant learning
community.
FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Rooney Pirini, Coordinator
For the 5th straight year the Dennis-Yarmouth Food Service Department has been able to provide
meals to kids beyond our normal school year. Through the fully funded Federal Food Service
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Program, we were able to provide free lunches to over 8,100 kids throughout our towns. We had
five locations open during the months of July and August. Station Avenue, Ezra Baker and
Mattacheese were all open sites and offered free lunches to all kids ages 18 and under. We were
also proud to work with Recreation Departments from both Yarmouth and Dennis to provide free
lunches at Johnny Kelly Park and the Flax Pond Recreation Summer Programs.
The M. E. Small School is currently participating in the Universal Free Breakfast Program. The
National School Lunch Program offers all schools that have more than 60% Free and Reduced
students, free breakfast for the entire student body. M. E. Small currently has 66% of the school
receiving Free or Reduced priced meals. It has been very well received and we are pleased to be
able to offer breakfast to all of the M. E. Small students.
At the end o f the 2014/2015 school year, 54% of the D-Y District qualified for Free/Reduced
priced meals. With this many families needing a little bit of help, it is with pride that we are able
to make sure that they are receiving hot, healthy, and nutritious meals. All of our schools serve
both breakfast and lunch daily and provide a variety of healthy options. Fresh fruit and
vegetables are served with all meals along with low fat or skim milk. All of our pastas, breads,
breakfast items, and snacks are all whole grain.
We currently use cooperative purchasing and bidding procedures to buy all of our goods. These
purchasing practices have made it possible to continue to provide a wide variety of fresh and
healthy foods to our students.
For the 2014/2015 school year, the food costs were 43%, labor costs were 42%, and all other
costs were 15%. Our participation rates are strong in all schools and grade levels. It is a
pleasure and privilege to feed all of the students of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School
District.
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Chris Machado, Director of Technology
The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Technology Department provides services to all
schools and the Central Office. The department supports the infrastructure necessary to maintain
our District networks, repairs hardware, installs software, files for grants, both entitlement and
competitive, works with students with special needs to incorporate assistive technologies into
their Individual Education Plans, and provides professional development to staff to integrate
technology into the curriculum.
Lory Stewart retired from her position as Director of Instructional Technology after fourteen
years with the district. Molly Fedele joined the department as the Assistant Director of Digital
Learning and Library Services. Molly has worked in the district as a teacher for fourteen years.
There are four technicians and one office staff position in the Technology Department. Our
technicians work diligently to maintain the computers, printers, iPads, and other instructional
technology across the district. The office staff maintains the district databases of hardware and
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software, assists in managing the work order system, and supports the District’s technology help
desk. Our team supports over 1,700 desktop/laptop computers and over 2,400 ipads. All iPads
can access the internet through the 118 wireless access points that we support across seven
buildings.
This year, the department replaced over four hundred outdated desktop computers across all six
schools. We upgraded four laptop computer carts available for use at Dennis-Yarmout h
Regional High School. Twenty-five new short throw projectors with new sound systems were
installed in Mattacheese Middle School classrooms. We implement ed Follet’s Destiny web-
based library management system at all six schools. Teacher’s Plus, a new teacher gradebook
system, was adopted. All teachers were trained on its use. In addition to the new gradebook, we
opened the Parent, Teacher, and Student Plus Portals as a way to enhance communication across
schools and families regarding student progress and class information. We also implemented
Blackboard Connect 5, a parent/staff/student notification system that includes the ability to send
text messages, email alerts, and phone calls. This system is used for school-to-home
communications as well as emergency notifications. It replaces the older, outdated Alert Now
system.
Our iPad initiative continues and is in its third year. We added an additional grade level (250
iPads) to our 1:1 iPad program. Currently all students in grades 4-11 have an assigned iPad. We
introduced an iPad pilot program at Station Avenue Elementary School with the addition of three
class iPad carts for use with the third grade students. Every day, students across the district use
their iPads to engage with curriculum, collaborate with others, create original works, and more.
The department supported the equipment, skills, and network needed for the successful
implementatio n of the computerized Partnership for Assessment for Readiness for College and
Careers (PARCC) testing. Sixth and seventh grade students at the Mattacheese Middle School
and third grade students at the Marguerite E. Small Elementary School participated in the online
testing.
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District continues to have an active recycling program for
our ink and toner cartridges. This year, we were able to use recycling points to procure six robot
Swivl stands and two laser jet printers.
In December, in honor of Computer Science Education Week, all Dennis-Yarmouth schools
participated again in the Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is organized by Code.org, a public
501c3 non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science by making it available
in more schools, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color.
The learning of basic programming nurtures problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. By
starting at an early age, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career
path.
The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Technology Department makes every effort to
stay current on emerging technologies to best serve our school community and ensure strong
support of its technological needs.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION To serve as an advisory role to the Board of Selectmen and other committees
on issues relating to agriculture. To work with the Planning Board to develop
“right to farm” agricultural zoning bylaw while also working to create a
seasonal farmers market and developing a community garden. 5 members (3
year staggered terms)
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Coordinates economic development activities in the Town. Defines and
becomes familiar with local resources that may aid the economic development
process. Works with existing businesses to facilitate expansion and
encourages retention. Monitors regulations that will impact the Town.
Monitors and reports on expenditures of economic development funds. 7
members (5 at-large; Director of Chamber of Commerce; 1 Planning Board
representative).
BARNSTABLE MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT REPRESENTATIVE
Yarmouth representative to the Barnstable Airport Commissioners.
Responsible for representing Yarmouth’s position on issues of concern,
especially noise, traffic, and safety issues that affect the Town and its
residents.
BOARD OF APPEALS
BOARD OF APPEALS -
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Operates under Yarmouth Zoning By-Law, as well as the Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 40A and Chapter 40B. The responsibilities of the
Board of Appeals are to hear a nd decide petition/appeals for special p ermits,
variances from the terms of the by-law, and appeals from decisions of the
Building Inspector. M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 12 ATM 1946, Article F. 5
members (5-year term) and Associate Members (1-year term). Associate
Members sit in case of absence, conflict or vacancy. Vacancy: Successor
serves until the qualification of his/her successor. Removal: For cause, upon
written charges, and after a public hearing.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS Reviews and inspects all real estate on a rotating basis. Appraisal of property
to achieve a fair and equitable assessment. Preparation and presentation of the
Annual Classification Report to the Board of Selectmen. Reviews, assesses,
and determines abatements. M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 24. ATM 1985. 3
members (3-year term).
CABLE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Works with the Town’s licensed cablevision supplier in meeting the needs and
services of the Town. Periodic review and recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen of license approval. Acts of 1971, M.G.L., Chapter 1103, Sec.
166A. Selectmen Policy 1969. 5 members (3-year term). Town
Administrator.
CAPITAL BUDGET
COMMITTEE
Committee reviews all requests for capital items from Town departments and
makes recommendations to Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and
Town Meeting. ATM 1984, Article 40. 7 members (4-year term) consists of 1
Finance Committee member, 1 Planning Board member, and 5 At-Large
members.
COMMUNITY HOUSING
COMMITTEE
Responsible for the oversight and coordination of initiatives and projects that
will increase both the availability of, and the access of, affordable housing in
Yarmouth. 10 members and 3 Alternates (staggered 3-year term). A full
member shall be a representative from the Yarmouth Housing Authority and
an Alternate shall be a member of the Planning Board. Alternates shall have
the right to vote in the absence of a regular member and partake in all
discussions. Quorum: 5 members.
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE
Committee studies the needs, possibilities, and resources of the Town
regarding community preservation. Recommendations made to Board of
Selectmen on projects to be funded by resources in the Community
Preservation Fund. ATM 2005, Article 10 9 voting representative positions
(3-year term).
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Coordinates economic development activities in the Town. Defines and
becomes familiar with local resources that may aid the economic development
process. Works with existing businesses to facilitate expansion and
encourages retention. Monitors regulations that will impact the Town.
Monitors and reports on expenditures of economic development funds. 7
members (5 at-large; Director of Chamber of Commerce; 1 Planning Board
representative).
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Regulatory review and issuance of permits, pursuant to the Massachusetts
Wetland Protection Act. M.G.L. 131, Section 40, and the Town of Yarmouth
Wetland By-Law (M.G.L. Chapter 143). The Commission also manages over
1,600 acres of conservation land throughout the Town. M.G.L. Chapter 40,
Section 8C. ATM 1961, Article 87. 7 members - not less than 3, no more than
7 (3-year staggered team). Removal: For cause, after a public hearing by the
authority.
COUNCIL ON AGING
The Council serves the elderly by sponsoring health-related education and
recreational programs beneficial to senior citizens. M.G.L. Chapter 40,
Section 8B. ATM 1968, Article 92. ATM 1983, Article 3. 9 members (3-year
term).
CULTURAL COUNCIL Meets summer through fall once a month and, as needed, depending upon the
volume of grants received. Local committee supported by monies from
Massachusetts Cultural Council to review and award grants for the furtherance
of cultural pursuits in and for the Town. May have ex-officio or advisory
members with no vote. May reappoint after 1-year absence. Members should
show scholarship or creativity in or distinguished service to the arts and
humanities. Vacancy: Successor serves for a 2-year term until the
qualification of the successor.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD The Board shall work to promote and encourage the recognition, revitalization,
and replication of the distinctive and historical elements of Yarmouth which
give its unique character and identity. The Board shall prepare and submit
relevant comments for all projects reviewed through the Site Plan Review
process, which are located south of Route 6. BOS Vote 5/24/05 3 members
(staggered 2 year terms). Voted 2/14/06 to increase membership to 5
members.
DISABILITY COMMISSION Coordinates and carries out programs designed to meet problems of
handicapped in coordination with the Office of Handicapped Affairs. Reviews
and submits recommendations on handicap accessibility for the Town and its
handicapped citizens and visitors. Also works with monitoring program on
handicapped parking violations. M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section J. No more than
7 members, 3-year terms. Vacancy until expiration of term.
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DRIVE-IN SITE UTILIZATION
COMMITTEE
Identify the most relevant policy goals to identify which policies are most
important to the Town. Identify potential uses which are most desirable and
likely to accomplish the policy goals of the Town, and evaluate existing site
const raints to better understand how physical/regulatory constraints will
impact the likelihood/ease of future development. 7 members, 3-year term.
FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees and advises on the Town’s financial matters. T he Committee works
throughout the year, although more concentrated work, typically involving a
two-per -week meeting schedule is required as the proposed budget for the
coming fiscal year is reviewed prior to the Annual Town Meeting. The
Committee reviews, in detail, all monetary proposals to be brought forward at
Town Meeting and provides recommendations on each article for the benefit
of the voters. M.G.L. Chapter 39, Section 16. ATM 1977, Article 5. 7-9
members (staggered 3-year term).
FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Assists the Fire Chief in studying specific administrative inquires. The
Committee analyzes data and studies problems as requested by the Fire Chief.
The results of these studies will assist the Fire Chief in administering the
department and be reported to the Government Oversight Committee and the
Board of Selectmen for their review.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Concerned with all aspects of public health as they relate to daily living
standards and is active with such issues as environmental standards, pollution
control, land development septic system standards, hazardous waste
mitigation, and public health programs and measures. M.G.L. Chapter 41,
Section 21. ATM 1980, Article 57. 4 members (3-year term).
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Established for the preservation, protection, and development of the historical
and archeological assets of the Town. The Commission conducts research for
places of historic or archeological value and cooperates with the state
archeologists and seeks to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies
organized for similar purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print, and
distribute books, maps, charts, plans, and pamphlets which it deems necessary
for its work. Makes recommendations for the preservation of historic sites or
objects to the Board of Selectmen. M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8D. ATM
1977, Article 22. 7 members (3-year term), Alternate (1-year term). Removal:
For cause, after public hearing by the authority.
LIBRARY BOARD
Provides all residents of the Town with modern, comprehensive, and readily
accessible library and information services. Reports on library governance and
policy and planning issues on a regular basis to the Board of Selectmen. STM
August 1994. Selectmen Policy December 6, 1994. 7 members (3
overlapping terms). 3 At-Large from other than existing library association
boards. Each library association shall have 2 members; 1 voting, and 1
Alternate. The final and 4th Alternate shall come from a majority vote of the
remaining 6 Yarmouth Library Board Members. A Yarmouth junior and
senior high school student shall have a non-voting membership.
OLD KING’S HIGHWAY
COMMITTEE
Administers the historic arts which pertain to building and/or alterations to
existing buildings in the Historic District, which extends from Route 6 to Cape
Cod Bay. Interprets the Act and coordinates the over-all operation of the
District. M.G.L. Chapter 470, Section. 7 Elected, serving 4-year terms, except
for builder/architect and alternates, who are appointed Alternates and
builder/architect serve 1-year terms. Builder/architect must have 5 years’
experience in the building trades.
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PARKER’S RIVER MARINA
PARK COMMITTEE
Works with Natural Resources Director and Town Engineer to develop plans
and specifications for construction of a marina on former drive-in site on
Route 28, West Yarmouth. The Marina Development Committee is comprised
of 8 members (4 residents, one of whom must reside in general area of
proposed marina); 3 business representatives; 1 member of current Yarmouth
Waterways Committee).
PERSONNEL BOARD
Establishes policies, procedures, and personnel policy guidelines. Approves
classification for positions and recommends content and format for job
descriptions. M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 1088. 5 members (3-year term).
PLANNING BOARD /LOCAL
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Board acts as the Town’s local planning committee which reviews plans,
projects, subdivisions, and zoning by-laws. Also instrumental and active in
preparation of Yarmouth’s Local Comprehensive Plan and presentation of by-
law recommendations at public hearings, Selectmen, and Town Meeting.
Careful study of resources, possibilities and the needs of the Town with
respect to conditions injurious to public health, rental dwellings, development
of municipality with special reference to proper housing. M.G.L. Chapter 41,
Section 81A. ATM 1979, Article 58. 5 members serving 5-year staggered
terms. Annual Report at Town Meeting Vacancy: Unexpired term until next
annual election.
RECREATION COMMISSION
Plans and coordinates recreational activities for the Town. Works on the
development of the Town’s recreational acquisitions and recreational area.
M.G.L Chapter 45, Section 14. ATM 1979, Article 35. ATM April 1984,
Article 28. 7 members (staggered 3-year term). 3 Alternates (3-year term).
Vacancy: Until expiration of term.
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Committee is a State-mandated committee whose membership consists of
approximately five to seven members. Their charge is to study disposal and
recycling methods and costs and make recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen, public education, the SEMASS contract, and residential and
commercial recycling are major issues addressed by this Committee.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Serves as the chief executive goal-setting and policy-making agency of the
Town, and as such, appoints an administrator to carry out day-to-day policies.
All executive powers of the Town are vested in the Board of Selectmen and it
has all the powers and duties given to boards of selectmen under the
Constitution and General Laws of Massachusetts and such additional powers
and duties as may be authorized by the charter, by-laws, or Town Meeting
vote. Also, the Board of Selectmen is the licensing board for th e Town. 5
members (elected at-large for 3-year overlapping term).
WATERWAYS/SHELLFISH
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Reviews coastal projects, policies, rules, regulations and ultimately provides
recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of
Selectmen who consider all aspects of coastal resource management. ATM
April 2002, Article 23.
YARMOUTH
REPRESENTATIVE TO
BARNSTABLE COUNTY
ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES
Elected representative to represent the Town’s interests in all matters
encompassing the regional aspects that Cape Cod faces.
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YARMOUTH
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
CAPE COD COMMISSION
Protection of the Town’s interest in preservation of the County’s unique
character, public health, safety, and general welfare, to maintain and enhance
sound local and regional economies, and to ensure economic development. 3-
year term, no temporary appointments. Removal: Cannot remove member
prior to expiration of 3-year term and only if that member voluntarily resigns,
fails to meet residency or registered voter requirement.
YARMOUTH
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
Protection of the Town’s interest on impact, revitalization, and waterway
issues. Attends monthly Commissioner’s meeting and reports concerns to the
Board of Selectmen.
YARMOUTH SUBSTANCE
ABUSE COMMITTEE (Y-SAC)
A representative community coalition serving as a forum on awareness,
education and programs to address drug and alcohol use and abuse by
residents of all ages. Researches community needs, reviews evidenced-based
practices, and provides programs based on identified priorities. Executive
Board of 14 members and 12 alternates meets monthly, is coordinated by the
Yarmouth Department of Health, and reports semi-annually to the Board of
Selectmen (1-year term).
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REFERENCE GUIDE
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(TOWN HALL MAIN NUMBER: 508 398 2231)
EMERGENCIES 911
Police Department Fire Department
All Purposes 508 775 0445 All Purposes 508 398 2212
State Police 508 398 2323
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Administration Building 508 398 7600 D-Y Regional High 508 398 7630
Mattacheese Middle 508 778 7979 Station Avenue Elementary 508 760 5600
Marguerite E. Small 508 778 7975
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 508 778 1008 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE COUNCIL 508 771 0700
COUNTY:
Barnstable County Complex 508 362 2511
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
FEDERAL STATE
Senator Elizabeth Warren Senator Daniel Wolf
Boston 617 565 3170 Barnstable 508 775 0162
Washington, D.C. 202 224 4543 Boston 617 722 1567
Senator Edward Markey Representative Timothy Whelan
Boston 617 565 8519 District Office 508 385 2561
Washington, D.C. 202 224 2742 Boston 617 722 2090
Congressman William Keating Representative Brian Mannal (Precincts 3, 5, 6 Yarmouth)
Hyannis 508 771 0666 Barnstable 508 771 5422
Washington, D.C. 202 225 3111 Boston 617 722 2080
LOCAL
Selectmen 508 398 2231 Ext. 1271 Town Administrator 508 398 2231 Ext. 1271
Town Departments/Divisions
Accounting 508 398 2231 Ext. 1299 DPW Office 508 398 2231 Ext. 1290
Appeals, Board of 508 398 2231 Ext. 1285 Disposal Area 508 760 4870
Assessors 508 398 2231 Ext. 1222 Dog Officer 508 394 4422
Cemetery 508 398 2231 Ext. 1513 Engineering 508 398 2231 Ext. 1250
Clerks 508 398 2231 Ext. 1216 Golf Courses
Collector/Treasurer 508 398 2231 Ext. 1233 Bass River 508 398 9079
Community Development 508 398 2231 Ext. 1275 Bayberry Hills 508 394 5597
Community Preservation 508 398 2231 Ext. 1277 Health, Board of 508 398 2231 Ext. 1241
Conservation 508 398 2231 Ext. 1283 Highway Division 508 398 2231 Ext. 1511
Inspection Division Natural Resources 508 398 2231 Ext. 1615
Building 508 398 2231 Ext. 1261 Old King’s Highway 508 398 2231 Ext. 1292
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Gas and Plumbing 508 398 2231 Ext. 1262 Park Division 508 775 7910
Inspector of Signs
508 398 2231
Ext. 1265
Planning Board
508 398 2231
Ext. 1276
Wiring 508 398 2231 Ext. 1263 Recreation 508 790 9133
Libraries (Flax Pond) 508 760 4815
South Yarmouth 508 760 4820 Senior Services 508 394 7606
West Yarmouth 508 775 5206 Technology Division 508 398 2231 Ext. 1297
Yarmouth Port 508 362 3717 Treasurer 508 398 2231 Ext. 1217
Licenses 508 398 2231 Ext. 1268 Water Division 508 771 7921
TOWN HALL FAX 508 398 2365
VETERANS SERVICES 888 778 8701 YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY 508 398 2920
CITIZEN INFORMATION SERVICE 800 392 6090
(This service offers answers to questions about State government and directs citizens to the proper State office for help)
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH TALENT BANK FORM
The Board of Selectmen would like your experience and expertise to serve on a Committee,
Board or Special Study Group. Please complete this form and file it with the Town
Administrator’s Office at Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, S. Yarmouth, MA 02664 if you are
interested or call 508-398-2231 ext. 1270.
Name Date
Address Precinct No.
Phone # Email
Residency: Full Time Part Time None/Business Owner
Indicate below the areas you are especially interested in:
Board of Appeals Energy Committee
Board of Assessors Finance/Capital/Investment*
Board of Health Golf Enterprise Committee
Cable Advisory Committee Historical/Old King’s Highway
Charter/Government Oversight Library Board
Community & Economic Development Comm. Open Space Committee
Community Housing Committee Personnel Board
Community Preservation Committee Planning Board
Conservation Commission Recycling & Waste Management
Council on Aging Recreation Commission
Cultural Council Scholarship Fund Committee
Design Review Committee Waterways/Shellfish Advisory
Disability Commission Other __________________________
Please compl ete the reverse side of this application with more detailed information about yourself.
* Not appointed by the Board of Selectmen
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
1. Work Experience/Occupation:
2. Educational Studies:
3. Community Service Record:
4. Personal History (Optional):
5. State briefly why you are interested in serving the Town in the area of government
indicated:
*Applicants may attach copies of personal resumes if desired and available.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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