Reminders from Town Hall - April 21, 2023
 | ECOMAINE'S ECOFEST - EARTH DAY Saturday April 22, 2023 | 9:00am to 1:00pm Wescustogo Hall & Community Center We'll be celebrating sustainability, recycling, composting, and so much more! Free giveaways (while supplies last, including recycling bins and compost pails), activities, information, food trucks, & LOTS MORE! |
 | CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE!!
Leslie Livingston (of North Yarmouth), Healthy Kids' longtime Executive Director who retired in January 2023, was recognized on April 18, 2023 at Maine's State House of Representatives. Healthy Kids' Board of Directors and staff requested this distinguished state honor for her 30+ years of work toward the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Leslie was awarded the Legislative Sentiment by Rep. Lydia Crafts (Newcastle) during the First Session of the House. The sentiment was co-sponsored by Senator Teresa Pierce (Cumberland) and Rep. Annie Graham (North Yarmouth). There is nobody more deserving of this recognition and we [Healthy Kids' Board of Directors and staff] are so proud of Leslie! We extend our deepest gratitude for her devoted service to our communities and families in Lincoln County and Maine! |
FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 |
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| Public Notice | |
 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING | PLANNING BOARD Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6:30pm Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center
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 | BURN PERMITS
Effective April 1, 2023 North Yarmouth Fire Rescue will only be issuing burn permits through the State of Maine's online Burn Permits system. You must wait until 09:00am each day to obtain a permit. This is due to the system predicting the class day for each day. You may also obtain a permit after 09:00am everyday at North Yarmouth Fire Rescue or at Town Office after 09:00am during normal days open.
Permits are valid for only one day only between the hours of 9:00AM to 11:00 PM on the day you are issued the permit. Before you are issued the permit, you must acknowledge the conditions of the permit and the allowed burn times for the day. When the permit is issued, the allowed burn times are stated on the permit and the printed copy. |
| Recycling & Waste Reduction | |
 | #RECYCLING WORKS FOR ME Paper and cardboard are great to turn into...well, new paper and cardboard! While tissues and paper towels can't be recycled, the fiber from our junk mail, cereal boxes, pizza boxes, and home delivery boxes can be made into new paper, boxes, or even tissues to help during #allergyseason. ecomaine is proud to help turn #ThisIntoThat! |
 | Presentation by Environmental Advocate and Author Susan B Inches: Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action Join Us! When: Monday, April 24th from 6:30-7:30pm Where: Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, #120 Memorial Hwy, North Yarmouth No fees and no advanced registration required Hosted by the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee |
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 | Spring/Summer 2023 Recreation Registration
Cumberland/North Yarmouth Recreation Department will begin accepting registrations for 2023 Summer Programs both online and in person on Tuesday, April 4th at 8am. Cumberland/North Yarmouth Recreation Department looks forward to offering you a wide variety of new and popular camps, programs, activities & events for all ages this upcoming summer. In addition, we have included information and dates for several spring & fall programs for youth & adults alike. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give Cumberland/North Yarmouth Recreation Department a call at 829-2208 or email us (staff contacts). |
 | Find a complete calendar of board and committee meetings here. |
 | The Select Board is looking for volunteers to serve on the following boards and committees.
If you are interested in servicing on any the the board and committees listed, click here, for more information. |
| Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center | |
Junk in the Trunk event is recycling and treasure hunting at the same time! This event is FREE. All participants' trunk items are to be available to attendees for free. Spots are limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please email jhersey@northyarmouth.org to register your vehicle. Food trucks will be on-site so come shop, swap, eat & mingle! *Please note: all participants are required to take any remaining trunk items back with them.
Come craft with us! Join us for a casual get together for North Yarmouth & Cumberland crafters to connect while working on independent projects. Bring whatever you're working on, and of you have craft supplies at home, feel free to bring those for the "swap table." The group will meet in the community room, May 4th, and Monday, May 15th at 5:30pm. $3 per person (to cover the room rental). 
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Registration is now open for our Outdoor Market! Please email jhersey@northyarmouth.org to secure your spot today! | |
| COMMUNITY NEWS | |
 | Update on the proposed Casco Bay Trail: Here’s an update on the 25-mile anchor of the Casco Bay Trail: a vision for a rail trail corridor from Portland to Auburn. Our next step is with the Maine Legislature. The corridor CANNOT become a trail unless legislators vote to make it one. Yarmouth State Representative Art Bell introduced a bill, LD 209, that provides that authorization. We need your help to get it passed! As soon as the public hearing date on LD 209 is scheduled, I’ll share this info here. We need you to testify in person at the public hearing in Augusta, if possible. Share your own rail trail experiences and how this transformative initiative is so important to our area. Written testimony may be submitted, too. Follow Casco Bay Trails on Facebook for the latest information: https://www.facebook.com/cascobaytrail |
 | Join Southern New Hampshire University Alum for a productive work day on April 22, 2023 - Earth Day! BE Sure to RSVP to: jhankins@maine.rr.com so we have enough food and drinks for all
You will find us at the end of the street to the left past the RA Pierce building. You can't miss us, we have the big piles of firewood thanks to many of you who have already helped out The Cumberland Wood Bank is a volunteer-run community organization that provides heating assistance - firewood and other fuel sources - to those in need in Cumberland County, Maine. Help process wood for families in need in Cumberland, Maine and surrounding communities. All experience levels are welcome. Whether you can simply toss wood, use a wood splitter to split logs, or you have chainsaw experience, we have something you can help with. |
 | Golf Tournament at Val Halla The Inaugural Lions Golf Tournament is coming up in May. They are looking for event sponsors (for putting, longest drive and 4 closest to the pin contests). As well as Corporate Team and hole sponsors. Or individuals to put together a foursome! Proceeds to stay in this community! Signup or get more information by visiting the website at www.Lionsgolf.org. |
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 | For Kids of All Ages! Introducing The Town House Mouse, by Dixie Hayes with illustrations by Sue Clukey. This new book is set in North Yarmouth. It's a great "tale" about the Old Town House's move to its new home on the Village Green—and Ike the mouse, who got caught in the middle. History and a fun story all in one! $12 each. Email nyhs1680@gmail.com for pickup/delivery info OR pick up your copy at the upcoming Special Town Meeting (Sat., Feb. 4th @10 M) & at Town Meeting in June. |
 | Hey, North Yarmouth! Tired of being mixed up with Yarmouth???
These mugs are $10 each, limited edition. Get yours now--contact Kaite at nyhs1680@gmail.com for payment/pick up/delivery.
PS --All proceeds to North Yarmouth Historical! |
 | The Community Food Pantry is in need of items linked here!
Donations can be dropped off in the shopping carts located in the front entrance of the Cumberland Town Hall. (290 Tuttle RD) Thank you for your continued support of our Community Food Pantry! |
| PRINCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS | |
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PML Home Delivery Service is free for those who qualify.
The PML Home Delivery Service provides free library delivery to individuals who are residents of Cumberland or North Yarmouth who are generally confined to their residence, either temporarily, due to illness or accident, or permanently, due to age, disability, or other mobility problems.
Enroll online or call the library at 829-2215. |
GAMESAT THELIBRARY | Mah Jongg | Wednesdays at 10:30am Classic Tabletop Games | Thursdays at 1:00pm Cribbage | Fridays at 10:00am Chess | Saturdays at 3:00pm
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