Reminders from Town Hall - July 29, 2022

Property Tax Stabilization Program for Seniors

Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens, also known as the Property Tax Stabilization Program (the “Program”), is a State program that allows certain senior-citizen residents to stabilize, or freeze, the property taxes on their homestead.  As long as you qualify and file a timely application each year, the tax billed to you for your homestead will be frozen at the amount you were billed in the prior tax year. Eligible residents who move may transfer the fixed tax amount to a new homestead, even if that new homestead is in a different Maine municipality.  Application deadline is December 1, 2022.

• Application for Property Tax Stabilization Program 7-27-2022
• A Guide for Applicants-Property Tax Stabilization Program 7-27-2022

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Outdoor Market featuring Farms, Artisans,  and Non-Profits

North Yarmouth will be hosting its “Outdoor Market” this summer, every Tuesday afternoon on the Village Green (475 Walnut Hill RD). The market is scheduled for Tuesdays through , August 23rd.

Each week will feature a variety of artisans, farms, and local noon-profits, selling every from fresh produce to jewelry, candles, and sea food. The market will feature about a dozen vendors each week offering an array of products. 2 food trucks will be joining this year.

 

Vendor spaces are available and can be reserved anytime if there is space available. All spaces are 10 x 20. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please call (207) 829-5555 or email jhersey@northyarmouth.org

8/01/2022 Recycling Advisory Committee 7:00pm 8/02/2022 Select Board 7:00pm 8/03/2022 Parks and Recreation Committee 6:30pm 8/09/2022 Planning Board 7:00pm All Board and Committee meetings are held at:   Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center 120 Memorial Highway

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 StoryWalk Progress

After months of planning, StoryWalk in North Yarmouth begins!

Inspired by community input, the Living Well in North Yarmouth Committee, in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Committee, began the project last winter.

Over the past month, volunteers from those committees, with a little help from the Public Works Crew, began the work of clearing the trail, which is located behind the Community Center. All volunteers are welcome!

Soon, posts and signage will be installed and of course, the stories!  Stay tuned!

Volunteers using a very generous donation from Maine Paint Co. in Yarmouth, prepared the storyboards today (7/28/2022).

Shout out to Maine Paint and the generous folks at Hammond Lumber Co. for helping us create this for the children of our community!  And don't forget Kelly Greenlee of Prince Memorial Library for her help, as well.

The North Yarmouth community comes together to make great things happen!!

COMMUNITY NEWS
	FALL PROGRAMS   Fall Recreation Soccer Grades Pre-K-6th Grade | Registration Currently Open (Reg Closes August 1st)   Fall Youth Field Hockey Grades 1-3 & 4-5 | Registration Currently Open The Fall Brochure will be available online on August 23rd.    Fall Registration opens on August 30th!   Need more information?  Please call the Recreation Department at 829-2208.
	Thursday Striders and Summer Reader - be sure to check out the PML weekly newsletter.   There is lots happening at the Library this summer!   PML website
	ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST CELEBRATES! 2022   Our favorite event of the year is under the stars at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth on August 18th, 5:30pm TO 8:30pm.   Join us for dinner, wine, and music at a kid-friendly venue to raise funds for land conservation in Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, Durham, New Gloucester, Gray, and Auburn.   FMI
	988   The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new three-digit dialing code available nationwide as an easy-to-remember connection to help for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis.   The 988 Lifeline responds 24/7 to calls, chats or texts from anyone who needs support for suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis, and connects those in need with trained crisis counselors.   Individuals can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.   Learn more here.

NOPE - You Can Not Recycle That!

Each year, thousands of Mainers use millions of syringes, pen needles and lancets or “sharps” to control medical conditions like diabetes, arthritis and allergies. Stockpiling used sharps in the home or improper disposal by throwing them in the trash or flushing them down the toilet puts you and your family, janitorial and solid waste staff, and the general public at risk for accidental and painful needle sticks that can lead to infection, tetanus and transmission of disease   Safe Handling and Disposal for Needles & Sharps Brochure Maine DEP Resources for Disposal

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