Reminders from Town Hall - September 23, 2022
The Town of North Yarmouth is looking for an Administrative and Finance Assistant to the Town Manager to perform a variety of administrative and bookkeeping responsibilities. This is a 40 hour a week position, Mon-Thursday that will be required to work evenings. The Town offers a competitive starting salary of $23.00-$25.00 per hour (negotiable) with a comprehensive benefit package. It is a responsible and challenging position providing direct support to the Town Manager. Candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the administrative assistant field with proficiencies in computer skills (Microsoft based), record keeping, bookkeeping, and general office operations with minimal supervision required. The right candidate must be organized, possess excellent oral and written communications skills, and have the ability to multi-task. Municipal experience is preferred, but not required. Applications and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled by a suitable candidate. EOE
Please send a resume to:
2022 Fire Department Open House and Flu Vaccination Clinic
North Yarmouth Fire Rescue will be hosting a Flu Vaccination Clinic this year during our Fire Department Open House on Monday October 10, 2022 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.
If interested in pre-registering for the clinic, please reach out to Chief Greg Payson at 207-829-3025.
He will email a consent form for you to bring that evening.
This is in conjunction with Northern Light Health.
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| LIVING WELL IN NORTH YARMOUTH COMMITTEE EVENTS |
Come celebrate the opening of the North Yarmouth Story Walk!
This year's event is packed with tons of activities for the whole family. Enjoy amazing kites flown by the famous Nor'east Kite Club, live music and grilled food prepared by the North Yarmouth Fire Rescue Department. You learn to juggle, make your own kite and have your face painted! New this year - Cardboard Slide (down the sledding hill) and cornhole.
Enjoy the day flying kites, drones and remote air crafts or just hang out with neighbors, friends and family.
 | To view a complete calander of board & committee meetings go to northyarmouth.org |
 | November 8th General Election
The online portal is now open for the November 8th General Election. Please note the ballots won't be available until 30 days before Election Day. All requested ballots will be mailed as soon as possible, the week of October 11th. |
On September 19, the MSAD #51 Board of Directors voted to send a proposed plan to build a new primary school and complete renovations to Mabel I. Wilson School to voters for their consideration at the polls on November 8th.
As one student remarked when I was visiting Mabel I. Wilson School recently during the mid-day lunch and recess activities, "There's an endless number of people!" It may feel that way when you're between the ages of 4-8 years old, and perhaps it's starting to feel that way for adults, too. With a student population of over 760 students at Mabel I. Wilson this year, the school has grown by more than 200 students over the last 6 years, requiring 14 modular classrooms to be installed outside the main building in the middle of the playground and adjoining field. Whereas we have made these spaces as comfortable and conducive to learning as possible, they are a continuous reminder that we have far exceeded the school's capacity and that a long-term plan is not just a nice idea, but a necessary one.
For three years, the district has been studying and actively developing plans for a new school to accommodate project enrollment increases for the next decade. Having first debunked the 2009 studies showing declining enrollment, updated enrollment reports completed in 2016, 2019, and 2022 clearly indicate continued enrollment growth. The proposed $71.5 million new school would educate students in grades PK-2 and would be surrounded by 76 acres of beautiful terrain, including woodlands and running brooks. The bond package will also contain an additional $2.4 million for completing upgrades and retrofits at MIW in preparation for that facility to educate students in grades 3-5.
Two public informational sessions have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 27 @ 6:00 PM in the GCA auditorium and Wednesday, October 12 @ 6:00 PM in the North Yarmouth Community Center. More information on this project can be found at the New School page on the district's website. You can watch a 3-minute video about the project here: New Primary School Video link.
Greely High School Football is back!
After a number of years joining a co-op with Falmouth, a student-led effort to bring football back in-house was approved by the Board in the spring. Join us to cheer them on! GO RANGERS!
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 | Join Us for Our First Woodbank Volunteer Day Saturday, September 24th 8-12 at 46 Walnut Hill Parkway
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.
RSVP is encouraged, but not required!
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.
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 | The 150th Cumberland County Fair is HERE! September 25 - October 1, 2022 The first Cumberland County Fair was in 1869!
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 | Saturday, Oct. 1, Skyline Farm will hold its 8th Annual Benefit 5K Trail Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. The off-road course consists of one loop through the trails of Skyline Farm and Yarmouth Water District. Pre-registration fee is $20 at www.running4free.com. Race Day registration fee is $25 at Skyline Farm. The first 50 registrants will receive a free T-shirt.
Fleet Feet Maine Running has generously donated $100 gift certificates for the top male and female finishers. Local sweet and savory pies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in eight age categories.
The Happy Kitchen will serve breakfast ($7) for the public, spectators, walkers, and runners. The North Yarmouth Bluegrass Jam Group will play music under the tent to add to the festivities.
A fun Kids’ 1K Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. with prizes at the finish line.
For more details, contact Jennifer at (207) 415-6830 or info@skylinefarm.org.
Skyline Farm, a nonprofit organization, is located at 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth and www.skylinefarm.org. |
 | Mornings with Friends
GI Joes Around the World
Wednesday, October 12 at 10am in the Community Room at Cumberland Fire Department - 366 Tuttle Road Cumberland.
We will enjoy a slideshow presentation of photos and letters from World War II with Thomas Bennett, Library Director. |
 | North Yarmouth Veterans:
The North Yarmouth Veterans Memorial Park Corp. November display at the North Yarmouth Community Center was a big success last year and we have room to add more photos. If you are not part of the display, please email your military photo to (or contact me for assistance) hday@maine.rr.com Deadline is October 15th.
Sponsored by the North Yarmouth Veterans Memorial Park Association.
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Cribbage is here! Fridays at 10 a.m. at PML It's an easy game to learn and fun to play. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you.
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 | Browntail Moth Hairs Pose a Risk for Fall Outdoor Activities
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Maine Forest Service (MFS), and 211 Maine remind Maine people and visitors about how to protect themselves from browntail moth hairs this fall. Hairs from browntail moth caterpillars can get stirred up during fall yardwork. These tiny hairs can cause a skin reaction similar to poison ivy. They can also cause trouble breathing and other respiratory problems. People in all 16 Maine counties are at some risk of exposure to browntail moth hairs. Browntail moth caterpillars grow and shed these hairs from April to late June or early July. The hairs remain toxic in the environment for up to three years. Hairs blow around in the air and fall onto leaves and brush. Mowing, raking, sweeping, and other activities can cause the hairs to become airborne and cause skin and breathing problems. Most people affected by the hairs develop a localized rash that lasts for a few hours up to several days. In some people, the rash can be severe and last for weeks. Hairs may also cause trouble breathing in some people, which may result in respiratory distress. Treatment for the rash or breathing problems caused by browntail moth hairs focuses on relieving symptoms. To reduce exposure to browntail moth hairs while working outdoors:
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 | MAINE OBSOLETE PESTICIDE COLLECTIONS
The Board of Pesticides Control is partnering with the Maine Department of Environmental Protect to offer a collection event for unwanted or obsolete pesticides for Maine Residents and family-owned farms free of charge. The next obsolete pesticide collection days will be held during October 2022, one day each in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland. More details will be provided to applicants prior to the event, including dates, times, drop-off locations/directions, and paperwork necessary for transport. Pre-registration is required by September 26 to participate, drop-ins are not permitted. For more details about how to apply and registration forms, visit https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml, email pesticides@maine.gov, or call 207-287-2731. Please distribute the attached flyer to let residents know about this program! Thank you,
Board of Pesticides Control Staff 207-287-2731
**This is not a household hazardous waste disposal event, only pesticides and adjuvants will be accepted** |
 | TIME CAPSULE!
North Yarmouth Historical will be putting together a Time Capsule for Old Town House as we work on the building's restoration. Have a Time Capsule idea? Want to help? Let us know! nyhs1680@gmail.com North Yarmouth Historical Society |10 Village Square Rd.| North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207.846-4379 (president) |
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