Reminders from Town Hall - September 8, 2023
Posted on: September 8, 2023 - 8:00am
 | NOVEMBER ELECTION Voters may now request their absentee ballot for the November 7, 2023 Election. Last day to request an absentee ballot is Thursday, November 2, 2023. Please note: The ballots themselves won't be available until 30 days before Election Day. | |
 | Part-Time Community Center Support Staff The Town of North Yarmouth is seeking an organized, motivated, and team focused individual for the part-time position of Community Center Support Staff at Wescustogo Hall & Community Center. This position will assist with all programs, building security, cleaning, and assist the Community Center Director & Assistant Director on day-to-day operations. This position requires the flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes nights and weekends. | |
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 | The Select Board is looking for volunteers to serve on the following boards and committees.
If you are interested in servicing on any the board and committees listed, click here, for more information. | |
| Public Notice | ||
 | Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes Due September 18, 2023
Payment Options are: 2) Mail to Tax Collector, 10 Village Square Road, North Yarmouth, ME 04097. 3) Use the drop box at the Town Office, available 24/7 in the front parking area. 4) Make a payment in the Town Office during regular office hours. | |
 | Special Town Meeting Saturday September 30, 2023
9am at Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center The registrar of voters will be at available at 8:30AM.
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| FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT NEWS | ||
 | Annual Bean Hole Bake Bean Supper & Spaghetti Supper
Saturday September 16, 2023 | 5 - 6:30PM at the Fire Rescue Station located at 463 Walnut Hill RD Menu includes: 3 Types of Beans | 2 types of Sauce (meat & vegetarian) Red & Brown Hot Dogs | Spaghetti | Garlic Bread | Cole Slaw | Rolls | Desert | |
 | SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 9THFire Rescue Open House5:00-7:00PM
More detail to come in the near future.
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 | Northern Light Heath Flu Vaccine ClinicMonday October 9th 4:30 - 6:30PM Drive Through at the Fire Rescue Station | 463 Walnut Hill Road Pre-registration is requested, call 207-829-3025. Clinicians from Northern Light Health will walk you through the process for a safe and effective vaccinations. We recommend wearing clothing that will easily allow you to easily receive the shot within your vehicle. | |
 | 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. | |
| Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center | ||
 | September 2023 | Activity and Events Calendar | |
 | Friday September 15th 9AM - 2PMAmerican Red Cross Blood Drive
Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter North Yarmouth to schedule an appointment.
Blood donors will be given a T-shirt and a coupon for a free haircut by Sports Clips. |  |
Saturday October 28th 5-9PMRain Date Sunday October 29th | ||
| NOTES | ||
 | Find a complete calendar of board and committee meetings here. | |
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Go to the Town website to find multiple online services and loads of information. | |
| RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTION | ||
 | Textile Donations There is an Apparel Impact Donation Box in entrance to the Town Office. Apparel Impact started in 2014 as a New England textile recycler and community support company. Nearly 10% of all trash in local landfills are textiles. Apparel Impact provides towns and municipalities the opportunity to reduce their landfills of textiles and recover them; creating more local jobs, reducing landfill waste and reducing towns overall budgets spent on the disposal of textiles. Check out the list to see what you can donate and learn more about the program here. | |
GARBAGE to GARDEN Drop-off Program Garbage to Garden partnered with the Town of North Yarmouth to provide residents with the option to bring their organic waste to a centralized drop-off location in the town. There is no fee to residents when dropping off your materials and the Compost Kiosk is located conveniently near the entrance to the Town Office. | ||
If you would like to keep updated on happenings in the MSAD #51 schools, including short and long-term plans, please subscribe to the district's weekly newsletter by clicking here.
*Download a copy of the School Year 2023 - 2024 Calendar.*
 | The MSAD #51 Board of Directors has openings for community members on two of our committees. Follow the link to learn more: https://edl.io/n1806623 |
| North Yarmouth Historical Society | |
 | 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 Kate at nyhs1680@gmail.com for payment/pick up/delivery. PS --All proceeds to North Yarmouth Historical! |
| COMMUNITY NEWS | |
 | Please Join the Cumberland Wood Bank for a workday on Saturday, September 9th, 8 am - 12 pm You will find us at the end of the street to the left past the RA Pierce building. 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 and surrounding communities. Help process wood for families in need. 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!. |
 | 9th Annual Benefit 5K Trail Run/WalkSaturday, Sept. 16, Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, at 9:30 a.m. The off-road course consists of one loop through the trails of Skyline Farm and Yarmouth Water District. Walkers are welcomed. Pre-registration fee is $20 at www.running4free.com. Race Day registration fee is $25 at Skyline Farm. Post race will include awards, music by North Yarmouth Bluegrass Jam Group, and breakfast. 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. A 1K Kids’ Fun Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. with prizes at the finish line. For more details, please visit Skyline Farm’s Facebook page or email info@skylinefarm.org. Proceeds from the event will support Skyline Farm, a nonprofit organization promoting recreational and educational opportunities for the community |
 | 2023 Recreation Fall/Early Winter Program Guide - Now Available!
Most fall/early winter registrations will be accepted beginning Tuesday, August 29th at 8am Currently Accepting Registrations for Fall Soccer (where space allows), Fall Youth Field Hockey & K-1 Flag Football
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| PRINCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS | |
 | 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. |
 | A Lawns Gone Wild Learning Event Saturday, September 9 10 a.m. to Noon In-person at PML No registration required. Free! Learn the art and craft of saving seeds from any plant. We will talk about plant genetics and hybridization, including how to keep the next generation the same, or create a new variety. If the weather allows, we'll head outside for a seed-saving demonstration. Speaker: Aaron Parker, Edgewood Nursery, Falmouth |
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