Reminders from Town Hall - February 11, 2022
*** Deputy Clerk Position Opening ***
This is a full-time, responsible, and varied clerical position, serving as both the Deputy Town Clerk and Excise Tax Collection Agent, reporting directly to the Asstistant Town Manager (Town Clerk). The employee is responsible for receiving and recording funds for the collection of various excise taxes and fees generated through the registration of automobiles, boats, and other vehicles. The Deputy Town Clerk will also collect and process real estate taxes, as well as be responsible for the account’s payables process for the Town. This position will assist the Town Clerk with activities such as elections, voter registration, cemeteries, issuing of vital records and license. The Deputy Clerk will assume the Town Clerk’s duties in the Clerk’s absence. This position has considerable interaction, in person, via email and over the telephone with citizens requiring excellent customer service skills. Municipal experience and knowledge of TRIO municipal software desired.
Benefits: Retirement Plan, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Income Protection Insurance, Sick and Vacation time, cellphone stipend and 13 paid holidays.
Submit an application, resume and cover letter to Town of North Yarmouth, Attn: Debbie Grover, 10 Village Square Road, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 or email townclerk@northyarmouth.org Deadline for submission is February 18, 2022.
| February is Browntail Moth Awareness Month in #Maine. | |
 | What's Buggin us this Winter? It is Browntail Moth! February 2022 has been recognized as Browntail Moth Awareness Month in Maine to encourage people to take advantage of the dormant season of the insect and join together to reduce impacts from browntail moth (BTM). Discover how to #KnockOutBrowntail winter webs on maine.gov/dacf/knockoutbtm.
For more information Call 211 or 1-877-463-6207 Text your ZIP code to 898-211 Or visit the MFS website. While you are there, sign up for the BTM News Bulletin.
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| UPCOMING ELECTION INFORMATION | |
 | Citizens Iniitiave Referendum Election - Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Polls Open: 7:00am to 8:00pm
Polling Location: Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center
Absentee Ballots Available Monday, February 14, 2022 .
Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot is Thursday, March 10, 2022.
*The Town Office will Be Closed on Election Day.
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 | Nomination Papers available March 7th for these elected positions to be on the June 14th Ballot:
Nomination papers can be picked up at the Town Office. Deadline to file nomination papers with the Clerk is April 14th at 5:00pm.
Interested? Questions? Contact the Clerk’s Office (207) 829-3705 or email townclerk@northyarmouth.org
The June 14th Elections will have ballots for the State of Maine Primary & possible State Referendum and the MSAD#51 Referendum.
Polls Open: 7:00am to 8:00pm. Polling Location: Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center, 120 Memorial Highway.
Ranked-choice voting (RCV) will be used in the 2022 State Primary and General Elections. FMI– maine.gov/sos/elec/upcoming/rcv.htm |
***Town Office will be CLOSED March 15, 2022 and 3rd Quarter Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes are Due March 15, 2022***
| Winter Notices | |
 | PSA: Children should be warned of the dangers of playing near roads during falling snow or icy conditions.
It is much more difficult for vehicles to steer and slow down in the snowy/icy conditions.
Snowplows and snow removal equipment can be fun to watch in action.
Please teach children to move well back from the road if they see or hear snow removal equipment approaching.
Don't play on roadside snow banks. The driver of a snowplow or vehicle may not see a child.
If you can't see the snowplow driver, they can't see you. Stay far away from plows when they are working.
The Public Works crew thanks you for keeping everyone safe! |
 | . REMINDER: It is against state law (Title 29-A § 2396) to place snow or slush on public ways. This includes plowing *across* public roads and streets.
During the last storm we noticed an increase in the number of private plows, tractors, and snowblowers pushing and throwing snow into public roads and streets.
To avoid making a donation not less than $25 nor more than $500, to the state violations bureau (Title 29-A §103), please do not blow, plow, or shovel snow into our streets and roads.
PS - Public Works will appreciate you cooperation as well. |
 | Winter sand is available for residents’ personal use.
Each residential dwelling is eligible for up to 20 gallons (four 5 gallon pails) of sand per storm.
The use of municipal sand for the sanding of private roads is prohibited.
Sand pile is located at the entrance of the PWD facilities – 40 Parsonage Rd. |
 | STAY OUT STAY ALIVE !
Recently there has been evidence of people "playing & exploring" in the Town Gravel Pit.
Please for your safety STAY OUT and STAY ALIVE.
Exploring or playing at active and abandoned pit sites is dangerous, potentially fatal.
Water-filled quarries and pits hide rock ledges, old machinery and other hazards. The water can be deceptively deep and dangerously cold.
Hills of loose material can easily collapse on an unsuspecting biker or climber.
The United States Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) oversees all pits, quarries and mine.
Only trained personal are allowed in any pit, quarry or mine. |
 | ADOPT A HYDRANT
Help keep your family, friends and neighbors safe this winter.
Adopt a Hydrant this winter, and volunteer to clear snow from a fire hydrant near you, so the Fire RescueTeams can access it during an emergency.
To learn more contact the Fire Rescue Department at 829-3025 or firechief@northyarmouth.org |
 | A MESSSAGE FROM THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
REMINDER: Please Do Not Park Your Vehicle in a Manner that the Blocks Access to the Dry Hydrants by Emergency Vehicles.
North Yarmouth has two dry hydrants located in key areas of town to assist with water supply in the event of a fire. There is one located on Mill Road and this one in Baston Park. Both areas are near the Royal River and have signage stating no parking is allowed.
The Dry Hydrants serve as an EMERGENCY water source to most areas in town that are not served by Yarmouth Water District.
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Town of North Yarmouth is requiring face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, in accordance with U.S. & Maine CDC guidelines. Please wear a mask when visiting all Town Facilities.
 | A "History Minute"
Throughout the year, North Yarmouth Historical Sociiety is supplying a “History Minute”
to be read at the beginning of each Select Board meeting (meetings are held on the 1st
or 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center).
Chair Brian Sites recently read the following, written by Dixie Hayes of North Yarmouth Historical Society.
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WHCC = Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center TOMR = Town Office Meeting Room
DATES TO REMEMBER
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 | Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center 120 Memorial Highway, North Yarmouth
Contact Lisa at (207)829-5555 or lthompson@northyarmouth.org |
Superintendent Porter’s biweekly Blog can be viewed by clicking here: https://msad51superintendent.blogspot.com/2022/02/update-february-7-2022.html
EVENTS AT SKYLINE FARM - 95 The Lane
Skyline Farm Carriage Museum’s current exhibit "Town and Country: Rocking and Rolling Down The Lane” showcases approximately forty unique business and personal cold weather, horse-drawn carriages and sleighs that would have been used during a typical New England winter. Sleighs were more likely used in the snowy countryside and wheeled vehicles in the warmer cities.
Of special interest, Skyline has recently acquired a rare Brewster & Co. Cee Spring Landau. This rather large, rare vehicle features a double-hooded roof arrangement which was great for summer or winter travel. Other vehicles on display include an original J.F. Hall sleigh built in Rockland, Maine, circa 1890, a double seat Albany, a sidewalk snow-roller, a heating contractor sleigh, a postal delivery sleigh, and a Buxton oil delivery vehicle. Oil and kerosene were once delivered to your home or business via a horse-drawn oil tanker!
Skyline Farm has partnered with Greely Middle School Art Teacher James Treadwell whose students created stunning three-dimensional paper snowflakes to hang from the museum's 1959 rafters to create a wintry ambience.
The museum, located at 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, is open for public viewing on Sundays, from Feb. 6 through March 27, 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Free admission; donations are appreciated. Dress warmly.
For more information, contact Greg Cuffey at (207) 892-0188 or info@skylinefarm.org. Skyline Farm is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization.
 | Cumberland / North Yarmouth Little League Registration is OPEN!
Little League registration is open for the 2022 season. You can register your child (ages 4-16) for baseball, softball, or tee ball at cnyll.com.
Registration will remain open through Sunday, March 18 for Minors and Majors baseball and softball and through Monday, April 4
for all other divisions. If you have any questions about registration, feel free to contact Bryan O’Connor or Molly Costable. |
 | Prince Memorial Libary
REGULAR HOURS Tuesday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday/Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
266 Main Street, Cumberland, Maine (207) 829-2215 |
 | We need your input on housing needs in Cumberland County Government, Maine. Click here for the survey: https://www.research.net/r/CumberlandCounty2021AI |
 | The Maine Forest Service is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the treatment phase of the Invasive Plants Management Program.
The Control Treatment Instructions and Application is limited to landowners with an approved Invasive Plants Control Practice Plan and can be accessed on the Maine Forest Service website. The deadline for submitting applications is March 18, 2022. Once applications are received, program managers will rank the applications and applicants will be notified of their status.
Please review your approved IPCPP, contact the plan preparer with any questions about the plan. Plan preparers may be able to assist you in the treatment phase of your plan as well. You can also find lists of licensed contractors here:
Jack Hernandez | Landowner Outreach Forester | Maine Forest Service – Division of Forest Policy and Management
18 Elkins Lane, Harlow Building | Augusta, Maine 04333 | (207) 287-8430 – Office | (207) 446-3418 – Cell
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