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Reminders from Town Hall - May 1, 2020

Posted on: May 1, 2020 - 8:00am

reminders from town hall

May 1, 2020

Stay At Home Order Extended to May 31st
Governor Mills extends stay at home order to 5-31-2020
On Tuesday, April 28th, Governor Janet Mills announced the statewide stay-at-home order is extended to May 31st. They have established four gradual stages of reopening, the first of which begins on May 1st. For more information, please visit the Governor's COVID-19 website.
 
Town Office Closed
Town Office Closed
Services at the Town Office remain suspended until further notice. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate department from the list below.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, thank you. 

Due  to COVID-19 our Annual Cleanup Day has been moved to September 12, 2020

Fall Cleanup Day September 12,2020

HEARTS for NORTH YARMOUTH

hearts for north yarmouth

Send us your hearts and positive messages so we can cover our HUGE windows at the community center! Our hope is to cover the windows so that we can keep the positive vibes going in our community!

In addition, for every heart and/ or message we receive, we will enter your name into a drawing for a FREE birthday party package! ( $75 value)

You can drop your creations off at the community center. There will be a box at the GYM entrance, by the little book nook or you can also mail them to: NYCC, 10 Village Square Rd., North Yarmouth, ME 04097.

select board meeting

Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Remote Business Meeting 
View on Spectrum Channel 1301
 
I. Call to Order 
 ▪ Pledge of Allegiance 
 
The format and structure for Select Board meetings are authorized and governed by our Town Charter and the Select Board Bylaws with overarching guidance from Maine Statues.  Select Board members are not collectively or individually allowed to speak about personnel matters and may only address personnel matters in an executive session per State Statute Title 1 § 401-410. 
 
II. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 
 ▪ April 21, 2020 
 
III. Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items 
Comments regarding issues, concerns, commendations, or matters of general public information are welcome.  The public is encouraged when commenting or expressing points of view about an individual(s) that they do so in a respectful and constructive manner. Topics relating to personnel matters cannot be acknowledged. 
 
COVID-19 Procedures - Public Communications:   
 
1) EMAIL: Individuals may email questions or comments to dwalker@northyarmouth.org or manager@northyarmouth.org. 
 
2) PHONE: Individuals may also call the Town Office (207)829-3705 select option 4, and submit your comments or questions to staff or leave a voice message.   
 
3) DROP OFF:  Individuals may submit a written request to the Select Board/Town Manager, and it may be dropped off at the Town Office front door drop-box.   
 
Comments and or questions will be addressed by a Select Board or the Town Manager at the meeting if feasible at that time. Communications must include the individual's name and legal residence. 
 
IV. Management Reports & Communications 
 ▪ Town Manager’s Report 
 
V. Old Business 
 ▪ Property Lease - North Yarmouth Historical Society ▪ Elections - COVID-19 
 
 VI. New Business 
 ▪ Certificate of Settlement (FY18)   VII. Accounts Payable 
 ▪ Review & Approval                                                                                                         
 
VIII. Any Other Business 
 
Select Board Members:  A reminder, the “any other business” section on the agenda is not to include previously discussed items, any formerly “settled items,” personal matters, or Town personnel matters. Please submit your other business item(s) to the Town Manager, Chairman, or Vice Chairman prior to the meeting by email or written letter dropped off at the Town Office. Thank you. 
 
IX. Adjournment 
 
REMINDERS TO THE ATTENDING PUBLIC:  Please mute all digital devices; Select Board meetings are open to the public, but the public may not speak unless recognized by the Chairperson first.  Workshops:  The public is welcome to attend workshops and listen to the discussion that takes place.  The purpose of holding a workshop is to provide the Select Board with the opportunity to focus on specific town matters to later present at a regular business meeting. Therefore, public participation is limited to only regular business meetings of the Select Board

Recreational Marijuana Survey

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

With Maine voting to legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana, we are seeking to take a proactive approach to create North Yarmouth guidelines for marijuana businesses. We, as the Economic Development & Sustainability Committee (EDSC), are administering this survey to get an initial pulse on our community’s position. Thank you for participating in this survey and helping us get a better picture of what our residents think is best for our community.

Click here to go to the survey.

If you would like a printed copy of the survey mailed to you please contact Draven at (207)829-3705 ext 208 (option 4) or email dwalker@northyarmouth.org

cumberland north yarmouth recreation

I hope all is well and that everyone continues to hang in there! With Governor Mill’s recent announcement of gradually easing restrictions over the next several weeks, I wanted to reach out to everyone and give them an update on Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Recreation’s tentative plans over the next few weeks. Please keep in mind that this is an ever evolving situation with the unpredictable nature of this virus never far from our mind.

Taking this all into account, over the next few days the Recreation Department will begin pulling together plans for a modified summer line-up of activities with the cornerstone being our day camp programs. As I have mentioned recently, offering affordable/quality child care for the upcoming summer is crucial for working families and will continue to be our primary focus.

While we will be unable to offer the full slate of summer programs that have been offered in the past, due to facility and distancing concerns, I am quite confident most activities and programs will still take place with a best practices approach.

I will have more specific information next week, but for planning purposes this is our anticipated timeline:

  • Produce and distribute (electronically) a modified Summer Program Brochure by May 12th
  • Open online registration for summer programs, including summer camps beginning Thursday, May 14th 
  • Open Town Hall office to in-person registration in late May/early June
  • Establishing date & location for Aftercare 2020-21 Lottery
  • Begin offering some enrichment camps the week of June 22nd
  • Start Summer Day Camps on Monday, June 29th
  • Operate Day Camps through Friday, August 14th

As I mentioned above, I will have a more specific list of programs/activities and dates by next week. There is no doubt that the look of day camp for the summer of 2020 will be much different from years past. From field trips to daily protocols ,including no longer having large groups together we will be operating with a new set of rules, guidelines & expectations. After meeting with our Recreation Leadership team I have no doubt they are up to the task and excited for the new challenges while continuing to deliver a high quality experience for children of our community.

Thanks and once again thank you for your patience, vigilance and positive feedback!

Peter C. Bingham,
Community Recreation Director

turkey season

Between April 25th and June 6th, Maine's Spring Wild Turkey hunting season will be active.

During the hunting season, we recommend that anyone who is walking in the woods and parks strongly consider wearing blaze orange to help readily identify you when you are in the woods. Outfitting your dog with a blaze orange vest is also an excellent idea. Please be aware that hunters may utilize a variety of turkey calls to try and lure a wild turkey to their location. It is never advisable to go toward the sound of a turkey call to investigate. Be safe when you are out enjoying our town parks!

inland fisheries and willdlife
The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is requiring that all motorized watercraft have a valid registration.
Greely Graduation Balloon Send-Off 2020
(This 5th Annual event is being organized by Greely Football)
greely football
Celebrate Greely's graduating seniors and promote community spirit!
Make this year extra special for your favorite senior. Balloons are a fun and festive way to let them know how proud you are of them on their big day! Your order of a single balloon or bouquet of 3 will be available when the graduate picks up their cap and gown. A personalized card will accompany each order.

Perfect for:

  • Sons or Daughters
  • Neighbors' Children
  • Cousins, Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews especially when you live far away!
  • Friends of your Child
  • Babysitters
  • Athletes You've Coached
  • Students You've Taught
  • Any 2020 Greely Grad you want to celebrate!

 

ORDER DEADLINE: MAY 23, 2020

Order Online

Questions? Email balloons@greelyfootball.org

The Greely Youth Football Program provides a safe and productive environment that enables girls and boys to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship.
Registration for the 2020 Season opens May 1st 2020

JOIN THE TEAM!
CUMBERLAND NORTH YARMOUTH UNITED SOCCER
We are pleased to announce that Fall Recreation Soccer (CNY UNITED) registration is now open! We will be opening pre-k & kindergarten soccer registration the first week of July. When registering, please select the grade your child will be entering in the fall.
 
With town based youth sports programs most likely being the first activities allowed to be held, we are extremely confident that we will be able to offer this program with minimal restrictions starting in September. If for any reason the program needs to be modified, we would certainly issue refunds.
 
For anyone with questions regarding the two fall soccer options here in Cumberland & North Yarmouth, please view the comparison chart here.
 
Due to multiple spring program cancellations many of you may currently have a credit on your Recreation Account. Credits may be used for ANY recreation program including fall soccer. 
 
I hope the idea of once again having your child participate in an organized activity brings out a smile on this gloomy late April day!
 

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE!

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