Reminders from Town Hall - October 22, 2021
Town Charter 60 Day Open Comment Period Ends December 10th
Guiding documents are always a work in progress and the Town Charter is no exception. Residents have commented on the need to update some of the Town Charter’s provisions, but before launching a full Charter Commission, the Select Board has opted to have a 60-day open comment period starting October 10th to allow all residents time to review the Charter and submit suggested updates.
The current charter can be found here.
Submissions can be made online or in-person at the Town Office. Only residents of North Yarmouth can make and submit comments.
Once the comment period ends, the Select Board will review the comments and determine amendments are necessary (and, if so, whether the Charter can be amended at Town Meeting), or if a Charter Commission is warranted.
Tuesday, November 2nd is the State Referendum Election. Polls will be open from 7am-8pm at Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center. Questions about the upcoming election? Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 829-3705, option 3 or townclerk@northyarmouth.org
Registering to Vote
Residents can stop by during Town Office hours to register to vote or can complete a voter registration card through the mail/drop box. (Please note that after Wednesday, October 13th, all registrations must occur in person at Town Office.)
- Download the Maine Voter Registration Card and fill it out completely. Include copies of the following:
- Proof of Identity (Included, but not limited to, a drivers license, state ID, passport, social security number, or any other government issued identification. Please view the Proof of Identity for Voting Purposes for a complete list.)
- Proof of Residency if your North Yarmouth address is not listed on your form of ID. (Included, but not limited to, a vehicle registration, hunting/fishing license, utility bill, etc. Please view the Maine Voting Residence Fact Sheet for a complete list.)
Absentee Ballots are available at the Town Office. The last day to request an Absentee Ballot is Thursday, October 28th. The Clerks Office will have extended hours on October 28th 7:00am to 7:00pm.
- Online: Request your Absentee Ballot online and we will mail it directly to you!
- Over the Phone: Call the Clerk's Office at 829-3705 to request your ballot be mailed to you!
- In Person: Stop by Town Office to pick up ballots for yourself/immediate family members (spouse, child, parent, sister/brother) or vote your own ballot in person.
The Clerk will process Absentee Ballots on Thursday, October 28th beginning at 10:00AM and on November 1st beginning at 10:00AM and on Election Day, beginning at 9:00AM and continuing every hour until all ballots have been processed.
What Is Senior Housing?
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Wescustogo Hall and North Yarmouth Community Center
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ACUPUNCTURE & CHIROPRACTIC TRIVIA NIGHT
Join Dr. Shanna Hudgin- Zhen Center Acupuncture and Dr. Will Bartlett- New Frontiers Chiropractic, for a short talk about chiropractic care and acupuncture and how they benefit mental health and wellness.
Immediately following, a trivia game with wellness prizes from local businesses!
Mental Health Has No Face
December 8th from 6-8pm (Greely Performing Arts Center)
The Cumberland/North Yarmouth Mental Health Committee is excited to be holding a community wide poetry night in December. This poetry night will give Cumberland and North Yarmouth residents the opportunity to write anonymously about their own struggles with mental health, whether personally or with a loved one. These “poems” will be read aloud by high school students who have volunteered to participate in this project.
There are no set rules to how your poem is written- it doesn’t need to rhyme, have rhythm when read aloud, or be a certain length. It is simply an opportunity to share in your own words how mental health has impacted you/your family, and to hopefully open each other’s eyes to what those around us might be facing.
Our hope is that at the end of this project, we all strive to be more compassionate in each and every interaction we have, because we never know what that other person might be going through.
Please email Molly Costable, Eric Brown or Allison Foster with questions and submissions by November 1st.
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.
 | Volunteers Needed for the Following Boards and Committees
If you are interested, please complete an application and email it to cheryl@northyarmouth.org |
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10-26-2021 6:30PM Planning Board Workshop WH&CC
11-03-2021 6:30PM Parks & Recreation Committee WH&CC
11-03-2021 7:00PM Select Board WH&CC
11-07-2021 1:00PM Community Forum Senior Housing WH&CC
11-09-2021 7:00PM Planning Board WH&CC
11-10-2021 5:00PM Joint Standing Committee at the Cumberland Council Chambers
11-10-2021 7:00PM Community Forum Senior Housing WH&CC
WHCC = Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Cener TOMR = Town Office Meet |
2022 Dog Licenses Available Now
There are 3 Easy Ways to register/renew your dog license:
#1: Complete the application HERE & mail the following to the Town Office (10 Village Square Rd., North Yarmouth, ME 04097): your application, payment (checks made payable to the Town of North Yarmouth), and a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. Once it is processed, we will mail the license to you.
#2: Between October 15th and January 31st, you may go online to complete the registration: Online Dog Licensing charges an additional $1.00 fee for the service.
#3: Stop by theTown Office and register your dog in person. Make sure you have a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate!
Dog Licensing Fees:
–$6.00 per year for spayed/neutered dogs.
–$11.00 per year for dogs not spayed/neutered.
*Per state law, any dog license that is renewed after January 31st will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.*
CONGRATULATIONS GREELY MIDDLE SCHOOL
#1 Middle School in Maine per US News & World Report's 2021 Rankings
MSAD#51 is home to both the best High School and Middle School in Maine for 2021
Click here to read the article in the Portland Press Herald
Superintendent Porter’s biweekly Blog can be viewed by clicking here: https://msad51superintendent.blogspot.com/2021/10/october-18-2021.html
The first 150 registrants will receive a T-shirt! Due to production requirements, you MUST register by November 1st to receive a shirt and you must select your desired size. T-shirts and pre-registration packets will be available for pick up on Monday, November 22nd or Tuesday, November 23rd from 5-7pm at the Lee Twombly Pond House at Family Ice Center in Falmouth.
Pre-Registration Fees are $25 for adults and $20 for youth/students.
Race Day registration Fees are $30 for adults and $25 for youth/students.
The race is being hosted at Running4free.com, search “Turkey”, “Greely Hockey 5K”.
For more information, visit www.greelyhockey.com
This is consistently our largest fundraiser. Greely Hockey Boosters is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works very hard to keep MSAD 51 girls and boys on the ice. We use the funds raised for ice time, uniform & equipment costs, tournament fees, coaching expenses, awards, and development programs for future players.
Please sign up today, post your pictures or even just donate...we appreciate your support more than we can say!
PEACE Poster Contest 2021-2022
Calling all Greely Middle School (age 11-13) Creative Artists
The Cumberland / North Yarmouth Lions Club is sponsoring Greely Middle School's participation in the Lions International Peace Poster contest.
Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest is an annual event that encourages children, ages 11-13, to creatively express what peace means to them. The 2021-2022 contest theme is “We are All Connected”. The contest allows students to share their unique image of peace with others, so that we may all have greater tolerance and international understanding.
Entries are due by Wednesday, November 10th.
Please contact GMS teachers - Mr. Treadwell or Ms. Wood for more details.
Please visit the Lion’s website for more information.
Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with an opportunity to compete at state, national, and international levels.
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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Maine Forest Service (MFS), and 211 Maine remind Maine residents and visitors about how to limit health risks posed by 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 like poison ivy and 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 their hairs from April to late June or early July. The hairs remain toxic in the environment for up to three years, although they lose toxicity over time. 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, increasing the risk of 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. There is no specific treatment for the rash or breathing problems caused by browntail moth hairs. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms.
To reduce exposure to browntail moth hairs while working outdoors:
- If possible, do yardwork when leaves are wet to prevent hairs from becoming airborne.
- Do not rake, use leaf blowers, or mow the lawn on dry days.
- Do not dry laundry outside where hairs can cling to clothing.
- Cover your face and any exposed skin by wearing: a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, goggles, a respirator/dust mask, a hat, and a disposable coverall.
- Secure clothing around the neck, wrists, and ankles.
- If respirators are difficult to find, performing activities in damp conditions with a cloth face covering may reduce the risk of inhaling caterpillar hairs.
- Apply pre-contact poison ivy wipes to help keep hairs from sticking into exposed skin.
- Take a cool shower to wash off loose hairs.
- Change clothes after outdoor activities.
- Use extra caution when bringing in items stored outdoors, such as firewood, or working in areas sheltered from the rain, like under decks.
For more information:
- Contact 211 Maine for answers to frequently asked questions on browntail moths:
- Dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695)
- Text your ZIP code to 898-211
- Maine CDC Browntail Moth website
- Maine Forest Service Browntail Moth website
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