YarmouthThe first attempt to settle Yarmouth was made by Rev. Stephen Bachiler and his followers in the winter of 1637/8. However, this settlement was abandoned due to the severity of the winter “and others undertook it”. Yarmouth was organized and named in 1639. It originally was founded by the Pilgrims, and covered lands currently part of the towns of Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham and Harwich. Farming and the sea provided the industry for the early settlers to the town, with both the northern and southern ports being active in industry. This brought wealth to Yarmouth, which can still be seen today in its historic districts. The railroad came in the mid-1800s, and helped Yarmouth become a tourist destination. Today the town is mostly known for its tourist industry and shopping. Yarmouth schools make up one-half of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. Yarmouth operates two elementary schools (Laurence C. MacArthur and Station Avenue) which serve students from pre-kindergarten through third grade, as well as the Marguerite E. Small School for grades 4 & 5, and the Mattacheese Middle School for grades 6 through 8. The town is the home to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, where both towns send their students. Their team colors are green and white, and their mascot is the dolphin. Three villages make up the 17 square mile town of Yarmouth: West Yarmouth, Yarmouthport, and South Yarmouth. Transfer Station InformationThe Yarmouth-Barnstable Transfer Station is a regional facility designed to consolidated area solid waste and move it to the SEAMASS Awaste to energy facility@ located off Cape in Rochester, MA. Solid waste deliveries are brought to the Transfer Station by truck, inspected for unacceptable materials, and loaded onto rail cars for shipment by the Bay Colony Railroad Corporation. The shipment is then sent to final destination at SEAMASS. CLOSED The SWAP Shop is now OPEN Assessor’s OfficeThe Assessing Division maintains the assessing records for all properties within the Town of Yarmouth. The Deputy Assessor along with the Town’s Board of Assessors, sets the tax rate for the Town and provides tax abatements in special cases. Private home owners and owners of commercial properties can get assessing information on their properties by calling or visiting the Assessor’s Office. Building DepartmentLocation: Town Hall ConservationThe Conservation Commission regulates all work that occurs within or adjacent to wetlands areas. Conservation regulations for projects have been promulgated by the state legislature and local town meeting. Location: Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth Council on AgingThe COA is in charge of assessing the needs of the elderly, offering programs to seniors, and servicing the Town’s aging population. The Council on Aging director coordinates programs and services at the Town’s Senior Center located on Forest Avenue, including the A Meals on Wheels program under the direction of Elder Services. Department of Public WorksThe Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of the Town’s infrastructure through its various divisions, such as water supply and distribution, roadways, beaches, cemeteries, and Town owned buildings. We provide solid waste recycling and disposal, septic treatment services and inspections, and street lighting and safety improvements. For customer service, complaints, requests for services or questions regarding roadway construction, please contact the DPW at 508-398-2231 ext.290. Board of Health/Health DepartmentThe Health Division issues permits for septic systems, food service, handling hazardous materials and lodging establishments. Natural ResourcesTo protect, preserve and manage the natural and domestic animal resources of the Town of Yarmouth and insures the public safety on the land or on the water for all residents and visitors alike. Recreation DepartmentYarmouth Recreation has a multitude of programs for adults and youth! Treasurer/Tax CollectorThe Treasurer Division is in charge of maintaining accounts and investments for the Town of Yarmouth. The Town Treasurer is also responsible for handling payroll duties for the town employees, working on collecting tax title accounts for property owners and managing fund accounts of federal block grants. Water DepartmentThe Water Division is in charge of all municipal water services in the Town of Yarmouth. The division will work with your business regarding connections, service from main water lines, and replacement of old lines into the building. If site work is to be performed at your commercial property, the Water Division may require you to replace old lines and install a sleeve system. Last updated: January 14, 2008 |
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