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Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee approves February minutes, hears drug trends update

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee approved prior-month minutes and heard updates on emerging drug adulterants on Cape Cod. Eliza Morrison of the AIDS Support Group reported that 30 percent of cocaine and 20 percent of methamphetamine in Massachusetts tested positive for fentanyl during 2025,

Recycling committee approves prior meeting minutes, eyes composting education push.

Yarmouth's Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and advanced plans for a public education campaign on composting. Chair Bill Glass reported that Black Earth, the town's food-waste hauler, has been asked to assist with outreach; the Yarmouth Rotary

Recreation Commission approves February minutes; director reports court resurfacing underway.

Recreation Commission approves prior minutes and moves forward with Flax Pond pickleball court resurfacing. Director Steve Reynolds reported that East Coast Sealcoating won the lowest bid, with May 1 completion target pending acceptance. The Assistant Recreation Director position has been offered

Mattacheese Utilization Committee presents five reuse concepts for former middle school site.

Mattacheese Utilization Committee presents five reuse concepts for former middle school property. Committee Chair Sharon Wimer led the March 11 community forum showcasing five conceptual site plans for the 70-acre site, each pairing a 120,000-square-foot indoor sports facility with 72 to 108

Finance Committee approves seven warrant articles totaling $54.4 million in municipal spending.

Yarmouth Finance Committee backs $54.4 million municipal budget and $35.7 million library construction. The library project, presented by architect Matt Oudens and Library Building Committee Chair Judy Traver, will serve a new 25,400-square-foot facility at a site near McArthur School. The