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Board of Assessors approves office authorization for exemption and abatement stamps.

Board of Assessors approves office authorization for statutory stamps. The five-minute meeting, called to order by member Pauline Israelian, unanimously authorized the Assessor's office to stamp exemption, abatement, and denial notices. Director of Assessing Andy Machado reported that the first

Substance Awareness Committee approves November minutes, reviews overdose data

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee reviews overdose data for second half of 2025. The Fire Department responded to 16 overdose calls from July through December, administering 20 doses of Narcan to patients ranging from age 14 to adult; the youngest was an admitted drug user who received two

Recycling panel advances disposal upgrades, eyes school outreach.

Yarmouth's Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved prior minutes and advanced disposal improvements. A license plate reader is now operational at the disposal area to verify stickers, and newspaper has been moved to mixed paper compactors to free up dedicated cardboard capacity. Chair

Recreation Commission approves December minutes, reviews staffing and programs.

Yarmouth Recreation Commission approves prior minutes, addresses staffing gaps and website issues. Chair Steve Sozanski reported that adult programs including basketball, pickleball, and swimming are at or near full capacity, but the department faces immediate staffing pressure for Frozen February

Finance Committee recommends FY27 budgets for Select Board, IT, and Finance

Finance Committee votes unanimously to recommend FY27 Select Board, IT, and Finance budgets. New Community Development Director Meggan Eldredge presented plans to upgrade an Economic Development Program Manager position using the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund. Deputy Building Commissioner Tim