When Henry Spelman found out he'd won a Rhodes Scholarship, his first call was to his girlfriend. To share the good news, of course, but also to see whether she was a winner as well.
Police say a 19-year-old man has been charged with filing a false report after he allegedly called police and said he was being held captive in a car in a Bangor, Maine, parking lot.
The Highway Department is responsible for clearing snow away from 291 fire hydrants around town. In order to perform this task as quickly as possible, we are asking for your help. If you would like to "Adopt a Hydrant" and volunteer to keep it clear of snow throughout the winter, please contact Erik Street, Director of Public Works, at 846-2401 or estreet@yarmouth.me.us. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
FLOAT & DOCK REMOVAL
The Harbormaster would like to advise all boaters that the Town of Yarmouth floats and docks have been scheduled for seasonal removal at the following time:
Royal River: Wednesday, November 25th (limited access on 24th)
Cousins Island, Littlejohn Island: During the week of November 16th.
NEWS FROM OUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
The second session of the 124th Legislature begins in January. I would encourage you to participate by shadowing me, attending or speaking at public hearings or simply by contacting me with questions or concerns. Legislative leaders have set an aggressive schedule to get through our work as quickly as possible, as we did last session, to save taxpayer money. I want to make sure your voice is heard on important matters. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Let's Connect!
I will be holding office hours every Monday afternoon from 3 - 4 p.m. throughout November and December at the Royal Bean. Your input is very important to me and if you'd like to sit down with me to discuss an issue or if I can help you navigate state government, I'd love to meet with you. I'm also available by phone and e-mail.
Maine Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program
The 2009 Maine Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program applications are now available. Maine homeowners and renters may be eligible for a refund of up to $1,600 on property taxes paid in 2008. The refund is available to homeowners and renters who meet the income requirements: families earning up to $81,850 are eligible, as well as individuals earning up to $61,400.
In order to qualify for a refund, 2008 property taxes must be more than four percent of household income, or the yearly rent paid must be more than 20 percent of household income. Seniors who's income is below $13,900 for individuals and $17,200 for a family do not need to meet these requirements. Nearly 200,000 households are eligible for the Circuit Breaker rebate, but many Maine homeowners and renters don't apply and forfeit their rebates.
Yarmouth's waterfront is a vital part of our Town's economy as well as a rich part of our history and heritage. CTN Portland, in partnership with Yarmouth Municipal Television, has produced this short video about Yarmouth and its Waterfront. We hope you enjoy it! If you have comments, please contact yarmouthtv@yarmouth.me.us.
The police department would like to remind all residents that the period beginning November 15th and ending April 15th is declared to be a SNOW REMOVAL EMERGENCY PERIOD.
No vehicle shall be parked at any time in such a manner as to hinder the plowing or removal of snow from streets. Vehicles will be towed from public ways during Snow Emergencies. Also prohibited during this period, ALL NIGHT PARKING. No vehicle shall be parked on a public way for one hour or longer in duration between the hours of Midnight and 6:00AM.
Please call us at the Yarmouth Police Department - 846-3333 - with any questions.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The Town Hall, Yarmouth Community Services and the Merrill Memorial Library be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transfer and Recycling Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26th) but will be open the usual hours on Friday, November 27th.
HERBIE PROJECT
Yarmouth is home to New England's largest American Elm Tree, known since the 1950s as "Herbie." After decades of diligent effort by volunteer Tree Wardens Frank Knight and Debbie Hopkins, Herbie is finally succumbing to Dutch Elm Disease and will be removed in January 2010. During this time of preparation for Herbie’s removal, the plaques that used to be attached to Herbie have been removed for safe keeping. Click herefor more information about The Herbie Project.
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