Community News
Reminder: Rail Trail and Maud Lewis Trail Closures
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Please be reminded that as of Friday August 8th, all rail trails within town limits are closed. The Maud Lewis Trail that connects Parade Street and Starrs Road is also closed. Barricades have been erected at all entrance points to these trails. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: if the barricades are not in place, it does not mean the trail is reopened.
Some concerned individuals seem to have made their own determination that these trails should be open, and are removing the barriers. The trails will remain closed until an announcement is made stating otherwise. Downed barriers alone does NOT mean they are open.
We thank everyone for their cooperation as we all work through these challenging times of unusually hot, dry conditions.
Times Are Dry - Please Conserve Water
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It's been a hot, dry summer with almost no rainfall since early June. The Town of Yarmouth Water Utility is asking customers to voluntarily make small changes so that water use is cut back. With your help, we can continue to protect our valuable Lake George water resource while using it responsibly. Here are some tips:
✅ Please skip the watering of lawns. Before dry times hit, use large containers to catch and use rainwater for plants and flowers requiring water.
✅ Reuse cooking water for gardens and plants.
✅ Fix leaky faucets, toilets, and appliances.
✅ Take shorter showers and use a low-flow shower head.
✅ Turn off the water when shaving or brushing your teeth.
✅ Use less water when doing full loads of laundry and dishes, and by using proper cycle settings for load sizes.
Thanks for doing your part to help #ConserveWater!
Town Developing Parking Management Strategy
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The strategy is being carried out by WSP Canada Inc. as a key component of the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan
Water Disruption in Prospect Street Area
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A water service disruption will occur beginning at 8:30 am until approximately 12 pm, on Thursday, July 31st. It will affect Prospect Street from Pleasant Street to Main Street, Goodwin Drive, Hood Crescent, Brunswick Street from Hibernia Street to Prospect Street, and Shady Lane. Residents affected are also notified door-to-door.
Transit stop changes August 2-3
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Transit riders, please be advised that there will be a temporary change in the transit route and stops on Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd. This is due to the 'Thunder on the Coast', Motorcycle Rally being held on Main Street, between Cliff Street, and Parade Street. Please note the following route and stop changes in effect for both days:
Motorcycle Rally - Main Street Closures
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The 'Thunder on the Coast', motorcycle rally will be held on Saturday August 2nd, and Sunday August 3rd, in downtown Yarmouth. Please note the following street closures required to accommodate the event:
- Main Street will be closed from Parade Street to Cliff Street (see map) on Saturday beginning at 7am for set-up, and will remain closed until the event ends for the day at 9:30 pm.
- On Sunday, the street will be closed at 8 am. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm, with the street reopening at 5:30pm.