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Online Presentation for Planning Review
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Join us on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30pm on Zoom to learn more about what’s proposed in the draft planning documents! There will be a presentation, followed by the opportunity for participants to ask questions to the project team.
Yarmouth Culture, Parks, & Recreation Master Plan
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Last spring, the Town of Yarmouth announced the development of a Culture, Parks, and Recreation Master Plan to guide future planning and decisions relating to culture, parks, and recreation services and facilities. Community input played a huge role in creating the plan, so thank you to everyone who took part in the workshops, meetings, and surveys.
Municipal Planning Review - Engagement Closing Soon!
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Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to submit feedback on the Draft Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw over the past two months. Haven't had your say yet? There's still time to get your comments in using the Online Zoning Map or Feedback Form on the project website! The Draft Engagement Phase closes on January 15th, 2026. To learn more and submit your feedback, please visit the project website at: https://getinvolvedyarmouth.ca/planningreview
2026 Solid Waste Collection Schedule
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The 2026 Solid Waste Collection Schedule for the Town of Yarmouth is Now Available. You can pdf download it from our website by clicking HERE(539 KB) . PLEASE NOTE: copies of the schedule, along with waste and recycling guides, will be hand-delivered to households. However, a printing delay has occurred and delivery will not begin until early January. Deliveries should be completed by end of the month. Once delivery has been completed, copies will be available at Town Hall, 400 Main Street. Please be sure to review the calendar and be mindful of changes that occur because of holidays. Schedule changes are written at the bottom of each month. For example, the January 1st pickup has been moved to December 29th.
Download the 2026 Waste Collection Schedule here: https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/documents/services/waste-collection/1895-2026-solid-waste-collection-schedule Read more for other helpful downloads.
Planner / Development Officer
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The Town of Yarmouth is a historic coastal community and regional centre with a long maritime tradition and growing residential base. In recent years, the Town has experienced an increase in housing activity, new development partnerships, and important upgrades to municipal infrastructure. Yarmouth is at the cusp of implementing a new Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw with the goal of modernizing how planning decisions are made and how development is facilitated.
The Town is seeking a professional and community-focused Planner / Development Officer to support this ongoing work. This position reports to the Director of Planning & Development and plays an important role in administering planning policies, reviewing development proposals, and contributing to long-term planning initiatives that help guide Yarmouth’s future.
Water Meter Upgrade Program: FAQs
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The Town of Yarmouth Water Utility has begun replacing meters for water customers. Current meters need upgrading and will be replaced by meters that provide advanced leak detection, improved accuracy, and detailed consumption information. Below are a set of frequently asked questions designed to provide key information and reassure water customers regarding the installation of the new meters.