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Town of Yarmouth Receives 2.3 million from Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
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The town has been awarded $2,323,150 from the Housing Accelerator Fund, a federal program designed to remove barriers to encourage local initiatives to build more homes, faster.
Transit Service Reports Huge Increase in Ridership
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Last December, Town of Yarmouth Transit fares were removed, and new stops were added, including a stop at Wasoqopa’q First Nation (WFN). When these changes were made, it was the hope of Council that a key result would be an increase in ridership.
Town of Yarmouth Brings Transit Service to Wasoqopa’q First Nation
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Along with three new stops on the route within town, a partnership has been formed that will add a stop at Wasoqopa’q First Nation on the airport stretch.
Town of Yarmouth Removes Transit Fees, Adds More Stops
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The Town of Yarmouth is pleased to announce that as of December 1st, 2024, fares will be removed and transit service will be free for all riders.
CAO Gushue Joins CAMA Board
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Jeff Gushue, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Yarmouth, NS, has joined the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA).
Council Approves Budget, No Increase to Tax Rates
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At a recent council meeting, the operational budget for 2024-25 fiscal year was a topic of discussion at the table. The budget was passed unanimously by council, featuring no increase to tax rates.