Community News
Extended Closures on Water Street and Richards Lane
- Details
- Category: Community News
Please be advised that extended street closures will again be in place starting Tuesday, April 28th until Friday, May 8th. Please note the following:
➡ Richards Lane will be closed, and Water Street will be closed from Chester Street to Cann Street. The closures will be in effect continuously, day and night.
➡ Local access to all properties will be maintained for the duration of this shutdown. Properties located between 180 and 234 Water Street (Chester Street to Richards Lane) will be accessible via Water Street from the south.
➡ Properties located on Gardner Street and between 236 and 258 Water Street (Richards Lane to Cann Street) will be accessible via Water Street from the north.
➡ Traffic control will be in place. Pedestrians are asked to please follow all construction signs, and to not enter the active construction area. It puts both pedestrians and workers at risk. Please see attached image showing an alternate route using the Yarmouth County Rail Trail.
Once work is completed today, Richards Lane, and Water Street from Chester Street to Richards Lane will reopen. The shutdown of Water Street, between Richards Lane and Cann Street that has been in place over the past number of weeks will remain in place. We thank everyone affected for their continued patience as we complete this important infrastructure project.
Summer Employment - W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum
- Details
- Category: Employment Opportunities
The W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Seasonal Museum Interpreter.
In this role you will bring life to the history of one of Nova Scotia’s most significant fishing and shipping enterprises.
General Manager (GM) Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
- Details
- Category: Employment Opportunities
Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission (YAIC), a partnership of the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipalities of Argyle and Yarmouth, is seeking a qualified and motivated General Manager to support the YIAC and its Board.
Watermain Flushing - Areas Affected Daily
- Details
- Category: Community News
The Yarmouth Water Utility's water main flushing program is in progress. Flushing will take place today, Thursday, April 30th, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the area of: Water Street to Industry Avenue, from Parade Street to Forest Street, including Jody Shelley Drive.
Some discoloration and fluctuation in water pressure may be experienced during this period. Customers are advised to not wash clothes during this time. The Yarmouth Water Utility apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
For daily updates on areas affected, please stay tuned to Y95/CJLS, visit the Town of Yarmouth website or Facebook page, or use the Town of Yarmouth community notifications app 'alertable'. The program will take approximately three weeks to complete.
Watermain Flushing - Areas Affected (MAP)
The Town Beacon - Issue #1 is out now!
- Details
- Category: Community News
The Town Beacon is the Town of Yarmouth’s new quarterly community newsletter, published each season (spring, summer, fall, winter). Copies will be delivered across the Town of Yarmouth, and each issue will also be available online. Issue #1 — Spring 2026 — is out now.
Seasonal Employment - Green Team - Parks Labourer
- Details
- Category: Employment Opportunities
The Town of Yarmouth is now accepting applications for two seasonal positions from May to August 2026. While we welcome students to apply, these positions are open for anyone who is interested.