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Town Introduces Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Policy
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The policy will help build affordable housing by reducing or removing land acquisition costs for developers.
Town of Yarmouth Introduces Affordable Housing Grant Policy
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The new policy outlines details for providing up to $650,000 in affordable housing development grants.
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.