Town Partners with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Issues the “GoHere Challenge”
There was an exciting development recently at Yarmouth town hall. In an effort to help advance the town's goals around improving accessibility, Town Hall is now listed on the smartphone App called “GoHere”. The GoHere™ Washroom Access Program was developed by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. The App is available for Android and iPhone users and provides listings, based on location, of public washrooms available for use.
The goal of the program is to make it easier to locate a public washroom for people with Crohn's, as well as anyone who may need immediate access to a washroom. "The Town of Yarmouth Accessibility Committee is very excited about this listing, and now plans to engage other local businesses to consider joining GoHere™ in an effort to provide a strong showing on the app for our area," said Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair, Stephen Nicholl.
With some pushing from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and others over the coming months, the hope is to increase awareness of the App and educate the community on how washroom access can greatly help those who deal with Crohn’s and colitis each day.
You can download the GoHere™ App and use it to quickly find a public washroom when you need it, in any location. Visit the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android) to download it for FREE.
Let’s keep the momentum going. If you’re a local business owner, take the town’s GoHere Challenge and get on board! Register and list your washroom today by visiting Crohn's and Colitis Canada
Winter Parking Regulations and Snow Clearing Reminders
The Town of Yarmouth again wishes to remind residents and visitors of some very important snow-clearing reminders and winter parking rules that began December 1st.:
- No parking on the street between the hours of one o’clock in the morning and seven o’clock in the morning of the same day. We are still seeing too many cars parked on the street during this time period.
- Don't park or leave a vehicle (attended or unattended) within the street right-of-way where it might interfere with or obstruct snow removal or winter maintenance operations.
- Don't park on any street or sidewalk during the period from one hour after a snowstorm has begun to two hours after the storm has stopped.
Any vehicle interfering with snow removal or winter maintenance activities is subject to ticketing and/or removal. For complete details on winter parking regulations, please go to Snow Plowing.
Monthly FYIs to Close Out 2022
Upcoming Council Meetings
You can watch regular town council meetings live on Eastlink Community TV, or through our live streaming service. Committee of the Whole Council meetings are available through live stream only. You can find meeting agendas and live streaming details at Agendas, Minutes & Livestream.
Regular Town Council Meeting Thursday, January 12th, 6:30 pm
Notice of Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 pm with Council, at Yarmouth Town Hall, 400 Main Street. The hearings will address three separate items:
- Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Amendments – Transitional and Supportive Housing
- Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Amendments – Development Agreements and Site Plan Approvals
- Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments and Rezoning – Water Street
For full detail on these hearings, including how to register to speak or provide written submissions, please visit Get Involved.
Holiday Hours & Closure
Town Administration Offices will close at noon on Friday, December 23rd, for the holidays. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 8 am. For Public Works emergencies, please call 1-833-460-8709.
Christmas Tree Pickup
This year's Christmas Tree pick-up is scheduled for the period of Monday, January 9th to Friday, January 13th, 2023. There are no specific areas scheduled for each day during this timeframe.
Employment Opportunities
The Town of Yarmouth is seeking to fill the following positions:
Grants Coordinator
Reporting to the Town Engineer, the Grants Coordinator will be responsible for researching, preparing, submitting and managing grant applications to secure funding on behalf of the organization. Developing a thorough knowledge of Provincial, Federal and non-governmental funding programs will be essential.
By-law Enforcement/Special Constable
The Town of Yarmouth is seeking qualified applications for the position of By-law Enforcement/Special Constable. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Planning and Economic Development. This role is responsible to perform the overall enforcement of the Town By-laws, and the sections of the Motor Vehicle Act which pertain to the parking regulations. Responsibilities will also include Part XV with regard to Dangerous or Unsightly Property of the Municipal Government Act.
Junior Building Official
The Town of Yarmouth is seeking applications for a Junior Building Official to assist our Senior Building Official with the administration of the Nova Scotia Building Code, Building By-law, the Minimum Housing Standards By-law, and Municipal Government Act provisions related to dangerous and unsightly premises.
Town Planner
We are seeking to fill the role of Town Planner with an energetic individual who is capable of handling a diverse set of responsibilities. As Planner, you will be expected to negotiate agreements, manage applications, coordinate research projects, and address planning inquiries from a broad audience.
For full details on these positions and to apply, go to Employment Opportunities.