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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.
Please Report Potholes, Drive with Care
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Our climate is quite volatile during the winter months, alternating quickly between mild and cold weather. These conditions result in the rapid formation of potholes. In some cases, a pothole can worsen in just a few hours. Although Public Works crews continually monitor more than 80 km of streets for these potholes and other issues, recent weather patterns have made the task more challenging, and help is needed from the public to find and fix issues.
During this time of frequent freeze/thaw cycles, the Town of Yarmouth is urging citizens to drive carefully and keep an eye out for puddles and/or broken asphalt within driving lanes. These are often signs that a pothole is close by.
☎️ Report it by Phone - you can report potholes by phone at 902-742-9423. Office hours are 8:30-4:30 (leave a message after hours). After hours EMERGENCY line: 1-833-460-8709
📲Report it Online with "SeeClickFix"Using the Town's website, navigate to the Report a Problem page here: https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/report-a-problem.html
You can also access this page by clicking on the "Report a Problem" icon on the home page of our website. You can also download the See Click Fix app to your phone at the App Store and Google Play. The app lets you easily snap a picture, add the location using address or GPS, and send it for attention. Please send a photo and description (location and size) of the pothole. The more details, the better.
PLEASE NOTE: Potholes less than 2 inches deep will not be prioritized for repairs.
How Do Potholes Form?
Water seeps into cracks in the pavement. The water builds up and softens the ground under the road. The water freezes and expands, which pushes the pavement up. When the water under the pavement dries, a hole is left beneath the road. The pavement is now weakened. As soon as a car drives over this area, the pavement collapses, leaving behind a pothole.
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.