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ROYAL RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS Project Overview 3 pages - 2021 Q&A .pdf Concept Plan 5.11.2021 RFP DOCUMENTS Royal River Park Improvements Information Royal River Park was created over a period of time in the 1970s & 1980s and funded by the Town and in part by a series of federal grants. With a beautiful, paved path running the length of the park along the river and parallel to the heart of the village, Royal River Park is one of Yarmouth’s most beloved and well-used parks. Most of this park is built on former industrial and mill sites. Informational signage and exposed brick remnants give park guests a peek in time at the massive site that was once the Forest Paper Company. Most recently, Royal River Park’s pathways were patched to maintain safe transportation and pedestrian opportunities and a small handicapped accessible parking area was created. Despite these fixes, more upgrades are needed to improve safety. Yarmouth Community Services department applied for a grant to help the park’s small budget go further while improving as much as possible in one complete project. The Town was awarded a matching Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, available to municipalities specifically for these reasons. In order to capture public input on this project, Yarmouth Community Services invited the public to participate in a survey and public meetings to view and comment on concept plans along the way. Fast forward to Fall 2023-Fall 2025: we finalized the Design and Engineering needed to submit a Planning Department application, applied and received the town-issued permits related to development, and have put the project out to bid! Due dates for bid submissions are October 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - so...we should know more soon! Anticipated completion is September 2026!

YCS OFFICE 200 Main Street in Yarmouth, front of Town Hall Royal River Park approx. 111 East Elm Street, across from Yarmouth Historical Society Yarmouth Community Center 20 Mill Street. Drive to end and take left. Entrance is at the rear of the Masonic Lodge Yarmouth Community House 179 East Main Street Winslow Field Complex approx. 150 McCartney Street - across from Yarmouth Elementary School Bennett Field 50 School Street North Road Athletic Fields approx. 100 North Road North Road Playground approx. 100 North Road Village Green Park 288 Main Street, in front of Gorham Savings Bank Blake Skating Pond 188 Main Street, behind Key Bank

Committees Parks & Lands Parks and Lands Committee Meetings meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month. All meetings are public and held in the YCS Training Room - please notify us if you'll be joining us as the doors are locked. To let us know you're attending: Please call or email. Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (207) 846-2406 or email: kmacneill@yarmouth.me.us Parks & Lands Agendas 2024 Agendas January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2023 Agendas January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December M ay (Frank Knight Forest Management Plan agenda only) 2022 Agendas January , February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December. 2021 Agendas January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December . Minutes 2024 Minutes & Supporting Documents January , February, March, April, May, J une, July, August, September, October, N ovember , December 2023 Minutes & Supporting Documents January , February , March , April , May (FKF Mngmt Plan), J une , July , August, September , October , N ovember , December 2022 Minutes & Supporting Documents January , February , March , April , May , June , July , September , October , November, December . 2021 Minutes & Supporting Documents January , February , March , April , May , June , July, August , September , October , November , December . Tree Advisory Committee TREE ADVISORY WEB PAGE You will be redirected within the YCS website to the Town Tree Webpage. Program Advisory Commmittee 2019 Agendas June July December 2020 Agendas January April August September October 2021 Agendas March May August September November 2022 Agendas February May September November 2023 Agendas August November 2019 Minutes July December 2020 Minutes January April August 2021 Minutes March November 2022 Minutes February May

Family Movie Nights Royal River Park 103 East Main St. Yarmouth FREE outdoor family movie nights at the Royal River Park in Yarmouth. Call YCS for more information: 207-846-2406 Bring the kids, a picnic, a blanket, and some snacks and enjoy the show! 2021 Family Movie Night Schedule: Movies Start at dusk - stay tuned for showtimes Friday, July 16th - SOUL Rated: PG The story follows a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated, just before his big break as a jazz musician. Friday, August 13th - The Sandlot Rated: PG In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.

Community Organizations YCAN Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors (YCAN) is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization. We work to strengthen the Yarmouth, Maine community and meet community needs by connecting available resources with the people who need them. Visit the YCAN website Community Garden The Yarmouth Community Garden’s mission is to create an organic garden for Yarmouth citizens that offers plots for renters; produces fresh vegetables and flowers for distribution to area residents and seniors in need; and provides a gardening experience that benefits all of Yarmouth through education, mentoring, and volunteer participation. Visit the Community Garden website Yarmouth Community Coronavirus Task Force The Yarmouth Coronavirus Community Task Force is a grassroots organization. We work in collaboration with the Town of Yarmouth and Cumberland County service organizations to assist with the disruptions and uncertainties caused by the Coronavirus epidemic. We stand together to help the increasing number of people who may experience food shortages, social isolation, medical and transportation needs in the wake of this coronavirus epidemic. We are part of a larger community strategy that has been initiated by our Town Council, our Town Manager, YCS, EMS, Police, Fire, and all public servants. It is our goal that we participate in efforts to keep core services open, provide residents with safe ways to meet their needs, and work together to mitigate the epidemic and maintain our personal/community health. Visit the Task Force's FaceBook Page Coping with COVID: A Community Conversation video presentation Coping with COVID's slide show as presented by Greg Marley

General Assistance BACKGROUND The Town of Yarmouth administers General Assistance (GA) as a safety net for residents who are unable to provide for their basic needs, including shelter, food, utilities, and personal supplies. GA is an emergency program of last resort and designed to encourage self-reliance and accountability. All assistance is granted in voucher form; no cash assistance is given. Applicants must provide verification of income and expenses and, if unable to work, medical documentation substantiating work limitations. Applicants are required to seek work if physically able, and repeat applicants are asked to apply for assistance from state/local programs, such as TANF, SNAP, HEAP, and MaineCare. Determination of eligibility is made for a period of 30 days. HOW TO APPLY GA hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Appointments can sometimes be made outside these hours. To schedule an appointment, please call Christy at 207-846-2406 or email ga@yarmouth.me.us . A first-time appointment will include a screening over the phone to communicate eligibility requirements, including what documents to provide. If an applicant needs assistance completing the application form, the GA administrator can help. Required documents to bring to your appointment: Photo identification Proof of residency (if housed) Social security cards for everyone in the household Employment verification / paystubs Medical statement if unable to work Proof of all household income** Proof of all household expenses/bills Current bank statement Receipts to show spending (repeat applicants only) Signed lease / rental agreement Passport and immigration paperwork Correspondence from Social Security Correspondence from DHHS **Income includes: Cash on hand Income tax refunds Unemployment benefits Child support benefits TANF benefits Social Security benefits SSI/SSDI disability benefits Checking/savings Veteran's pensions Rental income Loans Worker's compensation Savings bonds Trust funds annuity Life insurance policies Retirement accounts School loans Financial resources Car/recreational vehicles Real estate holdings If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency after hours, which cannot wait until the following business day, please contact the Yarmouth Police Department by calling 911 or (207) 846-3333. DOCUMENTS GA Application (fillable or printable) Fuel Fund Application (printable) Burial or Cremation Assistance Application (printable) GA List of Required Documents Applications are by appointment only. GA hours are: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Appointments can sometimes be made outside these hours. To schedule an appointment, please call Christy at (207) 846-2406 or email ga@yarmouth.me.us . Human Services Coordinator Christy Hayashida GA@yarmouth.me.us (207) 846-2406 Yarmouth Community Services Director Karyn MacNeill kmacneill@yarmouth.me.us

Summer Arts Series What is the Summer Arts Series? FREE outdoor performances and movie nights at the Royal River Park in Yarmouth. Sponsors support the Summer Arts Series and make it possible for LOTS of fun performers, music, and movies to entertain our community throughout the summer. Want to be a sponsor? Contact Lisa @ 846-2406 or by email at LStragliotto@yarmouth.me.us Call YCS for more information: (207) 846-2406 Bring the kids, a picnic, a blanket, and some snacks and enjoy the show! We hope to see you there! IMG_0039 IMG_9991 IMG_0012 IMG_0010 IMG_0008 IMG_0005 SAS July & Aug08 068 SAS08_093 SAS July & Aug08 069 SAS08_094 SAS July & Aug08 073 SAS July & Aug08 075 Show More

Lacrosse Information & Resources Welcome to YCS's Youth Lacrosse Info & Resource Page! Whether you are a coach looking for practice ideas, parent looking for help acquiring gear, or a student looking for more lacrosse opportunities, you have come to the right place! YCS Offerings Youth Traveling Program Grades 3-6 All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age-appropriate teams which will practice two times a week. Games and tournaments will be on Sundays beginning May 2nd and running through June 14th (no games Memorial Day weekend). Register! Sticklets Grades K-2 Our youngest players will learn how to hold the stick, throw, catch, cradle, shoot and dodge. During the program players will progress to basic defense, team offense and scrimmages! Saturdays 8-9AM May 3rd-May 24th Register! Indoor Preseason Clinics Grades 3-6 Boys Grades 3-8 Girls The YCS Indoor Preseason Lacrosse Clinics are designed to help traveling team participants prepare for the season ahead! Clinics run indoors in April. Girls Clinics - Tuesdays Boys Clinics - Thursdays Register! YCS, along with 14 other neighboring Maine towns, have partnered with Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL)- Maine Region beginning this 2026 lacrosse season. We will NOT be playing games in Massachusetts. We are looking forward to this partnership as MYL can support Maine’s youth lacrosse programs with structured scheduling, consistent rules of play, coach education, and staff dedicated to cultivating the sport at the grassroots level. Other MYL Maine Region Member Towns include: Back Bay, Biddeford, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Kennebunk, Marshwood, Massabesic, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Windham Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) Partnership Announcement MYL Website MYL Convention 2/1 Gear Players need to provide the appropriate gear listed below. Please use the resources listed to acquire! Boys Gear Girls Gear Shoulder pads Arm pads Helmet Gloves Mouth guard Stick Boys helmets and shoulder pads must meet NOCSAE standards. Mouth guard Stick SEI certified goggles Gear Resources YCS Gear Library. Please call our office to inquire about availability or to make a gear donation! (207) 846-2406 For specific gear questions, email our Advisory Committee Coaches Rob Greenleaf: rmgreenleaf@gmail.com Brittany Hough: brittfhough@gmail.com Kelly Ernst: welch.ke@gmail.com Links to gear coming soon! Coach Resources YCS volunteer coaches are the heart of our programs, and we are grateful for the time, energy, and passion they bring both on and off the field. Volunteering as a coach is a wonderful way to give back, make a difference, and share memorable experiences with your children and the youth in Yarmouth! Interested in coaching, but don't have any experience? Join us! We are here to support new and experienced coaches alike. YCS Volunteer Coach Application MYL Coach Compliance Form NAYS