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Volunteer Coaching Opportunities Yarmouth Community Services uses volunteer coaches for the following youth sports programs: Soccer Basketball Lacrosse Baseball Ramblers Running Club Nordic Skiing Interested in becoming a YCS youth sports volunteer coach? Just fill out the volunteer coaches application below. Questions may be directed to Katriana Thebarge at 846-2406 Coaches Application Coaches Application PDF

West Side Trail information West Side Trail Map HELP US BRIDGE THE GAP $35,000 is needed to replace a Failing Bridge and Trail Dear Friends of the West Side Trail , We’re starting 2026 off with an urgent request to protect one of Yarmouth’s treasured community assets: the West Side Trail. We are currently more than half way towards our goal, but we must close the gap- ASAP! A rapidly failing stream bank has put a key section of the trail and bridge at risk of collapse and unless we act now, we may lose access to this beautiful corridor for an extended period of time. HERE'S THE SITUATION In 2023, our trail team noticed a crack forming down the center of the blue trail near the bridge just south of Gilman Road. What looked like a small issue has now become a serious threat. Over the last year, the streambank below the trail has eroded dramatically—carving out a 10-foot stretch of trail edge with a sudden 1—3-foot drop. The unstable soils are continuing to slump into the stream, and the bank is now compromised and may be too unstable to support the trail in a matter of 6 to 12 months. THE ROAD AHEAD Our engineering team reached a difficult but clear conclusion: this section of the streambank cannot be stabilized in a reliable, long-term way. The clay soils beneath the bank are simply too soft and too unstable. Continuing erosion could collapse the trail entirely and there is nowhere to relocate it as the other side of the trail is a steep embankment. The only safe, lasting solution is to build a new bridge that spans over the unstable area and connects to solid ground on both sides. This new bridge will: Span 85 feet over the eroding bank Be a safe 6 feet wide with railings Use helical piles anchored into stable soils Create a long-term, resilient crossing that protects the trail for decades to come Because stabilizing the streambank would require lengthy and expensive state and federal permits—delaying construction more than a year—we must pursue the bridge solution now. A new bridge is straightforward to permit and offers a permanent long-term solution. Waiting risks losing this section of the blue trail altogether. And timing is critical. Our contractor has a narrow window of availability this fall. If we can fund the project immediately, construction can begin between now and January 1st before winter storms accelerate erosion and make the trail unsafe or impassable. The total cost: $35,000. This covers the helical piles, bridge structure, railings, site preparation, and the removal of two diseased trees that currently threaten both the project area and nearby power lines. We are asking our trail users, neighbors, and community supporters to help us raise the full amount as quickly as possible so we can keep the West Side Trail open. The West Side Trail is part of what makes Yarmouth such a great place to live. It's used daily by walkers, trail runners, mountain bikers, dog owners, families, and visitors. Together, we can protect it. WILL YOU HELP US MEET THIS URGENT NEED? Your gift today will directly support the construction of the new bridge and ensure that the West Side Trail remains open for everyone who loves it. Thank you for caring about this special place. Sincerely, Dan Ostrye West Side Trail Coordinator A Trail Built by Community The West Side Trail exists because of the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of people who believe in accessible, safe, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Your support will help ensure that this treasured communlty resource remains open and safe for years to come. Thank you for being part of the West Side Trail community. DONATE TODAY It all started in the spring of 2024 when we noticed a small crack in the trail on the far side of the bridge. Cracks like this usually indicate one thing: slope failure, which is a significant concern. The stream erosion is located on the blue trail a few hundred yards from the upper Gilman Road trail crossing. The stream is also undercutting the bank opposite the slump, indicating that stream flows have changed. It is impossible to predict when and how the stream channel will shift in the next few years. But once we cleared the vegetation below the failure crack, we found that the bank had completely failed and slumped into the stream. Over the summer we undertook short term stabilization of the existing bridge. First by straightening the supports and re-leveling the bridge deck. Then, by installing pipe supports to carry the load until a permanent fix can be made. Bridge alignment looking south. There is ls about a foot and a half of elevation difference between the two ends of the bridge (but it looks like there's a lot more than that when you’re standing there).

Athletic Fields Athletic Fields YHS Turf Field & Outdoor Track Located at Yarmouth High School (286 West Elm St.) this field serves as the home field for Yarmouth High School's Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Track teams. Michael Brown Softball Field Located on the Yarmouth High School campus at 286 West Elm Street, this field serves as the home field of the Yarmouth High School Softball team. Yarmouth High School Baseball Field Located on the Yarmouth High School campus at 286 West Elm Street, this field serves as the home field of the Yarmouth High School Baseball team. Bennett Baseball Field Located in front of the Rowe School at 52 School Street Winslow Field Complex Located across the street from Yarmouth Elementary School at 121 McCartney Street, these fields serve as the home field of the Yarmouth Middle School sports teams, YCS recreation fields and high school practice fields. North Road Baseball & Softball Fields 70 North Road Fields serve as the home of Yarmouth Little League. The following fields are located here: Heidi Tobiason Youth Softball Field Delorme Youth Baseball Field Kaulback Youth Baseball Field Please reload

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Spear Farm Estuary Preserve Spear Farm Preserve 437 Bayview Street The Spear Farm Estuary Preserve is a scenic 55-acre property with diverse habitats, ranging from stately oaks and pine forest to the open salt marshes of the Royal River estuary, and a small freshwater pond with a fringing marsh. There is an excellent picnic spot and overlook on the pond’s northern shore. The property includes over two miles of trails perfect for walking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. There are birding sites in the oak and pine stands, along the bluffs, the salt marsh edge, on the earthen dam, and the north end of the freshwater pond. Five interpretive signs stationed along the trail inform on aspects of the local ecology. Trails Just beyond the information kiosk the trail forks. The right branch crosses a meadow before entering high-canopy forest which extends along the crest of a bluff and offers views of the Royal River and associated salt marshes. It then turns to the left and comes to a “T” intersection above the freshwater pond. Bearing right leads to a clearing by the salt marsh and the pond’s earthen dam, where you can often see painted turtles on logs. Across the dam the trail loops around the east side of the pond along an apple orchard, to the north end of the pond where trails split right uphill and back to the parking area, or left along the pond to the overlook mentioned above. The open point is ideal for picnics, bird watching, or just peaceful contemplation. Although not maintained for ice skating, if the conditions are right it can make a pleasant afternoon. If you go to the left at the “T” junction near the pond, the trail slowly descends across a small freshwater marsh before coming to another trail junction. The trail to the right leads to the north end of the freshwater pond. If you head straight, the trail climbs uphill back to the parking area. Directions From Route 88 (Spring Street) turn southeast onto Bayview Street, cross the bridge over I-295, and go 0.9 mile to a small parking area on the right, set back from the road with a small barn and kiosk at the edge of the field. Special Notes Hunting is allowed by permit from Town Hall. No discharge of firearms is allowed within 300 feet of a home, road or trail. Wear blaze orange in season. Spear Farm 10 9 7 8 6 Show More Back to Open Space Page

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Medical Loan Closet Yarmouth Health Council loans FREE health aides such as wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, crutches and more to any Yarmouth resident . To make a request please call YCS at 846-2406. If we are unable to answer, please leave a message with the following information: Contact Name, Telephone Number, Items Requested or Items you are Returning. The program is run by a small group of volunteers who will call you to arrange a meeting time to receive or return the medical items.

Santa Walk The Santa Walk for 2017 has been canceled due to the weather.

Forms & Information General Forms Community Garden Rules for Renters YCS Adult Fee Waiver Applicatio n YCS Youth F ee Waiver Application YCS Payment Plan Policy & Form YCS Adult Waiver & Release Form K9 Rules Free & Reduced Meals For ms Employment & Payroll Forms W4 -Federal Form for Payroll Employees W4 -State Form for Payroll Employees I9 Form for Payroll Employees W9 Form for Contract Staff Instructor Invoice Form 1st Time Instructor Program Proposal Form Returning Instructor Program Proposal Form