PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 22, 2025
The Yarmouth Town Council unanimously approved a six-month development moratorium on certain areas Thursday night that will give the town time to upgrade its sewage treatment system to handle anticipated growth. The council also approved a $7.5 million question for the November ballot, when town residents will be asked to fund the design and replacement of the Royal River Pump Station, which is running at capacity and has caused recent system overflows. The 180-day moratorium will take effect Sept. 5 and apply to 1,225 parcels across a wide swath of town