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Health department reports surge in rental registrations and seasonal-infrastructure inspections
Summary
Staff told the board that as of March 15 the department had received 2,577 rental registrations (more than 81% of 2024 total by mid-March) and that inspectors are preparing for seasonal pools and food-establishment inspections.
The Town of Yarmouth Health Department reported on April 7 that rental registrations are running well ahead of last year: staff said that as of March 15 the department had received 2,577 rental registrations, compared with 3,186 total registrations in 2024. "As of March 15, we have received 2,577 rental registrations," staff said during the meeting.
The department noted staffing constraints after the loss of an office assistant, but said housing inspectors and food/seasonal inspectors are working through the caseload. Phil, the town inspector, was identified as gearing up for seasonal pool inspections — staff said all annual pools have been inspected and 88 seasonal pools had been completed at the time of the report. Food-establishment and motel inspections are similarly active as the department prepares for the summer season.
Staff also reported 59 motels/lodges on record, and that seasonal businesses are being processed in line with prior years; one motel (the Yarmouth Resort) is closed for renovation. The department told the board it aims to post updated inspection and public-health information on the town website as IT resources permit.
Ending note: Board members asked staff to continue monitoring registrations and to provide application/inspection materials in the next packet as necessary.
