Work begins on new school budget

The budget development process for the 2015-2016 school year has begun. On Jan. 22, Superintendent Andrew Dolloff presented his proposed budget to the School Committee. The School Committee will discuss the proposal at its upcoming meetings on Feb. 12 and 26. Both of those meetings will begin at 7 p.m. at the Log Cabin Meeting Room on Main Street, and are open to the public.

Renew dog licenses

All dog licenses expired Dec. 31, and new licenses are available at the Town Hall or online through the state at www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl. Late fees will apply after Jan. 31.

Merrill Memorial Library notes

A staff person from the office of U.S. Sen. Angus King will hold constituent hours Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the library.

The Readers Circle selection for January is “The Ice Princess,” by Camilla Lackberg. The book discussion group will meet Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m., at the library.

Naked Shakespeare actors will be at the library Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m., to present “Poems of Passion.”

Artist Clyde McCulley pays homage to the famous Edward Hopper in an exhibit in the library’s newly renovated arts room on the second floor. McCulley brings a new twist to Hopper (1882-1967), who painted Maine scenes in the traditional way. McCulley started by taking digital photographs of Portland scenes, popular with Hopper. He experimented with elements in his photography that Hopper used in his paintings, including the effective use of light, shadow and saturated color to heighten, contrast and create mood. McCulley’s art is digital. After photographing a scene, he works with Photoshop, as well as several computer applications. The finished art is applied to metal. The exhibit is on display during library hours through Feb. 27.

Merrill Memorial Library has resumed regular hours at its newly renovated building at 215 Main St. It is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Recycling panel seeks members

Residents interested in recycling and concerned about the cost of trash disposal, as well as interested in food composting and want to see more of this material removed from the waste stream, may want to join the Recycling Committee. There are three openings on the volunteer committee, which meets the second Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Community Room. Applications are available on the town website, www.yarmouth.me.us.

Parking ban

The all-night, on-street parking ban is in effect through April 15. This is an effort to keep the streets clear for snow removal. According to the police department, all-night parking is defined as parking for more than one hour between midnight and 6 a.m. This applies to all public streets within the town.