Yarmouth art committee backs two small bridge sculptures donated by Friends of Bass River

The Town of Yarmouth Public Art Committee voted to send a letter of support to the select board endorsing two donated sculptures for bridge installations, the committee announced Aug. 3.

Chair (speaker 1) read the committee’s drafted letter describing a July 13 meeting with Rick Bishop, executive director of Friends of Bass River, and the proposed installation of a blue crab and a small school of herring. The letter describes the sculptures as "modestly sized and tasteful," and says each piece would be approximately 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall. "It is with great pleasure that this committee recommends the installation of these art pieces in Yarmouth," the letter states.

Committee members clarified installation locations during the discussion, naming Weir Road and the bridge at the Crab Creek/Parker River Landing area as proposed sites. Members discussed coordinating with the Department of Public Works and conservation staff to confirm site suitability and maintenance responsibilities before any installation.

The chair moved the committee to approve the letter; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair then said the letter "passed," marking the committee’s first approved project under its current charge.

The committee plans to forward the letter to the select board for final consideration; the select board must still review and formally accept the donation and approve siting and maintenance arrangements.