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Old 08-15-2016, 02:27 PM
 
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My family is considering purchasing a home in Yarmouth, but nearly everything in Yarmouth is in very close proximity to the highway, and of greater concern, train tracks. This proximity to active train tracks concerns me for safety/convenience reasons (though only a few crossings), and especially due to the noise (which is what also bothers me about the highway.) That is a big negative for me. Can anyone share any insight on this? I'd like to live about 5 miles from train tracks, and that seems impossible in Yarmouth.
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Old 08-20-2016, 11:09 PM
 
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Well, I lived in the Yarmouth Woods complex, and the highway noise was constant. I really don't recall hearing the railroad much, though. I think it obviously depends on exactly where you are. My grandparents lived on Burnell Drive, and the highway was only heard very faintly at night. Almost relaxing, honestly. The tracks were closer but again, just a very minor noise quite infrequently.
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Old 08-21-2016, 08:06 AM
 
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Thank you very much. My husband is also concerned about the fumes too from diesel etc. There is not a house in Yarmouth (for sale or not) that isn't within 1000 feet of either or both, and a lot that are much closer, but I guess it is better that everyone is the same situation. Most places in America that would be a hit on property values, but apparently not there.
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Old 08-21-2016, 08:12 AM
 
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Any talk of removing the tracks and using them as trails, since they are so seldom used? Just having them nearby is worrisome because they could always be put back into service at any time, and that would be dreadful.
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Old 08-22-2016, 09:54 AM
 
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Any talk of removing the tracks and using them as trails, since they are so seldom used? Just having them nearby is worrisome because they could always be put back into service at any time, and that would be dreadful.

Seems kind of over-involved for someone who does not live there. Sounds like Yarmouth is not a good town for you.
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Old 08-22-2016, 12:01 PM
 
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Default Noise & Fumes

I have an airport that you can move next to, and, after getting settled, you can complain about the noise and jet exhaust...

I would enjoy finding out what you like about "Greater Portland"
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Old 08-22-2016, 04:45 PM
 
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I have been looking to purchase a house in Yarmouth, and they are at high premium, so it's reasonable for me to worry about these detractors, not only for my family's comfort, but also as a concern for when I eventually sell. Thousands of miles of railroads around the country have been removed and turned into multi-use recreation trails, so that is a very legitimate question as well.
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Old 08-22-2016, 04:47 PM
 
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And, no, of course I wouldn't move near an airport either. It is wise to do due diligence beforehand, I don't know what the problem with that is.
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Old 08-23-2016, 07:19 AM
 
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Depends on where you are. The town center areas are very noisy with traffic. But west of town it's downright rural. So it depends on where you are. If the house you're looking at is too close to the highways, look elsewhere.

Just be careful. Yarmouth hugs up against outer 'Salem's Lot, and that area can be a bit dicey after dark.
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Old 08-23-2016, 10:46 AM
 
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Just be careful. Yarmouth hugs up against outer 'Salem's Lot, and that area can be a bit dicey after dark.
So true!
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