File for the Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes011215revBfinal 1. A hearing was held on the Heisey lot unmerger request involving two parcels on Harbor Rd. No decision was reached. The discussion focused on whether or not the lots had separate septic systems. More Detail 2. The final report on the Beach Parking Study was presented. Discussion focused […]
Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen Meetings (any type of posted meeting)
RCL January 26, 2015 BOS Meeting notes
For the Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes012615revC 1. Rockingham County indicates a projected tax rate increase of 1.9 percent. There was discussion of consolidation with the Fire Department and whether that would necessitate going away from County dispatching for Fire. More detail 2. The mosquito control contract was awarded to Swamp, the low bidder. No marsh restoration […]
RCL December 22, 2014 BOS meeting notes
File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes122214revBfinal 1. Recycling Education Committee continues to push pay-as-you-throw warrant article. More Detail 2. Town will look at turning on Portsmouth Public Media TV (channel 98) in Rye. First year cost will be zero, but PPMtv will ask for $5 per household in subsequent years. Selectmen propose a 2016 warrant article after the […]
RCL December 8, 2014 BOS Meeting notes
File for Civic news: RyeBOSrclNotes120814revBfinal Selectmen approve, 2-1, a resident’s request to solicit petitioned warrant articles at the Recycling Center. Selectman Mills voted no after insisting on knowing the contents beforehand. More Detail New Town Flag was awarded to the designer, former Rye Junior High School student William Gerrish. More Detail Utility pole request on […]
RCL BOS notes November 24, 2014
Notes for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes112414revBfinal Constance Abell appointed Deputy Treasurer. More Detail State plans for roads including Lang & Lafayette intersection and the Newcastle Bridge are discussed. More Detail Beach Committee presents its report. Selectmen question whether a Beach Commission is still needed. More Detail Rye joins in new Waste Management contract with the Solid […]
Rye 2014 Tax Table
November 2014 Tax table
BOS Meeting Notes November 10, 2014
Document for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes111014revBfinal The Town tax rate for 2014 has been set at $3.68, compared to $3.12 in 2014, an increase of nearly 18 percent. The overall tax rate (exclusive of districts) is up from $10.97 to $11.55, nearly all of which is due to the Town tax rate increase. More Detail Town […]
Solid Waste Contract Meeting November 12, 2014
Solid Waste District Meeting 1. Representatives of Kensington, Rye, North Hampton, Hampton, Brentwood, Fremont and Hampton Falls voted to allow New Castle and Hampton Falls to leave the District (32:12 elapsed) 2. Craig Musselman of CMA Engineers, representing the District as District Engineer, explained new agreements that had been negotiated with Waste Management and Covanta […]
RCL BOS October 27, 2014 Notes
RCL File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes102714revBfinal Treasurer Leon Blaisdell passed away. Jane Ireland was appointed Treasurer through the 2015 election. More Detail Health insurance rates will be down significantly next year, allowing significant budget reductions. More Detail The town-owned Parsonage Apartments needs a new roof and other improvements. The management firm, the Housing Partnership suggested that […]
BOS Meeting September 15, 2014
RCL Meeting Note: RyeBOSrclNotes101514revBfinal Town Meeting Minutes: 10-15-14 Minutes (note they were e-mailed, but never posted) Capital Improvement Plan with four major projects totaling $14.775 million through 2020 was accepted by the Selectmen. More Detail Fees were increased for ZBA and Planning Board applications. ZBA applicants will be required to post signs prior to hearings. More […]