Board of Selectmen Town Meetings

RCL Feb. 13, 2017 Board of Selectmen meeting notes

File for the Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes021317revBfinal A resident pointed out that, contrary to what was suggested by the Selectmen at the Deliberative Session as justification to turn a petitioned warrant article on its head, Town Meeting approval is needed to alter the location of town roads. More Detail An RFP will be drafted to obtain solar […]

Budget Committee Town Meetings

RCL notes of January 9, 2017 Budget Committee Hearing

1.  The Budget Committee engaged in vigorous discussion of the approximately $3.4 million Selectmen’s warrant article to tear down and rebuild the Town Hall (4:05 elapsed). a.  Randy Crapo stated that he would be embarrassed to recommend this option as it does not meet the needs.  He said that he would be voting against recommending […]

Budget Committee Town Meetings

RCL Notes of the January 12, 2017 Budget Committee Public Hearing

1.  The Budget Committee voted 6-1 in favor of recommending the $80,000 warrant article to advance the Recreation Community Center design.  Peggy Balboni voted against, citing the unused space at the Junior High and the need for an overall plan for Town facilities (7:53 elapsed). 2.  A resident expressed opposition to the $3.4 million Selectmen’s […]

Budget Committee Town Meetings

RCL notes of School Budget Committee Public Hearing Jan. 11, 2017

1.  The Budget Committee revoted its approval of the school operating budget after a $67,906 increase to pay for Rye’s share of a new Assistant Business Manager at the SAU 50 office (0:00 elapsed). 2.  A resident challenged the need for an approximately $330,000 increase in the Special Education Budget, which is up from approximately $1 […]

Other Town Events Town Events

Rye Historical Society Cabin Fever Tea February 18th 3pm to 5pm

The Rye Historical Society has commenced its 2017 membership drive.  All Rye residents interested in learning about and preserving our town’s rich history are asked to join.  Individual memberships start at just $10.  To join, visit our website www.ryenhhistoricalsociety.org, at the museum during open hours at 10 Olde Parish Road or during our “Cabin Fever” Tea […]

Board of Selectmen Town Meetings

RCL January 23, 2017 Board of Selectmen meeting notes

File for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes012317revCfinal A deputy Building Inspector may be appointed pending a full-time hire if the budget passes. More Detail Rather than selling or trading in the old ambulance, the Town will keep it as a spare, with the issue to be revisited in six months. More Detail A new warrant article was […]

School Board Town Meetings

School Board Update E-mail to Parents

  January 2017 Welcome to your January 2017 monthly Rye school board update. It is our goal that this be your “one source” for School Board information. Each update will publish upcoming meetings dates, minutes from our last meeting along with key news items, and a “Did You Know?” section about our schools and/or school […]