1. The motion requesting that the SAU 50 office explain the $75,464 increase in the teacher retirement budget between 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 carried unanimously (3:05 elapsed). 2. Changes to the town operating budget were made to accommodate painting of the Town Hall, installation of a retaining wall and an historic review (22:40 elapsed). 3. The […]
Month: January 2018
RCL Feb. 2018 Civic News Supporting Documents
Resident Objections to proposed Bracket Rd. Cell Tower Resident Objections to proposed Bracket Rd. Cell Tower 2018.01.23 Obj to Mot for Reconsideration Rye Civic News January 2018 from the RCL Marden Woods Image Rye School Draft Minutes 01-17-18 South Rd Notice of Decision: 421 South Rod Notice of Decision
RCL Notes School Budget Public Hearing
1. There will be no warrant article for a new collective bargaining agreement with the support workers (RESPA). Negotiations are at an impasse (3:08 elapsed). 2. The Budget Committee approved a $23,764 reduction to their recommended budget, as suggested by the SAU Assistant Business Manager, due to a reduction in the SAU 50 budget (12:54 […]
RCL Notes of BOS Bond Hearing January 16, 2018
More detailed summary for separate document: 1. There were public hearings on five bond articles for 2018. Interest rates are currently 2.14% to 2.5%. Ten year term is planned, except for Storm Water Management (2:26 elapsed). a. Salt shed $620,000 (total $700,000, $80,000 from reserve) (2:26 elapsed) b. Red Mill Ln. Culvert ($250,000) (4:55 elapsed) […]
RCL Selectmen Meeting Notes January 22, 2018
File for Civic News: lRyeBOSrclNotes012218revBfinal Much of the meeting was devoted to public comment on a proposed leash law. The Selectmen decided not to propose one at Town Meeting this year. The matter will nevertheless be discussed at the Deliberative Session as there is a petitioned warrant article on the subject. There were 7 […]
RCL Board of Selectmen notes January 8, 2018
File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes010818revBfinal Library Trustee’s letter: LibraryBudgetLetter to BOS 112117 Selectman Musselman announced that he would not be running for reelection. A four year contract with Town Administrator Magnant was agreed to. The Police Chief is again pushing for a leash law. The Selectmen will have the Town Attorney look into a draft article. Selectman […]
Help create new High Tech “Rye Stories” Exhibit at the Town Museum
Help Create New High Tech “Rye Stories” Exhibit at Town Museum Using mounted tablets and other material, the new exhibit will tell selective parts of the town’s history, past and present. Some stories we are thinking of include: Odiorne point, surfing, town government and civic life and many more. We need your help on all aspects of this […]
RCL Notes of Board of Selectmen December 26, 2017
File for the Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes122617revBfinal The Town will pay the 421 South Rd. developer $400,000 to reduce the planned development from 17 house lots to 13 and settle the lawsuit arising out of the denial of the application by the Planning Board. More Detail The Selectmen voted to authorize the prepayment of taxes. More Detail […]