File  for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes072516revBfinal Various beach-related issues were discussed. Although there has been good weather, congestion seems to be down. Efforts to beat the bushes for lifeguards have been successful, although many will be leaving to go back to college around August 19. More Detail The contract to haul refuse from the Transfer Center […]
Town Meetings
Town Meetings held by elected officials
School Board July 15, 2016 Work shop notes
1. Â Manifest of $2.921 million approved. Â Most of this is High School tuition. Â Discussion of HS attendance and cost (Part 1, 11:52 elapsed). 2. Â Unassigned fund balance (surplus) will be up substantially this year (i.e. 2015-2016 school year), creating concern of next year’s tax rate needing to be larger in comparison (Part 1, 14:26 […]
RCL July 11, 2016 BOS Meeting notes
File for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes071116revB 1. The Police and Public Works Departments were commended for arranging for removal of the whale from Foss Beach with the cost to be paid by the State. More Detail 2. An unmerger request on Big Rock Rd. was denied after lengthy legal arguments regarding whether a denied variance application […]
RCL Notes of June 27, 2106 Board of Selectmen’s meeting
: Â “In response to a resident inquiry, Selectman Jenness provided information regarding a proposed 21 lot subdivision that would use land that she and her sister own onSouth Rd., plus three adjacent parcels currently under separate ownership. Â She justified the current assessment of their 38 acre portion at approximately $60,000 based on their parcel having […]
Master Plan May 12th public comments from the meeting minutes.
Julie LaBranche, Rockingham Planning Commission, reviewed the Master Plan updates with the Board. She stated that a public forum was held on May 12th. There were about thirty people who attended the forum with about five tables and a facilitator at each table. The task was to respond to the draft of the Coastal Hazard […]
South Rd 21 Lot Development Tracking
Builders Lawyers complaints: Â South Rd. TRC letter 13 Sep 16 The July 12th Meeting is a “Conceptional Consultation”, this is for the Planning Board and the Builder to review and discuss the plans before the builder submits any formal plans. June 29 2016 South Rd 21 lots
RCL Notes on Rye Water District May 4, 2016 meeting
Video: Â https://vimeo.com/165361628 Detailed summary 11:25 elapsed: Â Chris Bird (sp?) of Wright Pierce states that, despite seven bid packages having been sent out, there was only one bid presented for the Parsons Road water main project. Â The bid was $254,000 compared to a budget of $189,000. Â He suggested possible reductions in scope to remain within the […]
RCL May 23, 2016 Board of Selectmen Notes
File for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes052316revBfinal Text of letter from Joe Tucker is below: Eversource has been cutting trees on private property along Washington Rd. based on a “verbal signature.â€Â The Selectmen and residents expressed concern that Eversource is not fully informing the residents of their options. Tree cutting in the Town right-of-way will not occur […]
RCL May 9, 2016 BOS Meeting Notes
File for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes050916revBfinal Portsmouth has withdrawn its offer to consolidate services with Rye. More Detail All three members of Rye’s State Legislative Delegation were present to discuss cancer clusters and possible pollution of the water supply. More Detail A tardily-filed beach permit application was approved on the condition that there be no further […]
RCL May 26th School Board Meeting Notes
Rye NH School Board Meeting May 26, 2016 Rye Civic League Notes Note: The video is available at https://vimeo.com/168341068/. The times are in hours and minutes relative to the start of the video. 00:01 Brianna shadows April. 00:07Ryeteachers approved to have their 3 kids attend RES, though they do not live in the district. Reduced […]