File for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes092214revBfinal The Selectmen adopted the new Town flag, with a design process led by Michael Mittelman under the auspices of the Rye Historical Society. More Detail Results of Climate Change Workshops were presented. Maps modeling sea level rise of 1.7 to 6.3 feet, with and without 100 year storm surge, will […]
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RCL BOS September 8, 2014 meeting notes
File for civic news: RyeBOSrclNotes090814revBfinal State Sentator Stiles presented Departing Fire Chief Skip Sullivan with a framed copy of a State Senate Resolution recognizing his 46 years of service. More Detail New police officer Amanda Gauthier sworn in. More Detail  Wallis Road box culvert will be replaced in October, necessitating road closure. The installation has been […]
RCL August 11, 2014 BOS meeting notes
File for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes081114revBfinal Discretionary easement to permit eight acres of land owned by James Philbrick to remain in current use is discussed following site walk. Town Administrator is directed to confer with Town Counsel and the Town Assessor. The matter will be discussed at a subsequent Board of Selectmen meeting.  More Detail Recreation […]
RCL July 28, 2015 BOS meeting notes
File for Civic News Links:  RyeBOSrclNotes072814 1.    Site walk scheduled to review discretionary easement for James Philbrick. More Detail 2.    Jessica Downing sworn in as firefighter/paramedic providing 24/7 coverage. More Detail 3.    Paving contract awarded. The rest of Washington Rd. and parts of Central Rd. and Brackett Rd. will be paved. Paving at the Parsonage […]
RCL July 14, 2014 BOS Meeting Notes
File for Civic News:  RCL 7-14-14 BOS Meeting Notes 1. Records retention policy approved. It appears that documents have been retained for longer than necessary and that there will be a lot of shredding in the first year. More Detail 2. Decision on permit for yoga on the beach deferred as applicant has State permit in […]
RCL June 23, 2014 BOS Meeting Notes
HTML version for Civic News:   RCL BOS June 23, 2014 meeting notes 1. Recycling Committee introduces proposal for $2.00 per bag “pay-as-you-throw†program. A number of residents question the proposal. 2. Selectmen approve acceptance by the Town of a donated conservation easement on a portion of the Retirement Community Development (“RCDâ€) to be constructed on […]
RCL June 9, 2014 Board of Selectmen notes
HTML for Civic News:  RyeBOSrclNotes060914revBfinal 1.     Regionalization to be considered for fire services. 2.     Permit for Zumba lessons on the beach denied. 3.     Selectmen deny lot un-merger request from the Tuttles. 4.     Selectmen vote to recommend a fixed bridge connecting Rye and New Castle, citing a $10 million savings. Please see the bottom of the town meeting minutes for […]
RCL May 12th BOS Meeting notes
BOS MEETING 12 10 2012 HTML Version for the Civic News: 1.     Beach Permit issued to The Shack at Wallis Sands for stand-up paddleboard rentals. More Detail 2.     Beach Permit application from Zumba lesson provider Viva La Dance tabled until the next meeting over concerns about noise levels. More Detail 3.     Beach Permit for Summer Sessions modified to […]
RLC BOS April 28, 2014 meeting notes
HTML for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes042814revBfinal Beach permits were granted for Cinnamon Rainbows (maximum surf camp size 25) and Summer Sessions (maximum surf camp size 35). The application from The Shack was tabled due to unanswered questions and a representative not being present. More Detail Enforcement action approved for cottages at 32 Cable Rd. which are […]
RCL BOS April 14, 2014 notes
HTML version for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes041414revBfinal Several abatements, some substantial, were approved. More Detail The front end loader bids came in above the $175,000 appropriated by the warrant article, the Town is working to reduce the scope. More Detail Five member advisory Beach Committee appointed, with Beach Commission to be moribund in the coming year. […]