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.” 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 prior to Planning Board approval. More Detail
- The Selectmen approved entering into a five year renewal of the franchise agreement with Comcast on the existing terms inasmuch as it appears that cost and programming issues of importance to residents are non-negotiable. The agreement permits the Town to tax Comcast’s property, but further action on that awaits resolution of legal issues, including an existing lawsuit with Verizon. More Detail
- Residents will have 30 days to provide written input on the Draft Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan that will be submitted to FEMA. Selectman Musselman objected to a number of major expenditures in the draft plan. More Detail
- The low bid for heating oil for the coming year is $1.72 per gallon, applicable to the Town and School District. This compares to a School District budget of $3.19 per gallon, which will generate over $50,000 in savings at the budgeted usage, approximately equivalent to half a teacher. More Detail
- The Red Mill Ln. culvert replacement project has run into some snags due to the need to expand the culvert to handle tidal and rain flows. More Detail
- Rye will enter discussions with North Hampton regarding possible collaboration on municipal services. More Detail
- State approval to install parking meters along Ocean Blvd. has still not been received. The Selectmen are concerned that this may presage a negative response. More Detail
Letter From Joe Tucker:
Re: Utility companies doing “tree pruning” for power and communication lines in the Town of Rye right of way.
I would like to see the following enacted by the Town (Selectmen) :
– – Anytime that “tree pruning” is to be scheduled anywhere in the Town, the company conducting the tree cutting should provide a letter in writing to all effected citizens as to 1) what the utility company is proposing to do , 2) why the utility company is doing this, 3) when the work will be conducted, and 4) what the homeowners rights are regarding this work.
– – This letter would also include contact telephone numbers and names of a person or people at the utility company who could be reached to answer any questions regarding this work. This letter would be first provided to the Selectmen or Town Manager , for approval before being sent to the
effected residents.
effected residents.
– – Any “tree pruning ” or “cutting” would be done in the early or late Fall to prevent destruction of nesting birds and mammals .
Joe Tucker
