Board of Selectmen Town Meetings

Board of Selectman September 12, 2016 Meeting notes

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  1. An eight member group will be formed to look further into the possibility of sharing a ladder truck with North Hampton.  More Detail
  2. Rye will look again at allowing North Hampton residents to use the Rye Recycling Center for an annual fee, however the Selectmen are divided and lukewarm about the issue.  A warrant article would be required.  More Detail
  3. A number of residents complained about dog problems on the beach.  The current ordinance reflects changes made at the 2009 Deliberative Session to a stronger ordinance proposed by the Selectmen.  Police Chief Kevin Walsh stated that loose dogs should be prohibited, and indicated that he would be proposing an ordinance change.  More Detail
  4. The acquisition of the back of the former Rand Lumber parcel had not occurred as of this meeting and a contract extension was approved.  The transaction has since closed.  More Detail
  5. The town will be conducting a revaluation of assessments in 2017, as required every five years.  The current assessing firm, MRI was selected for this work.  More Detail
  6. The town is asking the Attorney General to take enforcement action against Ray’s Lobster for allegedly discharging greywater into the marsh.  Water usage is 50,000 gallons annually, while only 8000 gallons annually is being pumped from their holding tank, which was approved 30 years ago on a temporary basis, according to discussion at the meeting.  More Detail