File for Civic League: RyeBOSrclNotes062617revBfinal (1) Request for no parking areas adjacent to new townhouses near Petey’s Restaurant leads to discussion of congestion problems in the area. More Detail A number of abatements were granted. Last year’s requests have now all been addressed, with no appeals to the BTLA pending. More Detail The initial revaluation […]
Year: 2017
Information on Camden Green Program
A resident at the Rye Public Forum discussions shared information they saw in Camden ME about a volunteer program that keeps pollution out of their water system. Since run off from yards, especially for locations like Rye that have many wet lands, protecting the buffers and eliminating chemicals that are washed into the water supply […]
RCL Notes of School Feasibility June 15, 2017
File for Civic News: RyeSchoolFeasibility061517revBfinal School Board member Paula Tsetsilas and Budget Committee member and former School Board member Peggy Balboni were elected Co-Chairmen. A disagreement arose between parents on the committee and Selectman and Member Craig Musselman on whether this is a school or town committee, and on the importance of meeting possible town […]
RCL June 19, 2017 Board of Selectmen Notes
File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes061917revBfinal The Selectmen rejected the Rye/New Castle Bridge Maintenance Agreement and will not sign it as the Town has no equipment with which to perform the required snow removal from the bridge sidewalk. More Detail The Selectmen voted to submit an LCHIP application for a grant for Town Hall painting, related […]
RCL June 15, 2017 Conservation Commission notes
Rye Conservation Commission Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:00 p.m. Rye Town Hall Agenda: http://www.town.rye.nh.us/pages/RyeNH_ConsComAgenda/2017/06-15-17 Agenda.pdf Minutes: Official meeting minutes not available 7/2. No wetlands applications this meeting. 3:30 elapsed Discussion with Sarah ? owner Dragon Mosquito Control, returning as town control contractor, on their work and monitoring for disease bearing EEE and West Nile […]
RCL Board of Selectmen Notes June 12, 2017
File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes061217revBfinal The Seacoast Greenway bike trail project is picking up steam as DOT and Pan Am are now closer to agreeing to the price for the former Eastern Railroad right-of-way. Several residents and the Selectmen appear to support. Only ¼ mile would be in Rye. More Detail Reduced weight limits, that […]
Rye Family in Need June 2017
Dear Rye Community Member, There is a family in our town that needs our help! Lisa Gagalis grew up in North Hampton, Greg grew up in Hampton Falls, and now they live in Rye. They are the parents of three beautiful children- 7 year old Sophia, and 4 year old twins Graham and Penelope. A […]
RCl May 22, 2017 Board of Selectmen notes
File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes052217revBfinal Energize 360 Documents: Clark Rd Solar Open House Rye Events Email Energize360 newsletter RES Principal School Report: RES May 2017 The Selectmen voted to ratify the results of the March town election under special State legislation permitting this, after issues were raised in other towns about the Moderator’s authority to postpone […]
RCL May 10, 2017 Board of Selectmen Meeting notes
File for Civic News: RyeBOSrclNotes051017revBfinal Letter from Resident: 05-10-17 Resident Letter on Cost of doing business with the Town Former Rye Police Chief and Town Administrator Alan Gould’s firm, Municipal Resources Inc. (“MRI”) has been retained to conduct a search for a full-time Fire Chief. The Selectmen and MRI will make the hiring decision without […]
School Building Use Committee
Per Warrant Article #3 of the 2017 School District Ballot, The School Board is leading the development of a School Building Use Committee. The purpose of this Committee is to “study the long-term enrollment projections and consider how to best use the current school district properties to best meet the educational needs of Rye students […]