Rye committees advance recycling outreach, conservation ordinance review; Select Board actions pending
The Rye Recycling Education Committee rejected a $250 speaker fee for a library event and assigned members to staff a July 4th outreach table, while the Long Range Planning Committee continued work on revising the town's Conservation Land Development ordinance during meetings over the past two weeks.
Recycling Education Committee
On June 24, the committee decided against paying a $250 fee for a speaker at a co-sponsored library event and directed members to find an alternative. Members assigned Alex, Joyce, and Pam to set up a July 4th outreach table at 10:30 AM at Parson's Field. Joyce was assigned biweekly transport of swap shop items to Goodwill, and Alex was directed to investigate town department recycling pickup. The committee set a late-July deadline for submitting an article for the September Stroll. No formal votes were recorded.
Long Range Planning Committee
On June 23, the committee met with a consultant to discuss simplifying the Conservation Land Development (CLD) ordinance. Discussion covered acreage requirements, density concerns, and yield plan calculations. The committee scheduled a follow-up meeting with the consultant for July 27 to continue exploring revisions for future submission.
Select Board
The Select Board met June 22, but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included a Heritage Commission proposal for a Veterans Monument and War Memorial on the Rye Town Green, along with a proposal for four new signs. The board was scheduled to vote on a Granite State Clean Fleets Grant Award, operating budget line transfers, and Fourth of July Weekend Fireworks Permits. A public hearing on the town-wide fee schedule was tabled to a future meeting. Outcomes of these items are not yet available.
Mosquito Control Commission
The commission met June 23, but minutes are not yet published. The agenda called for a Dragon field work update and invoice approval, a green head trap status report, communication with the Rye Civic League, and a review of the RMCC Education Program distribution.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The ZBA met July 1, but minutes are not yet published. The agenda included a rehearing request for an administrative appeal denial at 1373 Ocean Blvd from a May 6, 2026 case, an extension of variances granted in 2024 for 22 Powers Ave (Case #39-2024), and variance requests for 1278-1280 Ocean Blvd (Case #20-2026) covering height, setbacks, coastal buffer, and driveway. Variances for garage setbacks and impervious coverage at 63 Cable Rd (Case #21-2026) were also on the agenda.
Coming up
- **July 6 — Beach Committee:** Presentations on dog ordinance enforcement by Chief Scott Blaisdell and lifeguarding by Lt. Michael Rivet, plus review of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge and fill project.
- **July 7 — Sewer Commission:** Engineering authorization for the Route 1A force main project, abatement requests for 30 Pine Street and 2575 Ocean Boulevard, and sewer installer license reviews for Eddy Excavation, Matrix Paving, and BCK Excavation.
- **July 8 — Parsons Creek Advisory Committee:** Updates on septic system enforcement, watershed pump-out schedules, and research into financial assistance for homeowner septic pumping.
- **July 9 — Conservation Commission:** Site visits at five locations including 16 Pine Street, 5 Cable Road, 701 South Road, 110 Brackett Road, and 300 Sagamore Road.
- **July 11 — Jenness Beach District Annual Meeting:** Official ballot voting at 3:00 PM at Rye Town Hall.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Rye committee explores conservation land rules, recycling group rejects speaker fee; sewer vote on tap
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