Rye meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Rye approves demolition of 1373 Ocean Blvd; Select Board advances clean energy ordinance

The Rye Demolition Review Committee voted 2-1 on Aug. 19 to approve the demolition of the house at 1373 Ocean Boulevard, determining it is not architecturally important or historically significant and its removal would not harm the neighborhood. The applicant, Dan Philbrick, presented plans for a duplex and offered items from the house to the Rye Historical Society. The committee will notify the Building Inspector and submit a Notice of Decision.

Select Board actions

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Rye Select Board approved all consent agenda items, all in favor. These included:

• Land use change tax approvals for Tax Map 4 Lots 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 19-1.
• An Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy District Ordinance, with a public hearing set for Aug. 24.
• An Ocean Blvd detour for Aquarion Water excavation.
• A Goss Farm Farmers Market permit, subject to proof of participants' insurance.
• Emergency contact sticker/magnet proof.
• A vote to sunset the Rye Clean Sweep Committee.

Discussions on fuel bidding and fireworks ordinance changes were deferred.

Other meetings

The Recycling Education Committee met Aug. 19 and made no formal votes. It assigned tasks for a potential microplastics program for 8th graders at Rye Junior High, discussed plastic recycling costs (noting a cost of $-.007 per pound, roughly $75 per bale), and planned tables at the Sept. 8 and Nov. 3 elections.

Several boards met with agenda-only items, including the Planning Board (Aug. 11), which will hold a public hearing on a mixed-use development at 15 Sagamore Rd. and a conceptual consultation for a 40-unit townhouse project at 6 Airfield Drive. The Conservation Commission (Aug. 13) reviewed wetland applications for a 2-lot subdivision at 163 Love Lane and the same Sagamore Road development, and discussed a $3,200 bill from Knowles Tree Service. The Historic District Commission (Aug. 12) reviewed signage and lighting updates. The Mosquito Control Commission (Aug. 18) discussed Jamestown Canyon Virus lab results and spraying plans. The Jenness Beach Village District (Aug. 20) considered moving records to Town Hall Annex and filling clerk/treasurer posts.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24 – Select Board:** Public hearing on the Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy District Ordinance; also event permits for two bicycle rides (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Seacoast Safari Cycle for Life, Oct. 3; Granite State Wheelers Seacoast Century, Sept. 26), a road closure on Central Road for tree removal, and discussion of Right-to-Know policy and fuel purchasing.
• **Sept. 1 – Master Plan Implementation Committee:** Presentation on the Municipal Facilities and Services Master Plan, and planning for a community forum on Oct. 6 at Rye Junior High School.

Rye ZBA approves 7-lot subdivision at 701 South Rd.; committee advances watershed study

Rye's Zoning Board of Adjustment approved variances and a special exception for a seven-lot subdivision at 701 South Rd. at its Aug. 5 meeting, clearing the way for a road, driveways, and drainage within wetland buffers. The board voted 5-0 on both measures.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved variances for the 701 South Rd. subdivision (5-0) and a special exception for a road and driveway in the wetland buffer (5-0). It also denied a rehearing request for a prior decision on 1373 Ocean Blvd. (5-0).

Several other applications were continued to Sept. 2: variances for 1278-1280 Ocean Blvd., variances for 16 Pine St., and variances and a special exception for 110 Brackett Rd. (all 5-0). A two-dwelling variance at 420 Brackett Rd. was withdrawn without prejudice.

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The committee, meeting Aug. 4, approved a partial stormwater management study for the Bailey Brook watershed in 2026, to be conducted by FB Environmental. It also scheduled two public events: a Public MPIC Fair on Oct. 6 at Rye Jr HS and an All Town Teams Meeting on Oct. 28 at the Library. The committee agreed to focus budget tracking on long-term Capital Improvement Program implications and designated the all-town buildings facility assessment as a Select Board-owned project.

Other recent meetings

Several boards met during the past two weeks with agendas but no published minutes yet. These include:

• **Beach Committee** (Aug. 3): heard presentations on dog ordinance enforcement and a civics project on beach trash cans; discussed shoulder season water testing.
• **Recreation Commission** (Aug. 3): discussed the master plan, recreation building, board appointments, and a Goss Farm farmers market partnership.
• **Energy Committee** (Aug. 4): discussed community power, solar projects, C-PACER ordinance, and a WindowDressers partnership.
• **Sewer Commission** (Aug. 4): reviewed operations and financial reporting; received correspondence from NHDES.
• **Heritage Commission** (Aug. 6): discussed veterans monument, town hall shutters, and cemetery signage.
• **Select Board** (Aug. 10): considered a consent agenda including land use change tax items, an energy district ordinance, and a farmers market permit.
• **Cemetery Trustees** (Aug. 11): held a financial review and nonpublic personnel session.
• **Conservation Commission** (Aug. 11 and 13): conducted site walks and reviewed wetland applications for 163 Love Lane and 15 Sagamore Road.
• **Demolition Review Committee** (Aug. 11): considered a demolition application for 1373 Ocean Blvd.
• **Planning Board** (Aug. 11): held a public hearing on a mixed-use development at 15 Sagamore Rd., a lot line adjustment, and a conceptual consultation for a 40-unit townhouse project.
• **Parsons Creek Advisory Committee** (Aug. 12): reviewed enforcement, pump-out updates, and grant opportunities.
• **Historic District Commission** (Aug. 12): reviewed signage and lighting updates.

Coming up

• **Select Board workshop** — Aug. 17 (today) at Rye Town Hall and via Zoom: discussion of the Municipal Facilities and Services Long-Range Plan, with two public comment periods (up to three minutes per speaker).
• **Jenness Beach Village District** — Aug. 20: will consider approving a memorandum of understanding to relocate records to the Town Hall Annex, address the resignation of its clerk and treasurer, and make appointments to fill those positions.

Rye approves Bailey Brook watershed study, demolition of Clark Road house

The Master Plan Implementation Committee approved a partial stormwater management study for the Bailey Brook watershed in 2026, using FB Environmental. The committee also scheduled two public events for October. Separately, the Demolition Review Committee unanimously approved the demolition of a house at 136 Clark Road.

Decisions

Bailey Brook watershed study

At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Master Plan Implementation Committee approved a partial stormwater management study for the Bailey Brook watershed, to be conducted in 2026 by FB Environmental. The committee also scheduled two public events: a Public MPIC Fair on Oct. 6 at Rye Junior High School and an All Town Teams Meeting on Oct. 28 at the Library. Members agreed to focus budget tracking on long-term Capital Improvement Program implications and designated the all-town buildings facility assessment as a Select Board-owned project.

Demolition at 136 Clark Road

The Demolition Review Committee on July 27 unanimously approved the demolition of the house at 136 Clark Road. The committee determined the structure is not architecturally important or historically significant. It also unanimously approved minutes from its June 1, 2026 meeting.

Other recent meetings (agenda only)

The following meetings were held in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published. The agendas included:

• **Select Board (July 27):** Public hearing on the town-wide fee schedule, funding request for Public Works highway garage roof repair, approval of an involuntary merged lot at 11 Parsons Rd, event permits for the Wallis Sands Triathlon (Sept. 20) and Seacoast Half Marathon (Oct. 25), and an investment policy change.
• **Long Range Planning Committee (July 27):** Subdivision modeling for Stoneleigh Subdivision (Brackett Rd–Starfish Circle), discussion of the Maine Place Code, review of Mobile Home and RCD ordinances for NHHOP Grant 2.0, and grant application forms.
• **Beach Committee (Aug. 3):** Presentations on dog ordinance enforcement by Police Chief Scott Blaisdell and Animal Control Officer Kacie Solari, a civics project on beach trash cans by Ella DeMark, and discussion of shoulder season water testing starting in September.
• **Recreation Commission (Aug. 3):** Appointments and board positions, a Goss Farm partnership for farmers markets with Joe Martilla, and discussion on moving forward with the master plan and recreation building.
• **Energy Committee (Aug. 4):** Updates on community power, DPW garage rooftop solar, C-PACER ordinance, a WindowDressers partnership with Portsmouth, and a Master Plan implementation assignment.
• **Sewer Commission (Aug. 4):** Review of sewer department financial reporting, the Operations & Maintenance Report, public comment, and correspondence from NHDES on the 2026 CWSRF & SAG Project Priority List.
• **Zoning Board of Adjustment (Aug. 5):** Public hearing on eight variance requests and one special-exception request, including appeals on Ocean Boulevard rebuilds, a duplex proposal on Brackett Road, a garage-to-living conversion on Pine Street, and multiple grading, tree-cutting, and septic-system variances on South Road and Brackett Road. A suspended decision on 1373 Ocean Blvd was also reviewed.
• **Heritage Commission (Aug. 6):** Updates on Welcome to Rye signs, town hall shutters installation, next steps for new veterans monuments, Town Hall restoration plans, and a signage proposal from the Old Graveyard Committee.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Rye roundup: Mosquito spraying approved for schools; Select Board fee hearing and zoning appeals on deck

The Rye Mosquito Control Commission approved a $13,250 payment to Dragon Mosquito Control and authorized spraying at town schools ahead of the August 31 start date, according to minutes from the commission's July 21 meeting. Dragon Mosquito Control reported that no positive disease tests have been detected in Rye this season. The commission also approved its June 23, 2026 meeting minutes.

Mosquito Control Commission

The $13,250 payment covers invoice #33182 from Dragon Mosquito Control. Spraying was approved at schools for the beginning of the school season. The commission's actions are the only items in this roundup backed by published minutes; other recent meetings are reflected by agendas only, meaning decisions — if any — have not yet been formally recorded.

Planning Board

The Planning Board's Rules and Regulations Sub-Committee met July 21 at 9:00 a.m. at Rye Town Hall and via Zoom to discuss proposed amendments covering stormwater management requirements, the Rye zoning map, legislative zoning amendments, a cottage court proposal, and conservation land development regulations. Minutes have not yet been published.

Demolition Review Committee

The committee met July 27 to consider a demolition application for 136 Clark Road. No minutes are available yet.

Select Board

The Select Board's July 27 agenda included a public hearing on the town-wide fee schedule, a funding request for Public Works highway garage roof repair, approval of an involuntary merged lot at 11 Parsons Rd, event permits for the Wallis Sands Triathlon (September 20, 2026) and the Seacoast Half Marathon (October 25, 2026), and an investment policy change. Outcomes are not yet recorded.

Long Range Planning Committee

The committee's July 27 agenda listed subdivision modeling for the Stoneleigh Subdivision (Brackett Rd–Starfish Circle), discussion of the Maine Place Code with Vanessa Farr and Haley Ward, review of Mobile Home and RCD ordinances for the NHHOP Grant 2.0, and grant application forms for NHHOP. Minutes are pending.

Coming up

• **Beach Committee, August 3** — Presentations on dog ordinance enforcement by Police Chief Scott Blaisdell and Animal Control Officer Kacie Solari, a civics project on beach trash cans by Ella DeMark, and discussion of shoulder season water testing starting in September.
• **Recreation Commission, August 3** — Board appointments, a Goss Farm farmers market partnership discussion with Joe Martilla, and next steps on the master plan and recreation building.
• **Master Plan Implementation Committee, August 4** — Review of priority themes (land use, conservation, housing, resilience, transportation, town operations). A community forum is scheduled for October 6, 2026, 6–8 p.m. at Rye Junior High, and a department heads update meeting for October 28, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
• **Sewer Commission, August 4** — Review of sewer department financial reporting and the O&M report, a public comment period for Rye residents, and correspondence from NHDES on the 2026 CWSRF & SAG Project Priority List.
• **Zoning Board of Adjustment, August 5** — Public hearing on eight variance requests and one special-exception request, including the Mark A. Kearns Trust suspended decision review at 1373 Ocean Blvd (Tax Map 17.4, Lot 14), a Chad S. Fitton demo/rebuild request at 1278-1280 Ocean Blvd (Tax Map 17.3, Lot 60) continued to September 2, 2026, a Jeffrey Kisiel request for two dwellings on one lot at 420 Brackett Rd (Tax Map 19, Lot 147), a Stephen Walsh request to replace a garage with a 2-bedroom unit at 16 Pine St (Tax Map 5.2, Lot 47), and a Christopher Ward request for grading, tree, and driveway variances at 701 South Rd (Tax Map 3, Lot 2).

Rye roundup: Jenness Beach District approves $120,660 for operations; Sewer Commission grants two abatements

The Jenness Beach Village District approved raising and appropriating $120,660 for general municipal operations, the largest dollar action among Rye's recent meetings. The vote was all in favor, part of a unanimous slate of officer elections and procedural motions at the district's July 11 meeting.

Jenness Beach Village District

At its July 11 meeting, the district elected officers for the coming term, all by unanimous vote: Cindee Carter as Moderator, John Tuttle as District Clerk, Sally O'Brien as Commissioner, Beth Tuttle as Treasurer, and Deb Crapo as Auditor. A motion to waive the reports of agents, auditors, and committees passed with all in favor. The $120,660 appropriation for general operations passed with all in favor, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:36 pm.

Sewer Commission

The Rye Sewer Commission, meeting July 7, took several unanimous actions on repairs, connections, and billing abatements:

• Approved sewer repair at 36 Cable Road (unanimous).
• Approved sewer connection for 0 Sea Road pending plan updates (unanimous).
• Approved a $6,664.00 billing abatement for 30 Pine Street (unanimous).
• Approved an $8,120.50 billing abatement for 2575 Ocean Boulevard (unanimous).
• Approved a CWSRF Pre-application for Asset Management Program technical assistance (unanimous).
• Tabled the Basic Requirements for Sewer Installations update scope and budget (unanimous).
• Approved sewer reconnection plans for 2203 Ocean Boulevard (unanimous).

Trustee of the Trust Funds

The Trustee of Trust Funds, meeting July 7, approved its April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous) and a modified Investment Policy Statement allowing Master Limited Partnerships and lowering fixed income credit quality to investment grade (unanimous). Officers elected were Kerry Pope as Chairman, Gary Terhune as Vice Chairman, and Chris Nee as Secretary. Trustees unanimously agreed to halve exposures in CAH, GS, and JPM securities across accounts 202, 252, 462, 470, and 236 to reduce concentration risk. The board discussed exploring ETFs for future investment but took no action. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Energy Committee

The Rye Energy Committee unanimously elected Tom Pfau and Lisa Sweet as co-chairs at its July 7 meeting. Members discussed rising electricity supply rates and plans for a solar energy info session. No other votes were taken.

Meetings held without published minutes

Several boards and committees met between July 6 and July 14; agendas are available but minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes can be reported:

• **Beach Committee (July 6):** Scheduled 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 and the June 19 beach cleanup.
• **Master Plan Implementation Committee (July 7):** Reviewed Master Plan action items across land use, conservation, housing, and transportation; coordinated an October 6 community forum at Rye Jr. High and an October 28 town-wide update meeting.
• **Parsons Creek Advisory Committee (July 8):** Discussed septic system enforcement, an updated May 15, 2026 watershed pump-out schedule, and financial assistance options for homeowner septic pumping.
• **Conservation Commission (July 9):** Planned site visits for projects at 16 Pine Street, 5 Cable Road, 701 South Road, 110 Brackett Road, and 300 Sagamore Road; agendas listed Knowles Tree Service Town Forest removals at $2,800 and New Life Gardens bog bridge removals at $1,000.
• **Heritage Commission (July 9):** Agenda included town hall restoration discussion with a guest specialist and a possible fundraising campaign for a new veterans monument.
• **Select Board (July 13):** Agenda listed an Aquarion Water update, a permit for the 50th Anniversary Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k Road Race, a Rockingham Planning Commission appointment, and posting of a warrant for a Special Town Meeting.
• **Planning Board (July 14):** Scheduled a minor two-lot subdivision hearing at 120 Brackett Road and a major site development hearing at 15 Sagamore Rd. for three single-family dwellings and two mixed-use buildings; agenda also noted an update on DOT funding increases for the Rye/North Hampton Revetment.

Coming up

The Planning Board's Rules and Regulations Sub-Committee meets July 21, 2026, at 9:00 am in Rye Town Hall and via Zoom. Proposed amendments on the agenda include new requirements for stormwater management, changes to the Rye zoning map, legislative zoning amendments, a cottage court proposal, and updates to conservation land development regulations.

Rye Trust Funds Board Approves Broader Investment Policy; Energy Committee Elects Co-Chairs

The Rye Trustee of Trust Funds unanimously approved a modified Investment Policy Statement that allows Master Limited Partnerships and lowers fixed income credit quality to investment grade, the most consequential decision in a busy two weeks of town meetings.

Trust Funds Board Acts on Investments

At its July 7 meeting, the Trustee of Trust Funds approved the modified Investment Policy Statement unanimously and elected officers: Kerry Pope as Chairman, Gary Terhune as Vice Chairman, and Chris Nee as Secretary. The board also unanimously approved minutes from its April 2, 2026 meeting.

Trustees agreed to halve exposures in CAH, GS, and JPM securities across accounts 202, 252, 462, 470, and 236 to reduce concentration risk. The board discussed exploring ETFs for future investment but took no action. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Energy Committee Elects Leadership

The Rye Energy Committee unanimously elected Tom Pfau and Lisa Sweet as co-chairs on July 7. The committee discussed rising electricity supply rates and plans for a solar energy info session. No other votes were taken.

Sewer Commission to Weigh Route 1A Force Main Engineering

The Sewer Commission's July 7 agenda included authorization of engineering services for the Route 1A force main project and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund pre-application for asset management. The commission was also scheduled to consider abatement requests from property owners at 30 Pine Street and 2575 Ocean Boulevard, review sewer installer licenses for Eddy Excavation, Matrix Paving, and BCK Excavation, and review an executed loan agreement for a sewer financial assessment. Minutes have not yet been published.

Zoning Board Considers Rehearing and Multiple Variances

The Zoning Board of Adjustment's July 1 agenda included a rehearing request for a previously denied administrative appeal at 1373 Ocean Blvd, stemming from a May 6, 2026 case. The board was also scheduled to consider an extension of variances granted in 2024 for 22 Powers Ave (Case #39-2024), variances for height, setbacks, coastal buffer, and driveway at 1278-1280 Ocean Blvd (Case #20-2026), and variances for garage setbacks and impervious coverage at 63 Cable Rd (Case #21-2026). All applications had to be initiated by 10 p.m. Minutes are not yet available.

Conservation Commission Reviews Wetland Projects

The Conservation Commission met July 9 to review several wetland-related applications, including wooden stairs with railings over a seawall at 5 Cable Road, subdivision of a 41-acre parcel at 701 South Road, and home construction with an AOS septic system and driveway at 110 Brackett Road. Other items included replacing a garage with a two-bedroom structure and shed at 16 Pine Street, constructing a farm stand at 300 Sagamore Road, and two removal proposals: Knowles Tree Service Town Forest removals at $2,800 and New Life Gardens bog bridge removals at $1,000. Minutes are pending.

Beach Committee Discusses Dredging and Dog Ordinance

The Beach Committee's July 6 agenda included a dog ordinance enforcement presentation by Chief Scott Blaisdell, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge and fill project, a lifeguarding presentation by Lt. Michael Rivet, a review of the June 19 beach cleanup, and a parking review group update. Minutes are not yet published.

Other Meetings

The Master Plan Implementation Committee met July 7 to review its action item workbook and coordinate logistics for a community forum at Rye Jr. High on October 6 and a town department heads and board update meeting on October 28. The Parsons Creek Advisory Committee met July 8 to discuss septic system enforcement, watershed pump-out schedules, and financial assistance resources for homeowners. The Heritage Commission met July 9 to discuss town hall restoration with a guest specialist and a possible fundraising campaign for a new veterans monument. The Jenness Beach District held its Annual Meeting July 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Rye Town Hall for official ballot voting. Minutes for these meetings have not been published.

Coming Up

• **Select Board, July 13:** Aquarion Water update, event permit for the 50th Anniversary Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k Road Race, Rockingham Planning Commission appointment, and approval and posting of a warrant for a Special Town Meeting.
• **Planning Board, July 14:** Minor two-lot subdivision at 120 Brackett Road and major site development at 15 Sagamore Rd. for three single-family dwellings and two mixed-use buildings, plus an update on DOT funding increases for the Rye/North Hampton Revetment.

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.

Rye committee explores conservation land rules, recycling group rejects speaker fee; sewer vote on tap

Rye’s Long Range Planning Committee began exploring possible revisions to the town’s Conservation Land Development ordinance this week, while the Recycling Education Committee opted against a paid speaker and finalized logistics for July 4 outreach. A series of board and commission agendas this week set the stage for decisions on sewer engineering, beach ordinances and conservation site walks in the coming days.

Conservation land rules under review

The Long Range Planning Committee met with a consultant on June 23 to discuss simplifying the Conservation Land Development (CLD) ordinance. According to official minutes, the conversation centered on acreage requirements, density concerns and yield plan calculations. The committee did not take a vote, but it scheduled a follow-up meeting with the consultant for July 27 to continue exploring revisions for possible future submission.

Recycling panel turns down $250 speaker, assigns outreach tasks

The Recycling Education Committee decided June 24 to find a different speaker for a co-sponsored library event after rejecting a proposal that carried a $250 fee. No formal votes were recorded. The committee also assigned members Alex, Joyce and Pam to set up a July 4 table at Parson’s Field at 10:30 a.m. Joyce took on biweekly transport of swap-shop items to Goodwill, Alex was directed to investigate town department recycling pickup, and members set a late July deadline for a September Stroll article submission.

Other recent agendas

On June 22, the Select Board had an agenda that included a Heritage Commission proposal for a Veterans Monument and four new signs on the town green, a public hearing on a Granite State Clean Fleets Grant Award, and approval of Fourth of July weekend fireworks permits. A town-wide fee schedule public hearing was tabled. Official minutes were not available by press time.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment on July 1 was scheduled to hear a request for rehearing of a previously denied administrative appeal at 1373 Ocean Blvd, an extension of variances granted in 2024 for 22 Powers Ave, and new variance applications for 1278-1280 Ocean Blvd and 63 Cable Rd. Those items remained agenda-only at the time of publication.

Coming up

The Beach Committee meets July 6 to receive presentations on dog ordinance enforcement by Chief Scott Blaisdell and lifeguarding by Lt. Michael Rivet, plus an update on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge and fill project.

On July 7, the Sewer Commission will consider authorizing engineering services for the Route 1A force main project, a Clean Water State Revolving Fund pre-application, abatement requests for 30 Pine Street and 2575 Ocean Boulevard, and sewer installer licenses for Eddy Excavation, Matrix Paving and BCK Excavation.

Also July 7, the Master Plan Implementation Committee will review progress on land use, conservation, housing and transportation themes, and continue planning an Oct. 6 community forum at Rye Junior High and an Oct. 28 town-wide update meeting.

The Conservation Commission will conduct site walks July 9 at 16 Pine Street, 5 Cable Road, 701 South Road, 110 Brackett Road and 300 Sagamore Road to assess environmental impacts before acting on proposed projects.

The Jenness Beach District holds its annual meeting July 11 at 3 p.m. at Rye Town Hall.