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SELECTMEN’S MESSAGE On May 31 at 9 a.m. the Selectmen Discuss the Good, the Town of Rye will conduct a Memorial Day ceremony Bad, and the Donor Town at the Central Cemetery. See Page 6 for details. NEW DPW DIRECTOR HIRED Everett “Bud” Jordan retired as Director of Public Works effective June 1. Bud served the Town in that capacity for ten years. We wish him well as he transitions to the role of retiree. Dennis G. McCarthy begins his Rye’s First Retirement Community tenure as Rye Public Works Director on June 1. Dennis has 30 years of experi- Development Breaks Ground ence in the areas of public works management, municipal infrastructure, and municipal leadership, most recently as DPW Director for the Town of Ray- mond, NH, where he served in that capacity since 1991. His position in Raymond focused on supervision, management, and budget preparation for a DPW department consisting of 12 full-time and 12 part-time employees White Birch at Rye—an Affordable Retirement Community that, in addition to highway, included fleet maintenance, parks, water, build- After eight years of thinking of the concept of housing for Rye’s seniors, the ing, and grounds. retirement community development by the Housing Partnership finally breaks GOOD NEWS ground. When the Rye Planning Board held a visioning session in the summer As the result of diligence and hard of 2002, a senior issues committee was formed. Some of the areas concerning work on the part of a number of indi- seniors in Rye were transportation and viduals, including Town Administrator housing. The Senior Issues Committee Mike Magnant, Assist. TA/Financial TOWN CLERK/TAX evolved into what is now known today Administrator Cyndi Gillespie, Energy as Rye Senior SERVE. This committee Committee member Lucy Neiman, COLLECTOR’S REPORT has purchased a van and resolved one and Tim Nichols of ANIX, an Office of Now that spring is here Beach Park- of the major issues, addressing the Energy Planning (OEP) Energy Effi- ing Permits are available once again. transportation needs of the elderly ciency and Conservation Block Grant You must be either a Rye resident or population in Rye. totaling $377,561 was awarded to Rye property owner to purchase a permit. Since that time, SERVE continued to for three building efficiency and two A vehicle registration must be pre- focus on the housing needs, and one of renewable energy projects. A variable- drive air-handling system with im- sented for each permit requested. NH the original members, Mel Low, sought proved air distribution efficiency and privacy laws prevent us from looking out the Housing Partnership and recovery ventilation ($41,890), a new worked with them to find land suitable up your plate number so please don’t ground-source heat pump ($96,162), ask. If you have trouble getting in to for the needs of the community. Dur- and installation of 3 PV attic ventilation the office to purchase your permit, you ing that time, a zoning ordinance was fans ($4,649) were approved for the See Town Clerk’s Message, page 3 See White Birch at Rye, page 7 See Selectmen’s Message, page 2 Selectmen’s Message (Continued from page 1.) Town Hall. The Library received ap- officially closed, cleanup was made meeting. Due to short notice, the Board proval for envelope insulation, R-42, in more difficult and dangerous by those requested Mike Magnant to develop a the attic plus wall and ceiling gap re- who bypassed the posting and placed comparison of the Friends statement to pairs ($67,208) while the Elementary themselves and others in harm’s way our original set of conditions. School was approved for a 10 KW CHP while heavy equipment was at work One major stumbling block was ap- System ($167,652). It is estimated that on the cleanup. parent at this most recent meeting. the Town’s share will be between 25 Failure to Scoop: Picking up after From the outset, the BOS has insisted and 30 thousand dollars. Spot or Rover is a year-round, Town- that acquisition of the Tower have ap- WALLIS SANDS/PARSONS CREEK wide responsibility. It appears that fail- proval of a Town Meeting vote. The WATERSHED STUDY ure to scoop may impact water quality Friends group, with a sense of urgency Jessica Devoid, an environmental anywhere. Please carry and use your fueled by the NH Fish and Game De- technician with the NH Department of plastic bags on both the beach and partment’s desire to get rid of the Environmental Services (DES) has been roadside and dispose of them properly Tower during 2010, is anxious to com- leading a team working with the Town upon your return home. plete the transaction. We are working to develop what is termed a Water- Plant the Right Tree: Negative im- to resolve any differences remaining. shed-based Plan for the Wallis pact resulting from our actions is not Meanwhile, FOPRT has been success- Sands/Parsons Creek Watershed. always immediate. Public Service ful in having Pulpit Rock Tower placed Such a plan requires detailed analysis Company of New Hampshire has is- on the National Register of Historic of source or sources of bacterial con- sued a request that homeowners plant Places. Congratulations. tamination within the watershed area. the “right” species of trees under NEW LOOK ON THE WAY Multiple sampling stations were estab- power lines in order to avoid outages On March 22 approval was given by lished last year and they will continue and undesired pruning in years to the Board to move forward with Vir- to collect data moving forward. Local come. tual Town Hall for design and devel- input and cooperation are considered Right, in this case, means short. Ar- opment of the Rye Website. Once the critical to a successful outcome. We borvitae, dogwood, flowering crabap- design phase is complete, responsibil- will update you as work progresses. ple, Japanese maple, and magnolia all ity for upkeep of the expanded site will A FEW (NO-NO, THIS MEANS YOU) fit this criterion since none would in- be divided among designated, trained REMINDERS terfere with power lines at maturity. Town Hall personnel. The transition to Signs on Town Property: No polit- Do not plant maple, oak, pine, poplar, the new format should be completed ical signs are allowed on Town prop- or willow in the area of power lines. by June 30. erty. RSA 664:17 states in part “No STATUS OF PULPIT ROCK We would be remiss if we did not political advertising shall be placed on TOWER take the time to remind everyone of the or affixed to any public property in- Ongoing discussions between the extraordinary service that has been cluding highway rights of way or pri- Board of Selectmen and the Friends of faithfully provided over the past vate property without the owner’s Pulpit Rock Tower (FOPRT) as to twelve years by Drew Doherty, origi- consent.” Also, “Signs shall not be whether or not the Town will assume nator and Director of the Town’s offi- placed on or affixed to utility poles or responsibility for Pulpit Rock Tower cial web site: www.town.rye.nh.us. highway signs.” On April 5, 2010, the continues. On October 19, 2009, the Drew initiated the site and brought the Board of Selectmen voted to “reinforce BOS set forth conditions that included Town of Rye into the 21st century. He the policy that political signs not be local, state, and federal requirements to has maintained our website on a daily placed on or adjacent to Town-owned be met prior to acquisition of the Tower basis throughout this entire period as a parcels”. by the Town. The Friends held an open volunteer. It is said that we are all re- Signs at Parsons Field are consid- house at the Tower, conferred with the placeable. In this case, it will take sev- ered only from non-profit entities hold- Conservation Commission, initiated eral people to fill his shoes. Thank you, ing approved events on Town or some of the necessary requirements Drew, for leading the way. School property. Parsons Field appli- such as cleaning, and obtained esti- LIFEGUARDS cation forms are obtained from and mates on others. On May 3, 2010, rep- Since Labor Day of 2009, the Board submitted through the Selectmen’s of- resented by Patricia Weathersby, the has discussed supervision of lifeguards fice at Town Hall. Friends presented a restatement of the on several occasions with both the By-pass of Pylons, Barricades, or path to acquisition of the Tower by the Beach Commission and Fire Chief Skip Police Tape: During one of our recent Town. Unfortunately, this document spring wind storms, many trees were was not received until just before the The Town of Rye Newsletter is produced by damaged or toppled in the Town For- Beckwith Bookworks 2075 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH 03870 est. Despite the fact that the trail was 2 (603) 964-4800 Selectmen’s Message (Continued from preceding page.) Town Clerk’s Message (Continued from page 1) Sullivan. In April, it was decided to choice. Remember, if you request no may apply through the mail. Please place the day-to-day supervision of the spray on your property, your neighbor include a copy of your registration lifeguards under the Fire Department. across the street cannot be sprayed and the $20 fee for each permit re- This practice, we have learned, is quite since the machine sends the mist both quested. A stamped, self-addressed common in other communities as fire- right and left when it is turned on. envelope is also required. fighters have emergency training. Hir- JOINT WORK SESSION WITH Something new has been added ing of lifeguards will be conducted SCHOOL BOARD this year; you can purchase your jointly by the Beach Commissioners A Joint Work Session between the Beach Parking Permit over the inter- and the Fire Department. Chief Sulli- Selectmen and the Rye School Board is net at the Town of Rye’s website van assured us that the change will not scheduled for our regular Selectmen’s (www.town. rye.nh.us). Scroll all the require additional personnel. meeting on June 14, at 6:30 p.m. Al- way to the bottom of the page and THE BAD NEWS: EDUCATION though several topics are on the press either the dog licensing or FUNDING agenda, the impetus for this work ses- motor vehicle buttons. I know this Since the March newsletter, the sion is the need for the after-school pro- seems strange; please pardon us as Coalition Communities, of which Rye gram, conducted by our Rye our website will soon be revamped. is a member, has worked to support Recreation Program, to be assured of First Issue 2010 Property Tax bills passage of SB465, which would pro- sufficient space at the Elementary should be in the mail by the end of vide a one-year extension of the educa- School on an annual basis. A large May. They will be due July 1. Tax- tion funding collar (preventing return number of Rye parents rely on this pro- payers who escrow their taxes should to Donor towns until at least July 1, gram. forward a copy of the tax bill to the 2012 and establish a study committee mortgage company. If you pay by WHITE BIRCH AT RYE to report on the sustainability of the mail and would like a receipt, just in- Congratulations to the Housing new formula by December 1, 2010. clude a stamped, self-addressed enve- Partnership. A groundbreaking cere- On May 5, the House passed its ver- lope with your payment. We would mony was held on May 6 at the site of sion of SB465, which retained the study be happy to get the receipt back to White Birch at Rye on Airfield Road to committee, but did not extend the col- you. signal initiation of construction of the lar to delay the return of Donor com- Historically, the days at end of June first Retirement Community Develop- munities. At this writing the Senate and beginning of July are extremely ment (RCD) in Rye. must decide to agree with the House busy in our office. Our summer resi- This is an affordable retirement version, kill the bill, or request a com- dents are arriving; people are register- community. The Housing Partnership mittee of conference to work out the ing vehicles, paying taxes, and getting spent nearly two years before the Plan- differences. their Beach Parking Permits. If you ning Board working through the de- Without change, Rye is scheduled as don’t want to stand in line when pay- tails of this first RCD application a Donor town to send $1,403,253 to the ing your taxes, consider mailing submitted to the Board. The Housing State as of July 1, 2011. them. Remember, as long as your Partnership has managed to weather You should be aware that RSA payment is postmarked July 1 or ear- the downturn in the economy and 198:57 (from May 1–June 30) can pro- lier, the payment will be considered hopes to see completion of the project vide relief to qualifying individuals on time. by December of this year. through New Hampshire’s Low and Once again, the State of NH is of- If you seek further information or Moderate Income Homeowners Prop- fering the Low and Moderate Income wish to be put on a waiting list, contact erty Tax Relief Program. Form DP-8 Homeowners Property Tax Relief. Marty Chapman, Executive Director, and a pamphlet containing answers Forms are available at the Town Housing Partnership at 1555 Islington to the most frequently asked ques- Clerk’s office or can be downloaded Street, P.O. Box 466, Portsmouth, NH tions are available at the Town from the state’s website (www.nh. 03801. Telephone: (603) 766-3125 Clerk/Tax Collectors office at Town gov/revenue). The form must be Hall. FARMERS MARKET completed and returned to the state The Rye Farmers Market opens for MOSQUITO SEASON IS HERE no later than June 30, 2010. If you its second season on June 30. Hope to AGAIN need assistance completing the form, see you there. The mosquito program, under con- help is available by calling this office Board of Selectmen, tract with Dragon, Inc., initiated 2010 at 964-8562. Joe Mills, Jr., Chairman operations on April 12. Please note the Elizabeth M. Yeaton Craig Musselman, Vice Chairman NO SPRAY form on page 14 in this Town Clerk/Tax Collector Priscilla Jenness, Selectman newsletter if non-spraying is your 603-964-8562 3 Assessor Discusses Tax Bills and Rye Water District Revaluations News By the time this article is published, cations for abatement of 2009 taxes property owners will have received the from the time the fall bills were sent Results of Annual Meeting spring tax bill. For the majority of tax- until the statutory deadline of March 1, At our annual meeting held at the payers, the valuation will be one-half 2010. The Board of Selectmen is in the Rye Junior High School on March 27, the amount of the bill sent in the fall of process of reviewing those appeals, John Murtagh was reelected as Com- 2009. There will be some exceptions, and will meet with appellants who re- missioner, Marian Mullaly was re- such as properties where construction quested a hearing. If an appellant is elected as Treasurer, and Barbara has taken place on previously vacant dissatisfied with their decision, further Hansen was reelected as Clerk. All land or where structures on improved appeal may be made until September were elected for three-year terms. land were demolished and replaced by 1, 2010 to either the State Board of Tax The District was authorized to raise new. Similarly, there will be first-time and Land Appeals or to Rockingham and appropriate $75,000 to be placed bills where condominium construction County Superior Court. Either venue in existing Capital Reserve Funds and has occurred and purchasers of units requires that an appeal must first have $1,184,521 to defray the Water Dis- have become owners as of April 1, been made to the Town. trict’s charges for the ensuing year. 2010. Also included will be revisions Please be further informed that Rye The Commissioners received au- to update or correct data in conjunction is scheduled for its five-year update thorization to seek a utility easement with the State requirement for one- this year, the last having been done in for access to District-owned land and quarter of the buildings in Town to be 2005. All real estate will be reviewed authority to apply for, accept, and ex- remeasured and reinspected during a and revised where appropriate to re- pend unanticipated money from a four-year cycle. We extend our appre- flect current values. It is no secret that state, federal, or other governmental ciation to home owners who have ad- real estate prices have been falling dur- unit or a private source. mitted the data collector for interior ing the downturn of the economy. For- Spring Flushing inspection. It only takes a few minutes tunately, Rye has not been impacted to The semiannual water main flush- but it has resulted in reduced valua- the extent of many other sectors of the ing is now completed. tions for many properties because er- nation. However, it is somewhat of a roneous estimating when no one was double-edged sword: as valuations de- Water Conservation home had occurred and now had been crease, the tax rate will increase. To As the warm weather approaches, rectified. what extent is unknown at this time. we ask for your cooperation regard- As has been the pattern for many Howard Promer, CNHA, Assessor ing outdoor water use. Lawn irriga- years, we received relatively few appli- Joanne Drewniak, Assessing Clerk tion, car washing, and any other outdoor watering should be done before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. The majority of water from lawn sprinklers left AMBULANCE-FIRE-POLICE EMERGENCY 911 running during the heat of midday just evaporates into the summer air. AMBULANCE OR FIRE EMERGENCY 911 Library………………………...... 964-8401 Fire Department—Non-Emergency Library Fax…………...964-7065 Water Meter Replacements 964-6411 Public Works…………………...964-5300 Letters are being delivered to Recreation……………………...964-6281 homes within the system that are due POLICE EMERGENCY…...... 911 Recycling Center (Recycle or Brush) for meter replacements. Your quick Police (routine calls only)… 964-5522 964-5300 response will be greatly appreciated. Be sure to give your name and address Rye Water District ...... 436-2596 Rye Water District Commissioners as well as the nature of your emergency Selectmen.……………………...964-5523 clearly. DO NOT HANG UP until you Selectmen Fax……….964-1516 are sure that your message has been E-Mail: [email protected] understood. Town Website: www.town. rye. nh. us Sewer Commission…………….964-6815 DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORY Town Administrator…………..964-5523 Assessing Department...... 964-5523 Town Clerk / Tax Collector.….964-8562 Building/Planning/Zoning Department Town Clerk / Tax Collector Fax 964-9800 964-4132 Building/Planning/Zoning,Fax 964-2964 Welfare (Portsmouth Welfare Dept.) Cemetery Superintendent, John Coscia 610-7267 817-0066 4 Fire Department Kept Police Chief Walsh Lists Seasonal Reminders

Busy Last Winter Summer brings good weather and Fire Permits: Any permits for fires many visitors to our Seacoast. Please must be approved by the Fire Chief. First of all, the members of your take a moment to read the following Since fires on the beach must be built fire and rescue service would like to seasonal reminders: along rocky embankments, check thank the residents of Rye who came Dogs on the beach: Starting on May with the Rye Fire Department to see out to vote on Tuesday, March 9. Your 29 (the Saturday before Memorial which beaches allow fires. The person support of the warrant articles, in- Day) and ending September (the Sat- obtaining the fire permit must extin- cluding the Town’s operating budget, urday after Labor Day), dogs are not guish the fire before leaving the allows departments to provide you allowed on the beaches between the beach. NO FIRE SHALL BE BUILT with basic public services throughout hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The law ON ANY SAND AREA OF ANY the year. states owners must have their dog(s) BEACH. The winter months were busy for in sight and under their control at all Fireworks: Permissible fireworks are the fire and rescue service and as of times. Additionally, the town ordi- defined in RSA 160-C: 1. Fireworks the first of May, our emergency re- nance requires dog owners to IMME- can only be used on private property sponses were up more than 25 per- DIATELY clean up any dog waste. with the property owner’s permis- cent over the same time period in Upon leaving it is to be taken with sion. Refer to www.ryepolice.us or 2009. A large number of these emer- you, not left behind to be picked up the State of New Hampshire Fire gency calls occurred at the end of Feb- later. Do not attach the bag to the out- Marshal’s office for fireworks rules. ruary this year caused by the heavy side of your vehicle. The bags fall off Bicycles: All bicyclists should obey rains and hurricane force winds the vehicles. If an officer sees a bag fall off the rules of the road including riding area experienced. a vehicle, the driver will be issued a summons for littering. Beach parking advice: As soon as you get your 2010 beach parking permit sticker from the Town Clerk’s office, please affix it to the outside on the left side of the rear window. Park- ing enforcement will ticket vehicles This storm resulted in our depart- without a sticker once the “Parking single file and stopping/yielding at ment responding to over 50 calls for by Permit Only” signs are posted. signed intersections. All bicyclists trees and wires down all over town, shall stop or yield the right-of-way to as well as localized flooding. It was Remember, Rye beaches are dry: NO other vehicles and pedestrian traffic. during this period that the major fire ALCOHOL. Town ordinance pro- If your children are under the age of on Hampton Beach destroyed an en- hibits open containers of alcoholic 16, remind them they must wear a tire city block and required the mu- beverages. helmet. Whether you’re driving a car tual aid assistance of over 40 fire or riding a bicycle, the safety of all is departments from three states. a top priority for the police depart- Personnel and apparatus from Rye be full, the lifeguards will be on duty, ment. With this in mind, we ask that responded to Hampton’s request for and we will all be enjoying the nice you refrain from talking/texting on aid shortly after midnight on Febru- weather. your cell phone, reading, applying ary 26 and operated for almost 12 Just a reminder. For any open makeup, or any other distraction hours at the scene of the fire. Rye En- burning, whether it is a small cooking while operating any vehicle. gine Three and its four-member crew fire on the rocks at Sawyer’s beach or We all need to care for our family led by Lieutenant Steven Laing, was a pile of brush in your backyard, a members while keeping our neigh- assigned to work with crews from permit must be obtained from the fire borhoods safe. If you see or hear any- Stratham, Exeter, and Portsmouth to department. Also, watch that gas thing unusual, please call; nothing is keep the fire from jumping the street grille. Keep it away from com- too small. and destroying more property—just bustibles, including the exterior of Thank you for your support. Stay one more example of the fire mutual your house, balcony, porch, or garage. safe and enjoy the summer! aid system’s effectiveness. Have a great summer and stay Kevin Walsh So much for the winter of 2010. We safe. Chief of Police are well into spring, and summer is William H. Sullivan just days away. Soon the beaches will Fire Chief 5 MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION: Attend the “. . . it’s difficult to predict just how bad Rye Memorial Day things will be this summer . . .” Ceremony and Parade On May 31 at 9 a.m. the Town of There has been a lot in the news Some rules to follow when using Rye will conduct a Memorial Day cer- lately about the potential for higher repellents: emony, which will begin with a pa- than normal mosquito populations Read the directions on the label rade from the Veterans Monument to this coming season. Speculation is carefully before applying. the Central Cemetery. Participating in that the heavy rains over the past two Apply skin repellent sparingly, the parade will be pipers and drum- months will provide more than ample only to exposed skin (not on cloth- mers from The New Hampshire Po- grounds for breeding throughout the ing). Keep repellents away from eyes, lice Association Pipes and Drums, the region but especially in the town's nostrils, and lips. Never use repellents Rye Jr. High Marching Band, the Rye marshes. on wounds or irritated skin. Use re- Police and Fire Departments, the Win- The latest report from Dragon pellent sparingly and reapply as nacunnet Marine ROTC Color Guard, Mosquito Control is that the marshes needed. Saturation does not increase veterans, the Girl and Boy Scouts, are actually fairly dry for this time of effectiveness. horses, and vintage fire department the year so it's difficult to predict just Wash repellent treated skin after trucks. how bad things will be this summer coming indoors. If a suspected reac- The Guest Speaker is Captain Mike mosquito-wise. Dragon's crews have tion to insect repellents occurs, wash Edgar USN (Ret.) of Hampton. Music been out in the field early this spring, treated skin and call your physician. will be provided by Karrie Burnett surveying and then larviciding where The American Academy of Pedi- and the Rye Band. Awards will be needed. atrics suggests that DEET-based re- presented to the winners of the Poster In the last newsletter, we listed pellents can be used on children as and Writing Contests from the Rye El- some tips for reducing the potential young as two months of age. Gener- ementary and Junior High Schools. for mosquito breeding on your prop- ally, the AAP recommends concentra- The winning posters will be available erties, draining pools of standing tions of 30 percent or less. for viewing and the winning poems water being the most important step. Avoid applying repellents to por- and essays will be read. Rye clergy But what can you do to protect your- tions of childrens’ hands that are will say the Invocation and the Bene- self from biting mosquitos when you likely to have contact with eyes or diction. Immediately after the cere- and your family are outdoors? The mouth. Pregnant and nursing mony, refreshments will be provided American Mosquito Control Associa- women should minimize the use of by the Rye Historical Society. tion suggests the following: repellents. The Town of Rye has lost Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Mer- • Wear light colored, loose fitting We will be posting detailed pro- chant Seamen in armed conflicts, in- clothing. Some mosquito species gress reports on mosquito control ac- cluding 38 lost in the American are attracted to dark clothing and tivities throughout the summer on the Revolution. The Town also remem- they can bite through tight fitting Town of Rye web site (www.town. bers on this occasion those Firemen clothes. When it's practical, wear rye.nh.us). and Police Officers who were lost in long sleeves and pants. Rye Mosquito Control Commission Tom Aspinwall, Chair the line of duty. In view of Operation • Choose a mosquito repellent that Ted Merritt Iraqi Freedom and the ongoing War has been registered by the EPA. Charles Moore on Terrorism, all residents are encour- Registered products have been re- aged to attend the Memorial Day Cer- viewed, approved, and pose mini- emony. mal risk for human safety when All veterans are invited to march used according to the label direc- in the parade. You do not have to be tions. Three repellents that are ap- a member of a veteran organization to proved and recommended are: participate. Those with physical lim- 1. DEET (N, N-diethyl-m- itations may sit among fellow veter- toluamide) ans during the ceremony. 2. Picaridin (KBR 3023) In the event of rain, the Ceremony will be held in the fellowship hall of 3. Oil of lemon eucalyptus (p- Reminder: If you do not want your the Rye Congregational Church, 580 methane 3,8-diol or PMD) property to be sprayed, submit the No- Spray request on page 14. Washington Road in Rye. For more information, contact Jim Cullen at 6 964-9918. White Birch at Rye Planning Board Explains Missions, Seeks (Continued from page 1) drafted and adopted by the Rye resi- New Alternate Members dents, which is “SECTION 401 RETIRE- The April showers that bring May cated off of Lafayette Road/Route 1. MENT COMMUNITY DEVELOP- flowers are arriving in March as of The town voted in favor of the RCD MENTS (RCD’S)” (Adopted 2006). late. Rivers and streams can overflow zoning ordinance and this clustered The Housing Partnership found and poorly drained areas can collect housing model was used to guide the land suitable on the site owned by John water. To make sure that this does not development site plan. The ground- Rickert next to the Skateboard Park. A occur with new developments, the breaking for “White Birch at Rye,” an four-lot subdivision was planned, with Planning Board reviews drainage affordable retirement community was one parcel to be sold to the Rye Conser- studies submitted with larger devel- held on May 6. Those Rye residents vation Commission, one parcel to be opment proposals. For example, one 62 or older who would like to remain for the RCD, and Mr. Rickert to retain important point is the amount of im- in Rye in an affordable setting should two of the other lots. The subdivision permeable surface (such as a parking contact the Housing Partnership in and RCD took several months of hear- lot where the water is not absorbed) Portsmouth. ings and revisions before the Rye Plan- versus amount of soil on a site. When The Planning Board wishes to ning Board and eventually, the plans the Planning Board asks questions thank Don Cavallaro for his years of were agreed on by the board(s), appli- about drainage for a site plan, it is not hard work as Chair. Everyone has ap- cant, and public. During that time, to burden an applicant with difficult preciated his quiet leadership and there were many site walks and Zon- questions, but out of a genuine con- thorough guidance. cern that the project proposal may af- We welcome Tom McCormick, fect water flow and potentially impact who will be taking Mark Galvin’s po- abutters or the project itself. This is sition for the remainder of the year. only one facet of the Planning Board Mr. Galvin recently resigned from the review process. Planning Board and we will miss his The mission of the Planning Board experience and contributions. is to assist applicants who have com- The Planning Board has opportu- mercial and residential development nities for five alternate members. The projects in meeting the zoning ordi- Planning Board meets monthly on the nances and land use regulations. second Tuesday of the month. The Susan Labrie, Mel Low, Marty Chapman, Subcommittees of the Planning Board members are from diverse back- and Kim Reed include Technical Review, Long- grounds and experience, but we all Range Planning, and Rules and Reg- share in our dedication to Rye. An al- ing Board of Adjustment and the Plan- ulations. The Technical Review ternate is an excellent start if you wish ning Board hearings to work out the Subcommittee meets monthly and re- to contribute to Town activities. many details that were associated with views all plans for completeness and Jaci Grote, the division of the land and the con- compliance to regulations. The Long- Chair, Planning Board struction of the 22 units and club Range Planning Committee periodi- house. This process lead to some cally updates the Master Plan while changes to the Zoning Ordinance of Rules and Regulations updates the 2006, and the final approvals were is- Rules of Procedure, Zoning Ordi- sued in December 2007 and February nances, and other related regulations. 2008 for Rye’s first Retirement Com- A good example of the type of munity Development. work done by the Planning Board is The reasons for the delay from the Visit the Town Web site the 22-unit Retirement Community date of the approvals and the ground- Development (RCD) under construc- http://www.town.rye.nh.us/ breaking were due to the economy and tion on Airfield Drive, which is lo- for news and up-to-date in- the Housing Partnership’s running formation about the Town, into troubles with financing. After a including meeting notices, long journey, they purchased the land agendas, and minutes. from Mr. Rickert and on Thursday, May 6, 2010, held their ground-break- how to get on the waiting list, please ing ceremony. They hope to have contact Marty Chapman, Director of White Birch at Rye units completed by Real Estate for the Housing Partner- late fall, 2010. If you are interested in ship at [email protected] learning more about this project and 7 8 9 Rye Town Beaches Officially Open on Saturday, June 19

We have survived not such a bad up immediately, placed in a plastic bag Town beach Parking—From May 1 to winter and now summer is almost upon or other disposable container, and re- October 1, there are areas of parking by us. Hopefully this coming summer moved from the beach for a trip home town permit only. The Town Clerk will won’t bring the endless rain that we ex- for proper disposal. provide you with a list of these areas perienced early last summer. As sum- Surfers—Always surf in control and in when you obtain your parking permit. mer approaches many of you will be the conditions that you can safely han- Please follow posted signs and do not making plans for a little fun in the sun dle. Stay in the designated surfing park on the traveled portion of any on Rye’s beautiful beaches. I feel that areas and always use a leash with your roadway. Town beaches and parking more and more folks are catching on to board. lots are closed from midnight to sun- the fact that our town has eight miles of rise. Swimmers—We are lucky to have the most beautiful beaches in the State. A staff of certified, experienced some the best swimming beaches on The beaches are becoming more lifeguards will be at their posts on the NH coast. Always remember that crowded each year and our resources Sawyers Beach, Cable Road (Ext.), conditions can change in a matter of are being stretched thin. By adhering to and Wallis Road Ext. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seconds. Be aware of rip currents, a few basic rules, everyone will have a from June 19 through Labor Day. which are powerful, channeled cur- more enjoyable visit to the beach. Collin Drake, who served with dis- rents of water flowing away from Here are a few tips and reminders tinction as a Rye lifeguard in last year, shore. for a successful day at the beach: has been hired as the Beachfront Direc- Important—Always comply with tor/ Lifeguard Supervisor this sum- Trash—Always take your trash home directions from lifeguards. Their mis- mer. with you when you leave the beach! sion is to keep our beaches a safe place Collin, the Beach Commission, the Rye beaches are strictly “Carry- for everyone. If there is no lifeguard Rye Fire Department, and the lifeguard in/Carry-out”. on duty, you are swimming at your staff will all work together this summer Dogs—Dogs are prohibited from town own risk. to ensure safe and happy days at the beaches from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. begin- Alcohol—No alcoholic beverages are beach for everyone! ning the Saturday before Memorial permitted on the beaches or in any Peter E. Kane Day and ending the Saturday after parking lots on the easterly side of Rye Beach Commissioner Labor Day. Dog waste must be picked Ocean Boulevard at any time.

Rye Safe Routes to School The committee for the Bike Rodeo; Rye Recreation, Police, Fire, and SRTS would like to thank everyone for assist- ing us in coordinating efforts for the third annual bike rodeo. Unfortunately, on Friday, May 9, on the rules of the you would like to assist with that effort, Mother Nature won this round and the road and bicycle safety. They reminded please contact Michael Schwartz at rodeo had to be cancelled due to the the Kindergartners and First Graders of [email protected]. rains and threat of thunder showers. the importance of helmets, which side The date has been set for the next In- The team is considering rescheduling of the road to ride on, and the proper ternational Walk to School Day. It is and at this time, there is no date set, it hand signals. For more information on Wednesday, October 6, 2010! Mark your may be either in June or in the fall. We bicycle safety, please contact officer calendars and enjoy the spring and will notify everyone of the date and Blaisdell at the Rye Police Station. summer. time. Rye School Board member Michael If you are interested in finding out When the weather is nice, walkers Schwartz is working with the Rye Jr. more about SRTS visit: SRTS Web site: and bikers of all ages should take to the High on coordinating the painting of http://www.nh.gov/dot/bureaus/pla roads. Officer Scott Blaisdell and Fire- the stencils with the new logo from the nning/SRTS_home.htm fighter Chuck Gallant had a reminder Jr. High to the Elementary School. If for the kids at Rye Elementary School 10 RYE ART IN BLOOM 2010

“Moonshine and Shadows” by Jean Hazelton, Watercolor; Flower Arranger: Jean Hazelton

The Town of Rye Recreation Depart- Oil; Flower Arranger: Nancy Dannecker ment, Webster at Rye, the Rye Drift- Flower Arranger: Pricilla Jenness 21. “Springtime in the Hamptons” wood Garden Club, and Rye Art Study 10. “Lily Pond” by Linda Szabo, by Carole Chanasyk, Group recently held the 10th annual Watercolor; Watercolor; Rye Art in Bloom at Webster at Rye. The Flower Arranger: Marjorie Smith Flower Arrangers: Jillian Cauthorn exhibit displayed 30 selected works of 11. “Marshall Point Light” and Katelyn Kern art interpreted in flower arrangements. by Carol Rodenberg, 22. “Stormy Sailing” Music performed by Ray DeMarco. Watercolor; by Priscilla Lane Brown, The exhibit succeeded in stimulating Flower Arranger: Carol Cortina Watercolor; interest in the art of flower arranging, 12. “Monhegan Doorway” Flower Arranger: Priscilla Lane Brown sharing the talents of local artists and by Elizabeth Boynton, 23. “Streams in the Desert” fostering community relationships. Watercolor; by Lynn Joslyn, 1. “A Ray of Sunshine on a Grey Flower Arranger: Susan Oliver Whitney Watercolor; Day” by Priscilla Patrick, 13. “Moonshine and Shadows” Flower Arranger: Jane Jensen Watercolor; by Jean Hazelton, 24. “String with Bruce” Flower Arranger: Priscilla Patrick Watercolor; by Marianne Forman, 2. “Afternoon Tea” by Dorine Gross, Flower Arranger: Jean Hazelton Oil; Hand Colored Lithograph; 14. “Mute Swan” By Robert Mitchell, Flower Arranger: Ernest Johnson Flower Arranger: Kathryn Job Wood; 25. “Sunset” by Jillian Swist, 3. “Blue Chair” by Julie Hyde, Flower Arranger: Margaret Gray Pastel; Watercolor; 15. “Native American” by Angelo Sinisi, Flower Arranger: Shawna Healy Flower Arranger: Fran Hyde Mild Steel; 26. “Sunset at Great Bay” 4. “Blue Elbe” by Terri Donsker, Flower Arranger: Joan Sinisi by Jean Leopold, Photography; 16. “Paddle Boat Dining” Pastel; Flower Arranger: Sarah Oliver by Muriel Cummings, Flower Arranger: Nancy Littlefield 5. “Downtown Portsmouth” Oil; 27. “Sunset over Water” by Maddi Alana, Flower Arranger: Kelley Gallant by Jodi Adams, Watercolor; 17. “Pear and Apple” Quilted Art; Flower Arranger: Becca Dixon by Joan Sweeney, Flower Arranger: Carol Moore 6. “Faultline” by Andrew Richmond, Watercolor; 28. “The Sentinel” by Barbara Ripley, Assemblage/Collage; Flower Arranger: Ellen Simmonds Oil; Flower Arranger: Janice Ireland 18. “Rye Beach” by Sal Allocco, Flower Arranger: Jane Holway 7. “Fishing Shack” by Anne Newell, Watercolor; 29. “Through My Window” Watercolor; Flower Arranger: Sal Allocco by Claire Russo, Flower Arranger: Janet Brown 19. “Rye Sunrise” by Carole Schleiter, Fabric Painting; 8. “Forest in Winter” by Doris Rice, Oil; Flower Arranger: Karen Johnson Monotype; Flower Arranger: Donna Bowlen 30. “Two up a Tree” by Ann Tolson, Flower Arranger: Kim Devlin-Brytz 20. “Springtime” by Betty Carlsen, Acrylic; 9. “High Point, Star Island” by Watercolor; Flower Arranger: Suzie Hamblett Priscilla Jenness, 11 Summer Happenings at the Rye Public Library

Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Road Rye, NH 03870 • 603-964-8401 • www.ryepubliclibrary.org

The Rye Public Library will celebrate this year's Na- Knitting with Pam (while Mary is sailing to Celia Thaxter's tional Library Summer Reading Program theme: Make a garden over the summer) Splash—Read throughout the Summer. Join us for children's By the fireplace at 10 a.m. every Thursday. and adult programming to celebrate Summer Reading. We'll Monday afternoon senior visits to the library with pick up have performers, authors, musical events, contests, prizes, by the Rye Senior SERVE van. Please call the library if in- and more to help us Make a Splash for Reading! The Town terested in joining the group! 2 p.m., each Monday through of Rye couldn't be better situated for a celebration of water August. in the Summer time. You'll find beach reading, Internet ac- Sponsored by Friends of the Rye Public Library. cess, museum passes, local and regional information and much more inside our doors and through our website. Writers of the on-line publication RYE REFLECTIONS While our Youth Department Makes a Splash for Reading, meet at the Library on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Editor Jack adults can Catch the Wave of Reading with their own contests, Driscoll extends an invitation to others who may be inter- prizes and events. Join us at Rye Public Library for a Sum- ested in being part of this group. mer of fun! Discounted Museum Passes: Borrow our passes for re- PROGRAMS AND EVENTS duced or free entry to the following: Volunteers invited to help with the Children's Garden Museum of Fine Arts, Boston here at Rye Public Library. Our Children’s Garden cele- Museum of Science, Boston brates its third year in 2010. Adjacent to the Children's room Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston of the Library, the garden area supports our Children’s Gar- Museum of Art, Portland, Maine den Club, teaching kids about their environment and the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA natural world. The Garden plan was developed using Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth grant monies received from the Rye Driftwood Garden Childrens Museum, Dover Club. Their continued support has sustained the project Seacoast Science Center, Rye over its lifetime. We’ve already made some great strides in Historical New England 2010, with the garden area becoming registered as a Currier Museum of Art, Manchester Monarch Butterfly Way Station, and all Library lawn treat- Donated by the Friends of the Rye Public Library. ments going organic. Now we need interested volunteers FRIENDS OF THE RYE PUBLIC LIBRARY to help with some of the other plans we have for the garden Meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. this year! We'll be making paths, composting, planting, New members welcome! mulching and more. Please contact Andy at the Library for more information. Thanks! Summer programs at Rye Public Library include: • Thursday, 6/10, 7–8 p.m. Adult Book Discussion: All are welcome to join this lively “Sketchbooks of John Samuel Blunt” Deb Child, Author. discussion group! Cosponsored with the Rye Historical Society. Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. • Tuesday, 7/13, 7–8 p.m. ....going with our "water" theme for the Summer Reading “The Wreck of the Lizzie Carr” Dr. David Switzer, Ply- Program: mouth State University. Presented through a grant by the 6/15 North River by Pete Hamill New Hampshire Humanities Council, Cosponsored with the 7/20 The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Rye Historical Society. Childhood by Helene Cooper 8/17 That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo • Wednesday, 7/14, 2–3 p.m. "The Adventures of Creekman Gary Sredzienski , musi- Job Networking Meetings cian and Isles of Shoals Swimmer. Every Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Community Meeting • Thursday, 8/12 7–8 p.m. Room. Join fellow job seekers for informational discussions "Coldwater Crossing" David Faxon, Author. Discussion of of employment search strategies and networking. Learn the Smuttynose murders on the Isles of Shoals. about available library resources to support your search. ART EXHIBITS—Currently showing: Wentworth Health Clinic • Garden Art—Art display upstairs through July Fourth Tuesday of each month at 1- 3 p.m. • Rye Public Library Art Committee “Art in Bloom” Military Book Discussions Exhibit currently in the Community Meeting Room, First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. downstairs, through August.

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COMPUTER CLASSES @ Your Library, Mondays at 9:30 Yup, we have the famous guessing jar back this summer! a.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m.. What do you win? Well, whatever's in the jar, of course! Ongoing computer classes include Computer Basics Parts Everyone can take a guess. 1&2, Internet Basics, E-mail Basics, Free Software and Serv- • Whale Week! July 27, 28, 29 at 3 p.m. ices on the Web, Downloadable Audiobooks, Finding News- Make a fun papier mache whale with Andy on Tuesday, paper and Magazine Articles, Create Your Own Website paint it on Wednesday, and see a special "Seacoast Science Using Free Tools, Word Processing Basics, Spreadsheet Ba- Center Whale" presentation on Thursday. Great fun! sics, and More! Tell us what you're interested in by complet- • Thursday Family Movies: July 1—August 5. Please ing a survey at http://www.ryepubliclibrary.org/ note: no movie will be shown on July 29. computer-class-survey.html Please join us for these family friendly movies all summer— Registration: Hands-on classes are limited to six partici- get in out of the heat! All movies will revolve around our pants and will be open for registration by phone or in per- water theme. Shows begin at 3:15 p.m. son. Lecture classes are open to all and no registration is • Read To Hank: Canine-Assisted Reading. Alternate required. Please check our website for schedules and com- Thursdays and Fridays beginning July 2, 10 a.m. plete descriptions. Remember, you can always make Improve your child's reading level for the fall by practic- arrangements for individual tutoring, too! ing reading with Hank, our beloved Black Labrador Re- triever. Each session is 15 minutes long. Sign-up required. Summer Youth Department Programs • Carol and Crew Puppet Show: Wednesday, July 21, time TBA. "Make a Splash" — Call to sign up for program: 964- Carol Sanborn will delight patrons with her fantastic pup- 8401. pet show—don't miss it! All programs subject to change; please check our website • Garden Club with Pat Ritter: June 13, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for updated information: ryepubliclibrary.org Pat Ritter of Nature’s Wonder continues offering her time • Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! June 29 at 6 and energy to work with families in our beautiful chil- p.m. dren’s garden. Projects include building a sunflower Don't miss Toe Jam Puppet Band. This is one night house, among others! Sign up is required. you will never forget—laughs, music, challenges, puppets, • Story Time for Preschool-Aged Children: Wednes- these guys have it all! Sign up is REQUIRED, so call now! days at 11 a.m. • Save Your Tuesday Nights for the Library! All Please join Margaret, Lisa, and Puppeteer Pat Spalding for Shows at 6 p.m. unless noted.) story time! These engaging story times include finger June 6: Annual Outdoor Pet show / June 20: Puppet plays, songs, stories, a craft, and FUN!! No sign-up is re- Making Workshop with the Famous Martha Dana, 5:30 quired. p.m. / July 27: Wildlife Encounters—Large Reptile Show • Story Time with Lisa for Preschool-Aged Children: **AT Rye Junior High Gym, 5:30 p.m. /August 3: Eighth Wednesdays at the Farmer's Market 3 –3:30. Annual Talent Show / Closing Party with Incredible Ma- Garden related stories as well as new picture books will be gician Norman Ng. These shows require that you sign up, read—you shop, your children can have a fun story time! so call right away—we're ready to add your name to the No sign-up is required. list! • Teen and Youth Knitting with Pam Anthony: July 9,

• Crafts and Trivia daily! 23, and August 6. Each week a new craft will be offered, and you can win Make a fun project of your own like a snazzy case for your prizes when you answer the trivia questions! electronics, or maybe you have a more ambitious project • Lego Mania Mondays 3–4 p.m. in mind? Pam Anthony will be on hand to help. No sign- We can't get enough Legos! This year 'round program con- up required—just drop in! tinues this summer on Mondays. Join us for fun Lego chal- • Read 'n Bead with Lisa: Fridays, July 2– August 6 lenges! from 1:30–3. • Gary Sredzienski —Accordianist July, 2–3:30 p.m. Grades 5 – 12: Join Lisa to make fun beaded jewelry while You have to see it to believe it! This show is great fun for "listening" to a book that we choose together. Sign-up re- the whole family. quired. • Guessing Jar—Back by Popular Demand! Begins July 19; Winner announced July 26. 13 From the Rye Energy Committee: HONOR YOUR HOME: Report of the Rye Sewer Department small steps matter Town of Hampton blockages and overflows. Intermunicipal Agreement Keeping FOG from going down the What better way to honor your home At this year’s Hampton Town Meet- drain prevents sewer overflows and and our home, the earth, than to tighten ing the townspeople voted favorably to blockages, which can impact public up where you live. Once again area rescind the non-renewal direction of health and the environment, and can artists will be painting in Rye during the last year’s article and instead author- result in expensive clean-up cost, un- summer months and into early Septem- ized the Board of Selectmen to renew pleasant damage, fines, and unneces- ber. This time they will be painting a the Town of Hampton and the Town of sary sewer maintenance that can result portrait of your home, or new storm Rye 1989 Inter-municipal Agreement in sewer rate increases. door or beautifully chalked windows. regarding treatment and disposal of Special requirements for the han- The art work will be exhibited at the wastewater for an additional five years dling of grease is addressed in the Seacoast Science Center November after November 17, 2014 on the same Town of Rye Sewer Use Ordinance. 12–December 16. Proceeds will go to terms. This has alleviated concerns re- For more information on the proper support the SSC, the REC, and the area garding identifying a new solution to disposal of FOG, contact the Rye Sewer artists. We believe that art transforms the treatment and disposal of Rye’s Department at 964-6815. behavior. Small steps matter. wastewater. Rye Sewer Commissioners It's easy to participate. We are invit- ing Rye residents to take three actions to Grease Wars button up their homes. A great first ac- Fats, oils. and grease (FOG) can cause tion would be to take the NE Carbon serious problems in the sewer system. Challenge at necarbonchallenge.org. FOG sticks to the walls of the pipes The first Saturday of each month, when put down the drain. It is prob- starting in May and running through lematic because it solidifies, reduces ca- September, the Seacoast Science Center pacity and blocks flow. The EPA has in collaboration with the Rye Energy identified that grease from restaurants, Clean pipe Committee will be running programs homes, and industrial sources are the aimed at helping you take these actions, most common cause of reported sewer from hearing how other home owners tightened up their homes, to lectures on tact Mimi White at 964-6586 or email at local and sustainable foods. Here's an- [email protected] other chance to reduce your carbon This project is collaboration with The footprint and honor where you live, Rye Energy Committee, the Seacoast your home and the earth. Science Center, and Clean Air Cool If you wish to participate please con- Grease clogged pipe Planet.

2010 MOSQUITO NO-SPRAY REQUEST

If you do NOT want your property to be sprayed, fill out the form below and return it to the Selectmen’s Office by mail or drop it off with the Town Clerk. The sprayer can be turned off and on with precision but it cannot be selective as to right or left side of the street. If you elect not to be sprayed, your neighbor across the street will also not be sprayed. TOWN OF RYE—NO-SPRAY REQUEST 2010 Rye Town Hall, 10 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870 You may also call the Selectmen’s Office, 964-5523

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14 Town of Rye Board Meetings June 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 9 am 3 4 5 6:30 pm Rye Water Board of District 60 Sagamore Selectmen 7 pm Zoning Board of Adjustment 6 7 7:30 pm 8 9 am Sewer 9 10 11 12 Recreation Commission Committee 7 pm at Rec Area Planning Board

13 14 6:30 pm 15 16 6 pm 17 7 pm 18 19 Board of Selectmen School Board Conservation Rye Junior High Commission

5:30 pm at the Library Flag Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Fatherʼs Day First day of Summer

27 28 29 7 pm 30 6:30 pm Technical July 2010 Board of Review Com- Selectmen mittee 1 2 3

Independence 9 am 4 5 6 7 Rye Water 8 9 10 Independence Day observed District 60 Sagamore Day Town offices 7 pm Zoning Board closed of Adjustment 11 12 6:30 pm 13 9 am Sewer 14 15 7 pm 16 17 Board of Commission Conservation Selectmen 7 pm Commission Planning Board 18 19 20 21 6 pm 22 23 24 School Board Rye Junior High

25 26 6:30 pm 27 7 pm 28 29 30 31 Board of Technical Selectmen Review Committee August 2010 1 2 3 4 9 am 5 6 7 Rye Water District 60 Sagamore 7 pm Zoning Board of Adjustment 9 am Sewer 8 9 6:30 pm 10 11 12 13 14 Friends of the Library, second Tuesday every month, 7 pm at the Library Tuesday second Friends of the Library, Commission Board of 7 pm Selectmen Planning Board

15 16 17 18 6 pm 19 7 pm 20 21 School Board Conservation Rye Junior High Commission

22 23 6:30 pm 24 25 26 27 28 Board of Selectmen Additional Civic Meetings: Rye Lions Club, first Wednesday every month, 7 pm at the Rye Library Library Trustees, first Thursday of the month first Trustees, every month, 7 pm at the Rye Library Additional Civic Meetings: Rye Lions Club, first Wednesday 29 30 31 7 pm Selectmenʼs meetings are held in the Rye Town Hall Courtroom Technical (first floor), 10 Central Road. Other board meetings are also held at Rye Town Hall, 10 Central Rd., unless otherwise noted. Be- Review cause meeting schedules are subject to change, check the bulletin Committee board15 at Town Hall for up-to-date information. Rye Senior SERVE Asks: Can You Volunteer? The Rye Farmers Market opens for its second season Rye Senior SERVE continues to pro- Can you help? Can you spare an on Wednesday, June 30. vide weekly trips to the grocery store hour or two a week? If you have ques- It will be located at the and bank. We respond to requests for tions about volunteering, or if you Town Parking Lot to the right trips to the doctor and can provide lim- would like to take advantage of our ited hairdressing service to house- services, please call 964-1728. of the Rye Congregational bound seniors. But, there are other Thank you, Church where Central and needs and requests we would like to Margaret Carroll Washington Roads meet. The meet: a variety of light housekeeping Rye Senior S.E.R.V.E Market will be open every chores, a friendly visit with someone Wednesday from 2:30 to 5:30. who is home alone.

Independence Day Celebration Sunday, July 4th, 7 pm. Parsons Field Karrie and the Rockfish • Dusk—Fireworks by Jack Tobey and crew Weather permitting—no rain date

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