Discolored Tap Water Plagues Home Across Rye, Rye Brook
Gregg Smith turned on the tap on Christmas Eve to find the water had turned brown. For the Rye resident, it marked the third instance of discolored water in his home in a month — the first appearance coming on Thanksgiving.
Council to Consider Large-Scale Building Moratorium; Sets Public Hearing
The moratorium proposal is intended to give the council time to evaluate whether the city’s current zoning laws should be amended to preserve aspects of the community’s character.
Pace of Downtown Development in Rye Raises Concerns With Latest Buildout on Purdy Avenue
Rye, and its downtown, may be especially vulnerable to development pressure, because it has not revised its master plan in 40 years.
Leaf Blower Complaints Nearly Double Across City Following Increased Restrictions
Rye police reported that calls about illegal leaf blower use — including the use of more than one blower — rose to 107 in 2024 from 60 in 2023.
City Council Approves Override Budget, Trims Tax Rate Increase to 5.07%
The council voted Wednesday to raise residential building permit fees by $1. The adjustment brings the tax rate hike down to 5.07 percent.
City Council Lowers Budget’s Proposed Tax Rate Increase to 5.78%, Mulls Further Cuts
Rye residents would now pay, on average, an additional $294 in property taxes per household with recent modifications to the city budget.
Breaking: City Manager Greg Usry Announces Plans to Retire
Usry will leave after more than five years on the job, having taken over on an interim basis in October 2019.
Nature Center Seeks Permits for Blind Brook Restoration Project
The restoration project seeks to reshape the brook’s U-shape, stabilize its banks, remove invasive plants, and enhance wetlands.
City Manager Proposes Override Budget With 6.12% Tax Rate Increase
The increase would result in an additional $312 per household in property taxes based on the average estimated home value of $1.98 million.
Photos | 126 Names Added to Veterans Memorials
The ceremony was conducted by Rye American Legion Post 128.