The Rye Water District Commission convened on August 5, 2026. Agenda items included a non-public session for personnel and legal matters, and approval of minutes from June 1 and June 15, 2026. The Business Manager proposed authorizing $15,790 to BCK and $4,627 to Ewing Electric from the Replacement of the Existing Distribution System Capital Reserve Fund for electrical service upgrades at 60 Sagamore Road. Another motion sought $7,710.00 from the Equipment & Buildings Fund to purchase 6 GS300 Monitoring RTU’s from Generating Solutions. The Administrator proposed authorizing District Administrator Goetz to sign an agreement with Wright-Pierce for West Road Well Facility and Water Main design services, costing up to $29,000, funded by the West Road Well Permitting and Testing warrant article funds. Updates covered financials, billing systems, system operations, precipitation levels, the Central Treatment Project, and various well projects. Future meetings are scheduled for August 28, September 9, September 23, October 8, November 4, and November 18, 2026.
Source: https://ryewaterdistrict.com/documents/1076/08.05.26_RWD_Commissioners_Agenda.pdf
The April 15, 2026 Rye Water District Commission agenda covered several upcoming projects and administrative items. The board reviewed the approval of Annual Meeting minutes and discussed plans for a billing system upgrade and website updates. The upcoming Rye Master Plan meeting was scheduled for April 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Rye Public Library.
For the Central Treatment Project, commissioners noted completed site visits to Littleton and Dracut on April 9. Work with Underwood Engineering includes final designs for the treatment facility and operations center, plus an Iron-Manganese pilot. An update on the Garland Backup Well work plan and well drilling contract was also on the agenda.
Administrator activities listed include a PFAS discussion with Stefany Shaheen on April 22 and attendance at the AWWA Infrastructure Conference in Indianapolis from August 31 to September 2. Future meetings are set for May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, and July 1. No votes or specific dollar amounts were listed in this agenda.
Source: https://ryewaterdistrict.com/documents/1076/RWD_Commission_Agenda_04.15.2026.pdf
The April 15, 2026 Rye Water District work session agenda covered several infrastructure and administrative topics. Commissioners addressed the Central Treatment Project, reviewing site visits to Littleton and Dracut conducted on April 9. They discussed items from Underwood Engineering, including the Final Treatment Facility Design, Operations Center Design, and the Iron-Manganese Pilot. regarding the Garland Backup Well, the board received an update on the work plan and discussed the well drilling contract. The Aquarion Interconnection was also on the docket. Administrative matters included a Billing System Upgrade and Website Updates. The Administrator noted upcoming absence from April 23 to 28 for the AWWA Infrastructure Conference and Rate-Setting Seminar in Indianapolis from Aug 31 to Sept 2. The next monthly meeting dates are scheduled for May 6 and May 20, 2026. The public is invited to the Rye Master Plan Meeting on April 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Rye Public Library.
Source: https://ryewaterdistrict.com/documents/1076/RWD_Agenda_4-15-26.pdf
SPEAKER_2 called the meeting to order. Commissioners reviewed and approved minutes from the March 3, 2026 session. The agenda prioritized preparations for the March 28 Annual Meeting at Rye Junior High School, including warrant handouts and presentations. The Commission addressed the odd-even irrigation schedule and developed outreach materials covering new rates, billing, and drought information. Key financial matters involved the 3M PFAS Settlement funds. Technical discussions focused on meetings with regulators and consultants regarding the West Road Well site and Coakley Landfill, specifically reviewing a map of proposed monitoring locations for pump testing. The Garland Well monitoring well required PFAS sampling. Future meetings are set for April 2, April 15, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, and July 1, 2026.
Source: https://ryewaterdistrict.com/documents/1076/RWD_Commission_Agenda_03.25.26_v2.pdf
The Rye Water District Commission meeting agenda for March 3, 2026, included approving minutes from three previous meetings: the January 29 public hearing and commission meetings on February 3 and February 25. The commission addressed Annual Meeting documents and posting requirements, including sign notices. Discussion items covered the Emergency Response Plan and a specific meter issue at 210 Locke Road. Updates were scheduled from the Administrator and Superintendent, along with a Policy Update.
Upcoming meetings were set for March 25 and March 28, with the Annual Meeting scheduled for March 28 at 9:00 a.m. at Rye Junior High School. Subsequent meetings are planned for April 2, April 15, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, and July 1. The agenda noted items are subject to change up to the meeting time.
Source: https://ryewaterdistrict.com/documents/1076/RWD_Agenda_3_3_26.pdf