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Town Council Approves Updated Open-Burning Ordinance
9/17/2024
On September 9, the Richey Town Council approved updates to Ordinance Chapter 7.32, "Open Burning Regulations and Policy," to clarify both allowed and prohibited burning activities within Town limits, to mirror Dawson County's adoption of fire restrictions, and to align with state requirements. The updated ordinance, which takes effect on October 9, is linked below and is also available upon request by contacting the Town Office at (406) 773-5634. Thanks!
Railroad Ave. Paving Could Begin Tuesday, Sept. 17
9/16/2024
The Town was notified earlier this afternoon that the contractor that will be repairing Railroad Ave. where the water main was just replaced (between Main Street and 1st Street East) could begin prepping and paving as early as Tuesday, September 17. If that happens, there will be road closures along Railroad Ave. similar to those in place during the water main replacement. Please keep this in mind if you plan to drive in that area, and be on the alert for new road closures and detours starting tomorrow. Thanks!
Town Council Special Meeting on Thursday, September 19
9/16/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Office/Fire Hall. The agenda for the special meeting is linked below.
UPDATE on Phase 2 Water Main Replacement Project
9/13/2024
We are now a little more than a week into construction, and Easton Companies/Grade A Civil has installed new water mains along 2nd Street East and dug up around the curb stops that will be replaced on that street. Easton has now begun to dig up the curb stops to be replaced on 1st Street East and may begin replacing mains there as early as Saturday.
UPDATE: GROW E-waste Collection Event in Glendive on September 14
9/10/2024
In addition to the e-waste collections in Sidney and Fairview this weekend, GROW (Glendive Recycles Our Waste) will be holding an e-waste collection event on Saturday, September 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the GROW recycling facility in Glendive. Please see the flyer posted below for additional information.
Town Council Meeting on MONDAY, September 9
9/6/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on MONDAY, September 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall. A link to the agenda is provided below.
Phase 2 Water Main Construction Officially Begins TODAY!
9/5/2024
Easton Companies/Grade A Civil will officially start construction on Phase 2 of our water main replacement project as of today, Thursday, September 5. This project is expected to last for around two months.
Garbage Collection Will Be On FRIDAY This Week
9/4/2024
Due to the Labor Day holiday, garbage collection will be on FRIDAY for this week only. Please pass this information on to those who may not have access to the Town's website or Facebook page. Thanks!
Town Council Special Budget Meeting on September 3
9/1/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold its final special budget meeting for action on budget-related resolutions for fiscal year 2024-2025 on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Office/Fire Hall. The agenda for the special meeting and the draft budget resolutions are linked below.
Billing Changes Effective August 2024
8/28/2024
As previously announced, on June 25th the Richey Town Council adopted a new utilities ordinance, which contains several new or revised fees that will take effect as of the August 2024 billing period, the bills for which will be mailed out early next week.
Water Usage and Construction Updates
8/26/2024
Water Usage: A water leak was discovered at the Railroad Ave. construction site this weekend, which was the likely cause of the low water tank level. COP Construction is working to fix that today and will begin moving out when they are done. To be on the safe side, please refrain from watering your lawns or washing vehicles today until we confirm that the water level is back to normal.
Final Budget Public Hearing and Special Town Council Meeting on August 27
8/21/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold the second of two public hearings to receive public input on the Town's proposed final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall. Links to the public hearing notice and to the Town's proposed final budget are provided below.
Final Minutes for July Town Council Meeting
8/20/2024
The final minutes for the July 9 Town Council meeting are linked below.
Water Main Project - Construction Update
8/15/2024
On Monday morning, August 19, COP Construction began replacing one block of water main on Railroad Ave. (Highway 254) between Main Street and 1st Street East. The construction work is expected last about one week. This means that Railroad Ave. from 2nd Street East to 2nd Street West will be completely closed to traffic during this time. In addition, 1st Street East between Antelope Ave. and Railroad Ave. will be closed to through traffic, as COP will be staging its construction equipment behind the Fire Hall and Town Shop.
Preliminary FY 2024-2025 Budget and Draft Capital Improvements Plan Available for Public Viewing
8/12/2024
In advance of tomorrow's public hearing, linked below is the Town of Richey's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The cover page summarizes the budgeted revenues and appropriations for each fund, along with preliminary mill levy information. The remaining pages contain detailed line-item budgets for each fund.