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First Meeting of Special Committee for Events/Activities Ordinance is on February 13
2/9/2023
The Special Committee recently formed to recommend a Town events/activities ordinance to the Town Council will hold its first meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Firehall. A link to the agenda is below, and the public is welcome to attend.
Regular Monthly Town Council Meeting on February 14
2/9/2023
The Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Firehall. A link to the agenda is posted below.
Reminder About Outside Animals Within Town Limits
1/17/2023
During the past few weeks, a number of residents have expressed concerns about the constant barking of dogs in town and about stray and/or aggressive animals wandering about. As a reminder, the Town of Richey has several long-standing ordinances in place covering both animals and public nuisances at large. Out of respect for your neighbors and for the Town's residents more broadly, please make every effort to keep your outside pets as quiet as possible and within the confines of your yard.
McCone Electric and Mid-Rivers Doing Line Work in Richey
1/9/2023
Starting today, McCone Electric and Mid-Rivers will begin removing above-ground lines on poles in Richey. If you have a vehicle parked near a pole that might obstruct access, please move it as soon as possible, and avoid parking near any poles until the line work is complete. Thanks!
Regular Monthly Town Council Meeting on January 10
1/5/2023
The Richey Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall. A link to the agenda is below.
Town of Richey Awarded $600,000 Grant for Additional Water Main Replacement
1/3/2023
The Town of Richey has been selected for a Community Development Block Grant award in the amount of $600,000 for replacing water mains. This funding will be applied to "Phase 2" of the water main replacement project.
Water Testing Update
1/1/2023
We have received the test results on the water sample with the orange gel and discussed them with Montana Rural Water. The issue is simply a slight imbalance in the ratio of well water to R/O water in the system, which is causing the water to react with certain materials (like metals) when it is standing still (like in a toilet tank). We are adjusting the mixture and will allow it to fully cycle through the system, at which time we will test another sample to ensure it is in balance. This process will take 2 - 3 weeks. In the meantime, the water continues to be safe to drink and to otherwise use. Please contact the Town Office at (406) 773-5634 if you have any questions.
Garbage Update for Friday, Dec. 30
12/29/2022
Isaacs will begin collecting garbage on Friday morning at around 10:30.
Overflow Garbage Containers at Town Shop
12/27/2022
Garbage totes have been set out at the Town Shop for those of you with extra bagged garbage to dispose of.
Garbage Update
12/26/2022
Isaacs Sani-Serv has notified us that, because of continued drifting and road conditions, garbage will not be picked up until this Friday starting at 7 a.m. Any extra bags can be left by your totes, and they will be picked up as well. Also, we plan on taking the cardboard trailer to Glendive this Wednesday.
Garbage Service and Emergency Shelter
12/22/2022
Isaacs Sani-Serv has informed us that they will not be able to collect garbage on Friday because of the weather conditions. They expect to do so early next week, and we will let you know as soon as we have a specific date and time.
Snow Removal and Weather Update
12/21/2022
Given the deteriorating weather conditions today and the exceptionally cold forecast for Thursday, and also considering the safety of our staff, we will wait until Friday to begin clearing the streets (and continue into Saturday, as needed) unless a true emergency requires us to do so earlier. All streets were clear as of end-of-day Tuesday.
Glendive Ranger-Review Article on Proposed Street Closure and Special Events Ordinances
12/12/2022
On Thursday, the Glendive Ranger-Review published an article on the proposed street closure and special events ordinances that will be discussed at the December 13 public hearing. It contains some helpful background and context, and can be viewed at the following link:
IMPORTANT WATER ANNOUNCEMENT
12/12/2022
We are aware that some of you are seeing an orange slime in your water. We have talked with Montana Rural Water Systems, and they have assured us that this does not pose a health hazard. We will be taking a sample as soon as possible and working with Energy Labs to determine the cause and how best to correct it. We will let you know as soon as we have an update. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office at (406) 773-5634. Thank you for your understanding.
REMINDER: Public Hearing #2 on Proposed Street Closure and Special Event Ordinances, and Regular Monthly Council Meeting, on December 13
12/8/2022
As a reminder, the Town Council of the Town of Richey will hold the second of two public hearings on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall for the purpose of receiving additional public input on the Town’s proposed ordinances for (1) street closures and (2) special events held on Town property. Attached are the full public hearing notice, the draft street closures ordinance, and the draft special events ordinance (including the special events application form). We welcome your feedback on these documents before, or at, the December 13 public hearing.