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Two Town of Richey Public Hearings on June 11
5/31/2024
The Town Council of the Town of Richey will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall in conjunction with the Council’s regular monthly meeting.
Driving In Town Limits
5/30/2024
NOTICE: Under Montana Code Annotated, a person may not operate/drive any motorized vehicle or off-highway/recreational vehicle on a public highway, road, street, or alleyway unless that person has a valid Montana driver’s license and the vehicle is also licensed and registered. The Town of Richey also has long-standing ordinances that state it is unlawful to drive on the Town’s public-access streets and alleyways without a driver’s license and proper vehicle registration and plates. It is unlawful for minors without valid Montana driver's licenses to operate any motorized vehicle within Town limits. The streets, alleyways, and boulevards of the Town are not for recreational vehicle entertainment. Their purpose is for properly licensed drivers to transport themselves and goods from point A to point B in a responsible manner. They also must be kept open for emergency access of fire trucks and the ambulance.
Final Minutes for April Town Council Meeting and for March 26 and April 2 Working Sessions
5/24/2024
The final minutes for the April 9 Town Council meeting and for the March 26 and April 2 working sessions are linked below.
REMINDER: Local Government Review Primary is June 4
5/24/2024
The first major milestone in the Local Government Review election cycle (more detailed information can be found at this link: Scope of Montana’s Local Government Review) is the June 4 primary election, at which all Town of Richey residents will have the option to vote for or against establishing a study commission to examine the power, form, and plan of the Town’s government and to submit recommendations on the government. Richey is a Commission-Executive (Council-Mayor) form of government, which is by far the most commonly adopted form of municipal government in Montana. If the majority vote is "against," then that will be the end of this cycle for Richey. If the majority vote is "for," then interested study commission candidates can file for the three commission positions, and all Town of Richey residents can vote for their candidate of choice at the November 5 general election. You can find a bit more detail about this process in a recent Ranger-Review article.
Town Council Working Session To Review Draft Utilities Ordinance On May 21
5/18/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold a working session on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall. The purpose of the working session is to review and discuss the current draft of the proposed utilities ordinance for the Town of Richey. No other Town business will be conducted.
Town Office Closed May 15 through May 21
5/14/2024
The Richey Town Office will be closed from Wednesday, May 15, through Tuesday, May 21. If you need anything in the meantime, please call (406) 773-5634. Thanks!
Monthly Town Council Meeting and Phase III Public Hearing on May 14
5/11/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall. A link to the agenda is provided below.
Roll-Off Container Now Available For Yard Waste
5/9/2024
To support the Town's upcoming annual clean-up week, a 30-foot roll-off dumpster in which residents of Richey can dispose of their yard waste is now available behind the Town Office.
Montana’s 6th Local Government Review Election Cycle Has Begun
5/8/2024
As we mentioned in our Spring 2024 Newsletter, the Local Government Review election cycle has begun. The broad purpose of this review is to determine whether the residents of Richey want to establish--and pay for--a local government study commission to examine the power, form, and plan of the Town’s government and to submit recommendations on the government. More detailed information, including the different forms of recognized government in the State of Montana, can be found at this link: Scope of Montana’s Local Government Review. Richey is a Commission-Executive (Council-Mayor) form of government, which is by far the most commonly adopted form of municipal government in Montana.
Signatures and Letters of Support Needed for Phase III Water Project!
5/3/2024
The Town of Richey is now in the process of applying for grant funding for Phase III of the water main replacement project. We need your help in signing petitions and in writing letters of support for the continuation of the project. The Community Development Block Grant program (which provides up to $750,000 in funding) is especially competitive, and one of the key factors in awarding these grants is documented public support for a project. In fact, a nearby town missed out on receiving this grant because it did not provide sufficient evidence of general public support. So every signature and letter counts and helps to strengthen the Town's application for these funds!
Town Office Closed May 6 - May 10
5/3/2024
The Richey Town Office will be closed May 6 through May 10 for the annual Clerk's Conference. It will reopen on Monday, May 13, at 8:30 a.m.
Phase III Water Project Public Hearing on May 14
4/25/2024
The Town of Richey will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Office/Fire Hall located at 112 Antelope Ave. East in Richey. The Town has scheduled the hearing to obtain comments from the public regarding proposed Phase III improvements to Town’s water system. The full notice is linked below.
REMINDER: Glendive Landfill Vouchers Still Available - This Week Only!
4/22/2024
The Town Office still has vouchers available for one FREE standard pickup truck load of waste at the Glendive landfill. These vouchers are valid this week only, from April 22-27.
Final Minutes for March Town Council Meeting
4/19/2024
The final minutes for the March 12 Town Council meeting are linked below.