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Water/Sewer Rates Public Hearing and Monthly Town Council Meeting on September 12
9/8/2023
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Firehall for the purpose of receiving public input on the Town’s proposal to increase water and sewer rates. The notice for the public hearing is linked below.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Sidewalk and Partial Road Closure on Main Street in Front of Post Office
9/7/2023
As a result of today’s construction work, there are now two large, deep holes in the sidewalk on either side of the entrance to the Post Office parking lot, as well as a deep trench in the grass immediately in front of the Post Office. THIS AREA IS NOW CLEARLY BLOCKED OFF FROM ALL VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Do not attempt to drive into the parking lot from Main Street or otherwise walk or pass through the blocked area. Parents, please let your children know to completely stay away from this area. Thank you!
Intersection at 2nd Street NW and Wheat Ave. West is Closed
9/6/2023
The intersection at 2nd Street NW and Wheat Ave. West, and portions of those roads extending out from that intersection, are closed to accommodate a house move. Please do not attempt to drive around the barricades. The roads will re-open this evening and then will be closed again Thursday morning and into the evening. Thank you for your cooperation, and we will let you know when the roads are open again.
Town Council Approves FY 2023-2024 Budget
8/30/2023
On August 22, 2023, the Richey Town Council approved the Town of Richey's final budget, appropriations, and mill levy for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Town of Richey 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
8/28/2023
The Town of Richey's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2022 is available at the link below. It is also posted at the Post Office, Stockman Bank, Big Sky Hardware, and the Senior Citizens Center, and copies are available upon request from the Town Office.
UPDATE: The water on First Street West is back on.
8/28/2023
The water will be turned off on First Street West starting immediately for an emergency curb stop repair. We will notify you when the water is back on.
Uncollected Garbage Today
8/25/2023
We are aware that some of the garbage totes on the southwest side of town were not dumped today. A metal dumpster has been put out by the Town shop to dispose of your garbage in the meantime. G & G has been contacted. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Richey Town Council Adopts Resolutions for Enforcing Ordinances and for Re-establishing Town Judge
8/21/2023
Earlier this month, the Richey Town Council adopted resolutions (see links below) to formalize a policy for enforcing local ordinances and to re-establish the Town's judge. These resolutions are part of an overall effort to ensure that the Town’s ordinances are applied consistently and fairly through mutual cooperation between the residents and the Town—and on an informal basis—whenever possible.
REMINDER: Upcoming Town Budget Meetings - UPDATED AGENDA
8/18/2023
The agenda for the August 22, 2023, Special Meeting has been revised and can be viewed in the link below.
Upcoming Town Budget Meetings - REVISED AUGUST 15 AGENDA
8/10/2023
NOTE: The agenda linked below for the August 15, 2023, special meeting has been revised to include "Act on proposed resolution and contract to engage the Dawson County Justice of the Peace as the Town of Richey Judge."
Regular Monthly Town Council Meeting on August 8
8/4/2023
The Richey Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Firehall. A link to the agenda is provided below.
Richey Town Council Adopts Resolution for Building and Construction Permits
7/10/2023
With summer projects in full swing, we have received many requests for building permits and just as many questions about the process for getting a building permit and why a permit is needed.
Regular Town Council Meeting on July 11
7/7/2023
The Richey Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Office/Firehall. A link to the agenda is below.
Phase 1 of the Water Main Replacement Project is Complete!
6/19/2023
With the exception of a few minor follow-up items that will be addressed in the next few weeks, Phase 1 of the Town's water main replacement project is complete! Reaching this milestone was a multiyear process that could not have been accomplished without the efforts of the previous and current Mayor, Clerk, Public Works Director, and Councilmembers; COP Construction; Wharton Asphalt; and Great West Engineering. Most importantly, we thank the residents and businesses of Richey--particularly those who were directly affected by the Phase 1 work--for their patience, understanding, and adaptability during these past two months and for helping to maintain safe construction areas for the workers and for our citizens.