Rye voters to decide on barn swallows, trail closures. What to expect at town meeting

By: Ian Lenahan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 6 days, 5 hours ago

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RYE — Citizen petitions are both fighting and supporting the town Conservation Commission's decision to block migratory barn swallows from entering the Goss Farm barn. Citizens are also seeking to overrule the commission's decision to close several public trails and change how its members are selected.

Rye voters will decide the fate of these petitions in a two-step Town Meeting process, beginning with a deliberative session 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at …

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