Flood 101 set for Oct. 7; Building Inspector Amber Harrison to update Parsons Creek at October meeting

The Rye Beach Committee recorded that the Building Department will hold a public Flood 101 presentation about flood regulations on Oct. 7 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Rye Public Library. The minutes note that more information is available on the Town website or from the Building Department.

Building Inspector Amber Harrison is listed in the minutes as the staff member expected to meet with the Beach Committee at the October meeting to provide an update on the Parsons Creek Advisory Committee. The committee's entry describes the Flood 101 event as an outreach opportunity about local flood regulations and related guidance for residents.

The minutes state, "The event is being held on October 7 [th] from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Rye Public Library. More information can be found through the Town’s website or at the Building Department." The record does not include additional presentation materials or a staff report; the committee noted only the date, time and the planned October in-person update from Harrison.

The committee made no formal decisions at this meeting about flood policy or Parsons Creek; the October meeting is expected to include the staff update.