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Nature Stories

Jay House Restoration
A Fine Labor of Love
Ah, the trials of undergoing a renovation. The chaos, the noise and the dust are enough to send anyone into a tailspin. Inevitably, one small job leads to another until there is seemingly no end in sight.

The School Board Does the Math
A “rich discussion,” in the words of School Board Vice President Josh Nathan, on the elementary school math curriculum took place at the most recent Board of Education meeting Oct. 24.

News Analysis
Math Wars
The spirited discussion at the last Rye City School District Board Meeting on the subject of math was not unusual. All across America, parents, teachers and math educators are arguing with each other over the merits of the best approach to teach math. What's all the fuss about?

Lest We Forget

Give thanks for all that is good and call those family members and friends you can't be with this Thanksgiving.

City Finances
Proposed 2007 Property Taxes to Rise 4%; Spending Up 6%
The City staff's proposal to increase the City of Rye property tax rate by 3.96 % next year was the main agenda item at the Nov. 8 City Council meeting. Proposed spending by City government would increase by 5.8%. City Manager Paul Shew and City Comptroller Michael Genito made the recommendations.

The Talk of the Town
Consultant and Committee Continue To Review Downtown Options
A well-publicized public workshop inviting residents to “help shape the future of downtown Rye” was held Oct. 23. Attendance was pretty good for a Monday night, with close to 60 showing up and staying for the two-hour community dialogue.