Welcome to the Town of Richey Town of Richey … A Great Place to Live!
In the Town of Richey, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small-town values, guided growth, and preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that make the Town of Richey a wonderful place to call home.
We are funded in part by coal severance taxes paid based upon coal mined in Montana and deposited in the Montana coal endowment special revenue account.
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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...
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!
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.
THIS CONTAINER IS FOR UNBAGGED ORGANIC YARD WASTE ONLY: clean clippings, yard trimmings, garden waste,...
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...
Final Minutes for March Town Council Meeting
4/19/2024
The final minutes for the March 12 Town Council meeting are linked below.
Town of Richey Think Spring 2024 Newsletter
4/18/2024
We hope you find this newsletter to be informative and that you can use it as an ongoing reference in the coming months as the Town embarks on all of the activities described within.
Please reach out to the Town Office if you have any questions. Thanks!
GRANT AWARD UPDATE: The Town of Richey Awarded Another $15,000 MCEP Planning Grant
4/9/2024
The Town of Richey has been awarded a third Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) planning grant for $15,000. This grant will be used to update the Water Preliminary Engineering Report for Phase III of the water infrastructure replacement project. Along with the two planning grants awarded...
Bulk Water Plant Is Open For The Season
4/9/2024
The bulk water plant is now open for the 2024 season. As a reminder, the current bulk water rate is $0.02 per gallon (approximate).
Please remember to CLOSE the valve behind the standpipe before filling, and to OPEN the valve when finished to prevent freezing. There is also a new door on the...
Final Minutes for February Council Meetings and March 5 Council Working Session
3/15/2024
The final minutes for the February 13 Town Council meeting, the February 13 Public Hearing, and the March 5 Town Council Working Session are linked below.
February 13 Council Meeting Minutes FINAL SIGNED
02-13-2024 Public Hearing Minutes FINAL SIGNED
Some Important General Reminders
3/12/2024
- Town Alerts: We strongly encourage everyone to sign up for e-mail and/or text alerts from the Town of Richey to stay up-to-date on general Town news and--more importantly--to receive any urgent messages or announcements that all residents should be aware of right away. It's free, quick, and...
Notice of Publication of Categorical Exclusion - Richey Phase 2 Water Improvements Project
3/5/2024
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has concluded that the Phase 2 Water Improvements Project for the Town of Richey meets the Categorical Exclusion criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Montana Environmental Policy Act. The documentation for the Categorical...
Final Minutes for December 2023 Public Hearing and January 2024 Council Meetings
2/20/2024
The final minutes for the December 12 Public Hearing, the January 9 Town Council meeting, and the January 18 Special Meeting are linked below.
12-12-2023 Public Hearing Minutes FINAL SIGNED
January 9 Council Meeting Minutes FINAL SIGNED
Some Important General Reminders
2/20/2024
- Town Alerts: We strongly encourage everyone to sign up for e-mail and/or text alerts from the Town of Richey to stay up-to-date on general Town news and--more importantly--to receive any urgent messages or announcements that all residents should be aware of right away. It's free, quick, and...
Town of Richey Awarded $60,000 in MCEP Planning Grants
1/26/2024
The Town of Richey has been awarded $60,000 in Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) planning grants!
A grant for $40,000 will be used to complete a wastewater/sewer Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). Similar to the PERs created for the ongoing water main replacement project, this report...
Final Minutes for December 2023 Town Council Meeting
1/19/2024
The final minutes for the December 12 Town Council meeting are linked below.
Cold Weather Reminders
1/15/2024
As we slowly come out of our first major cold snap of the winter, please remember to check the sewer vents on your roof on a regular basis during extreme temperatures to ensure they don't freeze over and trap dangerous gases inside your home. Please also keep an eye on your water meters,...
Richey Town Council Welcomes Jon Barnhart and Preston Ulrich
1/8/2024
Please join the Town of Richey in welcoming its two newest Councilmembers: Jon Barnhart and Preston Ulrich!
Jon has been appointed to the position previously held by Troy Holzworth, and will join Tammy Clinton in representing the east side of town (Ward 2). Preston has been appointed to the...
Final Minutes for November 2023 Town Council Meetings
12/22/2023
The final minutes for the November 14 Subdivision Regulations Public Hearing and for the November 14 Town Council meeting are linked below.
11-14-2023 Subdivision Regulations Public Hearing Final Minutes
REMINDER!! Weekly Garbage Collection Will Now Be On THURSDAYS Beginning December 21
12/14/2023
G&G Garbage has requested that Richey's weekly garbage collection day be moved from Friday to Thursday. The Town has agreed to this new schedule and feels that it will be a positive for our community for a couple of reasons. First, if our garbage is unable to be picked up on a given Thursday...
Town of Richey 2023 Holiday Newsletter
12/4/2023
Linked below is the Town of Richey's 2023 Holiday Newsletter, which contains highlights from the past year, an update on the recent property tax increases, articles on the Town's new cardboard-recycling trailer and on improvements to Little Royals Park, and some reminders for winter weather...
Final Minutes for October 2023 Town Council Meetings
11/17/2023
The final minutes for the October 10 Water/Sewer Rates Public Hearing #2 and for the October 10 Town Council Meeting are linked below.
10-10-2023 Public Hearing Minutes FINAL SIGNED
Town Council Adopts Second Readings of Revisions to Existing Ordinances
10/30/2023
At its October 10 meeting, the Richey Town Council adopted the second and final readings of several ordinance revisions pertaining to the Town Judge; Water, Sewer, and Garbage Services; and Building Permits. These revised ordinances will be effective November 10, 2023, in accordance with state...
Final Minutes for September 2023 Town Council Meetings
10/23/2023
The final minutes for the September 12 Water/Sewer Rates Public Hearing #1 and for the September 12 Town Council Meeting are linked below.
09-12-2023 Public Hearing Minutes FINAL SIGNED
New Water, Sewer, and Bulk Water Rates Are Now In Effect
10/23/2023
On October 10, 2023, the Richey Town Council approved the following increases to the Town's water, sewer, and bulk water rates. These increases represent the second half of an overall rate adjustment that was announced in mid-2022 to support the upcoming Phase 2 of the water system improvements...
Roll-Off Dumpster Now Available For Yard Waste
10/17/2023
G&G Garbage has generously donated a 30-foot roll-off dumpster in which residents of Richey can dispose of their yard waste. It is located behind the Town Office and will be available until full.
THIS CONTAINER IS FOR ORGANIC YARD WASTE ONLY: clean clippings, yard trimmings, garden waste,...
New Town of Richey Recycling Trailer
10/5/2023
The town of richey's New Recycling Trailer WAS Purchased with Generous Donations From:
- Tri-County Implement
- McCone Electric Co-op
- Mid-Rivers Communications
- Grasslands Federal Credit Union
- Nortana Grain Co.
- Prairie Ag Co-op
- Big Sky Hardware, Lumber, and Grocery
- Richey FFA
The Town of...
November 7 General Election for Two Open Council Positions is Cancelled
9/21/2023
As confirmed by the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder, no candidate filings were received for the open Ward 1b and open Ward 2a Council positions. Therefore, in accordance with Montana state law, the November 7 general election for these positions has been cancelled, and the positions will be...
Final Minutes for August 2023 Town Council Meetings
9/15/2023
The final minutes for the August 8 Town Council Meeting, the August 15 Special Budget Meeting, the August 22 Budget Public Hearing, and the August 22 Special Budget Meeting are linked below.
August 8 Council Meeting Minutes FINAL SIGNED
Garbage Can in Little Royals Park
9/13/2023
As requested, the Little Royals Park garbage can has been moved from the picnic table area to the more visible playground area. Please encourage your children to throw their garbage in the can and keep the lid on it. Thanks!
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.
The related resolutions are linked below, along with a detailed line-item budget for all revenues and expenses, by fund. The formal budget document...
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.
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...
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.
At its June 13, 2023, meeting, the Richey Town Council adopted Resolution #392, "Application for...
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...
Town of Richey Awarded $500,000 Grant for Additional Water Main Replacement
6/8/2023
The Town of Richey has been approved for a Montana Coal Endowment Program grant award in the amount of $500,000 to replace water mains. This funding will be applied to "Phase 2" of the water main replacement project. This grant, in addition to the Community Development Block Grant of $600,000...
New Town Office Hours
5/15/2023
Beginning the week of May 15, the Richey Town Office will have expanded business hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday -- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Isaacs Sani-Serv Is Now G&G Garbage
2/16/2023
Isaacs Sani-Serv, which is the Town's contracted garbage collector, is now a part of G&G Garbage out of Baker, MT. We understand that employees of both companies will be working together through the end of March so that G&G can learn the routes and customers.
There are a few key things we want...
Reminder About Outside Animals Within Town Limits
1/17/2023
During the past few weeks, a number of residents have expressed concerns about the constant barking of dogs in town and about stray and/or aggressive animals wandering about. As a reminder, the Town of Richey has several long-standing ordinances in place covering both animals and public...
Town of Richey Awarded $600,000 Grant for Additional Water Main Replacement
1/3/2023
The Town of Richey has been selected for a Community Development Block Grant award in the amount of $600,000 for replacing water mains. This funding will be applied to "Phase 2" of the water main replacement project.
Construction on "Phase 1" of the project, which encompasses Main Street (from...
New Concrete Pad Poured for Ambulance / Fire Department Garage
9/21/2022
Fisher Sand & Gravel (out of Glendive) graciously donated concrete to the Town of Richey to replace our existing pad for the Ambulance / Fire Department Garage. Thanks to members of the Richey Volunteer Fire Department and Public Works for tearing out the old pad and forming / pouring the new...