Rye City Revokes Tax Exempt Status of Tiki Bar, Wainwright & Seaside Johnnies

At a recent Rye City Council meeting, Corporation Counsel Kristen Wilson reported that the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) held a hearing on the taxable status of Wainwright House, Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, and Seaside Johnnies Restaurant. The non-taxable status of these entities has been revoked by City Assessor Noreen Whitty.

Representatives of the Wainwright House, the County and the Town of Rye appeared and presented their cases in favor of reinstating the exemptions. It is expected that the BAR will come down with a decision by early September.