Town of Rye, NH

06/04/2026

The Town of Rye’s New Website Is Now Live

The Town of Rye recently launched a redesigned website at http://www.ryenh.gov to improve access to information, services, and community resources.

We’re continuing to update content and refine the website based on user feedback. If you’re having trouble finding something, we appreciate your patience and welcome your suggestions as we continue to improve the site.

Visit us at http://www.ryenh.gov

05/29/2026

Update from Rye Fire Rescue's Lifeguard Squad regarding staffing and weather alerts for the upcoming weekend.

On Friday, May 29th, the Town's Lifeguards will be staffed at Cable Beach. Due to expected rain, high winds, and colder than average temperatures (45-50F during the day), the beaches will not be staffed on Saturday, May 30th. On Sunday, May 31st, Lifeguards will likely be staffed on Cable Beach and Sawyers Beach. As always, check with your local lifeguards for questions on tides, air and water temperatures, and local rules.

Remember, the water temperatures this time range from 48-52F and will require swimmers to wear a wetsuit to enter the water. For more water safety tips, please check here: USLA's Top Ten Beach and Water Safety Tips - United States Lifesaving Association
https://www.usla.org/page/safety-tips

For current surf and tide forecasts, please check here: Jenness Beach 48 hour detailed Surf Forecast
https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Jenness-Beach/forecasts/latest

For current beach advisories, please check here:
https://www.des.nh.gov/water/healthy-swimming/healthy-swimming-mapper

05/29/2026

RYE — The Town of Rye shares the following information regarding a new ordinance that affects parking along Ocean Boulevard.

The Select Board approved the new parking ordinance in a public meeting on May 11, 2026. The change was the result of an extensive review by the Town, Department of Public Works, and the Police Department.

The review determined that parking along sections of Ocean Boulevard/Route 1A reduced the line of sight and created potential hazards for motorists and pedestrians. The changes are consistent with the Town's commitment to protecting the safety of residents and visitors.

As part of the ordinance, the Town is required to notify the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, which is responsible for Route 1A as a state road. NHDOT recently began installing signage.

The Town, Police Department, and Department of Public Works thank the community for its understanding and patience as this significant parking change is implemented.

The full Rye Parking Ordinance is linked here:

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Jenness Beach surf forecast - detailed table of surfing conditions for Jenness Beach for the next 2 days, with swell components, wave heights, wave energy, wave periods, Jenness Beach weather forecast and Jenness Beach tide times

05/20/2026

Happy National Public Works Week to our wonderful Department of Public Works! Thank you for all that you do for the Town of Rye.

05/20/2026

Exciting news for the Rye Public Works Department! Congratulations on your achievement! 🏆

05/19/2026

Reminder for tonight's Planning Board event at Rye Public Library

https://ryepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/planning-board-meeting/