North Hampton Police, DPW Extend Parking Ban

Due to the severity of the storm, the North Hampton Police Deputy Chief and the North Hampton Director of Public Works continued the enactment an Emergency Parking Ban that began at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, and will continue through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

The proper removal of snow by the NHDOT and North Hampton Public Works Employees is imperative for the continuation of Emergency Services, and also to prevent ice build up on the roadways within North Hampton. Any unattended vehicle parked on any State Road or Town Road within North Hampton that interferes with the affective removal of snow may be towed and ticketed.

Residents and non-residents should remember that this Emergency Ban does not waive the regulation prohibiting Overnight Parking from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. between the dates of Nov. 15, and March 15, of any given year. This is per a Parking Ordinance enacted in 2011, which can be viewed on the police department page of the town’s website at northhampton-nh.gov.

The coast is still experiencing winds with blowing drifts and some coastal flooding may be experienced. A portion of Ocean Boulevard (Rte. 1A) has been closed by the State DOT Division 6 at around 4 p.m. between Atlantic Avenue and the Rye town line due to splash over along the sea wall near the Rye town line.

Water, rocks, and snow is coming over the rock wall and into the roadway causing dangerous conditions for passing. High tide is at 5:07 pm. and 8-9 foot splash overs is expected. Flooding may occur along Ocean Boulevard and has already begun in the area of the North Hampton State Beach. State DOT will be assessing that area for any closure. Travel is discouraged.

If there are any questions or concerns about this temporary parking restriction, please contact the police department through Rockingham County Dispatch at #679-2225.