ReopenNH plans Hampton Beach rally to protest no sunbathing rule

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Jeremy Cayford and Frank “Footloose” Staple, both of Manchester, and Cheryl Rounds of Derry protesting the closure of Hampton Bech on Memorial Day. 2020. ReopenNH plans a similar protest on June 6. Photo/Rich Beauchesne, seacoastonline.com

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HAMPTON, NH — ReopenNH plans to “storm” Hampton Beach this weekend to rally against the new rules that currently forbid sunbathing or sitting on state beaches due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re asking Granite Staters to help us celebrate D-Day and the freedoms that our ancestors were willing to fight and die for, which many have taken for granted,” said Andrew J. Manuse, chairman of ReopenNH.

The Storm the Beaches rally will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Hampton Beach, according to organizers.

State beaches reopened June 1, but only for transitory physical activity. Sunbathing and sitting are prohibited and beachgoers are asked to follow social distancing guidelines and restrict groups to fewer than 10 people…

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