Rye Township – Perry County, Pennsylvania

Located in Perry County west of Marysville and the Susquehanna River, in the Fishing Creek Valley between Cove and Blue Mountains, Rye Township retains most of the rural character it has had since its creation by political subdivision in 1766. (Click on the History link at the top of the page for more information.)

While broad fields and vast woods still dominate our valley, early local industry such as grist and lumber mills have given way to the homes of commuters who work in the state capital of Harrisburg- a short distance to the south across the Susquehanna River.

Rye Township is the third oldest Township in Perry County and celebrated its 250th Birthday in the year 2016. When first created in 1766, Rye was a part of Cumberland County because at that time Perry County did not exist. Perry County was created in 1820.

We extend a special thank you to all the past and present officials and all the volunteers and residents who have given, or are currently giving of their time and abilities to help make and keep Rye Township, Perry County a great place to live.

BURN BAN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – 11/4/24

Due to the dry conditions A BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED, INCLUDING RECREATIONAL CAMP FIRES.

It is the desire of the Board to protect the health and safety of residents and their property, and to not jeopardize the health and safety of our First Responders and not utilize their equipment with their limited resources.

Perry County Emergency Management Agency also announced a Burn Ban on their Facebook page as well as several other local municipalities.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Stay safe!

Rye Township Board of Supervisors

Click on the link below for a quick reference to the 2024 Rye Refuse Collection Calendar.

2024 Rye Township Refuse Info Flyer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – For more information Click on the pdf file below:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEISLEY LANE UPDATE

Heisley Lane is OPEN for one lane traffic. Please exercise caution when travelling this road. An emergency permit was approved and interim repairs made until the permanent culvert is engineered. Notice will be provided when the permanent repair is scheduled. We anticipate it will be several months before a final permit is approved, the project bid, and the permanent repair scheduled.

We appreciate your patience!