“FRIDAY UPDATES” (on Thursday)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

 

Oyster River Dam works at the Mill Pond

Courtesy Andrea Bodo

 

 

The final paving of Deer Meadow Road is scheduled for tomorrow, weather permitting.  Next week final paving coats will be applied to Langley Road, Ambler Way, and Gerrish Drive.  Within 7-10 days of final top coat application, shoulder gravel and backup will be installed. 

 

DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 PARKING STATUS REPORT

The Durham Police Department has completed its third review of parking in Durham. Previous updates were presented in 2002 and 2005. This report provides an overview of the Town ‘s current parking status.  In addition, it offers tangible enhancements as well as generating long-range visions for addressing the stress and competing issues surrounding parking in Durham, specifically as it relates to the downtown area. To view the complete 2008 Parking Status Report, click HERE.

 

Durham Public Library/Durham Town Office Space Needs Assessment Report

In March 2006, the Town of Durham hired Sumner Davis Architects, Inc. of Portsmouth to conduct an analysis of the current and future space needs of the Durham Town Office, the Durham Public Library, and the feasibility of constructing a combined Library/Town Office facility at the present Town Office site.  On Monday evening, July 3, 2006, Kelly Davis of Sumner Davis Architects presented Council members with the findings of the Space Needs Assessment.  A copy of the report is available on line on the Town web site at www.ci.durham.nh.us, or by clicking HERE.

 

DAIRY BAR AND TRAIN STATION REOPENING

The UNH Dairy Bar and Durham/UNH train station will reopen for business on Monday, August 11, 2008 now that renovations on both are complete. The Dairy Bar will be open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM and weekends from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM with the vestibule for the ticket machine open daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. New hours will be set after Labor Day.

 

Workmen's Compensation and Property/Liability Claims Update

At the July 29th Joint Loss Management Committee the members reviewed the Town's workmen's compensation and property/liability claims for the second quarter 2008. The Town experienced four workmen's compensation claims bringing the total for the year to eight. All of the second quarter claims were considered minor in nature (i.e., twisted ankle, bee stings, debris in eye). In addition, the Town experienced two property/liability claims involving Town vehicles. In both of these accidents the Town was not at fault as the vehicles were hit by another motorist while they were parked and the employees were out of the vehicle. This small number of claims reflect positively on the Town staff who endeavor to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

 

DURHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY MEETING

On Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 7:30-9:00 AM, the Durham Business Association will hold its quarterly meeting at Libby’s Restaurant. Some agenda topics include: Welcome of new businesses/new members, State of the Town, State of the DBA, Light Up Durham, News from the Executive Director, and a question/answer/discussion time. Refreshments will be provided by The Bagelry.

 

REPAIR OF PETTEE BROOK LANE SEWER MANHOLE

This week a major repair was made to a sewer manhole on Pettee Brook Lane between Rosemary Lane and Main Street.  This emergency repair corrected a sinking and deteriorating sewer manhole.  The project took slightly longer than anticipated, but overall went very well.  Due to the excessive water from the rain, the contractor was not able to compact the material as needed, thereby postponing the paving.  The Department of Public Works crew will attempt to pave and patch the site tomorrow, weather permitting.  Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during this repair project. 

 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

This year’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Day will once again be held at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive on Saturday, September 13, 2008. As in the past, all hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only.  To register, you must call the Department of Public Works at 868-5578.  Please remember that the maximum collected per resident is five gallons. 

 

FIRE CAPTAIN DAVID EMANUEL AND WIFE WELCOME NEW BABY

Durham Fire Department's Captain David Emanuel and his wife, Maria, are the proud parents of Cole David Emanuel, born on August 2, 2008, at 12:25 AM. Cole weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well.

 

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week in the Town Council chambers at the Durham Town Office and will begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated below.

 

Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee – Tuesday, August 12, 008 (7:30 AM)

Zoning Board of Adjustment – Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Planning Board – Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Conservation Commission – Thursday, August 14, 2008

 

To view an agenda for the meetings listed above, please click HERE.  All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.

 

DURHAM DAY 2008

Durham Day 2008 has been set for Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 12:30-4:30 PM at Wagon Hill Farm. Residents interested in assisting with this annual event should contact Durham Day Coordinator, Nicole Moore, at 868-6775 or e-mail durhamday3@yahoo.com.

 

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

ü      If you have a room air conditioner, you can save up to 10% on electricity and carbon emissions if you install it on the north side of the house.

ü      If you have an air conditioner, setting the thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer, lowers your overall cooling bill.  You’ll save about 10% on your air conditioning energy for every 5^o F you raise the thermostat.

 

FROM HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL – 1600 – 1976

“1800 – The last water-powered mill to operate was the Jenkins Mill, located at the south end of the existing dam. Cider, leather, gravestones and shingles were products. The sound of the iron water wheel could be heard far down the river on a quiet day. The mill collapsed about 1949.”

 

Have a nice weekend.

 

Todd

 

Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham
15 Newmarket Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824
Tel (603) 868-5571
Fax (603) 868-5572
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us
www.ci.durham.nh.us

 

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