“FRIDAY
UPDATES”
September
4, 2009
Early morning at the Old
Landing
Courtesy Todd
Selig
We would like to offer a feature
article as part of the weekly "Friday Updates" focusing on the various
businesses located in downtown
LABOR
DAY
A final reminder that all Town
offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September
7th. However, there will be NO CHANGE to the refuse and
recycling collection that normally occurs on Mondays. As always, please
have all items out by 7:00 AM.
DHHS
Expands Public Health Threat for New Hampshire Towns Because of EEE and
Announces More Positives –
Today the New Hampshire Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that it is placing
additional towns on the Eastern Equine Encephalitis
(EEE) public health threat list. The towns added to the list include:
Allenstown, Barrington, Brentwood, Bow, Chichester, Concord,
Danville, Dover, Dunbarton, Durham, East
Kingston, Epping, Epsom, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls,
Hopkinton, Hudson, Kensington, Kingston, Lee, Littchfield, Madbury, Merrimack,
Nashua, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, Newton, North Hampton,
Northwood, Nottingham, Pelham, Pembroke, Plaistow, Portsmouth, Rye, Seabrook,
South Hampton, and Stratham. The previously declared towns under the August
declaration are Atkinson,
DHHS is also announcing that a horse
in Bow and a llama in
The public health threat
declaration allows for expedited permitting for mosquito control and allows the
State to reimburse cities and towns for up to 25% of their costs
associated with mosquito control and abatement if local communities
have an approved mosquito control plan and the State
determines that there is a threat to
residents from mosquito-borne
illnesses.
Call the DHHS information line for
EEE/West Nile virus questions at 1-866-273-6453 or visit the DHHS website at
www.dhhs.nh.gov.
DHHS 2008 and 2009 Test Summary
Comparisons for EEE/West Nile Virus is as follows:
|
|
2009 (as of
8/29/09) |
2008 (as of
9/6/08) |
|
HUMANS |
|
|
|
#
Tested |
66 |
138 |
|
WNV
Positive |
0 |
0 |
|
EEE
Positive |
0 |
0 |
|
Other
Positive |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
ANIMALS |
|
|
|
#
Tested |
5 |
5 |
|
WNV
Positive |
0 |
0 |
|
EEE
Positive |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Mosquito
Pools Tested |
|
|
|
#
Tested |
2294 |
7084 |
|
WNV
Positive |
0 |
1 |
|
EEE
Positive |
13 |
0 |
Administrator's
Plan for Reducing the Risk to
The State of
What can residents do around their
homes to help reduce exposure to mosquitoes?
§
Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting
screens. Repair or replace all screens in your home that have tears or
holes.
§
Remove all discarded tires from your property.
The used tire has become the most important domestic mosquito-breeding habitat
in the
§
Do not allow water-holding containers. Dispose
of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding
containers. Do not overlook containers that have become overgrown by
aquatic vegetation.
§
Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers
that are left out of doors. Drainage holes that are located on the sides
collect enough water for mosquitoes to breed in.
§
Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Clean
clogged gutters in the spring and fall.
§
Tightly screen “rain barrels” to ensure mosquitoes
cannot deposit eggs in or on water.
§
Clean and chlorinate swimming pools and outdoor hot
tubs. If not in use, keep empty and covered.
§
Drain water from pool covers.
§
Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with
fish. Water gardens are fashionable but become major mosquito breeding
grounds if they are allowed to stagnate.
§
Turn over wheelbarrows and change water in birdbaths
at least twice weekly. Both provide breeding habitat for domestic
mosquitoes.
§
Eliminate any standing water that collects on your
property. Use landscaping as needed. Mosquitoes will develop in any
puddle that lasts more than 4 days. Mosquito larvae look like tiny shrimp
and are not recognized for what they really are by most
people.
§
Remind or help neighbors to eliminate breeding sites
on their properties.
What can residents do to reduce
their risk of becoming infected with WNV or EEE? When mosquitoes are active,
take the following precautions:
§
Wear protective clothing such as long pants,
long-sleeved shirts, and socks if outside during evening, nighttime, and dawn
hours, the time when mosquitoes are most active, and at other times when
mosquitoes are biting.
§
If outside during evening, nighttime, and dawn hours,
or whenever mosquitoes are biting, consider the use of an effective insect
repellant.
§
Vitamin B, ultrasonic devices, incense, and bug
zappers have not been shown to be effective in preventing mosquito
bites.
§
Use repellants according to manufacturer’s
directions.
v
Repellents containing DEET have been proven
effective. No more than 30% DEET should be used on adults or
children.
v
The
v
Repellents containing Picaridin (KBR3023) or oil of
lemon eucalyptus (a plant based repellent) provide protection similar to
repellents with low concentrations of DEET. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should
not be used on children under the age of three years. Do not allow young
children to apply repellent themselves.
v
Do not apply repellent directly to children.
Apply repellent to your own hands and then put it on the child’s exposed skin.
v
Avoid putting repellent on the hands of children or
near their eyes or mouth.
v
Do not spray directly on the face, spray into the
hands first and then apply to the face.
v
Do not apply to cuts, wounds, or irritated, skin.
v
Do not use under clothing.
v
Do not spray repellent containing products in
enclosed areas.
v
Avoid prolonged or excessive use of repellents.
Use sparingly to cover exposed skin and clothing.
v
Wash all treated skin and clothing after returning
indoors.
v
Store repellents out of reach of children.
v
Research has shown that repellents based on natural
oils or herbs are less effective than products based on Picaridin or DEET.
v
Vitamin B, ultrasonic devices, incense, and bug
zappers have not been shown to be effective in preventing mosquito
bites.
Do
You Recognize This Intersection?
For those who perhaps do not, it is
the intersection of
Drugs
and Alcohol Abuse - Collaborative Efforts between
Earlier this month, Town
Administrator Todd Selig contacted Superintendent of Schools Howard Colter to
discuss drug and alcohol use within the community and the schools with the goal
of identifying collaborative strategies that could be utilized in order to do as
much as we can as a collective community to address these pressing social
issues. Drug and alcohol use is indeed an issue in
Teens
and Your Medicine Cabinet – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
Parents are often unwittingly a big
source of prescription drugs that teens utilize. And more often than not,
medicine cabinets at home are their go-to spot of choice. The Partnership For a
Drug-Free America's latest survey has 61 percent of teens reporting prescription
drugs are easier to get than illegal drugs, up significantly from 56 percent in
2005. And 41 percent of teens mistakenly believe abuse of medicines is less
dangerous than abuse of illegal street drugs.
One out of every two Americans is on
prescription medication. So these drugs are readily available and our teens may
believe they're safe because they are prescribed by a doctor. More and
more teens are turning to the home medicine closet to get their drugs of use and
abuse.
The five most common category of
prescription drugs kids get most often in their own homes are:
§
Narcotic pain relievers. Excess use can cause respiratory
depression, even coma and death. Mild use can cause constipation, depression,
and problems concentrating. These are the ones most commonly abused by teens.
§
Stimulants, such as Ritalin, can cause nervousness, insomnia,
and toxic psychosis. They can be abused by adults and teens trying for what they
perceive as better concentration
§
Sedatives/tranquilizers, such as Valium, can cause impaired
coordination, which can be a real danger if someone is driving. They can also
cause drowsiness and depression.
§
Sleep Aids, such as Ambien, have a high potential for abuse
(even in adults), and there are reports that teens use it recreationally because
they get a "high" by trying to fight the sleepy feeling -- and can have visual
hallucinations.
§
Cough medicines. Many cough medicines contain DXM,
which acts in way that is similar to morphine. They can cause respiratory
depression, brain hemorrhage, nausea, and vomiting, and prompt thousands of
emergency room visits each year.
So what should
2010-2019
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT
In conjunction with the annual
budget development process, a draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is prepared
in accordance with the Town Charter. Section 5.8 states that the
Administrator, after consultation with the Planning Board, shall prepare and
submit to the Council a CIP at least one (1) month prior to the final date for
submission of the budget. The CIP must contain a list of capital
improvements, including major replacements, which are proposed to be undertaken
during the next six fiscal years.
Since 2001, Administrator Selig has
expanded the required six-year timeframe to a ten year window to provide a
better sense of
All items contained within the CIP
are made part and parcel of the ten-year fiscal forecast that is generated by
the Business Office as part of the budget process. The result is a streamlined
budget and CIP development process that connects requests made with actual
financial and projected tax rate implications. To facilitate this process, the
Town Council is typically provided in September with the initial draft CIP
outlining all requests made for capital improvements by departments, boards, and
committees which is discussed with the Planning Board. After meeting with the
Planning Board, the Administrator with the assistance of the Business Office and
other departments, hones the plan, and ultimately transmits a final proposed
document along with the Annual Budget to the Council prior to November
1st.
On September 9th, Business Manager
2010
BUDGET REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT
The 2010 budget review process is
revving up to full swing. Beginning in the near future, Business Manager
Upon finalizing the budget
development process, the proposed 2010 budget will be submitted to the Town
Council, along with the proposed 2010-2019 Capital Improvement Program in
accordance with Section 5.2. of the Town Charter, which states: "At such time as may be requested by the
Administrator or specified by the Administrative Code, each officer or director
of a department shall submit an itemized estimate of the expenditures for the
next fiscal year for the departments or activities under his control to the
Administrator. The Administrator shall, based on these estimates and other data,
prepare a recommended budget which he shall, together with these department
estimates, submit to the Council no later than the last workday prior to
November 1 of the current year."
Tastes
of NEW ENGLAND in Downtown
Tastes of
Tastes of NE offers special pricing
on many products for fundraising programs and the store is available for
networking events and private tasting events. In the past, the store offered
cooking classes and hopes to do so again at area locations in private homes.
Catering and party planning services are also available. At this time Tastes of
NE is limiting its catering menu to hors d'oeuvres.
On September 16, a Lady's Night Out
is planned which starts at 6:00 PM at Tastes of New England with wine tasting
and hors d'oeuvres. Additional participating merchants offering services and
special shopping and dining discounts to date include eScentials Bath and Body,
Hair Dimensions, The Outback at Hayden Sports, Bindy's Boutique, Hazel's
Inkwell, and Ballards Restaurant. Tastes of
Individuals who shop at the store
September 3 - 10 and mention the "Friday Updates" newsletter will receive a
special shopping discount on many items. The store will be closed Monday,
September 7 for Labor Day. Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Additional hours by appointment or chance. Call Tastes of NE at
603-762-4155.
Goss
Manufacturing Settles Lawsuit With Japanese
Company
A long-running legal battle between
Durham-based Goss International, Ltd. and a Japanese firm that costs millions of
dollars was settled Tuesday, according to a Goss company official. Goss is
the Town of
PARKS
& RECREATION – ‘WHAT DO YOU PLAY?’
The Durham Parks & Recreation
Department wants to know, What Do You Play? The Parks & Recreation
Department is creating a database regarding what sports, games, activities, and
events
PARKS
& RECREATION DEPARTMENT ‘BACK TO SCHOOL
BASH’
Just because school is back in
session doesn’t mean that the summer fun is over! On Friday, September
11th from 4:30 to 6:30pm at Woodridge Field join the Parks & Recreation
Department for one last summer hurrah. There will be free ice cream off
the ice cream truck, two live performances from local performer, Story Telling
with Shawn, as well as other games and activities presented by the Durham Public
Library and the Parks & Recreation Committee. If you have any
questions about going back to school in style, contact Parks & Recreation
Director Michael Mengers at mmengers@ci.durham.nh.us,
868-8064. For more information, please click HERE.
PARKS
& RECREATION ‘GET WALKING IN
The Durham Parks & Recreation
Department is proud to announce a partnership with
CALLING
ALL MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS
The Durham Parks & Recreation
Department is going to be fielding a men’s basketball team to play in the
Rochester Recreation Department’s winter league. Open gym and scrimmages begin
in November. The actual season runs from the first weekend in January
through March. Games will be played on Sundays and Wednesdays at the
Household
Hazardous Waste Day - September 12th
A final reminder that Household
Hazardous Waste Day will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday, September
12th, held at the Department of Public Works facility located at
Planning
Board
The Planning Board will be meeting
on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 and the following items are on the
agenda:
§
A Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendments to
Article II, Definitions, the definition of “Contiguous” and “Structural
Parking;” Article XII, Zone Requirements, Section 175-41(F)(2), Section
175-43(F)(2) and Section 175-56(A); and Article XXI, Off-Street Parking and
Loading, Section 175-116 and Section 175-117(A)(2).
§
An Acceptance Consideration on an Application for
Site Plan Review submitted by Daniel Sheehan, Durham, New Hampshire on behalf of
Colonial Durham Associates, New York, New York, to expand the Mill Plaza Parking
to create an additional 28 spaces. The property involved is shown on Tax
Map 5, Lot 1-1, is located at
§
Presentation of Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
2010-2019 by Town Administrator, Todd Selig, and Business Manager,
§
Request for Extension on Conditions of Approval for
the Site Plan at
§
Request for Technical Review on a Change of Use to
Two Spaces within the Building at
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.
Zoning Board of Adjustment –
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Planning Board – Wednesday,
September 9, 2009
Conservation Commission – Thursday,
September 10, 2009
Economic Development Committee –
Friday, September 11, 2009 (7:30
AM)
To view the 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.
To view the Oyster River School
Board meeting schedule, please click HERE.
The Durham Public Library Board of
Trustees meet every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at
the Durham Public Library. All are welcome to attend. To view the Trustees
meeting schedule, please click HERE.
To view a listing of the DCAT
programming schedule, please click HERE
Todd
to Attend ICMA Conference
I am planning to attend the
95th annual International City/County Management Association
conference to be held this year in
THE
FARMERS MARKET
A reminder that the Durham Farmers
Market is underway for the summer and will continue through October 5, 2009. The
market is open every Monday from 2:30 to 5:30 PM and is located in the Pettee
Brook parking lot. The market will be OPEN on
Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. There will be several
farmers selling vegetables and fruit, and residents will also find cut flowers,
plants, bread, and more.
Durham Day 2009 is just around the
corner -- Sunday, September 20, 2009 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
.
ON
BELAY – UNIQUE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM
On Sunday, October 18, 2009, the
ONE
Early language education provides a
lifetime of opportunities. The
ACTIVE
RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING
On Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at
1:30 PM, the Active Retirement Association (ARA) will hold its General Meeting
at the
UNIVERSITY
DAY 2009 PICNIC AND STUDENT ACTIVITES FAIR
A final reminder that on Tuesday,
September 15, 2009, the
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Weekly
Police Arrest Report
Week – 31
UNH (74%)
8 Other (26%)
2009/10 Academic Year –
25 21 UNH (84%)
4 Other
(16%)
Calendar Year –
571
318 UNH (56%) 253 Other
(44%)
This data represents the 2009/10
Academic Year End Report which began anew in August.
Historical data
for the same week
Year |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Week |
40 |
28 |
20 |
16 |
31 |
|
Academic
Year |
40 |
26 |
20 |
16 |
25 |
|
Calendar
Year |
599 |
529 |
591 |
531 |
571 |
FROM
HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL – 1600 – 1976
“1938 – Renovation and coordination
of the various sewage disposal systems was initiated at the Town Meeting.
Construction began in 1947. Three major stages have been accomplished and the
4th is currently in progress. Nearly 40% of the homes are now on the
sewer system.”
“1938 – The Historic American
Building Survey reconstructed (on paper) many older buildings; our Town Hall was
one. The 1800 store had 3 floors. The roof timbers are adze hewn, the joists are
hand sawn and the walls plastered to the plate. The 1860/70 remodeling, with
domed ceiling, conceals this.”
Have a safe and nice Labor Day
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
The Town of