“Friday
Updates”
(On
Thursday)
January
14, 2010
Making way for construction of a
brand new single span bridge on
NO
PLANS TO DEMOLISH UNITED
To date, the state-Division of
Public Health Services (DPHS) has confirmed three positive test samples for low
levels of naturally occurring anthrax at the facility; one from electrical
outlets and two from drums stored at the ministry building and used during a
Further test results are
pending. Based on those results, the USEPA, N.H. Department of
Environmental Services, and DPHS will develop a clean-up recommendation for the
building.
Unfortunately, there are growing
rumors within the community that the Campus Ministry building will be demolished
or torn down, and also that the organization is closing. This is not accurate. The building is
not condemned and there are
no plans for it to be
demolished. In addition, the United Campus Ministry has no plans to close and is presently
operating from temporary offices until it can re-occupy the
building.
The United Campus Ministry can be
contacted at 862-1165 or by email at waysmeet@comcast.net. Students who
comprise the residential community at the Waysmeetcenter will have alternative
housing until the center re-opens. In addition, the Cornucopia Food Pantry
will be re-opening at an alternative location and will have its regular hours on
Wednesdays from
The
There have been only 11 cases of
naturally occurring anthrax in the
For more information about anthrax,
visit www.emergency.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/
or www.dhhs.nh.gov. Anyone with questions about
anthrax can call DHHS’ Division of Public Health Services at (603) 271-4496 or
the Centers for Disease Control at 1-800-CDC-
2009/10
TOWN COUNCIL GOALS – STATUS UPDATE
On May 18, 2009, the Town Council
adopted its goals for the 2009/10 year. During the Town Council meeting
scheduled for February 1, 2010, the Council will continue its review of the
current status of those goals as provided by the Town Administrator. To
view the Town Council’s goal list, with updated status for each goal, please
click HERE.
The
Martin
Luther King/Civil Rights Day Holiday
The Town will be closed on Monday,
January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King/Civil Rights
Day. Although all Town offices will be closed, there is NO CHANGE TO THE
TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION.
WANTED
–
Each year, we wrestle with the
decision of what will be placed on the cover of the Town Report. If residents
have a photograph or photographs that they think might be suitable for the Town
Report, we would appreciate receiving them. If you are out-and-about and find a
scenic or landmark area of Durham to take a photograph of that you feel might
make an attractive cover, we would like to hear from you. Please email digital
(jpeg) files to Jennie Berry at jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.
In order for photographs to work on the
cover, they must be taken as vertical photographs (not horizontal) and the
camera should be set at its highest resolution. Also, please do not
alter the size of the photograph once it is taken.
In addition to the Town Report
cover, we also need photographs for the “Friday Updates” and DCAT bulletin
board. Photographs of scenery, events, historic moments, etc. are welcome. As
mentioned above, please email digital (jpeg) files if available. Photographs
(originals) may be dropped off at the Town Administrator’s office during regular
hours, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday which will be scanned and returned
to the owner once they are used. Please indicate how you would like to be
credited for your photograph and how you would like the credit to be
worded.
The Durham Supervisors of the
Checklist will meet at the Town Hall twice in January to accept new voters and
to make corrections to the checklist: Tuesday, January 19 from 6:30 – 8:00
PM and Saturday, January 23 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Changes in party registration
can also be made at this time.
Prospective voters are required by
law to show proof of identity, age (18 by the Election Day), domicile/residence
in
FREE
RADON AIR TEST KITS
The New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services Radon Program is offering free radon air test kits (while
supplies last) to
To get a free radon air test kit go
to: www.des.nh.gov, search for “radon”, and
fill out the application form. Call (603) 271-6845 for more information or
assistance with the application process. For more information please contact the
New Hampshire Radon Program at (603) 271-6845 or Owen.David@des.nh.gov
Town Office Filing Period
for March 9, 2010 Town Election
The filing period for Town
offices for the March Town Election is Wednesday, January 20, 2010 through 5:00
PM, January 29, 2010. The following positions will be available for citizens who
might choose to become involved in
Town
Council
3
positions (3-year terms)
Library Board of Trustees
3 positions (3-year
terms)
Town
Moderator
1 position (2-year term)
Supervisor of the Checklist
1 position (6-year term)
Trustee of Trust
Funds
1 position (3-year term)
PUBLIC MEETING
SCHEDULE
The following public
meeting is scheduled for the coming week in the Town Council chambers at the
Durham Town Office. To view the agenda for the meeting listed below, please
click HERE. All
meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for
checkout and viewing.
Parks and Recreation
Committee – Thursday, January 21, 2010
Economic Development
Committee – Friday, January 22, 2010 (7:30
AM)
Oyster River School
Board meeting schedule, please click HERE.
Durham Public Library
Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.
DCAT Programming
Schedule, please click HERE
Stay up-to-date on all of
Park & Recreation’s current classes and programs with the all new Parks
& Recreation Reminder. Click HERE to
view the January 2010 Reminder. Inside you will find information on Kathy
Kerrigan’s new 2010 schedule, On the Ball Fitness Classes, Tai Chi, after school
child programs and special events. Please check it out!
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Saturday, February 6th,
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Mill Pond & Smith Chapel: Winter Carnival and Chili Cookoff. Recent
additions to the Winter Carnival include snow bowling and children’s activities
and crafts provided by the Durham Public Library and Oyster River Parents and
Preschoolers.
The Chili Cookoff will be held at Smith Chapel from
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. For those interested in submitting a chili into the
Chili Cookoff, please read the official entry guidelines and complete the
registration form by clicking HERE.
All registrations must be received by Friday, January 20th. Contact
COMMUNITY EVENTS
§
Tuesday, January 26, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, The Riverworks,
§
Thursday, February 11 and Thursday, April 8: Cultural Excursions to the
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We have once again exhausted all of
the wonderful
FROM HISTORY IN AN
OYSTERSHELL – 1600 – 1976
“1976 – Fishing preceded
colonization in New England by many centuries, and fish and fishing have
continued to be important to
And from Mr. Selig’s 4.5
year old daughter…
Q: What do cows do on
a Friday night?
A: They go to the
moovies.
Have a good
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