Friday, February 11, 2011

Like all of us, this bicycle, located on Strafford Avenue, is patiently awaiting spring thaw.

Courtesy Todd Selig

WINTER CARNIVAL & CHILI TASTING

A reminder that the Winter Carnival and Chili Tasting, sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation, will be held tomorrow from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Mill Pond. Come and enjoy this wonderful community event! 

REUSE/REDEVELOPMENT OF THE GRANGE SITE - AN UPDATE

In September 2010, Administrator Selig advertised a Request for Proposal for the productive reuse/redevelopment of the parcel and structure known as the Grange (H.A. Davis building) located at 37 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824 (Tax Map 5, Lot 1-5).  One proposal was received by the deadline from Peter Murphy on November 12, 2010.

Administrator Selig and Mr. Murphy attended the Economic Development Committee on January 31, 2011 and the Historic District Commission/Heritage Commission (HDC) meeting on February 3, 2010 to discuss the Request for Proposal with these committees and to obtain their input. 

After quite a bit of very useful discussion the HDC voted to recommend that as part of the plan to restore the site, the Grange building be moved forward on its lot to the edge of sidewalk versus leaving the building in its present location set back and hidden within the Durham Historic District.  The HDC felt that moving the building forward, selling the structure to Peter Murphy, and allowing an addition to be built to the rear would be an appropriate approach.  Selling the structure would allow for cash up front for the Town realized from the sale of the structure as well as increasing Durham’s tax base.  As part of the discussion, the group discussed a covenant which could protect the exterior of the historic site into the future, allow for affordable housing on the upper floor, permit handicapped housing at the rear of the first floor, encourage community or commercial space along the street at the first floor, and construct new, desirable student housing (which would be built to be convertible to non-student housing in the future as the housing market changes) to the rear of the property necessary to finance the project. 

The Council discussed the Grange at its meeting Monday evening and was generally comfortable with this approach.  Mr. Selig and Mr. Murphy will now work collaboratively to develop a plan seeking to accomplish as many of these objectives as possible for future Council discussion/action. 

DURHAM UNAUDITED YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT

On Monday evening, February 7, 2011, Durham Business Manager Gail Jablonski provided the Town Council with an unaudited year end financial report for FY 2010 (1/1/10 – 12/31/10).  After making adjustments to our estimated revenue projections prior to setting the tax rate the Town was able to meet expense projections, however, not without an increase in the Town’s portion of the tax rate.

Revenue:
Revenue shortfall was primarily due to lower than estimated motor vehicle permit fees, low interest rates on earnings, decreased court fines, decreased revenue from the University of New Hampshire for students attending the Oyster River School District, and reduction in valuation assessments due to a number of abatements, including a large settlement to Goss International.

Staff members were successful in recouping a large amount of the shortfall through an increase in revenues in building permits, fire permits, transfer station permits, Planning and Zoning Board fees, recycling revenues, and sale of municipal property.

Expenses:
The Town’s unaudited expenditures as of December 31, 2010 show a total expenditure of $10,400,497 or 99.8% of the total approved budget.

There were several unanticipated expenses in 2010 which were funded with budgeted monies including:

• The Code Enforcement Office had two part-time employees for assisting the Code Enforcement Officer in plumbing and electrical inspections at the numerous construction sites around town and doing plan reviews, as well as assistance regarding student rental housing issues within and amongst residential neighborhoods.
• The MIS Department had a part-time employee to assist with the upgrading of the Durham web site. The funds for this individual were not budgeted; however, this individual has aided us in bringing this project closer to an implementation date.
• The drainage and vegetation account was overspent due to the February storm which required extensive vegetation clean up and removal. We applied for FEMA funds and received a reimbursement in the amount of $90,012.
• The electricity costs for downtown lighting were higher than anticipated which accounts for an over expenditure in the Traffic Control line under Public Works.
• There were several large repairs required to keep the Town’s refuse collection vehicle operating which accounts for the over expenditure in the Curbside Collection & Litter Removal line under Sanitation.
• The legal services line of $50,000 was over-expended due to the start of cable contract negotiations, the prosecution of property owners for zoning violations, as well as numerous ZBA appeals.
• The Town’s Sewer, Parking, Capital, Depot Road, Churchill Rink, and Library Funds all performed as expected with nothing abnormal to report.
• The Water Fund had a shortfall in revenue which will require using some of the fund balance to offset the expenditures. This shortfall is attributed to the water conservation methods being put into place in new homes and developments as well as the conservation measures current homeowners and businesses are using.
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FLUORIDE LEVELS IN DURHAM/UNH WATER SYSTEM - DURHAM CHANGES TO NEW FEDERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in January announced steps to ensure that standards and guidelines on fluoride in drinking water continue to provide the maximum protection to people to support good dental health, especially in children. HHS is proposing that the recommended level of fluoride in drinking water can be set at the lowest end of the current optimal range to prevent tooth decay, and EPA is initiating review of the maximum amount of fluoride allowed in drinking water.  These actions will maximize the health benefits of water fluoridation, an important tool in the prevention of tooth decay while reducing the possibility of children receiving too much fluoride. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention named the fluoridation of drinking water one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century.

HHS and EPA reached an understanding of the latest science on fluoride and its effect on tooth decay prevention and the development of dental fluorosis that may occur with excess fluoride consumption during the tooth forming years, age 8 and younger. Dental fluorosis in the United States appears mostly in the very mild or mild form – as barely visible lacy white markings or spots on the enamel. The severe form of dental fluorosis, with staining and pitting of the tooth surface, is rare in the United States.

There are several reasons for the changes seen over time, including that Americans have access to more sources of fluoride than they did when water fluoridation was first introduced in the United States in the 1940s. Water is now one of several sources of fluoride. Other common sources include dental products such as toothpaste and mouth rinses, prescription fluoride supplements, and fluoride applied by dental professionals. Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste are largely responsible for the significant decline in tooth decay in the U.S. over the past several decades.

The HHS proposed recommendation of 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water replaces the current recommended range of 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams. This updated recommendation is based on recent EPA and HHS scientific assessments to balance the benefits of preventing tooth decay while limiting any unwanted health effects. These scientific assessments will also guide EPA in making a determination of whether to lower the maximum amount of fluoride allowed in drinking water, which is set to prevent adverse health effects.

The Durham/UNH Water System does add fluoride to the water we drink.  In 2009, the average fluoride level within our water system ranged from 0.92 at the Lee Well to 1.14 from the Water Treatment Plant – all within national guidelines.  Based on the new HHS recommendations, the Durham/UNH Water System will be lowering the amount of fluoride concentration utilized to the newly recommended 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter level, effective immediately.  We will, however, continue to monitor this issue very closely.  For more information, go to

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/01/pre_pub_frn_fluoride.html

THE 2010 ANNUAL TOWN REPORTS ARE HERE!

The 2010 Annual Town Reports have been delivered from the printer and are available at the Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office  and the Durham Public Library. Copies will also be placed on the table in the foyer at Town Hall. The Town Report may also be viewed on the Town's web site, www.ci.durham.nh.us.

 TIME LAPSE FOOTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION ON JENKINS COURT

Residents may have an interest in time lapse video footage of the construction of the new mixed use building at 8 Jenkins Court which replaced the former Houghton’s Hardware Store.  To view it on VIMEO go to http://vimeo.com/15439387.

QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN / HISTORIAN

The Town of Durham NH is seeking a qualified Architectural Historian to prepare a nomination application to the National Register of a historic chapel owned by the Town. 

Applicants must demonstrate strong research, recordation, evaluation, and writing capabilities for the preparation of a National Register nomination and be a qualified architectural historian. Applicants must be listed with the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources/State Historic Preservation Office.

Resume and references addressed to Todd I. Selig, Town Administrator, Town of Durham, 15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824, are due by Friday, March 4, 2011.

ANNUAL OYSTER RIVER COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT DELIBERATIVE MEETING - AN UPDATE

The Oyster River Cooperative School District held its deliberative session on Tuesday evening, February 8, 2011.  After much discussion, all of the warrant article items which were proposed by the Oyster River School Board were approved “as is” with one exception:  the sum of $15,000 was added to the budget as an amendment from the floor to study the issue of distrust within the district. 

In 2010, the School Board appointed an Advisory Budget Committee (ABC) to assist it with the development of the proposed budget for 2011-2012.  ABC members include:  Robert McEwan of Madbury; Tom Merrick, David Taylor, Ann Knight, David Proulx, and Jenna Roberts – all of Durham; and Bill Bryon of Lee.

The ABC had recommended against the school district budget in Warrant Article #8 by a vote of 5 to 2, and had previously suggested a number of specific reductions to the district operational budget in its January 4, 2011 final report to the School Board as follows: 

Proposed .4 FTE World Language position                           $32,000
Consolidation of small high school classes (2.5 FTE)        $200,000
Proposed non-staff budget in IT                                                $70,000
Switch to lower electricity provider                                             $40,000
Do not fill vacant custodian position                                         $40,000
Do not fill 34th bus driver position                                             $40,000
Proposed ORMS and ORHS office improvements in CIP    $115,000
Reduce ORMS Librarians from 2 FTE to 1 FTE                      $80,000
Bus building lease                                                                       $5,000
10% medical benefits increase vs 13%                                  $135,000
 

Total Dollar Amount of ABC Reductions Recommended:  $757,000

To view the full ABC report from January 4, 2011, click HERE.

The School District warrant articles as approved/amended at the deliberative session of school district meeting will now appear on the official ballot at the polls for the Town/School elections on March 8, 2010 where registered voters will vote “yes” or “no.”   
To view school general district budget information, go to the Oyster River Cooperative School District web site at http://www.orcsd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=83&Itemid=181

TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS - MARCH 8, 2011

The 2011 Town Election will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Oyster River High School.  Polling hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Voters will park in reserved spaces along the front of the school and use the Multipurpose Room entrance.

The following is a list of citizens that have filed for the Durham elected offices:

Town Council, 3 positions (3-year terms):    

Julian Smith

James Lawson

Katherine "Kitty" Marple

Library Board of Trustees, 2 positions (3-year terms): 

Richard Belshaw

Meridith Davidson

Arthur P. Young

Town Clerk/Tax Collector, 1 position (3-year term):         

Lorrie Pitt

Town Treasurer, 1 position (3-year term):                         

Karl Van Asselt

Trustees of the Trust Funds, 1 position (3-year term):     

Bruce Bragdon

The following is a list of citizens that have filed for the ORCSD School Board and Moderator:

Madbury (1 position):    James Kach and Susan Willer 

At-large (2 positions):   John Collins, Chandler Hull, Ann Lane, and Megan Turnbull

Moderator (1 position): Richard Laughton

CANDIDATE PROFILES FOR DURHAM ELECTED OFFICES

Citizens interested in learning more about the prospective candidates who have signed up to run for various Town elected offices in March may now view candidate profiles of each candidate. To view this information, click HERE.

DURHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CANDIDATE FORUM

On Tuesday, February 22, 2011, beginning at 7:00 PM, a Candidate Forum for Town Council and Library Trustee candidates will be held in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall located at 15 Newmarket Road. The forum is being planned and hosted by the Durham Business Association and will be broadcast on the Durham Cable Access Television (DCAT) channel, Channel 22.

DBA members and the public are invited to attend and to participate by submitting questions for Town Council candidates who are running for these elected offices at the March 8, 2011 Town Election.

Questions may be submitted by email to the Durham Business Association at durhambusinessassociation@gmail.com by Monday, February 14, 2011

The Durham Business Association is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit and does not promote, endorse any specific political candidates.

 ORCSD SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE NIGHT

On Tuesday, February 15, 2011 (snow date: Wed., Feb 16), beginning at 7:00 PM, a Candidate Forum for ORCSD School Board and Moderator candidates will be held in the Multipurpose Room of Oyster River High School. This is an opportunity to meet, listen to, and ask questions of participating district moderator and school board candidates. Refreshments will be served.

Questions for the candidates may be submitted to Wendy DiFruscio, wdifruscio@orcsd.org, 868-5100, ext. 20, by Noon, Friday, February 11, 2011.

APPLICATION FOR ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS 

Eligible citizens may apply for an Elderly Exemption or other exemptions/credits (Veterans Credit, Blind Exemption, Solar, etc.) by the deadline of April 15, 2011 for the 2011 spring tax bill. An application may be obtained from the Planning, Zoning, and Assessing Office located on the first floor of the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road.  Questions regarding these exemptions can be directed to the Planning, Zoning, and Assessing Office at 868-8064. Current criteria and exemption amounts for the elderly are as follows:

Income Criteria
            Single net income:                        Not more than $32,500.00
            Married, combined income:        Less than         $43,700.00

Asset Criteria
            Net assets:                                    Not in excess of $200,000.00

Age Eligibility Criteria                               Exemption Amount
            65 years up to 75 years:                $125,000.00
            75 years up to 80 years:                $175,000.00
            80 years or older:                            $225,000.00

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - MEMBER VACANCY

The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) currently has two alternate member vacancies available. The ZBA is a quasi-judicial panel empowered to interpret the Durham Zoning Ordinance and to grant relief from the ordinance when certain criteria are all met to the satisfaction of three voting members of the board.  The board pays particular attention to previous New Hampshire Supreme Court decisions, as well at the Strafford County Superior Court as support for the board’s decisions.For more information, contact Chairperson Roberta (Robbi) Woodburn, 868-3618, robbi@woodburnandcompany.com. To apply for the ZBA vacancies, please complete and submit a board application form to Jennie Berry at jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. To access a form, go to: http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/Board_Appt_Application.pdf

WISWALL DAM REPAIR & FISH LADDER PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) announces a 30-day public review period for an Environmental Assessment (EA) which provides analysis of various fish passage alternatives at Wiswall Dam in Durham, NH. The selected alternative of a Denil fish ladder and downstream migration notch will provide 43 miles of upstream habitat access for declining migratory fish species such as: American Shad, Alewife and Blueback Herring. For more information, go to: http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/wiswall_release.pdf.

STRAFFORD WOODSIDE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT

S.U.R. Construction, Inc. of Rochester, NH began work this week on the Strafford/ Woodside Sewer Repair Project here in Durham. Crews are now working at the Madbury Road end of the project and will continue to work south to Woodside Drive, crossing Madbury Road, and continuing cross country toward the Edgewood Road side of Strafford Avenue.

S.U.R. has placed two message boards along Madbury Road warning motorists of construction crews and equipment.

Questions regarding this project can be directed to Town Engineer Dave Cedarholm or Assistant Town Engineer April Talon at 603-868-5578.

COMPUTERS IN POLICE CRUISERS

During the budget process the Durham Town Council approved funding for the Police Department to install new computers in each of the six (6) marked cruisers.  Currently each has an outdated computer, or Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) that were acquired through the “Car 54” program sponsored by UNH.  The updated MDT’s will allow officers to complete their reports while in the cruisers rather than return to the police station to access computers within the facility.  This enhanced capability to complete reports “on the road” will enable officers to be significantly more efficient as they park their vehicles at key locations throughout the community monitoring traffic, creating a deterrent to speeding vehicles and simply being more visible to the public.  In addition, the updated MDTs will have the capability to access the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles data base to determine license and registration information.   Luke Vincent, Durham’s Director of Technology, is working with the police to create a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will enable the submission of bids for purchase and installation.  As the process continues, the community will be updated.

PLANNING BOARD ACTIVITIES

The Planning Board met on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 and held a public hearing, deliberated, and approved a subdivision application for the Gottsacker Family Trust for their property located at 111 Madbury Road.  The Board also held a continued a public hearing for Capstone Development Corporation's conditional use permit and site plan application for the property located off Technology Drive.  The proposal calls for the construction of approximately 100 residential structures consisting of 141 single-family and duplex dwelling units with 619 bedrooms and 650 parking spaces.  The hearing was continued until the February 23, 2011 meeting.  In addition, the Board deliberated on an appeal submitted by Capstone Development Corporation regarding the Aquifer Protection Overlay District boundary that is shown on the Town's Aquifer Protection Overlay District map.  The Board recommended that the Town Council adjust the map to remove the aquifer designation from this parcel.  The Board also held a conceptual consultation for the reuse of the hickory Pond Inn as an assisted living facility.  The application for site plan review will be on the February 23, 2011 agenda for acceptance.

HYPOTHERMIA – ALSO KNOWN AS “IT’S COLD OUTSIDE”

When exposed to cold temperatures or to a cool, damp environment for prolonged periods, the body’s control mechanisms may fail to keep the temperature normal.  When more heat is lost than the body can generate, hypothermia can--and probably will--result.  Wet or damp clothing, an uncovered head, and inadequate clothing during cold winter weather can increase the chances of hypothermia, as can falling into cold water. Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering, slurred speech, abnormally slow breathing, cold, pale skin, loss of coordination, fatigue, lethargy, or apathy. Symptoms usually develop slowly.  Someone with hypothermia typically experiences gradual loss of mental acuity and physical ability, and so may be unaware of the need for emergency medical treatment. People that are at higher risk include, but are not limited to: elderly, infants, and young children. The following is a list of what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing hypothermia:
 
1. Dial 911.  When in doubt always summons help.
2. Move person out of the cold.  Go inside or shelter person from wind, place blanket, etc. under person.
3. Remove wet clothing and replace with dry coverings.
4. Do Not apply direct heat--no heating pad or hot water bottle.
5. Do Not give alcohol to the person.  Do offer warm nonalcoholic drinks unless the person is vomiting or non-responsive.
6. Do Not rub or massage person.
 
Hypothermia can be a life-threatening emergency.  Call the Fire Department (9-1-1) as soon as hypothermia is suspected. For more information contact the Durham Fire Department. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment, or formal first aid training.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week  All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below. To view the agenda for the meetings listed below, please click HERE.

All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.

Durham Energy Committee - Thursday, February 17, 2011

Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee - Thursday, February 17, 2011 (at the Durham PD Community Room)

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.

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

• Preschool Storytime, Tues.  Feb. 15th and Thurs. Feb. 17th at 10:30 a.m. - This week: Cowboys and Cowgirls!  Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, feltboard and a craft. Pajama Storytime, Tues., Feb. 15th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Join the Oyster River Parents and Preschoolers group for the library's monthly night-time storytime.  This month:  Cowboys and Cowgirls!   We will read stories about the Wild West, learn about cowboys and cowgirls, and make a Wild West craft. This is a fun time for kids and for networking parents and all are welcome.
• Bookeaters, Middle School Book Club, Weds. Feb. 16th at 2:45-4:00 p.m. - Violence, Veils and Bloodlines, Weds. Feb. 16th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Retired journalist Louis J. Salome will speak on his new memoir Violence, Veils and Bloodlines, a "sweeping tour of the world's most contentious corners." Salome will share his war-zone adventures, which include fleeing from Saddam Hussein's forces on a makeshift raft, witnessing a ritual sheep slaughter on Mt. Gerizim, running under Syrian artillery guns, and even chasing a Ukrainian waiter around his restaurant for a meal. Salome's travel diary explores, with humor and humanity, how entrenched notions of self, family, and tribalism dictate human behavior in our modern world. 
• Join the Patch Program, our reading incentive program for children aged 2-12 years. Children earn patches for minutes read or being read to as well as a Durham Library book bag. If new to the program, stop by and register.
• Registration for Tales for Tails. Have a young reader who could use some non-judgmental encouragement for reading aloud? A Delta Therapy dog is waiting for your child. Sign up now at the library for a 6 week session in March and April.
• Registration for Seacoast Reads Second Semester has begun.  Sign-up for a UNH reading buddy for your child in grades 1st through 3rd.  Sessions will begin the end of February. 

EXPAND YOUR WORLD - JOIN THE ARA

The Active Retirement Association (ARA) offers unique programs, and activities
for 50+ individuals retired or not.  Join us and learn all about what's
happening at the Spring General Meeting at the on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at
1:30 PM.

For more information, call ARA membership chairman Carol Caldwell at (603)
343-1004.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Do you have a child with special needs?  A new support/social group is forming
for parents who have children with special needs, from allergies to autism, any
parent is welcome to participate.  You can join in the discussion, share
resources and socialize with other parents in our community.  Go to facebook
and search for: Parenting Special Needs Children.  If you have any questions,
contact Jenna Roberts at jennaroberts@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Winter Organ Concert -  Fri., Jan 28, 2011, 7:30 PM, Community Church of Durham featuring Organist Jim Bullock. Mr. Bullock will be playing Bach, Liszt, and Alain among others.

PC Clinic - Sat., Jan. 29, 2011, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Durham Evangelical Church. Bring in your “sick” PC and the DEC tech team will run basic diagnostics tests for FREE. For more information, visit www.decITSupport.com. 

Meeting of Republican Committee of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, Thu., Feb. 3, 2011, 7:00-9:00 PM, Oyster River High School, Room C123. Call Mike McClurken at 868-6525 if you have questions.

Lamprey River Advisory Committee Informational Evening, Thu., Feb 24, 2011, 7:30-9:00 PM, Newmarket Town Hall Auditorium. The Lamprey River Advisory Committee is pleased to sponsor an informational evening about issues that will challenge communities along the river in the coming years, but that can also create positive opportunities. For more information, contact Sharon Meeker, outreach chair, 659-5441 or s-meeker@comcast.net. 

The Laramie Project, performed by the Black Box Theatre Company (an age 21 and under company), Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth, Feb 22 and 23, 7:00 PM.  The show's director is 17 year old Bridget Regan of Durham and many of the cast members are Oyster River High School students. Because the show contains some strong language and mature themes, some material might not be appropriate for children younger than 13.

WEEKLY POLICE REPORT

WEEK:  8                                                 4 UNH (50%)        4 Other (50%)

*2010/11 ACADEMIC YEAR:  542      304 UNH (56%)    238 Other (44%)

CALENDAR YEAR: 50                            30 UNH (60%)    20 Other (40%)

*This data represents the 2010/11 academic year report which began August 27th when UNH dormitories officially opened and students begin arriving in Durham.

Historical Data for the Same Week

FROM “DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY – 1900-1985”

“The Boston & Maine Railroad. During its early years the railroad was essential to Durham residents. Because few people had cars, and the roads were less than ideal for travel, trains provided cheap and easy access to neighboring towns, as well as to Boston, Massachusetts, and to Portland, Maine. Dan Ninde recalled his mother telling of her daily trip to Exeter to attend Robinson Female Seminary. Other residents remembered going by train to Dover to shop or visit a dentist. One told of her father standing in the Durham station holding a string of tickets over his head, the tickets reaching the floor, to show his excited family how many tickets it would take for their trip to Berkeley, California, and back!” Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.

Have a good weekend.
 

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, New Hampshire, New Hampshire

T. 603.868.5571 || F. 603.868.5572

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us || http://www.ci.durham.nh.us

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