NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...    

Friday, April 8, 2011

 

 

The following story about Wagon Hill Farm was written and illustrated (above) by Moharimet Elementary School first grader Joe Harrington:

 

The Cycle at Wagon Hill

 

It's fall at Wagon Hill.

The leaves are falling and whirling and twirling.

 

It's winter at Wagon Hill.

The snowflakes are falling gently to the ground.

 

It's summer at Wagon Hill.

People take walks in the summer.

 

It's spring at Wagon Hill.

The grass is green and the sun is shining.

 

Then it is fall at Wagon Hill.

The leaves are gently falling to the ground again.

 

It's a cycle.

 

 

MONDAY'S EDC MEETING FEATURES BUSINESS VISITATION PROGRAM & TOWN-WIDE MARKET ANALYSIS PRESENTATIONS

The Durham Economic Development Committee (EDC) meets this coming Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council chambers which will air live on DCAT.  Monday's meeting is specially focused on two presentations concluding two fact-finding efforts conducted by the EDC: 

  • Business Visitation & Retention Program Presentation – Yusi Wang Turell will present results/findings from the Business Visitation & Retention interviews & surveys.
  • Town-Wide Market Analysis Presentation – Ian Colgan, from Development Concepts Incorporated (DCI), will be in attendance to present the results of the Town-Wide Market Analysis.

DRUG INVESTIGATION IN DURHAM LEADS TO ARREST ON MADBURY ROAD THURSDAY EVENING

On Thursday evening, Durham police officers arrested a 50 year old individual from Amesbury, MA for the offenses of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute and Transporting a Controlled Drug.

 

Mr. Patrick Welch was arrested at 6:15 PM., April 7, 2011, from a vehicle on Madbury Road and was arraigned in the Dover District Court on April 8th, 2011.   Welch was ordered held in the Strafford County Jail in lieu of $25.000.00 cash bail. 

 

The arrest is part of an on-going investigation into the sale and distribution of controlled drugs in Durham and at the University of New Hampshire.  Members of the Rochester Police Department assisted the Durham and UNH Police as part of this investigation.

 

UPDATE ON DURHAM REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY
Durham resident and realtor Alyson Mueller has been reviewing the Quarter 1 data for real estate sales in Durham.  There are some interesting figures to note, especially when comparing the data to Quarter 1 of 2010.  Year to date market statistics for Durham include 41 new residential listings while last year there were only 34 new properties during the first quarter of 2010 .  Since January 1, 2011, 13 properties have gone under contract, while 10 properties have sold. 
 
When looking at the homes that have sold, the average selling price is $329,590, up by more than 3% from Quarter 1 of 2010.  The average days on market for homes that have sold is 127, also up from last year’s average days on market of 93.

  

 Courtesy Durham Public Library

  

DURHAM TRUSTEES FINALIZE DESIGN FOR NEW LIBRARY

Cost to Town Estimated at $2.7 Million

The Durham Town Board of Library Trustees have finalized the design for a new library, which is estimated to cost the town just under $2.7 million in local tax dollars. A bond vote seeking town approval could be requested to be included on the ballot in March 2012.

 

For the past six months the Trustees have worked with a library consultant, a design-build team, an all-volunteer Citizens Review Committee, and the town elected leadership to plan for the new library. Citizen input has been sought at every step, and continues to be vital to the project.

 

The size of the library is expected to be about 10,500 square feet, somewhat smaller than originally planned, although much larger than the 3,000 square feet of the current library. After a lot of had work and analysis, the Trustees believe they will be able to incorporate all the needs of the library in a smaller space than originally projected. The Trustees have endeavored to be very cost conscious, and this adjustment allows them to keep the cost to the town the same as the CIP estimate the library board made last year.

 

When the town voted in 1997 to move the library from UNH’s Dimond Library to the storefront in Mill Plaza, it was intended to be a short-term solution until a more suitable location could be found. More than 20 sites were researched, but all had insurmountable obstacles.

 

Finally, in early September of last year, using funds provided by private donors over the years, the Town Council unanimously voted to purchase the handsome home of Dr. Arthur DiMambro, along with 2.8 acres of land.

Located at 49 Madbury Road, the attractive brick building and its park-like setting are situated near the middle and high schools and a short distance from the downtown business area. 

 

The Trustees expect to add another $2.1 million from private sources for the library project, over half of which has already been raised.

If all proceeds according to plan, the new library will open in the spring or summer of 2013. 

 

For more information, go to http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/buildinghome.asp.

 

DURHAM DEVELOPS “VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER” SURVEY WITH ASSISTANCE FROM UNH POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS
For some time, I have wanted to conduct a “Voice of the Customer” survey in Durham but due to time and resource constraints we have been unable to develop and administer such a survey instrument – until now!  UNH Political Science Professor Roslyn Chavda and her class at UNH Manchester will be working with me to develop a survey to help gauge how well local government in Durham is meeting residents’ needs.  It is likely that this will be an “in person” survey in which some percentage of the community is randomly selected for participation.  The class hopes to complete the survey process and report out results by the first week in May.   

 

DURHAM’S PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM
In early 2009, the Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) started a proposed Scenic Byways application process for Route 108 starting in Newmarket at the Newfields town line and running north through Durham, turning right at the Historic Courthouse, and heading north again through Madbury and Dover. In downtown Dover, the proposed byway would turn right and head northeast on Route 4 to the Maine line in Rollinsford.  The approximate length is 15 miles.

 

Originally, the SRPC had involvement from each of the communities along the proposed route. Various groups within each community had been contacted and attended several meetings of the proposed byway group.  Unfortunately, resource limitations, prevented the SRPC from moving the project forward until this year.

 

The vision of the Federal Highway Administration's National Scenic Byways Program is "To create a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories and treasured places."  Its mission is to provide resources to the byway communities in creating a unique travel experiences and enhanced local quality of life through efforts to preserve, protect, interpret, and promote the intrinsic qualities of designated byways. There are 150 such designated Byways in 46 states.

 

It is a voluntary, grassroots program. It recognizes and supports outstanding roads. It provides resources to help manage the intrinsic qualities within the broader Byway corridor to be treasured and shared. Perhaps one of the underlying principles for the program has been articulated best by the Byway leader who said, "the program is about recognition, not regulation."

The National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grants program provides funding for byway-related projects each year, as part of the Federal Highway Administrations Discretionary Grants Program.

 

This program appears consistent with our Town Council goals and community character and as such, unless I hear objections, I do plan to indicate to the SRPC that Durham is interested in participating once again as part of the program.  It is likely that the Durham Historic District Commission/Heritage Commission would be asked to participate as part of this program should the members have an interest in doing so.

  

 Courtesy R.H. Lord

 

BALLOON TEST DONE FOR PROPOSED CELLULAR TOWER AT LAROCHE FARM 
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is considering a variance for Metro PCS for a cell tower request on the LaRoche Farm at 37-41 Bennett Road near the Sugar Shack location. A bright orange balloon was sent up to the proposed height this past Thursday, April 7th from 7am to 9am for a “SIGHT” drive by. The photograph above depicts the scene. 

 

I did drive Route 108/Newmarket Road and could not identify the balloon in the distance looking toward LaRoche Farm while simultaneously driving.  I then drove Bennett Road and had to drive up to the sugar shack access road before I could see the orange balloon – and only then after Ray LaRoche, Jr. pointed it out to me. 

 

The proposed cellular tower is proposed to be disguised as a Colorado White Pine. 

 

REPORT ON LAMPREY RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN MEETING WITH NHDES
The UNH/Durham Water System (UDWS) managers met with representatives of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services(NHDES) at 10:00 AM on Wednesday April 6, 2011, in the Durham Town Hall Council Chambers, to review the Draft Lamprey River Water Management and Dam Management Plans which will ultimately replace the Town’s 401 Water Quality Certificate which regulates flows and withdrawals along the Lamprey River by the Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire.   Ultimately, both a Lamprey River Water Management Plan and a Dam Management Plan for operation of the Wiswall Dam will be adopted by the Commissioner of NHDES placing operational limitations on withdrawals along this river.  At this time, NHDES staff are in the process of reviewing and considering input provided by the UDWS.

 

Four Town Council members as well as members of the public attended Wednesday’s discussion which was taped for DCAT broadcast and streaming on the Town’s web site at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/

 

NHDES staff will take Wednesday’s feedback and integrate it to the extent possible given tight timelines on the state’s part into a document which will be discussed with the public at a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on May 11, 2011, at NH Fish and Game in Durham.   Durham residents who have an interest in this topic should plan to attend the May 11th public hearing.

 

Residents may view the draft documents which were discussed with NHDES on April 6th right on the Town’s home page at http://ci.durham.nh.us/

 

DCAT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR DURHAM RESIDENTS

Durham Community Access Television, Channel 22 (DCAT) is actively working to provide as much content on the web as possible for residents. There are some challenges, but currently public meetings can be viewed on line and streamed at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/ 

 

And, did you miss the student-created videos that have been shown the last few weeks. Check these out and more at the Oyster River Video site:

http://orcsd.org/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=frontpage&Itemid=161

 

School Board Meetings can be found at: http://orcsd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=299&Itemid=21 

 

Congratulations to Craig Stevens, the town DCAT coordinator, and Kathleen Young who teaches video at Oyster River High School and also manages the school DCAT broadcasts.

 

SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST

Every 10 years in the year ending with the number 1, the Supervisors of the Checklist in every community in New Hampshire are required by RSA 654:39 to verify their checklists. Any person on the checklist who has not voted in the last four years (unless they have registered since November 2, 2010) will be sent a letter informing them that their name will be removed from the checklist. 

 

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 7:00 – 7:30 PM, Durham's Supervisors of the Checklist will meet to determine who will be on this list. Within a couple of weeks after that date, removal notification letters will be mailed.  In order to stay on the checklist, persons receiving a removal notification letter may re-register at the Town Hall until June 29, 2011.  After that date, the remaining names will be removed permanently from the checklist.  At that point, anyone wishing to vote in Durham must re-register either at the Town Hall or at any election, just as if they are first-time voters in Durham.  When re-registering, prospective voters should bring proof of identity and domicile.

 

Most of the people who have not voted in four or more years are UNH students who have moved on.  Since the implementation of the statewide voter checklist, the removal of such students has become much more thorough.  If a person moves to another town and registers to vote within the State of New Hampshire, that person is automatically removed from Durham’s checklist.  However, other states are not as good as New Hampshire about informing previous domiciles about a change in voter status.  If your household receives a letter from the town addressed to an adult child who has moved away and registered to vote elsewhere, or addressed to the previous occupant of your home, please do not forward the letter. Those persons whom the supervisors have not heard from by June 29 will automatically be removed from the checklist.
 

 Photo from Foster's Daily Democrat

 

CROWN VICTORIA - POLICE CRUISER OF THE PAST

Like vintage uniforms, awards,and pictures of departments of years passed, Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers, with their V-8 engines and roomy interiors, will soon take a place in the history books. To read the Foster's Daily Democrat article, visit http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110406/GJNEWS_01/704069934/-1/fosnews1401

 

PRESS RELEASE REGARDING DURHAM POLICE ACCREDITATION INSPECTION

As the on-site inspection of the Durham Police draws near to the April 30th arrival of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) assessors, one of the requirements is the publication of a press release advising the Durham community of the process.  To read the Press Release, click HERE.             

DURHAM POLICE OFFICERS DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUES WITH ALPHA CHI OMEGA SORORITY

Sergeant Jack Dalton and Officer Matt Brown visited the Alpha Chi Omega sorority this week and discussed a variety of safety issues including alcohol, sexual assaults and being cognizant of residential neighborhoods.  Kelly Estes, Vice President and Risk Manager stated, “We really appreciate your help and I know the rest of the chapter enjoyed the officers’ tips.”  The sorority took pictures and wrote a blog about the visit which can be viewed at http://axounh.blogspot.com/2011/04/risk-event.html.

 

SPRING CLEANUP

The annual Spring newsletter was mailed to residents last week with details regarding Spring Cleanup. This is the curbside collection of bulky waste items that residents would normally need to purchase bulky waste coupons for to bring to the Transfer Station.  Spring cleanup will begin on Monday, May 2nd.  All items need to be out by 7:00 AM on the 2nd, but can be placed out as early as Saturday, April 30th.  Electronics that require a sticker will still need one but may be put out during this collection as well.  To view the newsletter, click HERE.

 

WISWALL RESERVOIR DRAWDOWN  

The Town of Durham Department of Public Works plans to drain the reservoir upstream of the Wiswall Dam on the Lamprey River starting after April 18, 2011 for the proposed repairs to the Wiswall Dam and fish ladder installation.  A public informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers at the Durham Town Hall located at 15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH to provide details about the project and answer questions.  The reservoir is expected to be refilled by mid-July.  Questions and comments should be directed to Durham Town Engineer David Cedarholm at (603) 868-5578.

 

PLANNING BOARD 

The Planning Board met on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 to continue deliberations on the Capstone Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Applications. The Board discussed the Draft Findings of Fact and Conditions of Approval and made changes to those documents. Deliberations were continued to the April 13, 2011 meeting.  However, since the meeting the Board has received a request from the applicant to postpone the continued deliberations until April 20th, or possibly April 27th.  The Board will determine the date of the continued deliberations at its April 13th meeting.

 

At the April 13, 2011 Planning Board meeting, Board members will also be discussing the acceptance of a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Application for Dick Gsottschneider, Van Rich Properties, to add a unit to an existing duplex thus creating a multi-unit dwelling structure. This property is located off Mast Road Extension and is located in the MUDOR District.  The Board may also be discussing an updated draft of the Master Plan Survey at this meeting. 

 

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. Meetings can also be viewed via Video on Demand. Interested viewers can access the streaming site from the Town’s website at http://ci.durham.nh.us/ or directly by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.

   

Master Plan Survey Subcommittee - Monday, April 11, 2011 - 2:00 PM

Economic Development Committee - Monday, April 11, 2011

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Durham Energy Committee - Tuesday, April 12, 2011 (7:00 PM at PD Community Room ) 

Rental Housing Commission - Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 4:00 PM

Planning Board - Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Conservation Commission - Thursday, April 14, 2011

 

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.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RESTORATION WORK AT DOE FARM - APRIL 30 AND MAY 1
Help with spring cleanup at Doe Farm. The Durham Conservation Commission and lots of friends will be helping to restore native plants on April 30th and May 1st.  Volunteers will be pulling glossy buckthorn, a non-native invasive shrub that has taken over the understory of the forest. To learn more about the project online, visit http://extension.unh.edu/blogs/volunteers_working_for_wildlife/2011/03/volunteers-needed-restoration.html

To sign up, email Malin Clyde at malinelyclyde@gmail.com

 

INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ANNUAL APPRECIATION DESSERT BANQUET

May 19th, 7:00pm at Town Hall, the Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee will host an appreciation dessert banquet for all Swap Shop Volunteers.  If you are a swap shop volunteer and can attend please contact heatherharvey29@gmail.com.  Thank you to all of our volunteers.

 

CLIPPER CLASS: UNH HORTICULTURE STUDENTS PRACTICE PRUNING ACROSS SEACOAST

Some public trees and shrubs around the Seacoast are getting much-needed haircuts this spring thanks to horticulture students at the University of New Hampshire's Thompson School of Applied Science. To read the complete article published in the Foster's Daily Democrat, visit: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110406/GJNEWS_01/704069973/-1/FOSNEWS

 

OYSTER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS COMPETES FOR $5,000 COMMUNITY GRANT FROM LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Oyster River Alumni Association (ORAA) is helping Donald Maynard, ORHS Athletics, compete for a $5,000 community grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Winning the grant involves getting has many people as possible to complete a quick and easy online quiz on "responsible sports". The deadline for this competition is Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Detailed instructions are on the ORAA website at http://www.oralumni.org/oraa/

 

DURHAM PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Kathy Kerrigan's Classes to be Offered - Classes available to fit your unique schedule. Pilates on Mondays-9:00 AM; Wednesdays-5:30 PM, or Saturdays-10:00 AM. Kathy will now teach Bootcamp on Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:45, 7:30, and 8:30 AM.

Wellness Class for the Young at Heart with Pam Faltin - Tue., April 12th, 10:00 AM at P&R Building. Emphasis is on flexibility, balance, and fun!

Egg Hunt on Sat., April 23rd, 10:00 AM SHARP, Durham Town Landing - Remember to bring your baskets to collect the eggs!

Co-ed Pick up Volleyball for Adults for FREE - Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM, Oyster River Middle School.

  

For more information please contact P&R Director Sandy Devins at 603-817-4074 or sdevins@ci.durham.nh.us Also check out our new Facebook account on “Durham Rec”  

 

FRIENDS OF THE DURHAM LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Durham Public Library Spring Book Sale kick-off will be held at the Durham Public Library on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 6:00-7:00 PM with an Early Bird Preview. Admission to this special one hour event is $10.

 

The sale opens to everyone from 7:00-8:30 PM Thursday evening. The sale will continue on Friday, April 29th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Book prices are $2.00 for hardbacks, $1.00 for paperback, and $0.50 for children books. DVDs, CDs, and books-on-tape are $1.00. VHS tapes are $0.50.

 

All proceeds from the Friends Spring Book Sale support Durham Public Library programs. Please contact Tracy McCreery, (406) 579-9701 with questions.

 

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Special Storytime, Tue., April 12th, 10:30 AM - Local authors, Christopher Ouellette and his daughter Eowyn will read their new picture book “Skunk Zoo”. Come hear stories about skunks, hear the authors read “Skunk Zoo” and make a craft.  Books will be available for signing and purchase.  All are welcome.
Slow Food: Supporting Good, Clean Fair and Local, Wed., April 13th, 7:00-8:00 PM. Good. Clean. Fair. Local. Who doesn't want that from their food? Come learn about the food movement that is sweeping the nation, in a talk by Slow Food Seacoast Member Alison Magill. Slow Food Seacoast is the local chapter of the worldwide Slow Food movement. The organization works to slow down the pace of this hectic life by focusing on the pleasures of good, clean, and fair food. "Slow Food unites the pleasure of food with responsibility, sustainability, and harmony with nature." - Carlo Petrini, Slow Food founder and president.
Preschool Storytime, Thu., April 14th, 10:30 AM  - This week:  Skunks.  All are welcome to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard, and a craft.
Adult Humanities Book Group:  “The House of Seven Gables”, Fri., April 15th, 10:30 AM - "Shall we never, never get rid of this Past?" cried he, keeping up the earnest tone of his preceding conversation. "It lies upon the Present like a giant's dead body." - Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables.  Join the Friends of the Durham Public Library for their book discussion of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables. This program will be run by a facilitator and is made possible through a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. 
Join the Patch Program, the library's 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 for our last session this year, a 4 week session in May.

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Moharimet Pancake Breakfast - Sat., Apr 9, 2011, 8:00-11:00 AM, Moharimet Elementary School. The Middle School Jazz Band will perform (9:45-10:45 Am) and the Sugar Shack will be open to visitors. $2/children, $3/adults, $10/maximum per family.

2011 USA Jump Rope Regional Tournament, Sat., Apr 9, 2011, Oyster River High School gymnasium. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:00 AM, followed by speed events, single rope and double dutch freestyle, Group Team Show, and concluding with an awards ceremony at 5:15 PM. Admission is free--donations appreciated. Breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks will be sold throughout the day.

Trash 2 Treasure Banquet & Fundraiser Event, sponsored by the UNH Student Environmental Action Coalition, Sun., Apr 10, 2011, 5:00-7:00 PM, Granite State Room (MUB). $10 suggested donation for non-students. For more information, click HERE.

Cuban Historian Speaks on the True Story of Castro's Rise to Power, Sun., Apr 10, 2011, 2:00 PM, Durham Community Church. Professor Emeritus Manuel Marquez-Sterling will speak about his time in Cuba from the beginning of Fidel Castro's rule through the seven years of Cuban Revolution. He will also present his latest book, “Cuba 1952-59, The True Story of Castro's Rise to Power”. This book event is sponsored by the Memorial Fund of the Active Retirement Association and is free and open to the public. Signed copies of Dr. Marquez-Sterling's book will be available. Please contact Carol Caldwell at(603) 343-1004 or ccaldwell57@comcast.net, with questions.

Conservation Options Workshop, sponsored by Strafford Rivers Conservancy and UNH Cooperative Extension, Mon., Apr 11, 2011, 6:30-8:15 PM, Dover Public Library, 73 Locust Street, Dover, NH. Preregistration required. Deadline: Fri., Apr 8th. Call Deb at UNH Cooperative Extension, 603-679-5616, deb.stevens@unh.edu.

Parenting Special Needs Children Support Group, Wed., Apr 13 and Tue., Apr 26, 2011, 7:00 PM. This group is open to parents of children (birth-high school) with behavioral, emotional, physical, or mental health needs. To RSVP or request more information, contact Jenna Roberts, jennajroberts@yahoo.com or ChrisAnn Wiechert, cawdaisy@yahoo.com.

Families and Schools Together for Special Education, Thu., Apr 14, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM, ORHS conference room. For more information, contact Meredith Nadeau, 868-5100 ext. 11, mnadeau@orcsd.org.

Energy Fair in Lee, Sat., Apr 16, 2011, 12:30-4:30 PM, Mast Way School, 23 Mast Road. The Lee Energy Committee will host a showcase of local renewable and energy efficient businesses and presentations from leaders of New Hampshire's green economy. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Museum of Art, UNH, Two Exhibitions Featuring the Works by Emerging Artists, will be on view beginning Sat., Apr 16, 2011. The exhibitions include a wide variety of creative work in painting, ceramics, photography, drawing, woodworking, and printmaking. A preview reception will be held on Fri., Apr 15th from 6:00-8:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Durham Business Association Annual Meeting, Thu., Apr 28, 2011, 7:30-9:00 AM, Three Chimney's Inn-Madbury Room. Breakfast provided by Three Chimney's Inn, The Bagelry, and Durham Marketplace. Please RSVP by Thu., Apr 21st to durhambusinessassociation@gmail.com.

UNH May Day Carnival, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, Sat., Apr 30, 2011, 3:00-9:00 PM, C-lot on UNH campus. Featuring rides, live music, games, food for sale, and giveaways. Harry Potter 7 part 1 will be showing as a free Outdoor Movie on the Great Lawn in front of T-Hall beginning at 9:00 PM. The event is free for UNH ID holders, including faculty and their families, non-ID holders: $5 each.

Doe Farm Restoration Work - Volunteers Needed, Sat., Apr 30 and Sun., May 1, 2011, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM both days, Doe Farm. Parking off Bennett Road in Durham. Bring heavy gloves, sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants (possible exposure to poison ivy and ticks). Email Malin Clyde at malinelyclyde@gmail.com to sign up. Click HERE for more information.

Choral Concert, Sun., May 1, 2011, 3:00 PM, Community Church of Durham. Enjoy an afternoon of choral repertoire performed by the NH Youth Chorus and the NH Choral Society. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 868-5331.

Oyster River QuackFest, Sat., May 7, 2011, 5:00 PM, Town Landing. Ducks will launch at 6:00 PM. Really stormy rain date is May 8th. This fun family event with activities, sponsored by Oyster River Womenade. To learn more about Oyster River Womenade and the QuackFest visit: http://www.orwomenade.org/

 

 
 

 WEEKLY POLICE REPORT

 Week - 20                                        13 UNH (65%)        7 Other (35%)

*2010/11 Academic Year - 644         374 UNH (56%)      290 Other (44%)

Calendar Year –172                          100 UNH (58%)      72 Other (42%)


*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”

“Town Report 1978: Lawrence O'Connell, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, (my former professor and now friend) responding to John Harrison's good suggestion that the selectmen make a State of the Town Address, said, 'The State of the Town is good. The Selectmen have gone after all the Federal and State money they can get. They have not been making wild requests. As far as growth is concerned, as you look around the Town you will find that it is not an unattractive place to live. In summary, the state of Durham is good because the people of Durham have wanted to make it good'." Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.

 

Have a good weekend.  Wishing Dr. Lawrence O'Connell the very best of weekends!

 

Todd

 

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, 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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