“FRIDAY
UPDATES”

March
5, 2010

 

 

Courtesy Andrea
Bodo

 

Last Thursday night's storm left
quite a path of destruction in Durham. One of the casualties, located at the
Drew
Family Cemetery on the Dubois property off
Newmarket
Road, was the largest identified Norway Spruce Tree
on record, measuring 94 feet by the National Register of Big Trees. It will be
featured this Friday evening, March 5^th, on Channel 11 at 6:00 PM on
NH Outlook. NH Outlook can also be viewed anytime at
http://nhptv.org/outlook/search.asp.

 

First…

Thank you to all Durham residents for your
endurance and perseverance during the power outage. Your understanding and
patience during a very difficult situation was very much
appreciated.

 

Kudos
to Durham Town
Staff

It should be noted that a great deal
of work in the early stages after last Thursday night’s storm was accomplished
by Durham Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments.  Numerous fire alarm
activations and elevator rescues coupled with reports of damage to structures
and vehicles kept all agencies extremely busy.  The Fire Department
responded with a ladder truck to Hampton Beach for a six-alarm fire on Thursday
night and then had to deal with a major flood at the UNH Dimond Library due to
burst pipes.  In addition, firefighters responded to back to back calls
since the onset of the storm as residents required assistance.  The Police
Department was instrumental in blocking roads and reporting conditions and in
handling other sundry issues including intermittently closing Route 4 at
Morgan
Way due to a large tree tenuously hanging on power
lines in this location making spine-chilling “CRACK” sounds. Public works
personnel provided loaders to clear trees for residents and emergency vehicles
and barricades to mark hazards and road closures.  DPW has also worked to
keep culverts and drainage areas clear to prevent flooding.  A thank you is
extended to everyone involved.

 

…AND
ALSO TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE

A thank you is also extended to the
University of New Hampshire for providing a “warming center” at the
Hamel Recreation Center and the Memorial Union Building. The Hamel Recreation Center remained open until 5:00 PM on Wednesday of
this week providing showers and warmth to approximately 400 Durham residents in need
of assistance.

 

Portion of Durham Point Road
after the wind storm

Courtesy Joan
Graf

 

Preliminary
Storm Damage Assessment – Durham

Governor John Lynch did make a
disaster declaration associated with this past week’s storm event.  As
such, all New Hampshire communities are asked
to submit preliminary damage assessments to determine whether sufficient
monetary damage exists to trigger a Federal disaster declaration – an action
which then frees up Federal funding for New Hampshire and potential reimbursement to
communities and private citizens with damage associated with the natural
disaster.  Durham’s preliminary damage assessment placed the total at
$289,377 broken out as follows:  Debris Clearance (the anticipated cost of
clearing fallen braches and entire trees from the Town’s 61 miles of roadway) -
$200,000; Protective Measures (police, fire, public works activities during the
storm) - $46,877; Road System Repairs (extensive repairs to Mill Road and Dame
Road) - $8,500; Buildings and Equipment (roof repairs to Town buildings) -
$10,000; Public Utility Systems (implications for the Durham/UNH Water Treatment System) - $24,000.  We have
also provided information to the state to trigger individual damage assistance
to residents from the Federal government and will provide guidance to residents
on where to make application once we receive this information from the Federal
government.  FEMA disaster assessors will be in and around Durham on
Monday.

 

WHERE
TO BRING YOUR Storm Debris

Last week’s wind storm has left
residents with a large amount of brush and downed trees in their yards. 
Residents that are clearing their properties may bring all brush to the
Packers
Falls gravel pit.  The
gates will be opened for Durham residents for the next few
weeks. This is for brush and natural debris only.  All other items
must go to the Transfer Station with the proper permits and coupons as
usual.  The pit is located about a half mile or less from the Mill Road
intersection with Packers Falls on the right-hand side just barely
over the Lee line. 

 

Food
Safety: Your Refrigerator and Power Outages

The USDA fact sheet on "Keeping Food
Safe During an Emergency" provides detailed information that may be helpful to
Durham residents
who are wondering what to keep and what to throw out from their refrigerators
and freezers following power outages. The adage, "when it doubt, throw it out"
is probably the safest guide, but some items may be safely eaten. The
introduction to this fact sheet reads: "Flood, fire, national disaster, or the
loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your
food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will
help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne
illness." For more information, please go to the website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/keeping_food_Safe_during_an_emergency/index.asp.

 

INFORMATIONAL
HANDOUTS RELATING TO TREES AND STORM DAMAGE

The USDA Forest Service has supplied
the Town with handouts related to trees and storm damage and include information
on how to recognize defects in hazardous trees, how to prune trees, trees and
ice storms, storms over the urban forest, and more. These handouts are located
in the lobby of the Town Hall for the public. Information may also be obtained
at: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/

 

           
           
Courtesy Andrea
Bodo

 

Swans
on the Mill Pond – Now There Are Two!

For those residents familiar with
the long history of swans in Durham on the Mill
Pond, I have received a report that there are now two swans in Durham once again. 
The next time you drive by the Mill Pond, try to catch a glimpse of
both.

 

TNH
Editorial Regarding Implications of Student Housing in Durham

On February 15^th,
UNH Dean of Students Anne Lawing
and Administrator Todd Selig provided
a letter to the editor in The New Hampshire in an effort to help educate
students regarding the realities of living off campus in Durham.  To view this
letter, go to: http://www.tnhonline.com/letter-to-the-editor-information-regarding-durham-single-family-residences-1.1159490.

 

Code
Enforcement Efforts Trigger Zoning Board Appeals for
Relief

As you know, the Code Enforcement
Office sent out approximately 27 violation letters a few weeks ago in an effort
to actively enforce the existing ordinance framework in place in Durham with
particular emphasis on rental properties and the “No More than 3 Unrelated
Rule.”  On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear
several appeals.  To view the ZBA’s agenda, go to: http://ci.durham.nh.us/GOVERNMENT/boards/zoning/zoning_meeting_agenda.html. 
The Zoning Board does rely on testimony provided to help guide its decisions so
resident and landlord/owner input on these cases will be important as part of
the deliberation process.  For specific case information, contact
Karen Edwards in the Zoning Office at
868-8064.

 

Transfer
of Development Rights/Credit Program to Be
Evaluated/Developed

The Town has engaged the services of
Roger Hawk of Hawk Planning Resources, LLC to help Durham move forward with
assessment and potential implementation of a Transfer of Development Rights or
Density Transfer Credit Ordinance.  This has been a topic of interest for
the Economic Development Committee, Planning Board, and Council for some
time. 

 

Inclusionary
Zoning Efforts Moving Forward

Consultant Jack Mettee has been
engaged by the Town to work with us on the development of an Inclusionary Zoning
Program made possible by a $9,000 grant sought by the Planning Department
through the N.H. Housing Finance Authority. Kudos to the Planning Department
staff for going after external grant funding to make this kind of analysis
possible.

 

Durham
Fire Department Ladder Truck Accident

While driving the Durham Fire
Department’s ladder truck back to Durham from North Attleboro, MA where it had
been undergoing repairs, the vehicle experienced a tire blow out on Interstate
495 at Exit 49 in the North bound lane.  The driver was traveling in the
slow (right) lane when the tire let go.  This caused the truck to veer
across both left lanes if the interstate.  The driver managed to gain
control and steer the truck off to the right hand shoulder.  The ladder
trick did not strike any other vehicle but the driver did witness pieces of tire
flying through the air.  Upon exiting the vehicle, it was noted that the
tire was almost completely gone.  The inner fender was damaged so that the
vehicle could not be driven.  No one was
injured.

 

A
Quick Update on the Morgan
Way / Rte 4 Project

The Department of Public Works
advertised in the local papers for “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ’s) for
engineering services on January 30, 2010, and also sent out ten letters to
consultants in our vendors file. On February 11, 2010, Public Works received ten
RFQ proposals. After a thorough review of the ten RFQ’s, our staff short listed
four consultants for interviews. Those consultants were CMA Engineers from Portsmouth, NH, Underwood
Engineers Inc. from Portsmouth, NH, MJS Engineering PC from Newmarket, NH, and Hoyle,
Tanner & Associates, Inc. from the Portsmouth, NH
office. Interviews were scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

 

Spruce
Forest Update

As a follow up to the February 15th
meeting of the Town Council in which the Council authorized the
Administrator to proceed with working in conjunction with The Trust for
Public Land (TPL) to submit a Federal CELCP grant application for preservation
of the Spruce Forest parcel, Mr. Selig has had numerous conversations with
various stake holders relative to the project.  To view the most recent
correspondence from TPL regarding the topic, click HERE. 

 

RECEPTION
TO HONOR OUTGOING BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6:30
– 8:00 PM, the Town will host an informal reception to honor the contributions
of citizens who will be completing their tenures on various Town boards,
commissions, and committees the end of April, as well as those citizens who have
stepped down from board appointments over the past year.

 

Candidate
PROFILEs for Town
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.

 

Town
AND SCHOOL Elections - March 9, 2010

The 2010 Town and School Elections
will be held next Tuesday, March 9, 2010 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. To view a sample Town ballot, click HERE.
To view a sample School ballot,
click HERE.

 

DURHAM POLICE SEEKING
ASSISTANCE WITH HOME ROBBERY INVESTIGATION

On Wednesday evening, March 3, 2010,
between 10:00 and 10:30 PM, a male posing as a utility worker requested access
to a resident’s home on Route 4.  The male suspect stated he needed to
check for “water problems” in the basement due to the recent power
outages.  While the resident and the suspect were in the basement, the
suspect’s accomplice or accomplices entered the upper levels of the house. 
The suspect apparently used his cell phone to coordinate with his accomplices
while he was in the basement with the resident.  The accomplices stole the
resident’s birth certificate, vehicle title, social security card, and banking
information. The resident did not notice the thefts until 5:36 PM. The
resident discovered the thefts because items were moved and were out of place
making them suspect someone rummaged through the house. 
   

The suspect was described as having
a dark complexion, possibly Hispanic, under 5’6”, approximately 50 years old,
with a thin mustache.  He was wearing dark colored pants and jacket and
gray suede gloves.  He was also wearing a hat pulled down low on his
forehead.  He told the resident he was 58 years old and from
Portugal.  There was no
available description of his accomplice(s). 
 

A similar incident occurred in
Barrington, NH on the same date, at about noon.  Two
suspects were seen at the incident in Barrington.  The suspects were described
as driving a small silver or gray pick up truck.  One suspect was described
as a white male in his 40s with a medium build, unshaven, and wearing a baseball
hat with a red “B”.   The other suspect was described as a white male,
unknown age, wearing a white fleece-type jacket. 

Anyone having information are asked
to please contact the Durham Police Department at
603-868-2324.

 

 

CENSUS
2010: WE CAN’T MOVE FORWARD UNTIL YOU MAIL IT BACK

In March of 2010, census
forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto
Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and
then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail
the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the
questions on the Census form in person. Any personal data you provide
is protected under Federal law.  

It is so important that
you fill in the form and promptly mail it back. Accurate data reflecting changes
in your community are crucial in apportioning seats in the U.S. House of
Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billion per year is allocated
for projects.  

When you do
the math, that's more than $4 trillion over a 10-year period. It is easy to see
what an accurate count of residents can do for communities. Better
infrastructure. More money for services. The information the census collects
helps to determine how Federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and
services like: hospitals, job training centers, schools, senior centers,
bridges, tunnels and other public works projects, and emergency
services.

In
addition, residents themselves have used census data to support community
initiatives involving environmental legislation, quality-of-life issues and
consumer advocacy. People from many walks of life use census data to advocate
for causes, rescue disaster victims, prevent diseases, research markets, locate
pools of skilled workers and more. 

Remember,
by filling out the census form, you're making a statement about what resources
Durham needs
going forward.

Take a look to see how
well your community participated in the 2000
Census.

 

DPOA
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR CHIEF RAYMOND BURROWS SCHOLARSHIP
FUND

The Durham Police Officers’
Association (DPOA) is holding a pancake breakfast on March 20, 2010 from 8:00 –
11:00 AM at the Durham Evangelical Church, 114 Dover Road. The fund-raiser is for the
Chief Ray Burrows Scholarship Fund which is offered every year to an Oyster
River High School Senior who is interested in a career in public service. 
The scholarship is in memory of Chief Ray Burrows, who was Durham’s first full-time
Police Chief from 1960 to 1979. Suggested donation is $5 for adults, $3 for
seniors and children. 

 

LED
Lighting Demonstration

The Town in cooperation with the
University has put LED lighting in two lamps in front of Thompson Hall to
demonstrate the look and feel of LED lighting in the corridor.  Both posts
are marked with a sign explaining LED lighting and it’s benefits such as that it
consumes 80% less energy than current lighting and lasts 3-4 times longer. 
These lamps are on loan for a couple months to observe their capabilities. 
Please feel free to drive or walk by to take a look. 

Director of Public Works Mike Lynch
will be attending an LED lighting workshop next Thursday in Nashua and anticipates
receiving a wealth of information. This technology is advancing quickly and
seems to be popping up everywhere. 

 

PURCHASE
OF Compost Bins and Rain Barrels

The Department of Public Works is
participating in the Northeast Resource Recovery Association’s (NRRA) annual
compost bin sale.  Within the past year, the DPW has received many
inquiries regarding the rain barrels, so the department agreed to also offer
this product to interested parties.  A sample compost bin and rain barrel
can be seen in the lobby of the Town Hall and have information sheets attached
to them.  Anyone desiring to purchase one of these items can complete an
order form and either drop off or mail both the forms and a check to Durham
Department of Public Works, 100
Stone Quarry Drive, Durham
NH 03824, no later than April 1st, 2010.  Checks
must be made out to NRRA.  Compost bin:  $42 - Rain barrel: 
$60.  A pickup will be scheduled for late April once it has been
coordinated with the NRRA.  Order forms can be requested via e-mail at publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us,
picked up at the Town Hall and Public Works buildings, or obtained by clicking
HERE.

 

GLASSES
FOUND AT TRANSFER STATION

Staff at the Durham Transfer Station
found a pair of men’s prescription tortoise shell reading glasses in the
cardboard shed. If this fits the description for a pair of reading glasses you
may have recently lost, please speak to one of the transfer station staff at the
attendance shack.

 

WHITTEMORE
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS – TRANSPORATION
SURVEY

The Whittemore School of Business
and Economics' Marketing Workshop class invites citizens to participate in a
short Transportation survey. Participation is completely voluntary. Responses
will be kept confidential to the extent possible when communicating via the
Internet and will be used to study regional transportation awareness and use.
The survey will take approximately 3 to 5 minutes to complete and responses will
be instantly cataloged upon submission. Participants will remain anonymous. The
Transportation survey may be found at the following link: http://wsbe.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_bdNc0swzaii1hn6&SVID=Prod

For questions about the survey and
corresponding research, please contact: WSBE Marketing Workshop Students,
Professor Peter Masucci, peter.masucci@unh.edu.

For questions concerning individual
rights as a research subject, please contact Julie Simpson at the UNH Office of
Sponsored Research, Julie.Simpson@unh.edu,
603-862-2003.

 

PURCHASE
OF Compost Bins and Rain Barrels

The Department of Public Works is
participating in the Northeast Resource Recovery Association’s (NRRA) annual
compost bin sale.  Within the past year, the DPW has received many
inquiries regarding the rain barrels, so the department agreed to also offer
this product to interested parties.  A sample compost bin and rain barrel
can be seen in the lobby of the Town Hall and have information sheets attached
to them.  Anyone desiring to purchase one of these items can complete an
order form and either drop off or mail both the forms and a check to Durham
Department of Public Works, 100
Stone Quarry Drive, Durham
NH 03824, no later than April 1st, 2010.  Checks
must be made out to NRRA.  Compost bin:  $42 - Rain barrel: 
$60.  A pickup will be scheduled for late April once it has been
coordinated with the NRRA.  Order forms can be requested via e-mail at publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us,
picked up at the Town Hall and Public Works buildings, or obtained by clicking
HERE.

 

            

 

                                   
Photos courtesy
David Cedarholm

 

Wiswall
Bridge

On Tuesday, February 25^th
members of the Wiswall Historic Interpretation Committee visited the Wiswall Bridge construction with the Town Engineer
to look at the stone façade on the new west abutment.  The stonework was
installed on the east and south facing walls of the west abutment as a component
of the mitigation for removing the stone masonry abutments of the former
bridge.  Original stone from the former bridge was salvaged during the
demolition and reused to construct the new stone facade. The group was
exceptionally pleased with the stonework.

 

Wiswall
Fish Ladder Public Informational Meeting

On Tuesday, March 16, 2010 beginning
at 6:30 PM the Department of Public Works will host a Public Information meeting
to present the conceptual plan for the fish ladder proposed for the Wiswall Dam.
The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Durham Town Hall.  Residents interested in
learning about the project and providing input are encouraged to
attend.

 

NEW
ENHANCED Stormwater Regulations Proposed

At the Planning Board’s quarterly
planning meeting on Wednesday, February 24^th, the Town Engineer
presented a proposed update to the stormwater management requirements associated
with the Town’s Site Plan Review Regulations. The new regulations are necessary
to comply with conditions of the Town’s Federal stormwater discharge permit and
are expected to help streamline the Site Plan Review process.  Once
adopted, the regulations will replace the former Site Plan Review drainage
requirements that have not been updated since the early 1980s.  The updated
requirements apply to new development and redevelopment projects for commercial,
industrial, and multi-dwelling residential. The Planning Board has scheduled a
public hearing on the subject for its next regular meeting on Wednesday, March
10, 2010.  For details about the proposed requirements contact Town Planner
Jim Campbell at (603) 868-8064, or
Town Engineer Dave Cedarholm at (603) 868-5578.

 

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, 2010 for the 2010 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

 

Annual
Appointments of Citizens to Fill Vacancies on Various Town
Boards

On April 30, 2010, terms on various
Town boards, commissions, and committees will expire. In mid-April, the Town
Council will begin the process for making its annual appointments/reappointments
to Town boards, with appointments to take effect May 1, 2010. The Durham Town
Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the
ability, desire, and time needed to fill these vacancies. Citizens interested in
board appointments should contact the Town Administrator’s office at 868-5571
and ask for a board application form, or stop in at the Town Clerk’s office
located on the first floor of the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road, and complete an
application.  Applications are also available on the Town’s web site at: www.ci.durham.nh.us under the heading
“Features” at the bottom of the page. Completed applications may be mailed to
the Town Administrator’s office, or submitted via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. Deadline for
receipt of completed applications is Friday,
March 26, 2010.

 

Conservation Commission - (2 regular
vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)

Durham Cable Access Television
(DCAT) Governance Committee - (1 regular vacancy; 1 alternate
vacancy)

Durham Energy Committee (3
vacancies)

Economic Development Committee – (1
regular vacancy; 1 alternate vacancy)

Historic District Commission - (1
vacancy)

Integrated Waste Management Advisory
Committee - (2 vacancies)

Lamprey River Management Advisory Committee – (3
vacancies)

Parks and Recreation - (3 regular
vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)

Planning Board - (2 regular
vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)

Rental Housing Commission – (1
Tenant representative vacancy; 1 Neighborhood representative
vacancy)

Strafford Regional Planning
Commission & MPO Policy Committee - (1 vacancy)    

Zoning Board of Adjustment - (2
regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)

 

ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - CHANGE TO MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE

Beginning Monday, March 22, 2010,
the Economic Development Committee will hold its meetings on the fourth Monday
of each month. The meetings will still be held at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall
Council chambers. The Committee currently has an opening for an alternate
member. Citizens interested in applying for the vacancy may do so by following
the application process noted in the item above.

 

ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO DICUSS DURHAM’S COMMERCIAL CORE DRAFT STRATEGIC
PLAN

On Wednesday, March 10, 2010
beginning at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall Council chambers, members of the Economic
Development Committee will receive a presentation from Bill Dennis, B. Dennis
Town Design, on the draft “Commercial Core Strategic Plan” resulting from the
Charrette process held in November 2009. Mr. Dennis has prepared a thorough 50+
page document full of photos and maps. This document can be viewed at: http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/2010/DurhamCommPlan2009.pdf. 
Downtown property and business owners have been invited to participate in the
meeting.

 

DURHAM PLANNING BOARD
WORK SESSION ON B. DENNIS DRAFT REPORT REVIEW

On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the
Planning Board will meet at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council chambers and hold a
work session to discuss the draft “Commercial Core Strategic Plan” prepared by
B. Dennis Town Design. The replay of the presentation made by Mr. Dennis to the
Town Council on March 1, 2010 can also be viewed on Channel 11. Please refer to
the DCAT programming schedule for dates and times.

 

PUBLIC
MEETING SCHEDULE

The following public meetings are
scheduled for the coming week in the Town Council chambers at the Durham Town
Office. To view the agendas 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 – Monday, March 8,
2010 (7:30
PM)

Zoning Board of Adjustment –
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Economic Development Committee –
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (5:00
PM)

Planning Board – Wednesday, March
10, 2010    

Conservation Commission – Thursday,
March 11, 2010

 

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 PARKS AND RECREATION
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

§        
March Parks & Recreation
Reminder: Stay up-to-date on all of Park & Recreation’s
current classes and programs.  Click HERE
to view the March 2010 Reminder.

§        
Wednesday, March 10, 12:45 PM, Parks & Recreation
Building, 2 Dover Road: 
Early Release Movie “Up”. Spend
early release at Durham Parks and Recreation and enjoy the movie
“Up” (PG). Free popcorn will be provided. Movie run time is 96 minutes.

§        
Saturday, April 3, 10:00 AM, Durham Town Landing:
Annual Easter
Egg Hunt. The Durham Parks and Recreation Committee and Oyster
River Parents and Preschoolers will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt. There
will be free refreshments, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and much more. Bring
your basket and be prompt…the eggs will go fast.

§        
Space still available in FREE
introductory Karate program (ages 8-12). There are still spots available in Quest Martial
Arts Academy’s free six-week Introductory Karate Program for children between
the ages of 8 and 12. The program will take place at the Durham Parks & Recreation Building. The program started last week,
but late registration is available. (Sorry, the Lil’ Samurai Dragon Program for
ages 5 to7 is already full.)

To register for any of the above
classes please contact Durham P&R Director Michael
Mengers at 817-4074 or mmengers@ci.durham.nh.us.

 

COMMUNITY
EVENTS

§        
UNH Office of International Students and Scholars: Cultural Connections Schedule of
presentations by international students. Open to the public. For more
information, contact Leila Paje-Manato, 862-3491, Leila.Paje-Manalo@unh.edu.

§        
Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 PM, UNH Paul Creative Arts
Center Johnson Theatre: Mozart Festival
Opera’s The Marriage of
Figaro. Tickets are available at www.unhmub.com/ticket or by calling 862-2290
Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

§        
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Moharimet Elementary School: Growing Places 15^th Annual Art Show
Special. Artwork by the infant and toddler classes. Refreshments will
be served.

§        
Wednesday, March 10, Noon, UNH Paul Creative
Arts Center:  ArtBreak: Gallery Talk with artist Langdon
Quin who discusses his work currently on view in Acts & Memory: Paintings by Langdon Quin,
1900-2010. For more information, visit www.unh.edu/moa, or contact museum.of.art@unh.edu,
862-3712.

§        
Wednesday, March 10, Noon, UNH Paul Creative
Arts Center:  ArtBreak: TBA. For more information, visit
www.unh.edu/moa, or contact museum.of.art@unh.edu,
862-3712.

§        
Three Chimneys
Inn is
offering a number of specials during the month of March including: a Magical
March Green Spring Getaway Package, dining specials, and Portsmouth Restaurant
Week. For more information, contact
the Three Chimneys Inn at 868-7800, or visit www.threechimneysinn.com.

 

7th
Annual Todd’s Trot 5K Road Race/Walk

The 5th annual Todd's Trot 5K Road
Race/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Oyster River High
School. Registration begins at 8:30 AM, and the
race/walk begins at 10:00 AM. This event was organized to commemorate Peter Todd
Heuchling, an Oyster River High
School graduate who succumbed to heat stroke while running with
the Marathon Team at the United States
Military Academy at West
Point. The proceeds benefit an annual high school scholarship in his
name. The race is hosted by Friends of Oyster River Track, is sanctioned by USA
Track and Field, and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
The course map, sponsors, and online registration are available at www.toddstrot.org.

 

Weekly
Police Arrest Report

 

Week – 24	14 UNH (58%)	10 Other (42%)
*2009/10 Academic Year – 617	382 UNH (62%)	235 Other (38%)
Calendar Year – 74	46 UNH (62%)	28Other (38%)

*Commenced September 1, 2009 

 

Historical data
for the same week

This data represents the 2009/10
Academic year report which begins anew each August

when UNH students begin arriving in
Durham.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Week	14	13	13	8	24
Academic Year	760	615	519	569	617
Calendar Year	98	112	78	92	74

 

NEW
HAMPSHIRE
TRIVIA & TIDBITS

“Reminisce about
your camping days at the Museum of
Family Camping and Hall of Fame, which
opened in 1993 in Bear Brook
State Park in Allenstown
(pop. 4,843). The museum features a video about camping in the early days, plus
vintage trailers and more than 1,500 camping artifacts, including an 1895
sleeping bag.” AmericanProfile
Magazine – First appeared: 4/5/2009

 

And…ending with a little humor…this
sign was placed on Route 155 past Coppal House Farm in Lee just after the wind
storm.

 

           
           
Courtesy
Luke Vincent

 

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 Durham has developed a
list server. The server provides interested individuals with updates and
announcements concerning the community. Individuals interested in subscribing
should send an email to Town_of_Durham@ci.durham.nh.us and
type the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.