Friday Updates

Friday, July 10, 2015

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This week, the Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department brought new life and a fresh new appearance to the four tennis courts at Woodridge Park. Advantage Tennis from Vermont did a wonderful job with the project and courts are scheduled to be ready for action on Monday, July 13th. Nine years have passed since the tennis courts were last refurbished.  We hope residents enjoy the new look!

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On Wednesday this week, Hannaford Supermarkets announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the Durham Marketplace. The agreement with owners Chuck and Betsy Cressy is expected to be complete early this fall. To read the full article published in Foster's, click HERE.

DOWNTOWN OWNERS/OCCUPANTS NEEDED TO SERVE ON TIF DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD

As noted in last week's "Friday Updates", in April this year the Council adopted a resolution creating an Advisory Board for the district in accordance with Section XIX “Advisory Board” of the revised Downtown TIF District Program and Finance Plan, pursuant to RSA 162-K:14.

At this time, the Town is still seeking two (2) members for the newly-established Downtown TIF District Advisory Board who are owners or occupants of real property within or adjacent to the district as required by 162-K:14. ("Adjacent” means adjoining or bordering - actually touching a property line or a public ROW line within the District).

Business owners or occupants within the district interested in serving on the Advisory Committee may stop in or contact the Town Administrator’s office at 868-5571 and ask for a board application form. Applications are also available on the home page of the Town’s web site: www.ci.durham.nh.us in the green area located at the right. Click on “Forms”, then “Application for Appointment”.


Completed applications may be mailed to the Town Administrator’s office, or submitted via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.

 

For more information on the Advisory Committee and its charge, click HERE.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

Saturday September 26, 2015.  The 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive.  As in the past, all hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only.  To register, you must call the Department of Public Works at 868-5578 or e-mail publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us.  Remember- The MAXIMUM COLLECTED PER HOUSEHOLD IS 5 GALLONS!

Consider reducing your purchase of products with hazardous ingredients; read labels thoroughly. Use and store products containing hazardous substances carefully to prevent any accidents at home. Never store hazardous products in anything other than their original containers and never remove labels. Never mix HHW with other products. Incompatible products might react, ignite, or explode, and contaminated HHW might become un-recyclable. Remember to follow any instructions for use and disposal provided on product labels.

 
LATEX AND OIL BASED PAINTS , MOTOR OIL, AND ANTI-FREEZE ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY!  These items can be brought up to the Transfer Station with your permit throughout the year.  Latex paints must be dried out first, motor oil, anti-freeze and oil based paints can go up as is.  Typically, hazardous waste is categorized as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive or otherwise hazardous. Please check the manufacturer’s label.

Electric car charging stations in downtown Paris. Courtesy Selig Family

A POTENTIAL WAY TO HELP PROTECT WATER QUALITY IN THE GREAT BAY IN YOUR OWN YARD

Soak Up the Rain (SOAK) Great Bay is a voluntary program with the goal of protecting and restoring clean water in the Great Bay estuary.  


Soak Great Bay assist home and property owners with the following:

• Determine if a property is creating stormwater runoff that may be impacting Great Bay.
• If it is, SOAK will give the owner recommendations for a solution.  In many cases, if the solution fits the size of SOAK's projects, SOAK can design the solution, procure the materials and install the solution for the property owner.  SOAK works with the property owner on the design and asks them to contribute 50% of the cost of the materials.

For more information call Laura Byergo, Project Manager, at (603) 501-0720, 

or visit the SOAK website for more information.   

LAMPREY HEALTH CARE'S SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Lamprey Health Care’s Senior Transportation Program provides transportation services to seniors ages 60+ and adults with disabilities. Trips include grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, medical, dental and rehabilitation appointments. Lamprey also offers monthly recreational trips.

For a schedule or to arrange for transportation, please call the transportation office at (603) 659-2424, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
 
Who Can Use this Service?

Residents of Rockingham County and parts of Strafford County who are 60 years of age or older, and adults with disabilities. Transportation Services are not restricted to Lamprey Health Care patients.

 
What are the Costs of a Ride?

A $5.00 donation is requested for medical appointments and shopping trips, and a $10.00 donation is requested for the recreational day trips.

 
Medical Appointments

Transportation services to medical appointments are available Monday through Friday in addition to the daily shopping trip schedule. Medical appointments are not restricted to Lamprey Health Care providers.

 
Can I bring a Wheelchair or Walker?

Yes! Vans are handicap accessible, and provide door-to-door service for your convenience.

 

VEHICLE SPEED MONITORING ON DURHAM POINT ROAD

The Durham Police Department applied for a grant and received a Kustom StealthStat™ which has a Traffic Statistics Computer built into the unit.  This box type radar unit is discretely mounted on sign poles or other vertical objects and allows the Town to track and analyze traffic that passes in front of the machine without the use or need for road tubes. Additionally, the statistical computer software plots and graphically displays the number of vehicles vs. time of day, vehicle speed vs. time of day and vehicle speed vs. number of vehicles.  This past week the computer was set up in the vicinity of 270 Durham Point Rd with the radar aimed south of Colony Cove where the posted speed limit is 30MPH.   Data was collect on 6,867 vehicles between June 9th and the morning of June 20th.The 10 mph “pace speed”, which is defined as the 10 MPH range containing the greatest number of vehicles, was found to be 25-34 with the  average speed 28.5 mph.The frequency of vehicles speeding 10 mph over the limit was 1 vehicle per 10 hours on weekdays and about 1 vehicle every 3 hours on the weekend.   

To Chief Kurz this was very informative and helpful information indicating that like most roadways, there are persons exceeding the posted speed limit but by far the vast majorities of drivers are within legal limits.  This is critical data for the police department as it allows for patrol officers to be at locations when it is known that most violations are more likely to occur.  As various roadways are observed by the StealthStat, Chief Kurz will provide this information for future "Friday Updates".

Administrator Todd Selig and family visit the Eiffel Tower while vacationing in Paris.

SUMMER HOT DEALS!

The "Summer Hot Deals" listed below will run through August 15th. Please contact the businesses directly with any questions.

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3 Bridges Yoga, 37 Main St., 603-590-0010, http://3bridgesyoga.com/

$30 5 class card, limit one time use per customer. Classes cannot be shared or transferred. All sales final.

A Drop of Om, 8 Willey Rd., 571-338-3229, http://adropofom.com/

30% off Crystal Chakra Balance healing sessions and 10 Pack In Your Home Private Yoga and Pilates classes with Damla Aktekin when you mention this email. Offer valid for purchases before August 31.

Amy's Frame Shop, 44 Main St., 603-868-2511, http://www.amysframeshop.com/

20% off a single custom framing order of $200 or more when you mention "Summer Hot Deals". Discount applied to materials only. One discount per customer. Valid for one item/art being framed & must include a custom frame. Order must be placed between Jun 15 - Jul 15, not to be used on past orders.

Domino's, 7 Mill Road, 603-868-6230, http://www.dominos.com/

Spend $10 and get free breadsticks or cinnastix. Spend $20 and get a free small 1 topping as well as free breadsticks or cinnastix.

Durham Bike & Sports, 72 Main St., Unit 1 in Aroma Joe's Bldg, 603-397-5140, https://www.facebook.com/durhambike

40% off all 2015 bikes - 20% off all helmets - 50% off all mens' and womens' swimsuits & swim gear.

Hair Dimensions, 3 Jenkins Court, 603-868-1323 http://www.hairdimensionsspa.com/

All hair services 20% off. Manicure & Pedicure Combo - $45 on Fri and Sat only

SolSistar, 9 Madbury Road, 603-397-5229, http://www.solsistar.com/

Take 25% off of one item every Friday this summer when you mention "Summer Hot Deals". Offer not valid on previous purchases and sale items.

The Candy Bar, 44 Main St., 603-397-5154, http://www.thecandybarnh.com/#!

20% off collectible candy tins, giant gummy bears/giant gummy worms, and black licorice when you mention this ad.

Town & Campus, 60 Main St., 603-868-9661, http://townandcampusunh.com/

Greeting cards 25% off, everyday.

UNH Dining Services, 75 Main St., 603-862-483, http://www.unh.edu/dining/

UNH Dairy Bar, 3 Depot Road. Conquer the 2015 ice cream trail and pick up a NH guide map. Get passport stickers from all the NH ice cream locations listed for a free sweatshirt. You will also be entered in a drawing with a chance to win a basket of NH Made goodies, sweatshirt, and one year membership to your local Planet Fitness.

DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET

Once again, Seven Rivers Paddling will be bringing their gear to Jackson's Landing to offer an afternoon of kayaking during the Durham Farmers' Market.

Join them this coming Monday, July 13, from 1:30-6pm for a 30 minute paddling experience. Each kayak rental will include a high performance sea kayak, paddle, PFD and basic paddle instruction. $15 per person.


This is a great way to try kayaking for the first time, or get some pointers if you're a little rusty. It's also a fun addition to your weekly trip to the farmers' market!

 

OR HIGH SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY CLUB RECEIVES 2014-15 BEST SCHOOL COMPOSTER AWARD FROM NORTHEAST RECOVERY ASSOCIATION (NRRA)

The 15 student Sustainability Club was recognized for its efforts to encourage peers to adopt the practice of composting during school lunch periods. Monitors were set up for the two lunch periods to assist fellow students in sorting scraps into recycling, composting and landfill buckets. This peer-to-peer initiative resulted in diverting almost two tons of compost from the waste stream with minimal resistance.

The Sustainability Club has now broadened its efforts by working with the custodial staff to introduce paper towel composting in the bathrooms. The Club is also working with administration to introduce recycling and composting into the August freshmen orientation. The persistence and dedication of the Sustainability Club was acknowledged as having a lasting influence on the school’s community.

This award was presented at the NRRA School CLUB’s 6th Annual School Recycling Conference and Expo on June 9th at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH. The Conference & Expo was a great opportunity for students, teachers, and administrators to network and learn more about school recycling, to expand and increase the efficiency of their programs, to add recycling education to their curricula, exchange ideas, share philosophies, and further promote waste reduction efforts.

Special thanks to NH the Beautiful for sponsoring the School Recycling Conference and for their continued support of school recycling in New Hampshire.

MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND

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. Click on the meetings listed below to view agendas and other information.

Agricultural Commission - Monday, July 13, 2015

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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

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

Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule.

DCAT Programming Schedule.

DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22

Bayou New Hampshire with Julian Smith

Run time: 25 minutes

Saturday & Sunday @ 1:30 PM & 8:00 PM

 

Have you ever wondered why Town Councilor Julian Smith (pictured above), carries that club like stick as a cane?  Tune in and find out.  Julian gives DCAT 22 Studios a tour of what he calls “Bayou New Hampshire”.  Check out his extensive ponds and learn about the beavers that call Julian’s NH bayou, home.  Julian, like his beaver pals, has been very busy indeed.  DCAT 22 Studios original programming.  This video is also available on our On Demand site.  
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Join DCAT 22 Studios on a time lapse video tour of our New Town Hall.  Watch from a bird’s eye view as the Town Hall starts as the old bank and quickly transforms into our new space.   This video is only available on our On Demand site.

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DCAT is Live Streaming

Please join DCAT for any of our regularly scheduled meetings live-streamed directly to the device of your choice . It’s easy, all you have to do is go to: live-stream.com and follow the prompts to set up your live stream account.  You’ll receive email updates as to when the meeting will be held and the start time.  All you have to do is click and watch.  Live-stream works on any PC (just remember to update your Adobe Flash player), Apple or Android device.  Please contact dcat@ci.durham.nh.us with any questions.

PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.

Music By The Bay Summer Concert Series at Wagon Hill Farm

Music By The Bay Concert Series made its summer debut on June 25th with the Beatles cover band, Studio Two.  Approximately 75 participants were in attendance on this picture perfect summer night in the Orchard at Wagon Hill Farm.  

Two more performances are slated for the waterfront location this summer! The classic rock cover band, Marcy Drive Band on July 16th (rain date 17th) and Granite Planet- a dance, pop, rock, 60’s to today style band on August 20th (rain date 21st).  Music By The Bay Summer Concerts take place from 6:00-8:00pm with FREE admittance.  Bring a blanket or chair and pack a picnic for a feel good, entertaining evening out with others in the community.

View band descriptions HERE. 

 

Camp R.E.A.C.H. 2015

Program registration for Camp R.E.A.C.H have been extended through the week of July 13th.  Please be sure to visit our summer program guide for a detailed list of engaging and active programs. Click HERE to explore everything from chemistry, rockets and kayaking to Legos and vet school! Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions during the same week, and save $50!

Fitness Classes

Our wonderful variety of fitness classes will continue throughout the summer with the exception of Tai Ji Quan - Moving for Better Balance and Yoga for Active Adults (ages 55+).  Instructors for both of these classes will resume instruction this fall.  

 

View Recreation Department fitness class schedule HERE!

 

Save the Date: Durham Day at Wagon Hill Farm - Saturday, September 26th from 12:30-4:00pm

Durham Day is a free community celebration of Durham with live music, BBQ, boat rides, KidZone activities and much more!  

We want to hear from you!

Have a new exciting program idea?  Please be sure to share your vision with Parks and Recreation Director, Rachel Gasowski by stopping by the Recreation Department Office (2 Dover Road), or by calling/emailing the department at (603) 817-4074/ rgasowski@ci.durham.nh.us.  

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Great Bay Yacht Club Notice of Race - Saturday, Jul 18, 2015 (rain date Sunday, Jul 19), Hilton Sate Park, Dover, 9:30AM Registration, Races to follow. To pre-register, click HERE.

Halcyon Music Festival, Wednesday, Jul 29, 2015, 7:30PM, Community Church of Durham. A full video preview of the 2015 event can be viewed HERE. For more information contact Katie Shine, katherineshine@gmail.com, or visit http://halcyonmusicfestival.org/

Echo Thrift Shop has recently partnered with Friends in Action. Shop now open Mon-Fri, 10AM to 5PM and Sat, 10AM to 2PM. Coupons for 50% off entire purchase have been placed in businesses in Durham, Lee, and Newmarket.

Generations Humanitarians: Oyster River Community Humanitarian Expedition. A trip is forming for Dec. 2015 - Jan 2016 to the Sacred Valley of Peru, in and around Cuzco.  Generations Humanitarians is a nonprofit organization that provides homes for orphaned street children in Peru.  In an ongoing effort to focus attention on their various children’s homes, they coordinate humanitarian expeditions. Click HERE for more information. Contact: Christine Watts at artnic@comcast.net

Durham Bike and Sports – Biking Adventure Overnight Camps. Two-day overnight trip to a NH state park to challenge participants on some of the best mountain biking trails in NH. Focus on developing safe riding techniques, trail riding skills, basic repairs and maintenance, increasing fitness and exploring local and NH trail systems. Emphasis on FUN! Includes tenting overnight. Opportunities for swimming, fishing, and learning outdoor skills: basic first aid, outdoor cooking and safe and efficient camping skills. List of required and suggested equipment will be provided. Limited to 10 participants. Ages 12-15.  $195.  July 23-24 & Aug 6-7.

Great Bay Rowing Adult Summer Programs, offered at the GBR/UNH boathouse located in Dover at the Cocheco waterfront. To learn more and to register, click HERE.

Durham Bike and Sports Mountain Bike Ride, every Sunday leaving from the shop at 10AM.  Everyone welcome! Will ride local trails for 1-2 hours or check Facebook page for upcoming ride information or call 603-397-5140.

Artful Noise String Quartet performs at the Music on the Library Lawn, Weds. July 15th at 6:30 PM.  Sponsored by The Friends of the DPL and is held rain or shine.

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Week 3 of Summer Reading!
Winners announced! $25 to Bella's Restaurant is Beth Pescosolido, Comic Book winner is Beth Roylos.  Get in on the action, stop by & and complete the HERO crossword puzzle this week.   Next drawing July 14th 10:00am.  Winner receives $25 to Young's Restaurant and second drawing wins a comic book!   Contact Armida Geiger ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us
Young Adult Writing group (ages 10 & up), Monday July 13th 4-5:00 pm – This week:  Superhero/Comic writing!  Join us in the Young Adult room to hear about writing and do some writing exercises.  We will post your writing to our library blog “Write Away”.
Family Movie Night, “Bolt”, Monday July 13th at 6:00 pm – Join us for our family movie, “Bolt” in the community room.  All are welcome and popcorn is served.
Summer Storytime, Tues. July 14th, 10:30 am – This week: Superheroes!  Join us for our summer storytimes.  We read stories, do feltboard, fingerplays, sing songs and make a fun craft.  All are welcome.
Local Air Guard Pilot, Paul Kell visits 9-12 year old Activity Hour, Tues. July 14th, 6:30-7:30 pm - This week:  Meet a local hero, Air Guard Pilot, Paul Kell, learn about being a pilot and an Air Guard member and make some paper airplanes.  We’ll play games, win prizes and talk about what you are reading.
Make-It! Weds. July 15th 4:00-5:00 pm (ages 8 & up) – Drop-in to knit, draw build or just create your own project.  We will have creative projects for you to make as well.
Music on the Lawn, Artful Noise String Quartet, Weds. July 15th at 6:30-7:30 pm – String quartets aren’t just for weddings anymore!  Come hear beautiful music by virtuoso performers.  Tangos, dance tunes and light classical will be performed.  This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Durham Public Library. Held rain or shine.
Adult Writers Meet-Up July 16th 6-8 pm - Interested in writing?  Come to the Library Cafe. All are welcome. Contact Mary Ellen Humphrey mary.ellen.humphrey@gmail.com
Wildlife Encounters at the Madbury Town Hall Joint Library program with the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries, Thurs. July 16th at 10:30 am – Come and meet some wild animals!  Wildlife Encounters is back with some interesting animals and animal facts. This event will be held at the Madbury Town Hall and is a joint summer reading program with the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries.  All ages and all are welcome.
6-8 year old Activity Hour, Thurs. July 16th 3:00-4:00 pm – This week:  Comic books and graphic novels!  We’ll hear some books, play some games and make a comic strip.  We’ll also talk about what you are reading.
Young Adult Superhero Movie Night, “Spiderman”, Thurs. July 16th at 6:00 pm – Join us for our YA Movie and have some popcorn.

Also, Trivia Question of the Week, Guessing Jar, Hero Wall and Superhero Training!
Calling all gardeners! The library Rain Garden mass planting is July 21st.  In preparation volunteer gardeners are needed to weed, July 13-20.Thank you to the following weeders! Mary Bartsch, Rikki Cargill, Charlotte Ramsey, Ann Windsor, Nancy Shieb, Joan Drapeau, Mary Lou Campbell, Trang Triff, Beth Pescosolido, Carolyn Dupont, Jill Lockhardt and Lori Lavac.  Contact Ann, annwindsor@comcast.net with questions/or schedule a day or time that works for you.
In the Gallery Featured during the month of July, 2015 NH Art Association Interns: Emily Webber, Danielle Antico and McKenzie Davidson. Visit the DPL Gallery located on the second floor.
Beach Reads   - By request, the Friends of the Library are offering pocketbook "Beach Reads" for sale in the Library cafe.
Win $300 in Photography Contest   - DPL is hosting a photography contest, sponsored by a Durham resident, to capture the beauty, character, & identity of Durham as it exists throughout the course of one year beginning July 4, 2015.  Contestants chronicle a year in the town, in a series of 7 photos that express Durham’s character. Contest rules & applicaton found on the library website http://durhampubliclibrary.org
Technology Help - The library offers help for people who need assistance using technology, such as computers, iPads and phones. Call us to check on the availability of our volunteers at 868-6699 or email us at durhampl@gmail.com.
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club.  Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library.  Talk to the Children’s Librarian at the children’s desk for more details.

Check out the Durham Public Library website durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.

FROM "HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A BRIEF HISTORY OF DURHAM, NH, 1600 - 1976 written by Philip A. Wilcox and members of the Durham Historic Association
1962 - Following years of Puritanical conservatism and the injury and death of numerous students returning from Dover with internal cargoes of beer, the Town voted to permit the sale of beer. This has now been extended to the Student Union. If not "wet", Durham is at least "moist."

Have a very nice weekend.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, NH

T:  603-868-5571    F:  603-868-5572

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

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