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Crocus have begun pushing up ... a sure sign of spring!
Courtesy Todd Selig
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The weather has finally turned toward spring! Wishing everyone a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter.
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TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES $1.1 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EVERSOURCE - Seacoast Reliability Project
Following a meeting with its legal Council from 6 - 7 PM, and following intense public input and extended deliberation, the Town Council voted 7–2 Monday night, April 15th, to approve a $1.1 million draft settlement agreement negotiated by Admin. Selig with Eversource regarding its Seacoast Reliability Project.
The Council endeavored to weigh the relative strength of the legal arguments Durham would make at the NH Supreme Court against the costs/benefits associated with proceeding to court. If the Town did not prevail or if the case was not accepted by the Supreme Court, Durham would be left with nothing. If it did prevail, it was believed there would still be ways for Eversource to remedy its situation with the SEC or via the Governor and Executive Council. And if Durham went to court, the negotiated offer would be off the table. The cost in terms of legal fees of proceeding to the Supreme Court was estimated to be in the $30,000 range. To date, Durham has expended well in excess of $300,000 fighting the project.
The state’s Site Evaluation Committee unanimously approved the project in December and last week announced it declined to reconsider its approval of the project, as had been requested by the Durham, citizen intervenors, and the Conservation Law Foundation.
The draft settlement agreement approved by the Council Monday night generally includes the following:
- $360,000 in lease payments to Durham over the course of three years ($120,000/yr). These payments reimburse Durham for monies expended in legal services and environmental review vetting the project over the course of the last several years before the SEC. Due to Durham's intervention, numerous additional mitigation measures were put in place by the NH Department of Environmental Services in the wetland permit issued by the state for the crossing of Little Bay. Durham's intervention (as well as tremendous research and input from the Durham Historic Association, which was also an intervenor) resulted in additional mitigation measures from the SEC as well on numerous aspects of the project.
- An additional payment of $213,763 to Durham to support the Wagon Hill Farm shoreline stabilization project (potentially Phase III).
- A contribution from Eversource of $525,000 to fund a new initiative intended to "move the needle forward" regarding the overall long-term health of the Great Bay Estuary involving both scientific analysis and public education/outreach. Details regarding this payment are being worked out by the relevant parties.
- Agreement by Eversource to work in good faith with Durham to evaluate potential Land and Mobile Radio Emergency Communication Sites that may be owned/leased by Eversource and beneficial to Durham.
- An agreement by Eversource to work with Durham on evaluating potential microgrid opportunities within the community.
Total payments by Eversource under the working draft settlement agreement - $1,098,763.
At the explicit direction of the Council, Administrator Selig is now working with Eversource to finalize the terms of the draft settlement agreement, which is anticipated to be executed in the coming days.
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PARKING LOT EXPANSION AT 18 MAIN STREET - Zoning Board Overturns Decision of Historic District Commission to Deny the Application
Last week, the Zoning Board of Adjustment (by a vote of 4-1) overturned the decision of the Historic District Commission denying the application from Pete Murphy for expansion of the parking lot at 18 Main Street.
The HDC denied the application (by a vote of 3-2) at its meeting on February 7 on a finding that the proposal did not comply with four general principles for development (as stated in the letter of denial HERE). Members of the HDC expressed concern about adding an entrance driveway on Main Street, relocating a portion of the stone wall in front of the property, and the overall impact of an enlarged parking lot upon the historic district.
The Planning Board approved the site plan for the application on February 13. The board’s review is independent from that of the HDC. Now with the ZBA decision the project can move forward.
View all documents related to the project HERE.
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AERIAL SURVEY AND PHOTO (AS&P) TO DO A "FLYOVER" OF DURHAM
Cartographic Associates, Inc (CAI) of Littleton, New Hampshire has been awarded the 3-year contract to generate current, accurate parcel maps and indexes which show the correct size, shape, location and ownership for every property in Durham. The intended use of these maps will be for property tax assessment purposes and will be the fundamental basis for the town’s Geographic Information System (GIS) project.
As part of the Tax Parcel Map Project, CAI has hired Aerial Survey and Photo (AS&P) of Norridgewock, ME to provide them with Photogrammetric Mapping for this project. Over the next couple of weeks, AS&P will be setting out white markers to perform a “flyover” of Durham. This will provide custom orthophotography and the development of a 100 scale planimetric base map for use during this project. A planimetric base map combined with thorough parcel record research (deeds, surveys, etc.) will produce superior results. The plane used for the flyover will be flying low over the ground while taking photos, so don’t be alarmed.
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Two youngsters enjoying each others company during the Annual Egg Hunt activities last Saturday, April 13th. Courtesy Todd Selig
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SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE
The Planning Board formally initiated the proposed Solar Energy Systems ordinance at its meeting on April 10. The draft, which will be presented to the Town Council for consideration on May 6, can be viewed HERE.
It is widely recognized that the Town’s present ordinance is inadequate. It permits solar arrays as accessory uses with no specific regulations but severely restricts larger electricity-generating installations. The proposal defines three types of solar-energy uses and includes specially tailored standards for each: 1) systems that are accessory to single family and duplex residences; 2) systems that are accessory to multi-unit and nonresidential uses; and 3) systems that provide electricity on a larger scale, called enterprise systems.
Charlie Forcey, former Energy Committee chair, Barbara Dill, Audrey Cline, and Michael Behrendt prepared an initial draft ordinance which they presented to the Energy Committee in February 2018. The Energy Committee made a number of changes and then presented its proposal to the Planning Board in April 2018. Over the following year, the Planning Board continually revised the document while evaluating public comments from three different sets of public hearings. The biggest challenge for the board was to balance the imperative of encouraging solar energy with preserving neighborhood and rural character.
If the Town Council moves forward with the draft it will hold its own public hearing. The Town Council can modify the draft as it sees fit but if significant changes are proposed the revised draft would be sent back to the Planning Board for another public hearing and board comments.
Thank you to the Planning Board and Energy Committee for their exemplary work and the myriad town residents who offered invaluable input.
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DURHAM AWARDED A UNH SUSTAINABILITY FELLOW BY UNH
The Town of Durham is collaborating closely with UNH to build community resilience to deal with climate change, as detailed in the President’s Climate Leadership Commitments organized by Second Nature. This commitment includes four steps: 1. Initial Resilience Assessment; 2. Determine Future Scenarios; 3. Future Climate Impact and Resilience Assessment; 4. Create Resilience Plan. Together we have completed much of what is required for Steps 1, 2, and 3. We are now in the process of Step 4 – Creating a Resilience Plan. This step includes collecting information and data to complete a baseline assessment of resilience via a set of indicators and metrics across 5 sectors (termed “Capitals” by Second Nature): physical, natural, social, human, and financial.
To this end, Durham has been awarded a UNH Sustainability Fellow to assist in helping us complete the information gathering and drafting the Town of Durham-specific aspects of the Resilience Assessment and Resilience Plan, building upon an initial plan that UNH is in the process of completing and plans to and submit to Second Nature in May 2019. The fellow will work with various individuals from the Town of Durham and will also be mentored by Jennifer Andrews and Dr. Cameron Wake at UNH.
Project Goals and Anticipated Outcomes: Complete and finalize the first joint UNH/Town of Durham climate resilience plan by gathering metrics relative to the Resilience Indicators currently outlined in the preliminary UNH/Town of Durham climate resilience assessment prepared for Second Nature in 2018; suggesting new or refined Indicators if/as needed; and drafting the activities and strategies section of the joint UNH/Town of Durham Resilience Plan to complement those completed by UNH and submitted to Second Nature in in May 2019.
Durham will provide a nominal match in terms of dollars to support this internship grant.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORTS
The Fire Department has completed its quarterly statistical data of activity with respect to housing inspection standards, incident responses by types, and town-wide inspections. These reports can be viewed HERE.
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(l-r): Evan Crafts, Warren Kadden, Pete Leavitt, Eddie Acres, Dave Blatchford, Jim Brown, Dennis Cote.
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DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING WITH 1-800-BOARD-UP
During the week of April 22, 2019, Eddie Acres and Dennis Cote from 1-800-Board-Up met with members of the Durham Fire Department to illustrate the best practices for salvage and overhaul to help homeowners and business owners who have suffered loss or damage to their property including damage from fire and/or smoke, water, storm or mold. The goal is to help property owners minimize the damage, lessen the repair cost and minimize the time that the owners are out of their property.
When homeowners are displaced from their homes, representatives of 1-800-Board-Up explained that they will act as a resource and work in conjunction with the American Red Cross to coordinate housing, clothing and toiletry needs, etc and provide a range of victim services.
They also explained that they are prepared to address biohazards and will work to ensure that the property is secured and will not sustain further damage.
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SPRING CLEANUP BEGINS APRIL 29TH! RESIDENTIAL BULKY WASTE CLEANUP BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019.
Please place materials curbside no earlier than April 27th and no later than 7AM on April 29th. This is for residentially generated bulky items only. No household trash, no commercially generated waste. The maximum load per household is 6 Cubic Yards (approximately pile of 8' L x 4' D x 5' H).
We will not pick up any loads that exceed this.
Please refer to your spring newsletter for details HERE.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - Morning of Saturday, October 26, 2019
The 2019 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, between 8 - 11:30 AM. To register, you must call DPW at 603-868-5571 or mailto:publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us. REMEMBER - THE MAXIMUM COLLECTED PER HOUSEHOLD IS FIVE GALLONS. NO EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, RADIOACTIVE WASTE, ASBESTOS, SILVEX OR INFECTIOUS/BIOLOGICAL WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOT ACCEPTED AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - LATEX AND OLD-BASED PAINTS, MOTOR OIL, AND ANTI-FREEZE. These items can be brought up to the Transfer Station with a 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.
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SWAP SHOP NEWS
Many long-term Durham residents have taken home finds from the Swap Shop that then get significant RE-USE. Finds can be categorized as kitchen items (as pictured), décor items, travel, office, furniture, books, crafts, yard, hardware, sports, toys, parts and more. Over time we hope to extend enthusiasm about RE-USE by sharing photos of your finds. Anyone wishing to share a photo, please send it to mailto:jem7929@gmail.com (administered by Swap Shop volunteer, Jessie McKone). Look for your images to be displayed in the Friday Updates. Thanks to all residents who drop off safe, clean items, that still work, for others to take and put to resourceful RE-USE !
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UNH KICKS OFF SHARE THE STREETS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WITH DURHAM’S SUPPORT
UNH Campus Planning and the Planning Student Organization are collaborating on two pedestrian safety/outreach efforts in early May. A cross marking campaign and a series of social media messages regarding sharing of our wallkways and streetscapes will be piloted for ongoing use next year. Here is some additional information:
- Sidewalk Stencil Campaign
- The markings will be done with stencils (approx. 18”*24”) using spray chalk (likely orange and or white) and will be temporary in nature.
- The markings will be done on sidewalk approaches to crosswalks and not over tactile strips. There will be no markings in street travel way.
- UNH’s Steve Pesci will supervise the installations by student planners.
- Safety vests will be worn by all.
- The group will give min 24hr advance notice to UNH and Town Police as well as Durham DPW and UNH G&E prior to install sweep.
- The group will be focusing on UNH property access to crosswalks including Main Street and into downtown/Pettee Brook/Madbury/Mill (east side) town crosswalks.
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TEST KITS FOR ARSENIC AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL
In the March 15, 2019 "Friday Updates", Representative Judith Spang provided information with respect to wells and groundwater contamination, specifically with regard to arsenic.
The Lamprey Watershed Association has set up a table in the Town Hall lobby that has test kits for arsenic available for interested residents.
For questions, consult the DES Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau’s Arsenic page: “arsenic in drinking water” at https://www.des.nh.gov/. Technical staff are also available at (603) 271-3108 or mailto:dwgbinfo@des.nh.gov
Or contact Judith Spang at mailto:judith@kestrelnet.net
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RESULTS OF SURVEY REGARDING PODCASTS OF LOCAL DURHAM PUBLIC MEETINGS - Based on survey findings, we won't be doing Podcasts of public meetings...
The Town created a survey for residents to complete to find out if there may be any interest in the Town providing podcasts of Durham’s public meetings. The results indicate about half of the responders voted in favor and half voted against, with slightly more responders voting against.
As a result, the Town will not be pursuing this service.
View the survey results HERE.
Thank you to those residents that completed the survey and for providing their perspectives regarding this matter!
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Bald Eagle at Mill Pond. Courtesy Craig Stevens
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DURHAM POLICE PREPARE FOR THE END OF THE UNH ACADEMIC YEAR
As weather warms, daylight lengthens on a daily basis, and the end of the UNH school year approaches activity levels for the Durham Police intensify. Chief Kurz and his staff are meeting with the UNH Administration, law enforcement partners and other Town departments such as Fire, Public Works and McGregor Ambulance to finalize operation plans for Cinco de Mayo, end of classes and graduation commencement.
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday this year with the last day of classes the next day on Monday May 6th and “reading days” occurring on May 7th and 8th. Final exams are scheduled at various times from May 9th through May 15th with graduation on Saturday May 18th. During exam period, residents will notice a daily exodus of underclass students heading home with only seniors remaining for commencement activities to be enjoyed with family and friends.
In the days leading to commencement exercises, the Durham Police will heighten visibility by adding additional staff to the statistically busy days and hours of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Cinco de Mayo, residents may notice increased daytime presence of local police staff as well as the New Hampshire State who will provide assistance and visibility to manage any potentialities.
Residents are reminded to contact the Durham Police if you have any concerns or issues with noise or any suspicious activity by calling the non-emergency line at 868-2324 or 911 if concern is heightened.
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THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS BUSY PLANNING MANY UPCOMING PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES — Here’s what’s happening…
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P & R Director Rachel Gasowski organized a small working group to help plan the Memorial Day Parade. Lee Alexander, Councilor Andrew Corrow, and Dir. Gasowski make up the group at this time. They had a good conversation and both Lee and Andy brought forward some good suggestions/changes. They are also jumping in to activity take part in the planning/coordinating of the parade and ceremony, which is very helpful. Their next meeting is scheduled for May 1st.
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Dir. Gasowski has set up a meeting with Andrew Smith from the UNH Survey Center. Two P&R committee members and Rachel will be meeting in the near future with Dr. Smith to explore our options any how the Survey Center can help with the development of a new survey to get of feel of what residents desire in the area of Parks & Recreation.
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The Annual Egg Hunt was held Saturday. 3,000+ eggs were dispersed on the ORHS turf field in three age appropriate hunt zones! Kennebunk Saving donated $500 towards the event and the Candy Bar donated two Hannaford bags full of candy for egg stuffers. ORPP supplied the egg stuffers for 500 eggs and Texas Roadhouse in Newington also provided 250 eggs and stuffers. Theta Chi and Alpha Chi Omega helped stuff eggs over the past few weeks for community service hours; including a giant egg stuffing session with members from both Theta Chi and Alpha Chi on Saturday, March 30th. They both sent members on Saturday to help with the event too.
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The Department's final Teacher Workshop Day field of events of the 18/19 school year will take place on May 24th at American Dream Stables in Nottingham for a day of horseback riding and instruction.
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REACH registration opened at the end of last week. The dept. had several sign ups for our afternoon camps and the Friday Field Trips offered over the 5 weeks of REACH. Overall, we will have another great summer of participation in our camps, including the ones offered before REACH and after.
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We currently have 8 (12 spots total to fill) registered for our April Vacation Week Camp with the Seacoast Science Center. Dir. Gasowski have a few others who are looking to register for just part of the week, so it is anticipated we will have close to a full van for this new week of camp.
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Dir. Gasowski was/will be out of the office on April 16th and 30th for the Primex Leadership Forum.
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The dept. has a lot going on with spring programs, upcoming events, summer events, camps, managing camp registrations/communications, coordinating staff for the summer, facility rentals and more! It’s a bit crazy but Dir. Gasowski indicates she's excited for all that we have going on!
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PART TIME SEASONAL HELP WANTED DPW - Mowing, landscaping, and facility maintenance.
Seasonal summer help wanted for the Department of Public Works- mowing, general landscaping and facility maintenance, support to other DPW staff, etc. If interested, please feel free to fill out an application at the Public Works office located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive. Pay will start at $11/HR+ depending on experience. All applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to apply. Applications may also be requested via e-mail at publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us or by calling 603-868-5578. Application and copy of valid driver’s license to be submitted to the Public Works Department no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, May 3, 2019. These are super job opportunities for Oyster River residents back home for summer college break.
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Thousands of Easter eggs waiting to be collected by excited youngsters during the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Oyster River High School Turf Field. Courtesy Todd Selig
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BAY ROAD CLOSURE IN NEWMARKET
The Town of Newmarket has informed us that they will be replacing a culvert at 110 Bay Road this summer. This road work will require Bay Road to be closed at this location from approximately July 15th- August 26th. There will be no through traffic during this time, the Town of Newmarket will be responsible for signage and message boards alerting travelers of the road closure. Below is a map of the location of the work.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HIRING PROCESS - ONGOING
Administrator Selig is in the process of completing reference checks on the finalists for the part-time Economic Development Director position. He’s also reached out to Town staff, Katie Muth from the Durham Business Association, some key staff members at UNH, and others to gather information to understand the "ideal fit" for the person best suited for this important position.
We hope to finalize the process over the course of the next two weeks.
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WAGON HILL FARM SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
The shoreline erosion control project has begun on Wagon Hill Farm. Please be cautious when utilizing Wagon Hill Farm for recreating- there will be construction vehicles on the property and the shoreline area will be fenced off and closed during construction. Construction is expected to last approximately 6 weeks.
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DANDELIONS ARE BEE-UTIFUL - 2nd Annual Contest for the Durham Lawn(s) with the Most Dandelions
As part of Durham’s Bee Friendly Program, the Agricultural Commission is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Contest to encourage town residents to both recognize and demonstrate the importance of dandelions for honey bees and other pollinators.
Town residents are invited to submit a photo(s) of their residential lawn where dandelions are either allowed -- or encouraged! -- to grow.
Send a photo(s) via e-mail to:
Lee Alexander
e-mail: mailto:leelaine-alex@comcast.net
mobile: 603-866-2822
Please include name, address, and phone number.
Each contest participant will receive a small (2 oz.) squeeze bottle of “Lee’s Bees” Wildflower Honey.
Based on a fair (but somewhat subjective) site evaluation, the lawn judged to have the highest density of dandelions will receive a large (16 oz.) squeeze bottle of honey.
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WHY ARE THERE SO MANY RAINBOW FLAGS ON FACULTY ROAD?
In an effort to create a community that is more intentionally welcoming and affirming for LBGTQ individuals, residents are displaying rainbow flags on their lawns. The rainbow flag is an important symbol of safety and welcome to the LGBTQ community.
The flags are available at cost for $10. Contributions beyond that will be donated to Seacoast Outright, a nonprofit that supports LBGTQ youth. The rainbow flag initiative is being led by Durham United as part of a larger effort in partnership with the UCC Community Church of Durham, the Durham Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, the Gender & Sexuality Alliance at ORHS, UNH Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and others. Please contact Durham United at mailto:durhamnhunited@gmail.com for more information.
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FLYER/POSTER/MESSAGING CAMPAIGN - UNH Share the Street Program
Students will be finalizing image/message files for a series of 6 graphic messages which will be used in electronic, video, and poster messaging (bulletin board). These will be shared with both the Durham and UNH Police Departments and the Town Planning Department staff (potentially for use in Friday Updates). The group will be pursuing in-field installations in bus shelters, on-buses, kiosks (UNH and downtown). The group may be experimenting with a few in-field installations such as stair well verticals etc (UNH property only) and potentially sidewalk flat stickers (UNH property only).
The minimal costs for this program will be born by UNH Campus Planning using UNH Traffic Safety funds. UNH is not seeking any contribution from the Town.
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USNH BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING IN DURHAM ON APRIL 26
The University System Board of Trustees will meet in Durham on Friday, April 26, 2019, in the Squamscott Room at Holloway Commons from 8:30 AM – Noon. USNH BOT meetings are open to the public. The Trustees rotate their meetings between the USNH institutions over the course of the year - UNH, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, Granite State College, etc.
Admin. Selig plans to attend the meeting on behalf of the Town.
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TRAIL BRIDGE WORK AT DOE FARM ON APRIL 19
Conservation Commission member John Nachilly reports that volunteers are scheduled to work on building one of the trail bridges at Doe Farm today. There will be a few students from UNH Air Force ROTC Arnold Air Society helping along with some community members.
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Scouts from Troop 154, led by Ben Slama, enjoy lunch after installing one of several picnic tables at Doe Farm, as part of Ben’s Eagle Scout project. Courtesy of Fred Slama
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NEW PICNIC TABLES AT DOE FARM
For his Eagle Scout project, Ben Slama of Durham is building four large picnic tables and two Leopold benches and installing four sign posts at Doe Farm. Beginning last fall, Ben researched the designs, worked with Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder on identifying the locations for each piece, and created detailed design plans and a materials list, all of which he presented to the Conservation Commission in November. The Commission provided $550 in funding for materials. Last Sunday, Ben and his Scout mates installed the first two picnic tables. Ben said, “We were able to complete two picnic tables and put in both benches on Sunday. It went really smooth and I think we all had a great time.” Thanks to Ben and Scout Troop 154 for their great work and contributions to Durham’s conservation areas.
Ben’s project is part of our effort to improve the trails, signage, and overall experience of visitors to the 87-acre Doe Farm, one of the great gems of Durham. Today, Conservation Commission member John Nachilly and former Chair, Rob Sullivan, are leading a volunteer crew to build a bridge on one of the main trails. In June, trail work and bridge building will continue. Funds for these projects come from the Patron’s Trust (private donations) and the Conservation Fund (land use change tax). If anyone is interesting in volunteering or making a donation to the Patron’s Trust, please contact Ellen Snyder at mailto:ellensnyder1@gmail.com.
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TOWN OF DURHAM FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS
Did you know that the Town has a Facebook & Twitter account and frequently posts Durham & UNH news, happenings, and articles of interest in our area and the seacoast?
Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
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The Durham city and rural letter carriers will be having their 27th annual food drive on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Residents are asked to place non-perishable food items in a bag near their mailboxes and your letter carrier will pick up your donation when they deliver your mail. You can also bring your donations to the Durham Post Office located at 2 Madbury Road during the week of May 6 through May 11. All food collected will stay at the local pantries and will be greatly appreciated.
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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.
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R.E.A.C.H. SUMMER DAY CAMP - July 8 - August 9, 2019
R.E.A.C.H. Summer Day Camp is a community-based summer camp collaboration between Oyster River Cooperative School District and Durham Parks & Recreation. It meets Monday- Thursday, July 8 through August 9 at the Oyster River Middle School. Campers can participate in a morning ORCSD program, and then have the option to transition to afternoon camp with Durham Parks & Recreation. Since Oyster River is providing lunch for all school-aged kids, there is no need to pack one! To complete the week, Durham Parks and Recreation is also offering Friday Field Trips.
Read more about the program in the April 2019 Celebrate Durham blog HERE.
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New DPL Children's Library Assistant, Amy Segalla
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY WELCOMES AMY SEGALLA
We are pleased to welcome Amy Segalla as the new Children's Library Assistant. Amy is very excited about joining the DPL staff and looks forward to meeting all of you soon. Stop by the Children's desk to say hello.
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PLEASE SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF THE DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
During the month of April every $2.50 Reusable Community Bag sold at the Hannaford store located at 7 Mill Road in Durham will generate a $1 donation to the Friends of the Durham Public Library.
The Friends are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting the library. They fund these programs for the Durham Public Library community:
Facilitator-led book discussions
Summer outdoor concerts
Children’s Patch Program
Supplies for arts and crafts
Special events and performances
Museum passes
Library enhancements
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*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A Brief History of Durham, NH 1600 - 1976 (A little volume that was the Heritage Project of the Durham Historic Association Bicentennial celebration)
Preface - "Since before God made the first little green apples, oysters have probably been growin in the Oyster River; and some of the largest and juiciest to be found anywhere in the world are still growing here today. The following vignettes from rollicking history of Durham town on the Oyster River are therefore presented between the shells of an oyster."
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1910 - Ice harvesting was done from the Mill Pond, College Reservoir, Lamprey River and a small pond on Adams Point Road. Albert DeMerritt sold ice from his 20' x 250' shed to village homes, but most farmers had their own ice houses. Ice was usually cut into 22" x 22 " cakes.
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Two anxious pups introduce themselves during Saturday's Annual Easter Egg Hunt event. Courtesy Todd Selig
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If you know of others who would find the weekly "Friday Updates" of interest, please pass them along. Folks can sign up on the Town's web site HERE on the left side of the page. Click on "Friday Updates" then enter your email address and first and last name.
Have a wonderful Passover/Easter weekend!
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