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 NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...
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Durham Town Clerk-Tax Collector Lorrie Pitt looks on as Town Council Chair Jay B. Gooze reads a Certificate of Appreciation at a recent Town Council meeting recognizing Lorrie for her twenty years of service to the Town. The certificate reads:
"Presented this 16th day of July 2012 in recognition of your twenty years of dedicated service to the Town of Durham, beginning with your employment as the Deputy Town Clerk-Tax Collector on July 20, 1992, and later with your successful election to the Office of Town Clerk-Tax Collector on March 9, 2004. Your dedication and commitment to the citizens of Durham is exemplary and always above reproach. The knowledge, wisdom, and sound judgment with which you execute your duties are admirable.
It is therefore with great pleasure that the Town of Durham convey its sincerest appreciation to you for twenty years of service. The professional, caring, and devoted service that you have provided to the citizens of Durham is commendable and has earned you a high degree of respect within the community. On behalf of the Town of Durham, thank you for your valuable service."
Congratulations, Town Clerk-Tax Collector Pitt! And thank you for your longstanding, dedicated service to the community.
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DURHAM SISTERS SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE JUMPER CLASSIC
Last weekend, sisters Elizabeth and Grace Henry of Durham sang the national anthem at the Jumper Classic, New England's only International Horse Show Jumping competition. Young, talented, and full of energy, Elizabeth, 13, and Grace, 11, won a WERZ contest earlier this summer which rewarded them with the opportunity to sing at the premier social sporting event in Hampton Falls.
To read the full article published in the Foster's Daily Democrat and view the YouTube video, click HERE.
Durham sisters Elizabeth and Gracy Henry. Courtesy Foster's Daily Democrat
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NO "FRIDAY UPDATES" ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012
Due to vacation schedules in the Administrator's Office, there will be no "Friday Updates" on Friday, August 24th. The Administrator's Office will be closed next week, August 20-24. During that week, Business Manager Gail Jablonski will serve as Acting Town Administrator.
The next "Friday Updates" publication will be on Friday, August 31st.
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PARKING/TRAFFIC INFORMATION FOR UNH MOVE-IN
In addition to the students who are already on campus (including Residential Assistants, student athletes, and other student leaders), a first wave of new arrivals will occur early next week and the vast majority of UNH students will arrive on (or return to) campus between August 24th and August 26th. The move-in to the campus residence halls and apartment complexes causes SUBSTANTIAL disruption to campus parking and street traffic, in particular on Friday the 24th. To read the UNH President Mark Huddleston's message regarding move-in and view a schedule for parking lot closures and traffic information, click HERE.
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PLANNING BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REGULATIONS
On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM, the Durham Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on draft Architecture Design Regulations (updated since the last draft). There are many photographs of buildings in Durham so interested residents may find these regulations more engaging than the typical ordinance.
The Architecture Design Regulations would be part of the Site Plan Regulations to be adopted by the Planning Board. They would apply to all buildings, except single and two-family dwellings located in the Core Commercial area, but not within the Durham Historic District. A similar companion set of regulations will be prepared for the Historic District Commission in the near future. Please feel free to contact Town Planner Michael Behrendt at 603-868-8064 or email mbehrendt@ci.durham.nh.us with any questions or comments concerning the draft regulations.
To view the draft Architecture Design Regulations, click HERE.
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NEW THREE-WAY INTERSECTION IN PLACE AT MILL ROAD AND MCDANIEL DRIVE
The Public Works Department completed the new pilot program three-way stop installation at Mill and McDaniel this week with two new stop signs and proper approach signage. Public Works also painted new stop bars and repainted the cross walk. All the new signage has flashing LED lights to provide heightened notice concerning the changes. This modification has been made in response to safety concerns expressed by Mill Road residents in the vicinity of the intersection. he Town's Traffic Safety Committee will monitor the installation over the coming weeks. Please send feedback to Police Chief David Kurz at dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us.
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NEW RESTAURANT OPENS AT DURHAM'S MILL PLAZA – BELLA'S CASUAL DINING
A new restaurant has opened in the former B.J. Bricker's Location — Bella's Casual Dining. It is owned and operated by a Durham resident and specializes in good quality American cuisine. For more information, check out their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BellasDurhamNh.
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ANNUAL MUNICIPAL LAW LECTURE SERIES
Beginning in September, the 37th Annual Municipal Law Lecture Series, sponsored by the New Hampshire Local Government Center and the Regional Planning Commission, will be holding lectures in communities throughout the state.
These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in, or responsibility for, any aspect of municipal land use to include members of planning boards, zoning boards, conservation commissions, and councils/board of selectmen, as well as planners, building inspectors, and code officers. All lectures are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM.
The schedule of lectures is as follows:
Lecture 1: Procedural Basics for Planning and Zoning Boards
Lecture 2: Religion and Land Use Controls: What Are the Legal Limits
Lecture 3: Innovative Land Use Controls: Reexamining Your Zoning Ordinance
Board and committee members interested in attending any or all of these lectures are encouraged to do so. Planning and Zoning Board members may complete the registration form and return it to Karen Edwards. Council and other board/committe members may complete the form and return it to Jennie Berry as soon as possible as space is limited. The Town will cover the cost for all registration fees.
The registration form may be obtained by clicking HERE or going to the LGC website at http://www.nhlgc.org/attachments/trainingevents/MLLSbrochure.pdf.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Earthwork and site shaping continue at the library construction site. Rough grading of the parking lot is complete and finish grading has begun. The future rain garden at the back of the site is beginning to take shape although landscaping will be one of the last items to occur in the overall construction process. Bauen Corporation, our construction manager, brought a job trailer on site so there will be more room for on-site meetings and a more secure place for job related materials. Excavation for the basement and foundation walls was begun and, not surprisingly since this is the Granite State, some fairly large rocks were encountered. Toward the end of the week, rain was a nuisance factor with regard to the excavation.
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TO NEW ORHS GRADUATES AND THEIR PARENTS FROM THE DURHAM SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
The Durham Supervisors of the Voter Checklist would like to suggest that new high school graduates who are going away to college in the fall consider registering to vote before leaving if they believe they will want to vote by absentee ballot in Durham during the school year. This is especially important during a year with an important election, such as the upcoming State Primary (September 11) and the Presidential Election (November 6).
In most states, students are generally allowed to choose whether to vote in their hometown or in the town where they are going to school. This is easier to do in some towns/states than in others. Registering this summer at your leisure rather than standing in line on the day of the election or trying to register absentee is much easier. If you think you would prefer to vote next year at school and it is in a different state, make sure you check that state’s voting laws.
Only a few states allow registration the same day as voting. If you choose to register here, you may do so any time as long as you turn 18 before the election. Take proof of who you are, your age, US citizenship, and where you live (license + birth certificate or passport are best) to the Town Hall during its normal working hours (8-5, M-F). Anyone who lives in Madbury or Lee must go to their own Town Hall.
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Still in the care of their parents, Durham's cygnets are now 3 months old. Courtesy Andrea Bodo
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – SEPT. 22nd
The 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on September 22nd 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.
Please remember -- The maximum collected per household is five gallons. 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. For more information, click HERE.
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FREE WOOD CHIPS!
Durham Public Works has left piles of wood chips at 48 Woodridge Road (the vacant lot close to Mill Road). Please help yourself.
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SUNDAY TOUR OF BAYOU NEW HAMPSHIRE
The weather forecast for this Sunday indicates clear skies and relatively mild temperatures--ideal conditions for touring the more than a dozen ponds at Bayou New Hampshire (246 Packers Falls Road in Durham). Come as early or late as you wish--visitors at dawn or sunset may have a chance to see beavers working on several of their dams. Dogs are welcome, but only on a leash. Park in the large parking lot by the garage, pick up a trail map, and follow the mown path marked with arrows.
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DURHAM’S FRIDAY DEALS
This program is intended to give local merchants an opportunity to encourage residents to shop locally.
Wildcat Fitness, 397-3200
Use the gym 4 Free on Fridays (Expires 8-31)
Located at the far end of the Mill Plaza
Red Carpet Florist, 868-7021
$5 bouquets of flowers every Friday
Located at 56 Main St.
Mino’s Roast Beef, 397-5261
$6.50 Chicken Kebab Salad (Regular Size) on Friday
Located in the Mill Plaza
Domino’s Pizza, 868-6230
$.99 Small Cheese Pizza every Friday
Located in the Mill Plaza
Uppercut Hair Salon, 868-7363
20% off all hair care products every Friday
Located in the Mill Plaza
Mama Mac and More, 868-7449
$5 for an 8" sub or salad (add $2 for chicken or steak on salad)
Located at 38 Main Street
Durham House of Pizza, 868-2224
$4 for a small cheese pizza
Located at 38 Main Street
Candy Bar, 397-5154
Free dark caramel and sea salt chocolate truffle with every $10 purchase
Located at 44 Main Street
Bindy’s Boutique, 590-0044
20% off on Fridays when you mention this ad from the Friday Updates
Located at 42a Main St.
Money spent locally stays local. Support Durham business.
If your business has a Friday deal to offer please send it to
Ken Entz at sentz@comcast.net.
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PUBLIC 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.
Town Council - Monday, August 20, 2012. To view the agenda and entire packet of information click HERE.
Planning Board - Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Click HERE to view the agenda and accompanying material for this meeting.
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee - Thursday, August 23, 2012. Click HERE to view the agenda.
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://ci.durham.nh.us/ by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.
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.
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The gundalow Piscataqua. Courtesy Ralph Morang Photography
EXPLORE THE GREAT BAY AND OYSTER RIVER ON THE NEW GUNDALOW PISCATAQUA
On Saturday, August 25, the new gundalow Piscataqua will be sailing on the Great Bay! The Piscataqua will sail from the UNH Jackson Estuarine Lab – so we can explore Great Bay and the Oyster River. Sails are a hands-on experience for the whole family. Help set the sail and steer the boat. Other activities include a plankton tow and learning about other animals in the Piscataqua Estuary. The Gundalow Company will be offering trips from 11-12:30, 1:30-3:00 and 5:30-7:00. Adult tickets are $30 and child (ages 5-12) tickets are $12. To purchase visit the Gundalow Company's website at www.gundalow.org or call 603-433-9505. To purchase tickets online, go to http://www.gundalowtickets.org/cart/index.php?event_id=5225.
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UNH DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT A STUDY
The University of New Hampshire Department of Kinesiology is seeking female volunteers between the ages of 18-30 and 65-80 years old for a study investigating muscle strength and neural function following a bout of resistance exercise on the legs. To participate you must not be suffering from any orthopedic limitations or have any neuromuscular disorders. You also cannot have a personal or family history of blood clots or clotting disorders and must not be taking hormone replacement therapy or contraceptives. You should not be currently participating in a resistance training program. Participation requires 4 visits to our laboratory at the University of New Hampshire and each visit last 1-2 hours. You will gain information regarding your muscle strength and body composition. The Kinesiology Dept. will pay for parking. If you have questions or are interested in particip
ating in this study, please contact Summer Cook, Ph.D. at (603) 862-0895 or email summer.cook@unh.edu.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Community Gardens for all Children's Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, August 19, 2012, 2:30 PM, Wagon Hill Farm. Durham community is invited to bring children for a plant scavenger hunt. Each child will have a series of plants to match by plot number to a small plant map.Prizes for those completing the hunt include: garden pinwheels, seed packets, and/or snap coins. RSVP if attending to musedit@comcast.net. by Saturday noon.
August Riverwalk: Trans-Tamposi Trek, celebrating the establishment of the Samuel A. Tamposi Water Supply Reserve, Saturday, August 25, 2012, 9:00 – 11:3
0 a.m. Public is invited. For more information, click HERE.
Annual Church Yard Sale, Saturday, September 8, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come early to shop for books, clothing, kitchen items, linens, china, toys, s
porting goods, vintage items, and electronics. There will also be assorted produce and barbecue foods to purchase. Take the route 108 exit off of Route 4. Turn toward Durham (108 South) and follow the signs. Sponsored by and Located at: Community Church of Durham, UCC, St. George Episcopal Church,and St. Thomas More Church
Annual Durham Day Event, Saturday, September 15, 2012 (Rain Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012), 12:30 - 4:00 PM, Wagon Hill Farm waterfront.
Yoga on Wagon Hill at the Waterfront, July 5-August 30, 2012, offered through Prana Studio. Sessions every Thursday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Classes are free, however
if participants wish to do so, they may make a $5 donation towards restoration of the Smith Chapel. Please bring yoga mat, sunscreen, and water. In the event of rain, the class will be cancelled. Email questions to sign-up@moebiusyoga.com.
New England Fall Astronomy Festival, Friday (6 PM) and Saturday (10 AM), September 21 & 22, 2012, UNH Observatory. Presented by UNH Physics Department and the NH Astronomical Society. Free admission, but donations appreciated. Contact Katy Sternberger with questions, krt43@unh.edu.
Going Paces Second Annual Race, Sunday, October 21, 2012 (Newburyport Half Marathon and Relay) to raise funds for Growing Places. Training for run in Newburyport, MA on October 12, 2012. For more information contact suechase@growingplacesnh.org. >
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Preschool Storytimes begin Tues., Sept. 4th and Thurs., Sept. 6th, 10:30 a.m. - All are welcome to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard and a craft.
Beginning Sept. 1st, Join the Patch Program, our reading incentive program for children aged 2-12 years. Children earn patches for minutes read or being read to as well as a Durham Library book bag. If new to the program, stop by and register. Thanks to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for their continued support of this program. We have new patches!
Registration for Tales for Tails will begin Sept. 1st. 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 in September for a session.
McGregor Memorial EMS First Aid Training, Tues. Sept. 11th, 6:00-8:30 p
.m. - McGregor Memorial EMS offers the two-year certification through the American Heart Association. To register, call 862-3674 or cprregistration@megreorems.org. Cost is $20
New Hampshire Stories and Songs, Weds. Sept. 12th, 6:30 p.m. - Join us for a night of New Hampshire Songs and Stories! Don Watson is a singer/songwriter from Gilford, NH, who’s music has been compared to John Denver, Jim Croce and Dan Fogelberg. His songs are upbeat, inspiring and easy on the ears. Don's newest project "Welcome Home New Hampshire" is a collection of songs based on people, places and events of the granite state. Don partnered with Steve Redic, a poet and historian from Candia, NH in the writing of these songs.
Ecotourism in Costa Rica, Tues. Sept. 18th, 6:30 p.m. - Feel like visiting the luscious country of Costa Rica, and perhaps doing some good while
you're at it? Let the music of the rainforest soothe you while you learn about this beautiful country and the eco-tourism volunteer opportunities there. Joan Schaeffer will discuss the ecotourism industry of Costa Rica, focusing on three of the major national parks there, each distinct in location, environment, and flora and fauna. Learn about all the opportunities that eco-travelers can engage in while experiencing an astounding trip to Costa Rica.
Seacoast Reads (UNH Reading Buddies), Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade book group), YA writing/blog group and Lego club will begin in October. More information to come on Bookeaters (Middle School Book Group) and Libros Lovers (High School Book Group) as well. Check out our website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more inf
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Summer Readers! You can still pick up your reading certificates, Bagelry and book prize in the Children’s Room during the month of August.
Check out the library's website at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/ for more information.
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FROM "DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY - 1900-1985"
"Newspapers: The Durham Paper and the Durham Paper. In the fall of 1969, a new publication appeared, The Durham Paper. A single sheet marked 'EXTRA', dated September 11, 1969, and identified as volume I, number 1/2, carried this message from the publishers: 'Yes, we will publish!'
Physically, The Durham Paper looked much like the former DRA. Even the office address was the same, 44 Main Street. The new publishers were Robert Shea and Anthony McManus, and the managing editor was Peg Aaronian.
Volume I, number 1, of The Durham Paper was dated September 18, 1969. The price was 10 cents per copy, or $4.50 for a year's subscription." Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.
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Have a nice weekend.
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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