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Durham Agricultural Commission display at Farm Day last Saturday. Courtesy Kaitlyn Lawson
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UNH students return to Durham today. It's a good day to be a Wildcat! The Oyster River School District commences the school year on Wednesday, August 29th.
In addition, perhaps as an early indicator of climate change, a pair of small hawks rarely seen in New England are getting a lot of attention in Durham on Meadow Road, where they've taken up residence in a tall pine tree in the backyard of the UNH head football coach Sean McDonnell and Jenny Sheehan. To view a story on WMUR-Channel 9, click HERE.
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“They’re Backkkkk”……UNH Students Return to Durham on Aug. 24
As the University of New Hampshire and Durham ready ourselves for the beginning of a new academic year, we thought we would share the upcoming scenario for the “move-in” days occurring this week. Working with UNH, we have implemented a number of successful strategies to address the arrival of the approximately 14,000 who will begin classes for the Fall schedule on Monday August 27th!
Off-campus apartments have already begun to experience significant activity as students move in prior to school opening. The move-in period at Orion, Madbury Commons, Henderson’s and other downtown properties does not conflict with Freshmen Move-in day.
Many of the residents of these properties actually never moved out of their apartments but physically left for summer jobs, often returning on weekends throughout the summer. Numerous athletic team members, resident assistants (RAs) and others, who have pre-UNH-opening activities that they must attend, have been circulating throughout the community during these last two-weeks.
As stated, on Friday August 24th, approximately 3,200+/- freshmen, assisted by their parents and siblings will move into dormitories. As you know, move-in days that coincide with the work week are somewhat of a “perfect storm” scenario for the police as the downtown will be busy with open businesses, commercial deliveries and routine traffic. We expect the challenging peak hours will occur between 6AM and 3PM with Durham’s roadway infrastructure slowing as parents, unfamiliar with the roadways, attempt to drop off their children at the appropriate dormitory. Additionally, there will be traffic pattern changes on Garrison Avenue and Madbury Road on Friday only as one-way traffic will be implemented to facilitate move-in at Stoke Hall. As always the Durham and University Police Department will have officers stationed throughout the area facilitating the flow of traffic and assisting those who may have questions. We thank everyone for their patience as we embark on the 2018/2019 School year.
Foot traffic in the downtown will once again be extraordinary as families seek lunch and to acquire those items they forgot to pack! While the upper-class students are instructed to arrive on Saturday and Sunday, with classes beginning on Monday August 27th, it is anticipated that significant numbers will be moving-in on Saturday, as well as Sunday, further exacerbating the strains upon Durham’s infrastructure and police staff. Residents should know that Durham and UNH police officers will be assigned to key locations to assist in providing directions to dorms as well as business locations that are unfamiliar to the new Wildcats.
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Chief Kurz with the Oyster River Cross Country Team at their car wash fundraiser last week. Courtesy Dave Kurz
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Durham Considering “Pooper Scooper” Ordinance
Recently the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) & UNH conducted a study in Dover using a DNA fingerprinting technique to match bacteria found in water samples to bacteria from specific sources, including humans and domestic animals. With this forensic science, NHDES found that dogs are a significant contributor of bacteria in surface waters including a small creek in Dover that flows into the Bellamy River.
Although there has not been a study in Durham, we are not immune from this challenge. It is interesting to note that rain or snow runoff can carry pet waste directly into waterways or storm drains, which usually empty without any treatment into a stream, river, or estuary. Untreated fecal matter can be a source of harmful bacteria and nutrients. Just as we don’t want human sewage in our water, it is important to prevent pet waste from being carried into our waterways. And it isn’t just water quality that can suffer. Leaving pet waste on the ground, especially in public areas like parks or playing fields may pose a risk to children, adults, and even pets. It's also disgusting and very inconsiderate of fellow citizens.
Did you know that pet waste carries disease causing organisms such as Giardia and Salmonella which can make water unsafe for drinking or swimming; to protect the public from illness, swimming beaches and shellfish beds can be shut down due to bacterial contamination, and pet waste can be a cause of that contamination. Pet waste left on playing fields or in parks can be unhealthy and messy. There are currently over 800 dogs registered in the Town of Durham and many others that enjoy Wagon Hill from outside of Durham. Scooping your dog’s poop isn’t just a courtesy for those walking behind you; it’s the healthy and environmentally sound thing to do.
Here are some easy steps for dealing with your pet’s waste:
- Always carry a plastic bag when you walk your dog. They are provided at Wagon Hill
- Re-using an old newspaper delivery bag or plastic grocery bag works well
- To avoid unpleasant surprises, check the bag for holes before your pet’s walk
- Use the bag as a glove to pick up the pet waste
- Turn the bag inside out around the waste, scoop it up, seal the bag, and dispose of it in a trashcan
- Don't place bagged or un-bagged pet waste in a storm drain or hose pet waste towards storm drains as they drain directly to a stream, river, lake or other water body
- If you have a large yard, bury un-bagged pet waste about 5 inches deep in the ground away from vegetable gardens and waterways; remember that compost piles may not get hot enough to kill disease-causing organisms
- Remove waste from areas where children play or you garden
- Wash your hands with warm, soapy water after dealing with pet waste
Police Chief Dave Kurz will be presenting an ordinance for discussion to the Durham Town Council later this Fall that would focus upon dog fecal debris being left on Town property including right of ways along roadways throughout Durham.
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Remember to Support the Durham Farmers Market Each Monday Afternoon at Jackson's Landing -- Market closed for Labor Day
The Farmers Market organized by the Seacoast Growers Assn. occurs each Monday afternoon. Attendance has been off again this year. The farmers there have asked us to remind residents to stop by the market on Monday afternoons at Jackson's Landing.
There will be no Durham Farmers Market on Labor Day September 2. After that the markets will continue into October.
The fresh local produce at Market is bountiful and tastes terrific in this the heart of summer!
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Community Church of Durham, UCC's 3’ x 8’ banner request to be hung in the front of the church sanctuary from August 30- December 31st, 2018.
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Waiver Approved for Community Church's 300th Anniversary Banner
In light of the zoning change to Article XXIII, 175-126 P, Signs and Communication Devices, that was unanimously approved Monday evening by the Durham Town Council granting the Administrator the authority to review and approve waivers to the special event sign provisions within the Historic Overlay District, and because the Church's upcoming 300th anniversary celebration is a true milestone occurrence in the history of the Community Church of Durham, and because the history of the Community Church of Durham has played an important part of the history of our Town, and because one of the Town’s stated goals is the celebration of Durham’s history, and because the sign size and planned celebration is very much in keeping with the spirit of the recently approved zoning change, Admin. Selig this week approved the Community Church's temporary banner request (see depiction of banner above).
We wish the Community Church of Durham much luck and success in celebrating its 300th anniversary.
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Durham/UNH File Motion at NH Site Evaluation Committee Hearing to Delay Seacoast Reliability Project Proceedings Due to Off Line Discussions between Eversource and NHDES
On August 10, 2018, the SEC presiding officer sent a letter to NHDES requesting that the agency provide a written response to the committee within 10 days regarding Eversource’s request for different conditions than what NHDES included in its “Final Decision” filed as part of the docket dated February 28, 2018.
Proceedings are scheduled to begin regarding the application for the project next week, August 29th!
It is our position that if there are going to be discussions regarding potential changes to the suggested permit language by NHDES, that the Town/UNH be permitted to participate in those discussions, and minimally be provided with sufficient time to process, review, and respond to any changes with ample time prior to the proceeding commencing.
There has apparently been ongoing correspondence/discussion between Eversource and NHDES even since Eversource responded to Durham/UNH’s data request on July 17, 2018. T
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UNH's observatory on Spinney Lane in Durham. Courtesy WWW
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The NE Fall Astronomy Festival will take place at the observatory at Spinney Lane at UNH campus Sept. 14-15 -- Durham residents welcome!
The NEFAF is a day-and-a-half astronomy education and outreach event, free and open to everyone. Organizers want to invite everyone who has ever been interested in “what’s out there!“ It’s a chance to let one’s curiosity run wild and see for oneself what is going on in astronomy and space science.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Fran Bagenal, a scientist from the University of Colorado, an investigator on both the New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Juno spacecraft mission currently at Jupiter. NEFAF will also feature educational activities for kids, games, informal science talks, exhibits, demonstrations, food, and fun for the entire family.
There is no admission charge, although donations are encouraged. The festival starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 and will continue until 11:30 p.m. should skies remain clear. Dr. Bagenal’s talk will begin at 7 p.m. Afterwards, laser-pointer demonstrations under the stars and the observing of the night sky will continue at the observatory — looking at the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Neptune, and many summer and fall deep-sky objects. Also, the moon.
The festival resumes on Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. with more activities, games, science talks and solar observing. Should skies remain clear, observing will continue until 11:30 p.m.
For more information, contact UNH professor John Gianforte at john.gianforte@unh.edu.
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HydroComp of Durham Asks Oyster River Community to Vote for them in Marketing Contest
Jill Aaron, Managing Director of HydroComp, is seeking assistance from Durham residents. HydroComp has relocated its office into a portion of the former Town Office building at 15 Newmarket Rd (along with AGS).
HydroComp is one of five finalists entered to win a year of free marketing services from NH Savoir Faire Marketing.
HydroComp has begun a major initiative to help reduce a ship’s carbon footprint and more interestingly, underwater noise which is devastating marine mammals, particularly the southern resident killer whale. Winning these marketing services would greatly contribute to this young company's being able to contribute to solve these problems worldwide. Over 1000 naval architects around the globe use HydroComp's software to design ships and by providing these designers better tools, which will promote sustainability - can make a difference!.
HydroComp is hoping to spread the word and asks the Oyster River community vote for them by clicking HERE.
If appropriate, we would be grateful to have this announced in the member newsletter.
You can learn more about HydroComp at www.hydrocompinc.com.
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Durham's 2018 Statistical Update Has Been Completed - Assessed values up 16%.
In accordance with New Hampshire state law, the Town of Durham has completed the Statistical Update of all real property with an effective date of April 1, 2018.
The tax year begins April 1st and ends on March 31st of a given year. The Town of Durham engaged the services of three companies to perform the Statistical Update of all property assessments throughout Durham. All three companies have been working in conjunction with the Assessor’s Office.
The purpose of a revaluation or statistical update is not to increase property taxes. The purpose is to update property assessments to reflect market value as of April 1, 2018 (the beginning of the tax year in New Hampshire) and to assess all properties fairly and equitably throughout the municipality. The results of the newly revised assessments will be used for the 2018 December tax bills. We hope to have the revised assessments posted on the Durham Assessor’s on-line database the end of this week.
The real estate market has changed significantly in Durham since 2013, which is when the last statistical update was completed. Although the overall assessed values have increased an average of 16%, this does not mean your property taxes are increasing. Assuming the town’s budget remains constant, the tax rate should decrease to compensate for the increased assessed values. Therefore, do not use the current tax rate to determine property taxes. Utilizing the total assessed value for the Town and the Town’s budget (which is yet to be determined), a new tax rate will be set by the Department of Revenue Administration sometime this fall.
If a property owner believes their assessment does not reflect market values as of April 1, 2018, they may appeal their assessment through the local abatement process. Applications for abatements can be submitted after receipt of the December 2018 tax bill and are due by March 1, 2019. Applications are available on-line at the Town Office website or at the Assessor’s Office. These values do not include personal exemptions/credits such as elderly, veterans, blind, or solar.
Residents are welcome to stop by the Town Hall to review their complete assessment card.
The final assessments reveal the following information (based on MS-1 reports):
Total Assessed Value (Taxable & Exempt)
2017: $2,315,035,971
2018: $2,690,440,219
% Change: +16%
Total Assessed Value (Taxable Only)
2017: $1,025,191,052
2018: $1,201,295,722
% Change: +17%
Property Type % Change
Residential Properties: +14%
Vacant Land: +13%
Condominiums: +20%
Commercial: +23%
Per RSA 75:1, the municipality is required to maintain all property assessments at their fair and true value. The International Association of Assessing Officials (IAAO) has established statistical guidelines that were adopted by the NH Assessing Standards Board (ASB) and are enforced by the NH Department of Revenue Administration (DRA). If the municipality falls outside of the parameters set forth by IAAO, the municipality is required to update the assessments to bring them back in-line with these guidelines. Those standards, along with the results of Durham’s 2018 statistical update are as followed:
IAAO Standards 2017 2018
Median Ratio: 0.90 – 1.10 0.88 1.00
Coefficient of Dispersion (COD) < 0.20 .09 .05
Price Related Differential (PRD) 0.98 – 1.03 1.00 1.00
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Community Gardens at Wagon Hill Farm on Farm Day. Courtesy Kaitlyn Lawson
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It's Election Season -- Where it's okay and not okay to place political signs
As election season nears we would like to remind Durham’s citizens and individuals supporting various political campaigns of the state and local regulations for placement of political advertising. NH State RSA 664:17 regulates signs placed on or affixed to any public property including highway rights-of-way.
In a nutshell, political advertising may be placed within state-owned rights-of-way as long as the advertising does not obstruct the safe flow of traffic and the advertising is placed with the consent of the owner of the land over which the right-of-way passes (such as a private dwelling that has frontage on a State road). The RSA may be read HERE.
Medians within the State rights-of-way are a “no-place” zone, and will be removed by the State. One such median is the triangle planted and maintained by the Town of Durham in front of the historic Courthouse on the corner of Newmarket Road and Dover Road. We ask that no advertising material be placed in this median to be consistent with State law. Also, no advertising may be placed on the Town’s property including the rights-of-way; any such advertising will be removed and taken to a central location at the Transfer Station where it may be picked up if desired.
Political advertising is allowed on private property with the caveat that it does not create a safety hazard to traffic, pedestrians or ingress/egress from the property. Durham’s ordinance 175-126 B regarding political signage on private property may be read HERE
We thank you , and happy voting!
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A young residents pets the sheep at Farm Day. Courtesy Kaitlyn Lawson
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Town Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday
All Town Offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3, 2018. Offices will reopen for business on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
Although offices will be closed on Labor Day, there will be NO CHANGES TO THE REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION- please have all items out by 7am as per ordinance.
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Busy Night at Monday's Town Council Meeting -- Read the highlights below.
There was a full agenda at the August 20th Council meeting. Here are some highlights...
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The Council received a presentation on and approved an offer from the NHDOT to purchase a construction and drainage easement from the Town for $15,000 on a parcel located at 7 Williams Way (Map 11, Lot 23-4) off of Piscataqua Road;
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Received an overview of the new 2018 property values as a result of the 2018 Statistical Update from Jim Rice, Town Assessor;
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Received an update on solid waste and recycling programs from Assistant DPW Dir. for Operations Doug Bullen
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Upon recommendation of the Administrator, discontinued the Stone Quarry Mixed Use Tax Increment Finance District and its Financing Plan approved by the Town Council on October 15, 2007;
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Approved Resolution#2018-16 amending Resolution #2018-07 to follow through with the Town of Durham's budgetary commitment made to the ORYA during the 2018 budget development process and authorizing the Administrator to release the 2018 appropriated ORYA funding to the organization without any future funding commitments by the Town of Durham to this organization;
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Discussed and unanimously referred to the Planning Board a Council-initiated zoning amendment to Chapter 175 Zoning" of the Durham Town Code to change Mixed Use with Residential in the Central Business District to: 1) Allow more unrelated occupants; 2) Increase the dwelling unit (apartment) density to allow more apartments; 3) Provide more flexibility in the configuration of commercial and residential space while still maintaining the current ratios; and 4) Allow Planning Board review of an applicant's parking demand and the capacity of municipal parking before granting a parking waiver
Residents can watch the meeting on DCAT On Demand by clicking HERE.
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Supervisors of the Checklist Hold Sept. 4th Session to Register Eligible Voters for State Primary
The Supervisors will hold a session at the Durham Town Hall on Tuesday, September 4 from 7:00 – 7:30 PM for the purpose of registering new voters. Proof of domicile is necessary, proofs of citizenship and ID are suggested. Driver’s license, passport and/or birth certificate are helpful. Check the town website for more information as to what can be used for proofs. THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER BEFORE THE SEPTEMBER 11 PRIMARY. CHANGE OF PARTY IS NOT ALLOWED AT THIS TIME (RSA 654:34).
The last day to change party was June 5. Undeclared voters will be allowed to choose which ballot they wish to vote at the election and will then be given the opportunity to change back to Undeclared as soon as they have finished voting.
Voters who have already declared a party will need to vote only for that party.To check your party or the status of an absentee ballot, go to: https://app.sos.nh.gov/Public/PollingPlaceSearch.aspx. If you have registered to vote since early July you may not yet be entered until after September 4.
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Red tractor at LaRoche Farm on Farm Day. Courtesy Kaitlyn Lawson
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Farm Day was a Success Despite the Rain -- Events celebrated Durham's/UNH's working landscape of farms.
The Agricultural Commission organized the sixth annual Durham Farm Day on August 18 from 10am to 7:30pm at 10 different locations across town and campus. Activities included farm tours, hayrides, milking of the dairy cows at UNH’s Fairchild Dairy, sheep shearing, and haying and plowing demonstrations with antique tractors. Walking tours of “Food Friendly Yards” in downtown Durham and tours of current research being conducted at UNH’s Woodman Horticultural Farm, were also available, including local foods and cold drinks at Emery Farm and Tecce Farm, and at Young’s Restaurant. The Durham Historic Association’s museum was also open.
Despite the rain, the day was a success -- including the picnic supper at Town Landing, which was a little wet with the downpour!
A thank you to the Agricultural Commission, UNH, Durham Historic Association, numerous volunteers, our local farmsteads and Young's Restaurant, all of which contributed to making the day a success!
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Check out Durham's Promotional Film
The Town has a short film showcasing the many positive attributes Durham has to offer -- a vibrant downtown business community, high quality schools, UNH, a rich history, magnificent natural environment, etc.
View this footage HERE.
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ORCSD School Board Discusses Designating 2nd Tues. in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day
In September 2017, the Town Council adopted Resolution #2017-28 designating the second Monday in October as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in Durham, NH and reaffirming the Town’s commitment to promote understanding, friendship, and the well-being and growth of its and the region's indigenous community.
As part of those deliberations, Durham recognized that the Indigenous People have occupied land that would later become known as the Americas for 13,000 years prior to the arrival of European colonists.
English settlers arrived in the region in the 1620's, and initially, the settlers and Wabanaki lived in relative peace and shared and traded resources. But as the colonists' settlements expanded, disputes over land use and ownership multiplied. Social, economic, political, and religious differences led to confusing and hostile confrontations. Profound cultural and language barriers impeded understanding. As part of it's resolution, Durham acknowledged that the Town of Durham is built upon the homelands and villages of the indigenous people of this region and that those indigenous people assisted the colonists with knowledge and understanding on how to survive in an unfamiliar new land.
In addition, the Town Council believed it appropriate to celebrate the culture and values of indigenous people, and to reflect upon the historical offenses against and ongoing struggles of indigenous people.
On Wednesday of this week, the School Board took up a similar resolution and heard pubic comments that were universally in favor of this proposal. Town Council Chair Kitty Marple read a statement in favor of the initiative.
Because two School Board members were absent, the board continued the matter to its next meeting on August 29th.
Note that while Durham has designated the 2nd Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day, Columbus Day is still celebrated as both a US and NH holiday.
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Checking out the turkeys at Farm Day. Courtesy Kaitlyn Lawson
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Oyster River Volunteers 65 Years and Older Sought for a Study on Sit-to-Stand Performance
A UNH graduate student is seeking men and women 65 years and older to participate in a research project. Participants must:
- Be able to perform sit-to-stand (STS) movement independently.
- Not have severe limiting osteoporosis or arthritis.
- Not have history of heart attack or stroke, neuromuscular, skeletal Cognitive, or pulmonary disorders.
- Not have surgery within the previous six months.
- Health care provider clearance is required to participate in the study.
Participants would be required to attend two study visits to the Exercise Physiology lab and Biomechanics lab at UNH of approximately 60 minutes in duration.
Participants will receive assessments of their strength, mobility status, and STS performance.
If you have questions or are interested in participating in this study, please contact: Yuwei Song, supervisor of this study, at 603-970-0292 or email her at ys1019@wildcats.unh.edu. Interested individuals may also contact Dr. Dain LaRoche, at 603-862-4859 or email him at Dain.LaRoche@unh.edu
The UNH Institutional Review Board has approved the use of human subjects in this project.
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Minor Site Plan Committee - Staff have proposed a change to make Durham more business friendly.
The site plan review is required for the development of, or any significant change to, a commercial or multi-unit residential property. Presently, virtually all proposals regardless of size are reviewed by the Planning Board. Town Planner Michael Behrendt, Economic Development Director Mary Ellen Humphrey, and Building Official Audrey Cline wrote a proposed amendment to the Site Plan Regulations to facilitate a simpler and quicker administrative review of minor development projects, such as construction of small additions or outbuildings, while ensuring that all issues are adequately addressed. The proposal will be presented to the Planning Board on August 22. If the board decides to move forward a public hearing will be scheduled.
The draft can be viewed HERE.
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Roadside Mowing in Durham has Fallen Behind
Unfortunately, with an ever growing list of responsibilities at the Public Works Department, we are finding it difficult to keep up with a number of tasks — and one of them is roadside mowing/trimming/cutting. A plan to contract out this function in 2018 has proven unsuccessful as contractors are simply not available to undertake this work with the strong labor market. The task is made more difficult by the fact that a number of our roadways are scenic roads, and whether a scenic road or not, many Durham residents have an aversion to cutting altogether — making the process more cumbersome, time consuming, and expensive — until they cannot walk along the side of the roadway or power is interrupted during a serious storm event as a result of less trimming/cutting than is needed.
DPW will likely request additional staffing to undertake this important function as part of the FY 2019 budget process.
Sidewalks, roadways, etc. all over Durham are experiencing encroaching branches, brush, and trees. It is not good. We are aware of the concern, however.
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Household Hazardous Waste Day
It’s hard to believe the October is just around the corner, but unfortunately it is quickly approaching. The 2018 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 8-11:30AM. 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 FIVE GALLONS. See more details in the spring newsletter located on the DPW's web page HERE.
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A native bumble bee collects nectar on goldenrod at the Oyster River Forest, one of many wild bees in New Hampshire that help pollinate flowers and crops, including tomatoes, blueberries, and cucumbers. Courtesy Ellen Snyder
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PEOPLE, POLLINATORS, AND PLANTS
The Town's land stewardship efforts this year are benefiting people, pollinators, and plants. Volunteers, interns, and contractors helped improve trails at Oyster River Forest, Thompson Forest, and Doe Farm. The Conservation Commission funded a biweekly mowing of trails at two of these conservation areas, although with the lush growth this year, it is not easy to keep up with rapidly growing vegetation. We continue to add interpretive information to our new kiosks, and have plans for more such improvements at other conservation areas next year, as well as continued trail work. Runners, walkers with and without dogs, birders, and mountain bikers are enjoying the trails.
Last week, Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder co-led a group of 50 U.S. Forest Service regional staff on a tour of the Oyster River Forest, highlighting the Town’s commitment to forest management, shrub and young forest habitat management, protecting drinking water, and controlling invasive plants. Ellen spoke about the importance of partnerships in funding these efforts.
While celebrating the 6th Annual Durham Farm Day on Saturday, August 18th and Durham’s designation as a Bee City USA, it’s valuable to recognize the role of the Town’s conservation areas in promoting native plants and pollinators. Native bumble bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects are important pollinators of food crops. The U.S. grows more than 100 crops that either need or benefit from pollinators, and the economic value of these native pollinators is estimated at $3 billion per year. In Durham, we are managing parts of three conservation areas to promote native plants and pollinators: 60 acres at Oyster River Forest, 15 acres at Thompson Forest, and the approximately 60-acre meadow at Wagon Hill Farm.
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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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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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Durham Day at Wagon Hill Farm - Saturday, September 22, 2018
Free community BBQ, boat tours, informational booths, family activities, live music & more! Participation is FREE. Please contact Durham Parks & Recreation to set up a table/booth at Durham Day.
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Alex Meissner demonstrating sheep shearing on Farm Day. Courtesy Kaitlyn Lawson & Alan Bennett
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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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1825 - 1894 - Mary P. Thompson was daughter of Ebenezer and Jane Demerritt. Educated in Durham and Derry Academies and Mount Holyoke College, she was a teacher, author and traveler. Her Landmarks in Ancient Dover is a valuable resource volume for historians. DHA has made 2 reprints.
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Looking down Main St. at Sunset. Courtesy Carol Birch
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Welcome UNH students back to the Durham/UNH community.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
T: 603-868-5571
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us
https://www.ci.durham.nh.us
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