Friday Updates - August 9, 2013

NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...    

 

Friday, August 9, 2013

After an unusually wet summer, a local farmer makes hay while the sun shines in a meadow on Packers Falls Road. Courtesy Hannah Smith

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INFORMATION REGARDING THE UNH OUTDOOR POOL

There has been much conversation regarding the future of UNH Outdoor Pool over the course of the summer. UNH in its efforts to ensure a safe facility for all pool users has raised concerns about the pool and announced in July plans to close its outdoor pool at the end of the current swimming season. A community forum is planned by UNH in the fall to discuss alternatives, and University officials have committed to ensuring an outdoor pool will continue in some form to meet the University's own programming needs which would also be open to the Durham community.  


Faced with the prospect of losing the existing 1938 pool, numerous residents have contacted Town officials and attended public meetings to express their concern. The Town Council has assured citizens that Durham would work with UNH with the goal of preserving the historic pool. A new citizen group, the Friends of the UNH Outdoor Pool (FUNHOP), has formed to advocate with Durham and UNH for preserving the historic pool.  


The Town Council last month asked the Durham Heritage Commission to talk with UNH about plans for the pool. And in response to questions from members of the Durham Historic Association and Durham Heritage Commission, the Town sent a letter to the NH Division of Historic Resources on August 2nd to request assistance in working with UNH, Durham, and the NH Division of Environmental Services to evaluate historical, safety, and other elements regarding the pool. To view the letter, click HERE.


UNH President Mark Huddleston devoted the time while away with his family on vacation this week to contact Administrator Selig regarding the pool.


Today we received a communication from UNH Vice President for Student and Academic Affairs Mark Rubinstein regarding the outdoor pool which is helpful and offers the prospect of meaningful discussions moving forward.  I encourage residents to read it. Click HERE.


In closing, it is clear to everyone in Durham, on campus, and beyond that the pool is a highly important issue to our collective community. At the same time, it is essential for all concerned, both off campus and on -- citizens, Councilors, University administrators, and UNH staff members alike -- to remember that we are all part of just that, a community. There are good people on all sides of this issue. As Administrator, I am confident that we will ultimately find a way forward together.

 

View of the UNH Outdoor Pool from Edgewood Road from Edgewood Road. Courtesy Todd Selig

FUNHOP ORGANIZES FIRST EVENT TO PRESERVE THE UNH OUTDOOR POOL FOR AUGUST 10TH

The Friends of the UNH Outdoor Pool (FUNHOP) invites residents to an event they will be holding at the UNH Outdoor Pool on Saturday, August 10th.  If the weather is nice, individuals are invited to come in the afternoon to swim and be together.  "Participants will then leave the pool at 4:30 P.M. and take a fun march around the UNH campus," according to Dr. Kenny Rotner.  Those attending are encouraged to bring a sign or banner for the walk.  The Walk will then return to the pool for a potluck dinner, so “plow through those cookbooks for your favorite recipes.”  There is no admission charge that day at the pool and the Campus Rec Department will be selling hamburgers and hotdogs.

 

Residents can learn more about FUNHOP on Facebook, sign a petition in support of preserving the pool, and contact FUNHOP through its website.

 

UNH OUTDOOR POOL - DAY OF FREE ADMISSION TO THE COMMUNITY - AUGUST 10, 2013

On Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 10AM to 7PM, the UNH Recreation Department is sponsoring a special day at the pool with FREE admission to the community. FUNHOP (Friends of the UNH Outdoor Pool) will be there, too! We won’t just be swimming and enjoying our neighbors’ company, as always, but are also planning a fun march through campus to draw attention to the wonderful pool, and a potluck dinner.  Please meet at 4:15 in the parking lot, and bring your signs and musical instruments!  For more information, click HERE.

 

UNH Outdoor Pool located in front of the Hamel Recreation Center/Snively next to the large H-Lot parking lot. Courtesy Todd Selig

 

CLIMATE ADAPTATION CHAPTER FOR HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

The Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) received funds from the New Hampshire Coastal Program to assist the Town of Durham in developing a climate adaptation chapter. This chapter will provide adaptation strategies to protect areas of Town that are at risk of flooding due to climate change. The purpose of this project was to: conduct research on present climate change and sea level rise estimates using the Piscataqua/Great Bay Report as a backbone; review approaches taken by other states, communities, and agencies in responding to this threat; develop a series of maps identifying areas of increased risk to flooding due to sea level rise specific to Durham; develop strategies that protect areas at risk from flooding due to climate change and sea level rise; and identify various regulatory and non-regulatory options that can be considered by the Town. With collaboration from municipal officials, Durham residents, the University of New Hampshire, and other state and local agencies, the goal is to increase the Town’s resiliency against coastal hazards and flooding due to sea level rise by addressing potential impacts and developing options to help protect Durham from this potential risk.


This chapter will be adopted as a subset of the existing Hazard Mitigation Plan (2012), which will be recommended to be incorporated into the Master Plan. To view the document, click HERE.

 

DURHAM’S THIRD WAY:  One Great Bay Community Cooperatively Blazing A New Trail To Clean Water?

Several   seacoast communities have been ordered to upgrade their waste-water treatment plants by the EPA.But towns are pushing back on the question of how much the plants need to improve.


Durham and UNH are in that boat. The Town and the University together are trying a new approach to pollution control called adaptive management. And depending on how things go for Durham, this could be the way the way towns and the EPA will resolve difficult and expensive water problems going forward.


To listen to a feature story on NHPR on this effort, click HERE.

 

COMMUNITIES TAKE FIGHT FOR LGC PAYOUT TO COURT

Ten communities, led by Durham/Concord/Salem/Peterborough have filed a lawsuit to stop the NH Local Government Center (LGC) from issuing refunds.  Under a hearing officer’s order, by September 1st, the LGC has to return tens of millions of dollars to communities that for years paid inflated insurance premiums.  


To listen to this week’s NHPR story on the issue and Durham’s involvement, click HERE.

 

PARKING IN DURHAM: STATUS REPORT FROM DURHAM PD – 2013

Every three years, the Durham Police Department produces a Parking Status Report providing an overview of current parking conditions in town, tangible enhancements that have been achieved over the last few years, as well as outlining issues moving forward.  To view a copy of this year’s report, click HERE.

 

POLICE RESPONSES TO RENTAL PROPERTIES – SECOND QUARTER

The second quarter data from 2013 shows that the Spring season (April 1 – June 30) was on track to be a very compliant period as compared to past cycles.  Data confirms what patrol officers have been conveying to the police administration, that calls for service at rental properties has declined.  While the workload per officer remained high over the period, it was due to criminal activity not explicitly associated with renal properties.  


In analyzing police response to rental property over the last 9 years, the average for this quarter is 72 responses.  The same period for 2013 had 56 occurrences, a drop from the norm.  


Police Chief David Kurz believes this is an indicator of his hypothesis regarding student housing construction – that in appropriate locations, coupled with a move away from residential neighborhoods and professional on site management, newly constructed student housing will have a positive impact upon the community as a whole, and in particular service demands upon the Police Department.  


As an example, the entire complex at the “Cottages of Durham” with 619 beds had only 4 police responses for this period, one more than at a single location on Main Street.


To view the 2nd Quarter Report, click HERE.

 

DURHAM POLICE STRATEGY FOR UNH OPENING

The Durham Police Department annually pulls together a thoughtful strategy for the opening of the UNH academic year.  On Friday, August 23rd, approximately 3,500+ freshmen move into UNH.  To view the DPD strategy for this fall’s UNH opening click HERE.

 

Durham’s latest solar installation: 4.85 kilowatts on the Gardners’ house on Stevens Way.  This will provide almost all of their household electricity needs. Courtesy Kevin Gardner

 

MORE SOLAR POWER COMES TO DURHAM

If you think you’ve been seeing more solar panels in Durham, there’s a reason: There are now 26 solar installations in Durham on the roofs and in the yards of homes and businesses. You can see a map of all the installations that have provided data to the National Renewable Energy Lab’s OpenPV project here: https://openpv.nrel.gov/search (search for zip code 03824). Total solar capacity in Durham is about 110,000 kilowatts, enough to power about 15 average NH homes completely. This is about to get much larger when the Town’s own solar installations go live and add another 100,000 kW! It’s exciting times for solar, with installation rates at all-time lows and rebates and tax credits still available from the State and Federal governments. If you think you might be interested in solar, feel free to call upon your own Durham Energy Committee: email   Members are happy to help answer questions and get you moving in the right direction.

 

MANY BIDS/RFP’S IN PLAY FOR DURHAM: Solid Waste Collection, Household Composting Collection, New Town Hall Project

The Town of Durham has put a number of items out to bid and awaits responses/results.  


The Public Works Department put the solid waster collection out to bid, as well as operation of the Raymond A. LaRoche Transfer Station and Recycling Center.   This has been done every three to four years and each time in the past, Durham continuing to undertake the work itself has been shown to be more cost effective.  


A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been sent out to select a contractor who would work with the Town to initiate a pilot program that would be strictly voluntary for household composting collection.  We await results and will review these with the Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee.


The Town selected Architect Art Guadano of AG Architects (a Durham resident) to design the new Town Hall project and Hutter Construction to build it (as a team with AG Architects, as well as various other civil, mechanical, & structural engineering firms, and the Jordan Institute to assist with LEED Certification).  The bids to subcontract out the construction are now on the street and site visit is scheduled for the coming weeks.  Bids are due by mid-August.  A bid award will likely be brought to the Council for action by the end of August or the beginning of September.

 

THREE-WAY STOP AT MADBURY/EMERSON SENT BACK TO DRAWING BOARD IN RESPONSE TO PUBLIC FEEDBACK

We heard you!   As a result of a letter from Chief Kurz to residents of Madbury Road and the description provided in last month’s “Friday Updates,” about the Town’s intent of testing the viability of a three-way stop intersection at Madbury Road and Emerson Road, and subsequently investigating and potentially budgeting for up to two speed tables along Madbury Road between Edgewood and Route 4, the Town received a number of comments very much opposed to the ideas. 

 

The comments were so overwhelmingly against the concepts that we are planning to revisit this issue and will explore other options designed to calm traffic along the Madbury Road corridor.


Residents may find of interest some humorous suggestions we received regarding alternative ways to slow down traffic on Madbury Road:

  1. Ban all vehicles from Madbury Road and turn it into a pedestrian path only.
  2. Cover the Emerson/Madbury intersection with banana peels.
  3. Issue potato guns to residents of Madbury Road and “let us” handle them speeders.
  4. Set up a toll booth instead of a stop sign and donate the proceeds to residents on Madbury Road.
  5. Set up one of those signs that flash your speed when you exceed the limit, but instead of the MPH, have it say "Yo' Mama" if you're speeding.

If residents have any additional questions or comments regarding what, if anything, should be done to address speed along Madbury Road, feel free to contact Police Chief David Kurz at 868-2324 or dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us.

 

3 BRIDGES YOGA CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN DURHAM |  FREE YOGA CLASSES OFFERED AUGUST 13TH

Erin Holt, the studio manager of 3 Bridges Yoga in Durham, has notified the Town that on Tuesday, August 13th, the studio is celebrating its one year anniversary with an open house.  


3 Bridges Yoga in Durham will have free yoga classes at 7:00am, 9:30am, and 6:30pm.  They will also be doing a charity class at 5:00pm to raise money for On-Belay.  This class will be by donation.  One of the owners of the studio, Bjorn Turnquist, will teach this charity class.  Throughout the day, the studio will also be handing out giveaways and offering a discount off merchandise, as well as class cards.

 

DURHAM PROACTIVELY ADDRESSES WEST NILE VIRUS/EEE CONCERNS

The State of New Hampshire saw a growth in activity in both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) during the 2005 mosquito season.  Despite an aggressive state-wide education campaign, seven NH residents developed serious illness following infection with EEE, two of whom died.  Once present in an environment, both viruses will likely continue to surface to some extent every year.  This memorandum provides information concerning West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, prevention and control strategies, and the Town’s planned response in 2013. To view the Administrator's memorandum, click HERE.

 

What Can Residents do to Reduce Their Risk of Becoming Infected With West Nile Virus or EEE?

When mosquitoes are active, take the following precautions:

  • Wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks if outside during evening, nighttime, and dawn hours, the time when mosquitoes are most active, and at other times when mosquitoes are biting.
  • If outside during evening, nighttime, and dawn hours, or whenever mosquitoes are biting, consider the use of an effective insect repellent.
  • Vitamin B, ultrasonic devices, incense, and bug zappers have not been shown to be effective in preventing mosquito bites.
  • Use repellents according to manufacturer’s directions.
    • Repellents containing DEET have been proven effective.  No more than 30% DEET should be used on adults or children.
    • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated recommendations for use of DEET products on children, citing:  “Insect repellents containing DEET with a concentration of 10% appear to be as safe as products with a concentration of 30% when used according to the directions on the product labels.”  AAP recommends that repellents with DEET should not be used on infants less than 2 months old.
    • Repellents containing Picaridin (KBR3023) or oil of lemon eucalyptus (a plant based repellent) provide protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET.  Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under the age of three years. Do not allow young children to apply repellent themselves.
    • Do not apply repellent directly to children.  Apply repellent to your own hands and then put it on the child’s exposed skin.
    • Avoid putting repellent on the hands of children or near their eyes or mouth.
    • Do not spray directly on the face, spray into the hands first and then apply to the face.
    • Do not apply to cuts, wounds, or irritated, skin.
    • Do not use under clothing.
    • Do not spray repellent containing products in enclosed areas.
    • Avoid prolonged or excessive use of repellents.  Use sparingly to cover exposed skin and clothing.
    • Wash all treated skin and clothing after returning indoors.
    • Store repellents out of reach of children.
    • Research has shown that repellents based on natural oils or herbs are less effective than products based on Picaridin or DEET.
    • Vitamin B, ultrasonic devices, incense, and bug zappers have not been shown to be effective in preventing mosquito bites.

VACANCIES ON VARIOUS TOWN BOARDS

The Durham Town Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the ability, desire, and time needed to fill the vacancies on the various Town boards, commissions, and committees listed below.

 

Citizens interested in board appointments may complete an application and mail it to the Town Administrator’s office at 15 Newmarket Road, or submit it via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. To complete and submit an application, click HERE. Applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office on the first floor of the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road. 


Conservation Commission (4 regular vacancies)

Durham Energy Committee (3 vacancies)

Economic Development Committee (1 alternate vacancy)

Historic District/Heritage Commission (1 regular vacancy)

Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee (2 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)

Planning Board  (1 alternate vacancy)

Strafford Regional Planning Commission MPO Policy Committee (1 vacancy)

Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 alternate vacancies)

 

TOWN SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR A FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING COLLECTION/PROCESSING PILOT PROGRAM

The Town of Durham, New Hampshire is requesting proposals and seeking to partner with a qualified company specializing in composting of organics as part of a pilot program in Durham to serve local property owners. The Town seeks to gather information on the viability of a composting program and to evaluate the effect of such a program on its sustainability goal.


All responses to this RFP must be received in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Request for Proposal: Food Waste Composting Collection/Processing Pilot Program for the Town of Durham”. Candidates shall submit ten (10) duplicate copies of their qualifications in accordance with this request to: Jennie Berry, Administrative Assistant, 15 Newmarket Road, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, or by email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us to the attention of Todd I. Selig. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, August 16, 2013 to be eligible for consideration. To view the RFP, click HERE.

 

MASTER PLAN: ENERGY CHAPTER ENDORSED BY PLANNING BOARD

On Wednesday night (July 24, 2013), the Planning Board endorsed the first-completed chapter of the town's Master Plan update. (Note that as additional chapters are completed, all chapters are subject to revision and to future public hearings.) The Plan's brand-new "Energy" chapter includes a "Town of Durham Energy Conservation Policy" that reads: "The Town will strive to reduce the environmental and societal burdens of energy consumption by purposefully minimizing its energy requirements and promoting the use of clean, renewable sources of energy." To view and/or download the chapter, click HERE.

 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

The 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2013.  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 five 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.

 

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LATEST PRODUCTION FROM DCAT STUDIOS

“Smith Chapel a Durham Treasure”

Join your host, Richard Belshaw as he chats with Historic District/Heritage Commission board member, Andrea Bodo about the history, renovations and interesting facts about our own little neighborhood treasure, the Smith Chapel.  Hear why it was built, view the beauty of the architecture and  get a peek at some of the treasures inside. Sunday’s @ 6:00 PM. This production will also be available on the On Demand site, just click on the DCAT Studios folder.

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“Smith Chapel Two Years of Restoration”

Join your host, Public Works Director, Mike Lynch as he shares more about the restoration and renovations of the Smith Chapel.  Hear Mike's story of a personal experience that took place in the Chapel some 32 years ago.  View the beautifully landscaped grounds, maintained by residents and the Public Works Department.  See and hear reactions from some of the Town Councilors that visited the Chapel for the first time after the restorations were completed.

Sunday’s @ 6:30 PM.

 

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.

 

Agricultural Commission - Monday, August 12, 2013. For agenda and other information, click HERE.

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, August 13, 2013. For agenda and other information, click HERE.

 

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/.

 

Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.

 

DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.

 

1ST ANNUAL DURHAM FARM DAY - SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

A celebration of farming and gardening in Durham!  Vintage farm equipment demonstrations, sheep shearing, hay rides, garden tours, tours of UNH agricultural research, cow riding, horse riding,  cow milking, stable tours, and much, much more throughout Durham and the UNH campus.  View the complete list of family activities at the Agricultural Commission website,  
 http://www.ci.durham.nh.us/boc_agricultural. Contact Theresa Walker for more information at theresawalker@comcast.net. 

 

FARMERS' MARKET EVERY MONDAY, 2:15 - 6:00 PM, THRU OCTOBER 7TH
The Farmers' Market organized by the Seacoast Growers Association, is located in Durham at the Town Office lot located at 15 Newmarket Road just behind the Town Offices. New hours this year are from 2:15 - 6:00 PM every Monday, rain or shine, until October 7th. 

 

For more information on the market, and to view an interactive market map with details on each vendor, visit the Seacoast Growers Association website:

http://www.seacoastgrowers.org/durham-farmers-market/.

 

 

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.

 

Looking for Local Artisans:  Do you have a special talent or craft you would like to share with the community? We are looking for local artisans and talent for Durham Day. Please email sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us for more information.

 

Summer Concert Series Continues: 

     Fling - Thu, August 15th, 6:30 PM. For more information, click HERE

     Pretty Girls Sing Soprano - Sat, September 7th, 3:30 - 6:00 PM

 

Pretty Girls Sing Soprano will perform at Wagon Hill Farm on Sat, September 7th as part of Durham Parks & Recreation's Summer Concert Series.

 

It's Kayak Time:  We have tours scheduled all summer! 

For more information, click HERE.  Visit Seven Rivers Paddling.

Adventure Paddle Camp:  Durham Parks & Recreation is teaming up with Seven Rivers Paddling to offer kids kayaking camps this summer!  We are offering a series of week-long sessions for kids ages 6-8 and 9-13. Each session will guide the participants through basic paddling techniques. For more information, visit Seven Rivers Paddling on FB, or email sevenriverspaddling@gmail.com

 

Mark Your Calendars:

Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series – August 2013 @ WHF 

Dam Centennial Celebration – September 15th @ Three Chimneys Inn

Durham Day – September 21st (rain date September 22nd) @ WHF

A Spooktacular Day in Durham – October 25th

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

UNH MUB Summer Series. FREE movies. For the full printable schedule, click HERE.

Discovery Cruises. Join the UNH Marine Docents aboard the university's research vessel for a voyage of exploration. For more information, click HERE.

UNH Museum of Art Three New Exhibitions - Featuring sculptures by regional ceramicists, still life paintings from 19th and 20th century American artists, and a new installation of public sculpture, will be on view at the Museum of Art, University of New Hampshire beginning August 28, 2013. A reception for Touch the Earth, Caught Up With Reality, and Wendy Klemperer: Release and Restraint takes place on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. The Museum of Art and its programs are open to the pubic free of charge. For more information, click HERE.

 

SAVE THE DATE! DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

The Durham Public Library Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. There will be scores of events for all to enjoy, including the official ribbon cutting ceremony, dedication of the sculpture honoring Margery and Lorus Milne, music by the always amazing band Bliss, as well as the ORMS Jazz Band alums, activities for children and teens, a performance by Puppeteer Carol Sanborn & Crew, self-guided tours, "green" tours, and of course refreshments!  The library will also be asking attendees to help with the creation of a time capsule to commemorate the day. Needless to say, there will also be books that can be checked out. Stay tuned for more details.

 

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

The Library is now open at its new location at 49 Madbury Road! Come and visit us! Please park at the designated spaces only. No parking along the fence, or in the driveway. Additional parking is available at the middle school just across the street if our lot is full. Thank you.


McGregor Memorial EMS CPR Course, Tues. Aug. 13th, 6:00-8:15 p.m. - McGregor Memorial EMS is proud to offer a CPR Course at the library. The cost for the Community CPR Class is $20, and payment is due the night of the class. Please register at www.mcgregorems.org
McGregor Memorial First Aid Course, Weds. Aug. 14th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - McGregor Memorial EMS is proud to offer a First Aid Course at the library. The cost for the First Aid Class is $20, and payment is due the night of the class. Please register at www.mcgregorems.org

The Durham Public Library Board of Trustees thanks all who contributed to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. More than $16,000 was received and is being used to enhance electronic resources that complement the library's books in print. Please visit your library and note the computer stations, e-books, DVDs and CDs.
Congratulations Summer Readers!  We read approximately 120,000 minutes together during our 5 week program.  You can pick up your reading certificates, Bagel Works prizes and prize books in the Children’s room.

Join us for the Durham Public Library Grand Opening Celebration! There will be scores of events for all to enjoy, including the official ribbon cutting ceremony, dedication of the sculpture honoring Margery and Lorus Milne, music by the always amazing band Bliss, AND tunes by ORMS Jazz Band alums! We'll be offering self-guided tours and "green" tours throughout the afternoon. Activities for children and teens will start at 2:15 p.m., after the ceremony and speeches. You'll enjoy a performance by Puppeteer Carol Sanborn & Crew, crafts, and of course refreshments! The library will also be asking attendees to help with the creation of a time capsule to commemorate the day. We'd especially love the perspectives of middle and high schoolers, so bring your camera phones and snap away! The library will be open for your use during the celebration.

 

Check out our website www.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.

1649 - The Moat is a 2-acre island in the Lamprey River, and has long been a deed landmark. Included in the 60-acre farm owned by the Doe family since 1706, it was willed to the Town in 1909 by Olinthus Doe. The farm is now managed as a forest.

 

Have a very 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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