Friday Updates - December 14, 2012


NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...    

 

Friday, December 14, 2012

 

Two of Durham's young residents appear to be "shocked and awed" by the newly-lit Christmas tree in downtown during the Parks and Recreation tree lighting ceremony held on Friday evening, December 7th. Courtesy Raya Al-Hashmi

 

Last Friday, December 7th, from 6-8pm, families made their ways downtown to experience an exciting variety of holiday fun during the Parks and Recreation tree lighting event. Kids crafted ornaments while singing along with Alabaster Blue and The Kevin Burt Band; cookies, frozen yogurt, and hot chocolate were enjoyed by all; the bonfire warmed the scene, and kids enjoyed “magical” snow. Santa helped hang ornaments, as the Tree Lighting countdown began, “…5,4,3,2,1, happy holidays!

 

To read the article about the event published in the Foster's Daily Democrat, click HERE.

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As an added treat, the tree and wreaths downtown, the Smith Chapel on Mill Pond Road, and the wagon at Wagon Hill Farm will all remain lit throughout the holiday season.

 

TOWN OFFICES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
All Town Offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday. Town Hall will close at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 31st for New Year's Eve. All Town Offices are closed on New Year's Day.

 

Refuse and Recycling Schedule During Christmas:

Tuesday, Dec 25 and Jan 1: Transfer Station will be CLOSED.

 

Monday, Dec 24:  No change in schedule.

 

Tuesday Dec 25:  There will be NO COLLECTION and everything will be pushed one day. Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, Wednesday picked up on Thursday, Thursday picked up on Friday. There will be no commercial collection on Friday. This will also apply to the following week’s collection. There will be no pickup on 1/1 and the rest of the week pushed one day.

 

Holiday Tree pick up will begin on Monday, 1/7/2013. Trees need to be out by 7AM & please remember to remove any ornaments or lights!

 

VACATIONS IN THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE

Due to vacation schedules, the Town Administrator's Office will be closed Christmas week (December 24-28, 2012). During that week, Business Manager Gail Jablonski will serve as Acting Town Administrator and may be contacted at (603) 868-8043, gjablonski@ci.durham.nh.us.

 

NO "FRIDAY UPDATES" ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012

Due to vacation schedules in the Administrator's Office the week of December 24th, there will be no "Friday Updates" publication on Friday, December 28th. 

 

WATER/SEWER AND PROPERTY TAX BILLS - DUE DATES

Water/Sewer Bills:  Due to the Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office on Monday, December 17, 2012.

 

Property Taxes:  Due Thursday, December 27, 2012

 

DURHAM RESIDENTS CAN SIGN UP FOR UNH EMERGENCY ALERTS
The University of New Hampshire has an alert system that allows it to contact subscribers during an emergency by sending text messages to your:

  • E-mail (school, personal, other)
  • Cell phone
  • Pager
  • BlackBerry/Treo

When an emergency occurs, authorized senders will instantly notify subscribers using UNH Alert. The system, primarily targeted toward UNH students and staff, serves as a personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what not to do, who to contact, and other important UNH emergency information.

 

If Durham residents have an interest in signing up for UNH emergency announcements they can do so at https://alert.unh.edu/index.php?CCheck=1

 

In memory of George "Curly" Frick, former Trustee of the Trust Funds, the Trustees are following Curly's wish and lighting the Smith Chapel stained glass windows during the holidays. Courtesy Richard Hopley

 

SMITH CHAPEL

In March of this year longtime resident and Trustee of the Trust Funds George ”Curly” Frick passed away. Curly was a great supporter of the Smith Chapel.  He restored all of the chairs, and some of his handy work is on display at the Town hall. He was excited to see the repaired stained glass windows and asked that they be lighted during the holidays. In Curly’s memory the Trustees have decided to follow his wish and light the Chapel stained glass during the holidays. 

 

WEEKLY INFORMATION FROM ORCSD SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. James C. Morse, Sr., Superintendent for the Oyster River Cooperative School District, wishes to share with the residents of Durham each week events that are occurring within the district. Subject areas will vary weekly depending on what might be a "hot" topic that particular week. To view this information, click HERE.

 

Courtesy DHA

 

DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION SEEKING MEMBERS

The Durham Historic Association was first established in 1851 and, with some interruptions, has honored Durham’s history and served the town in myriad ways.  The museum has been a source of education and entertainment not only for our fourth graders, but for current and former residents and those who value history. 

 

Margaret (Marni) Sumner continues to lead the museum and Janet Mackie provides expert genealogical advice.  Over the years,  DHA quarterly meetings have explored topics ranging from the gundalow to historic quilts and lots in between.

 

Dick Lord has provided able leadership and, working with others, has brought up-to-date computer capability to the museum, assisted the university in providing DHA material for exhibition at the Dairy Bar, and catalogued thousands of our photographic holdings.


At its last board meeting, the board reluctantly accepted Dick’s resignation and voted to name Marjorie Smith as chair until the April annual meeting when new officers will be chosen, certain by-law changes will be presented for a vote, and planning will continue for an exciting series of meetings that we hope will be held in the new community room at the Durham Public library.

 

All this is an introduction to the purpose of this communication.  DHA needs you. 


We need you to bring your specific skills and interests to the board.  Computer skills are always welcome as we catalogue our extensive holdings, and as we develop a plan to use social media to make more people aware of the resources and the opportunities available at DHA.  We are interested in new program ideas, increasing membership, and bringing more friends and residents into the fold.

 

If you would like to serve on the board, serve on a committee, join DHA, have a question or want to offer any other suggestions, please take a minute to let us know.  There is a box in Todd’s office where you could leave us a note, or just send an email to Marjorie Smith at msmithpen@aol.  Please put DHA on the subject line.

 

INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEEKING MEMBERS

The Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee is in need of individuals who have the interest and time to serve on the IWMAC. The Committee meets the third Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Council chambers at Town Hall. There are currently three regular member vacancies and one alternate member vacancy.

 

The charge for the IWMAC is to:

  1. Reduce the total amount of solid waste generated in Durham.
  2. Incorporate a long-term community vision into the Integrated Waste Management strategy of Durham.
  3. Increase community awareness and participation in integrated waste management issues.
  4. Work with Department of Public Works to advance the waste management program.
  5. Promote education and outreach while increasing community involvement.
  6. Build partnership with the Durham Business Association, UNH, student groups and the Town of Durham involving solid waste issues.

Citizens interested in appointment to the IWMAC 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. Applications are  available on the home page of the Town’s web site: www.ci.durham.nh.us under "Forms" on the right-hand side, then "Application for Appointment".

 

Questions concerning the IWMAC should be directed to Committee Chair Mike Everngam at MEvergngam@aol.com.  

 

The wagon at Wagon Hill Farm will be lit throughout the holiday season, so be sure to drive by and check it out! Courtesy Stefanie Frazee

 

NEWS FLASH! FOR SPRUCEWOOD FOREST AND AMBER ACRES

Fund raising is still needed to make these projects work, but the week started out with good news: State grants totaling $155,000 to support the "Oyster River Initiative" (combined Sprucewood Forest and Amber Acres) have been awarded to The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire, adding momentum to a cooperative effort to conserve 211-acres along the Oyster River in Durham.

 

The state’s Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) awarded the initiative $100,000, the largest award of this highly competitive grant round.  The Oyster River Initiative also received $55,000 from the Moose Plate Program through separate awards of $35,000 to the Sprucewood Forest project and $20,000 to Amber Acres Farm.

 

Durham's pending Sprucewood Forest and Amber Acres Farm conservation projects will permanently protect over a mile of the Oyster River and a significant portion of the Spruce Hole Aquifer, but only if an urgent private fund-raising campaign is successful.

 

Even with the financial commitments from the Town, an additional $567,000 in private contributions must be raised by year-end.

 

The Town has committed $525,000 toward the combined purchase price of the Oyster River Initiative land/easement of over $5.2 million (or one-tenth). Grants and private donations make up the difference. For every $1.00 of funds committed to this project by the Town, we will be receiving approximately $9.00 in conservation value.


Public access for the Sprucewood Forest—which will be owned by the Town—includes low-impact recreational uses, such as birding, fishing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. The Conservation Commission will be discussing possible additional uses. The property provides easy access from an abandoned forest road and affords significant opportunity for trails on the property itself and as part of a network of trails on nearby properties.

 

To learn more about Amber Acres and the Sprucewood Forest and to view photographs of the properties, go to the Conservation Commission's web pages.

 

Donations—large and small—may be made through Durham's nonprofit partners: for Amber Acres, via the website for the Southeast Land Trust of NH and for Sprucewood Forest, via a donor/pledge form. Download the form from The Trust for Public Land's web page or pick one up at the Town Office.

 

SILHOUETTE SCULPTURE OF MARGERY & LORUS MILNE: LONG TIME DURHAM RESIDENTS, UNH PROFESSORS, AUTHORS, TRAVELERS, KEEPERS OF THE DURHAM SWANS, NATURALISTS

A project is currently underway which involves the construction of a silhouette sculpture of Margery and Lorus Milne to be placed on the grounds of the new Durham Public Library. Margery and Lorus Milne, Durham’s most published authors (over 50 books), have made the largest contribution towards the construction of the new library to date -- through a bequest of $475,000.

 

Walter Liff, a Newcastle sculptor, will construct the sculpture. Examples of his silhouette sculpture can be seen at Great Island Common, where “The Artist” stands, and in front of the Newcastle elementary school where a seated woman reads to four children.

 

The sculpture will be life-size of Lorus and Margery and two adult swans each with a cygnet. Lorus has a camera slung over his shoulder, recognizing his photographic abilities. Margery is holding binoculars, a tool of the trade of naturalists, as well as holding one of their many books, “A World Alive”, which chronicles the natural history and ecology of the community's Oyster River Valley. The sculpture will be placed in a natural setting behind the library in a rain garden. It will also be able to be seen from some library windows.

 

The cost of the silhouette sculpture is $7,000 and the money is being raised privately, from non-public sources. To date over $2,300 has been raised. Contributions will enable the construction of this piece of public art, remembering the Milnes, and honoring their love of reading and writing books, their love of  libraries and their love for Durham which they called home from 1948 till their deaths in 1988 and 2006.

 

Donations would be very much appreciated!  Checks can be made payable to: Town of Durham, and write “Milne Memorial Sculpture” on the memo line. Mail to:  Barbara Ross, Durham Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824.

 

The sculpture will be dedicated at the time of the opening of the new library next June.

 

INVITATION TO THE FIRST PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP - PROPOSED DURHAM/UNH OYSTER RIVER INTEGRATED WATERSHED PLAN JANUARY 24th, 2013

If you live or work in and around the Oyster River watershed, please join us for the first public informational workshop hosted by the Town of Durham and UNH partnership to discuss the proposed study elements of the future Oyster River Integrated Watershed Plan (ORIWP).  On January 24th, two workshops will be held to provide an option of attending an afternoon or evening session. The afternoon workshop will be held at 3:00 pm at the Lee Safety Complex off of George Bennett Road in Lee and the evening workshop will be held at 7:00 pm at the Madbury Town Hall.  The primary purpose of these workshops is to inform watershed residents, community officials and other stakeholders of the proposed study elements of the ORIWP to be initiated in 2013 as well as to gain insight, comments and information from residents that have relevant knowledge of the watershed conditions and activities. This integrated watershed approach seeks to combine knowledge, planning and implementati
on efforts with other watershed stakeholders to develop effective and sustainable solutions to reduce pollutant loading, including nitrogen, within the watershed. For more information contact Town Engineer Dave Cedarholm at dcedarholm@ci.durham.nh.us , or call the Department of Public Works at 603-868-5578.


 

WATER METER UPGRADE PROJECT

The Water Meter Upgrade Project is almost completed in Durham. There are, however, a few residents remaining who have not yet had their meters upgraded.

 

If you are on the Town of Durham water system and have not upgraded your water meter please contact USI at 888-709-9944 to set up your appointment. Please contact April Talon, Assistant Engineer for the Town of Durham at 868-5578 with any questions.

 

WATER SYSTEM REPORT/DISCUSSION - January 28, 2013

On Monday evening, November 19th, the Town Council scheduled a discussion concerning the Durham/UNH public water system and a recent report written by Town Councilor David Howland for January 28, 2013 as part of the regular Council meeting that evening.  

 

Building on his presentation to the Council on October 1, Town Councilor David Howland has authored a report that offers an analysis from his perspective and some recommendations concerning the water system – its sources, state environmental regulations, and emergency drought measures. To view the report, click HERE.            

 

For additional information on the Spruce Hole well project, click HERE.

 

The October 1 presentations are also viewable on DCAT.


 

Courtesy Walter Rous

 

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

One of the subjects of last week’s update was the south facing entry elevation and the two significant architectural elements that highlight that elevation.  These are the stair tower that permits egress from the second floor and the double height window bay.  Work on these two elements continued this week culminating in completion of the rough carpentry, roof framing and sheathing of the bay and standing up of the second floor walls of the stair tower.  Also, because service people will need to inspect and possibly repair pieces of equipment that are in the attic spaces, catwalks were constructed in the attics to provide a safe means of access to those otherwise inaccessible spaces.

 

In addition, truss bracing, roof sheathing and asphalt shingle roofing continued in an effort to enclose the building before winter, specifically freezing temperatures and snow, is upon us in full force.  Once the temperature drops below 50 degrees, some work requires special treatment.  The more enclosed the building, the easier it is to provide the controlled environment to continue the work.  However, when the exterior brick work begins, the area where the masons will be working will need to be “tented” and heated.  Care will be taken to insure that the work is of the same quality as it would be if performed under more temperate conditions.

 

Courtesy Walter Rous

 

DURHAM’S FRIDAY DEALS

Friday Deals are offered by Downtown merchants. Click HERE to see the deals on food, health, and services that are being offered. Shop locally and support area business.
Money spent locally stays local. 

 

If your business has a Friday deal to offer please send it to Ken Entz at sentz@comcast.net.

 

DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR PART-TIME PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS

The Durham Fire Department is looking for highly motivated individuals to serve as part-time paid-on-call firefighters. The Durham Fire Department has a thirteen member Call Force which assists in supplementing the full-time personnel.  The call department trains the first and fourth Monday night of every month.  Call firefighters are welcome to participate in on-going DFD training classes, take classes at the NH Fire Academy, and attend the monthly EMS shift training. Successful candidates will be required to live within a reasonable distance to the Town of Durham, make 70% of monthly meetings/trainings, and be available for emergency callbacks.


Once employed call firefighters are fully equipped and will receive full Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, boots, hood, turnout gear, gloves, flashlight), reflective duty coat, portable radio, and Minitor pager.  Call firefighters are toned out for service for station coverage, large-scale weather emergencies, major fires, etc.  If certified as a NH Firefighter/EMT, call firefighters are eligible to work special events such as concerts and UNH football and hockey games.  Call firefighters are encouraged to ride-in on shift as well to become familiar with all the personnel and our daily operations.  It should be noted that several of our current full-time Firefighter-EMT’s began as call firefighters here.


In order to be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter of interest, current resume, and complete a Town of Durham employment application which is available on the Town website at www.ci.durham.nh.us and click on "Forms" on the right side of the page in green. Please mail completed applications to:  Assistant Chief Jason Cleary

 Durham Fire Department, 51 College Road, Durham, NH 03824

 

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.  Please feel free to contact Assistant Chief Cleary at 603-868-5531, jcleary@ci.durham.nh.us with questions. 

 

POTENTIAL STOP SIGN AT FACULTY ROAD AND GARDEN LANE

Police Chief Kurz has received a significant number of emails from residents about the potential of a stop sign at the intersection of Faculty Road and Garden Lane which would be designed to calm traffic by creating a three-way stop intersection.  While there is no deadline established, Chief Kurz asks that anyone interested in offering an opinion contact him with a brief “I’m for this stop sign, or I’m against this stop sign”!  He can be contacted at dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us

 

CHURCHILL RINK AT JACKSON'S LANDING 2012 HOLIDAY SKATING SCHEDULE

Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing in Durham has announced its public session schedule for the holidays.  Highlights of the schedule include Holiday Skate Night on Saturday December 22 from 7-9pm featuring a visit from Santa on skates and holiday music to skate to.  Hot chocolate will be available at The Orr House Snack Bar.  Also this year, there will be Public Skating on Christmas Day from 3-5pm.  This year’s Holiday Schedule features many hours of Public Skating, Family Pond Hockey, Open Stick & Puck, and Adult Drop-In Hockey.  To view the entire schedule including definitions and fees, please visit www.churchillrink.com.  

 

Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing in Durham is a regulation sized ice skating rink owned and operated by the Town of Durham. The facility is open to residents of all communities and offers amenities such as changing rooms, snack bar, skate sharpening, skate rentals, and rest rooms. A unique feature of the facility is it’s setting at Jackson’s Landing on Great Bay. Jackson’s Landing is a waterfront park featuring a playground, walking trails, boat landing, boat house, and Churchill Rink.  The rink features a roof with open sides which creates the illusion users are skating outdoors when in fact they are under cover.  For more information, visit the website noted above or call the facility at 603-868-3907.

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it seems that there is never enough time to get everything done. It’s important to make sure that safety doesn’t get left off the "To Do List". During the holiday season fires cause more than $18 million in property damage and holiday decorating injuries send more than13,000 to the emergency room. Help keep your family safe this season. To view the State of New Hampshire's holiday safety tips for this holiday season, click HERE.

 

Richard Lord, resident and member of the Wiswall Historic Interpretation Committee, stands next to the newly-installed NRCS historic interpretation panel located at Wiswall falls. Courtesy Richard Lord

 

KIOSK AND HISTORIC INTERPRETATION PANELS AT WISWALL FALLS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wiswall fish ladder project at Wiswall falls included historic mitigation funding to create an additional historic interpretation panel to be mounted in the kiosk with the two historic panels that were produced for the FEMA bridge repair project. It took a while to work out all the details, but the NRCS panel is now completed and was mounted in the Wiswall kiosk last Sunday, December 9th.

 

The Lamprey Wild & Scenic committee plans to contribute a fourth panel next year, which will fill the remaining space and complete the kiosk display.

 

Many thanks to all who worked on the NRCS panel project.

 

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.

 

There are no meetings scheduled for the week of

December 17-21, 2012

 

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.

 

Families made their ways downtown to experience an exciting variety of holiday fun during the Parks and Recreation tree lighting event on Friday evening, December 7th. Courtesy Raya Al-Hashmi

 

PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

 

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Durham Parks and Recreation is proud to carry on the tradition of the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and its members look forward to seeing Durham families again next year!  T
hank you to the following for making this year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony special: 

 

Durham House of Pizza

The Masiello Group,

Red Carpet Flower Shop,

Solsistar

Domino’s Pizza

Hayden Sports

Amy’s Frame Shop

Edward Jones

University Edge

The Works

Durham Marketplace

Froyo World 

The Candy Bar

Town & Campus

Wildcat Fitness

 

Department of Public Works

Durham Fire Department

Durham Police Department

Churchill Rink

Durham Business Association

Karin Henricksen, P&R Intern

ORPP

Ruth Abelman and Gingerbread Man

Renee Vannata and Cash Mob

Volunteers from UNH

Raya Al-Hashmi, Photographer

Alabaster Blue

Kevin Burt Band

 

The following raffle prizes were distributed: 

  • One month membership at Wildcat Fitness
  • $20 Gift Certificate to Bella’s Casual Dining
  • Family 4-pack FREE open skate @ Churchill Rink

 

ALTERNATE MEMBER NEEDED ON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

The Parks and Recreation Committee is searching for an alternate member.  If you are interested in learning more, please email Nate Trauntvein, Chair, at neh34@unh.edu

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WINTER CARNIVAL

Parks and Recreation is currently looking for volunteers to help out with its Winter Carnival taking place in February.  Don’t miss out on this FUN event! Contact: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us

 

For more information regarding any of the classes or events offered by Parks and Recreation, visit the P&R web site at https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/boc_parksrec.

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Local Boy Scout Troop 154 39th Annual Christmas Tree Sale, Saturday and Sunday, December 15 & 16, 2012, 9AM to 4PM, Mill Road Plaza. All proceeds go directly to activities and equipment for the local troop. For additional information about Troop 154 and Cub Scout Pack 154, visit http://www.troop154bsa.org/.

 

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Preschool Storytimes, Tues.  Dec. 18th and Thurs. Dec. 20th at 10:30 a.m. – This week:  Holidays/Wishes!  All are welcome to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard and a craft.
Pajama Storytime, Tues. Dec. 18th, 6:30 p.m. - Join ORPP and the Durham Library for our monthly Pajama Storytime.  This month: Holidays and Baking!  Come and hear holiday stories, make a holiday craft and decorate a sweet treat.  Come wearing your pajamas.  We read stories, do fingerplays, songs, feltboard and make a craft.  ORPP supplies a snack.  All are welcome.
Make-It-Take-It Craft during School Vacation Week, Dec. 26th-Dec. 29th – Stop by the Children’s Room all week to make a craft.  No storytimes during vacation week.
Holiday Hours – We will be closed Tue
s. Dec. 25th & Tues. Jan. 1st.  Happy Holidays!
Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade book group), Tues. Jan. 8th 6:00 p.m. - Join us for our 2nd-4th grade book group.  This month's books are "Magical Kids" by Sally Gardner and/or "SOS Files" by Betsy Byars and/or "Bigger Than a Bread Box" by Laurel Snyder.  Come discuss the book(s), authors, play some games, and make a craft.  Copies of these books are available at the Circulation desk.  All are welcome!
Young Adult Writing/Blog Group, Tues. Jan. 8th 7-7:45 p.m. - Join us for this monthly writing group for Young Adults (10 yrs & up).  We do writing exercises, talk about your writing and post your writing to our blog "Write Away".  We also talk about books, movies...  All are welcome!


 

Check out the library's website at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/ for more information.

 

FROM "DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY - 1900-1985"

"Farm Life in Durham: "To the south and out of Durham proper, on Bennett Road, was Highland House Farm, another farm boardinghouse run by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson in the early 1900s. The farm contained 300 acres with a rambling farmhouse situated high on a bluff overlooking the Lamprey River. Mr. Thompson raised the crops and cared for the livestock, while Mrs. Thompson and daughters Ina and Ethel (later marred to Harrie Rand, Durham's first rural mail carrier) baked the breads, cakes, and pies; roasted the meats; cooked a bushel of corn at a time; and made jellies, jams, and relishes to put out at each meal." Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.

 

WEEKLY ARREST REPORT

*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.

 

Have a good 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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