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Durham-Great Bay Rotary Club volunteers, l-r: John Ramsey, Rick Erickson, Bill Drapeau, Ron Rodgers, George Rief, John Belcher. Courtesy DPW
The Rotary Club of Durham-Great Bay completed repairs this past Saturday (December 1st) along the Longmarsh Preserve Trail network. The repairs included removal and replacement of all the rotted/broken 3" thick boards, which create a bog bridge system over the wet areas of the preserve. A "thank you" is extended to the Durham-Great Bay Rotary Club for its continued community service to the Durham area.
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... And don't forget to attend the Durham Parks & Recreation holiday tree lighting event this evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Main Street in front of Memorial Park!
The Durham Cash Mob is tomorrow, Saturday, 12/8.
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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. 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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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PINE LEDGE HOLDINGS v. TOWN OF DURHAM – Court Affirms Town Council’s Decision in Zoning Change
On the recommendation of the Planning Board, the Durham Town Council acted upon a motion to amend the Durham Zoning Map in the Zoning Ordinance to remove two parcels (Map 2, Lots 6-0 and 7-1) from the Professional Office (PO) District and incorporate them into the Residence A (RA) District as shown on the Commercial Core Map of the 2000 Master Plan. The Plaintiff, Pine Ledge Holdings, Inc. owns one of the parcels, which is located at 20 Strafford Avenue. The Town owns the other property, which is at 49 Madbury Road.
Pine Ledge Holdings, LLC appealed the Durham Town Council’s decision to rezone the parcel at 20 Strafford Avenue claiming, among other things, “spot” zoning.
Finding no error in the Council’s decision, the appeal was dismissed by the Superior Court. Pine Ledge Holdings, LLC has 10 days to seek reconsideration and/or 30 days to file an appeal.
To view the Superior Court decision, click HERE.
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FAIRPOINT EXPANDS BROADBAND SERVICE TO DURHM
FairPoint high-speed Internet is available for the first time to eligible
customers living in Durham. This expansion is part of FairPoint’s plan to increase broadband access to 95 percent of its service areas in New Hampshire.
High-speed connection areas include portions of the following streets/roads in Durham: Bay, Colony, Dame, Deer Meadow, Durham Point, Edgerly Garrison, Fox Hill, Langley, Longmarsh, Mathes Cove, and “Willey Creek”.
To find out if residents are eligible for FairPoint’s high-speed Internet and to obtain information about prices and bundled plans, residential consumers can call 1-866-984-2001 or visit http://www.fairpoint.com/residential/.
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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:
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E-mail (school, personal, other)
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Cell phone
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Pager
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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
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2013 DURHAM BUDGET PROCESS NEARS CONCLUSION
Monday evening, December 10th, is the final scheduled regular Town Council meeting of the year and the Council will continue its deliberations relative to the proposed 2013 budget for the Town of Durham.
In accordance with Section 5.2 of the Durham Town Charter, the Town Administrator is required to submit to the Town Council his/her recommended budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year “…no later than the last workday prior to November 1 of the current year.”
At the November 5, 2012 Council meeting, Councilors were provided with a presentation of the Administrator’s proposed 2013 Operating, Capital and Special Fund Budgets, and the 2013-2022 Capital Improvements Plan.
A Public Hearing on the proposed budget was held by the Town Council on Monday, November 19, 2012 in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3 of the Durham Town Charter.
The Town Council has been deliberating on the budget since that time. Of particular concern is the fact that three years ago the Town moved from funding the annual $450,000 road maintenance program from a cash basis to bonding in order to mitigate the tax impact for residents during the recessionary environment over the short term. The Council and Administrator are now working to move away from funding the program through debt while keeping in mind mind the impact on the tax rate. The topic was extensively discussed during the December 3, 2012 Council meeting. To view this discussion on DCAT On Demand, got to www.dcat.pegcentral.com.
Per Town Charter, the budget shall be adopted not later than the last workday of the preceding fiscal year. Failure by the Council to adopt a budget by the deadline established in this section will establish the budget as recommended by the Administrator as the adopted budget.
All proposed FY 2013 budget information is available on line at https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/businessoffice/annual-budget-cip.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT 1st READING ON HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE – RENTAL HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF NEW PROGRAM
Over the past several months, Town staff and the Rental Housing Commission have been working with community planning and economic development consultant Roger Hawk, Hawk Planning Resources LLC, to develop a Housing Standards Ordinance and fee schedule designed to protect the health and safety of occupants of residential rental properties in Durham.
This would occur through a systematic inspection program that seeks to correct dilapidation, dangerous defects which are likely to result in fire, accidents, or other calamities, unhealthful lack of ventilation or sanitary facilities, or due to other unhealthy or hazardous or dilapidated conditions, including those set forth in Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 48-A:7 “Standards for Public Agency”.
The Council began discussing this item at its November 5th meeting, but due to the lateness of the hour, continued discussion to the November 19th Council meeting. The Council continued its discussion of this issue at its November 19th meeting.
On December 10th, the Town Council will hold a first reading on a revised draft Housing Standards Ordinance taking into consideration discussions from the November 5th and November 19th meetings, as well as a proposed amendment to the Fire Department’s Master Fee Schedule to include associated recommended fees to be implemented upon the ordinance’s passage.
On Wednesday of this week, December 5th, the Rental Housing Commission met to take a formal position on the Housing Standards Ordinance but unfortunately no Landlord members of the commission were in attendance. Of the four members of the commission who were in attendance (2 neighborhood representatives, 1 UNH representative, and 1 Town Council representative), the group unanimously voted to support passage of the new program.
To view the Council communication on this topic, click HERE.
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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.
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ORCSD BUDGET FORUM - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
The Oyster River Cooperative School District will hold a budget forum at the Oyster River High School on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 beginning at 6:00 PM. The public is invited to attend.
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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.
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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:
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Reduce the total amount of solid waste generated in Durham.
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Incorporate a long-term community vision into the Integrated Waste Management strategy of Durham.
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Increase community awareness and participation in integrated waste management issues.
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Work with Department of Public Works to advance the waste management program.
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Promote education and outreach while increasing community involvement.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Longmarsh Preserve Trail network. Bog bridge system over the wet areas of the preserve being repaired by volunteers of the Durham-Great Bay Rotary Club. Courtesy DPW
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APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ELDERLY AND OTHER PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
Eligible citizens may apply for an Elderly Exemption or other exemptions/credits (Veterans Credit, Blind Exemption, Solar, etc.) by the deadline of April 15, 2012 for the 2012 spring tax bill. An application may be obtained from the Planning, Zoning, and Assessing Office located on the first floor of the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road. Questions regarding these exemptions can be directed to the Planning, Zoning, and Assessing Office at 868-8064. Current criteria and exemption amounts for the elderly are as follows:
Income Criteria
Single net income: Not more than $32,500.00
Married, combined income: Less than $43,700.00
Asset Criteria
Net assets: Not in excess of $200,000.00
Age Eligibility Criteria Exemption Amount
65 years up to 75 years: $125,000.00
75 years up to 80 years: $175,000.00
80 years or older: $225,000.00
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON $2.5 MILLION DURHAM WASTEWATER SLUDGE DEWATERING UPGRADE PROJECT OVERVIEW - Possible March 2013 Bond Referendum Item
At the Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2013, the Council will hold a Public Hearing on the March 12, 2013 Town Election ballot to authorize the issuance of not more than $2,500,000.00 of bonds or notes, issued in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33), for the replacement of the sludge dewatering equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Council will also vote on placement of the proposed referendum question on the March 12th Election ballot. (A 2/3 vote is required for passage)
The wastewater sludge dewatering facility is the first building on the left as one enters the Durham Wastewater Treatment Plant, and its purpose is to dewater the slurry of liquid and solids, otherwise known as sludge, which is removed during the wastewater treatment process.
The slurry is pumped into the dewatering facility from sludge holding tanks as mostly a liquid with less that 5 percent solids by weight. The dewatering equipment effectively squeezes the liquid from the slurry to achieve the greatest solids content possible, and then the dewatered sludge, which at this stage is referred to as a biosolids, is transported to a composting facility in Holderness, NH for beneficial use as agricultural fertilizer.
Currently, the Town uses a pair of gravity belt thickeners and belt filter presses to dewater its sludge to a finished biosolid with between 14 and 18 percent solids which can be very finicky and needs to be constantly monitored. Additionally, there is a large amount of ancillary equipment associated with dewatering, such as polymer feed systems, multiple sludge pumping systems, and conveyors.
Despite impeccable maintenance performed over the years by the WWTP staff, this 25 year old equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is requiring an increasing level of maintenance to remain functional. The existing dewatering equipment at the WWTP is in need of a comprehensive upgrade to ensure continued equipment function and reliability.
The Town’s wastewater engineers at Wright-Pierce provided a preliminary design report in August of this year which evaluated all the existing dewatering and ancillary equipment, worked closely with the WWTP operators and the Town Engineer to assess the needs, and developed a list of recommended equipment upgrades.
There have been significant advances in dewatering technologies over the last decade that have resulted in much more energy efficient equipment that achieve a dryer (higher percent solids) biosolid, and are more automated.
The recommended major dewatering equipment component to replace the old and finicky belt thickener and filter presses is an inclined screw press that uses an inclined screw type auger that rotates very slowly inside a hollow shaft producing finished biosolid with a solids content of greater than 30% solids by weight. A dryer biosolid means significantly less liquid being transported at a cost of $75 per ton, and since the equipment is much more automated it does not require constant monitoring during operation.
The more efficient new dewatering equipment is expected to translate into a cost savings on the order of $100,000 over the life of the project from reduced biosolids trucking costs, less maintenance, and more efficient operations.
The $2.5 million project cost will be shared 1/3 Durham and 2/3 UNH.
If approved by the Council, this project would be a bond referendum in March 2013.
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Durham Native and current Tampa Bay Ray's Baseball player Sam Fuld (center)
meets with U13 Maverick's Baseball players Aidan Yoder (left) and Brennan Oxford (right), also of Durham, at USA Training Center in Newington, NH. Courtesy Colleen Yoder
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POTENTIAL STOP SIGN AT FACULTY ROAD AND GARDEN LANE
At a recent Traffic Safety Committee meeting there was discussion that centered upon the concept of a stop sign at the intersection of Faculty Road and Garden Lane designed to calm traffic and essentially creating a three-way stop intersection. Several other members expressed the desire that the stop sign intersection may serve to calm traffic and possibly dissuade continued use as an alternative connector to the University that avoids the downtown. As Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee, 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”! at dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us.
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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.
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View from Circulation Desk to the window bay in the Adult Reading Area. Courtesy Bill Schoonmaker
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Most of this week’s work revolved around the library roofs. A little work was done in the rain garden, the balance of which will be completed in the spring. But carpentry work was the main thrust. Roof rafters were installed in the northwest facing bay in the toddler area and over the staff entry. The north and northwest facing roofs were all sheathed. The north side of the roof over the town’s Community Room and the window bay in the adult reading area had Ice and Water Shield and roofing felts applied followed by flashing and asphalt shingles.
In architectural terms, the side or face of a building is called an elevation and the elevations are distinguished by their compass orientation. Thus, the side or face of a building that looks to the south is called the south elevation. The main entry of the new library faces to the south and this elevation has two very nice architectural elements. One is a tower that houses an egress/exit stair from the second floor. The other is a curved two story/double height window bay that springs from the front porch. Framing on these two elements began on Thursday, if for no other reason than it was a bit warmer on the south side of the building than it was on the north side. Framing and roofing work will continue next week.
Framed roof and columns at the Staff Entry. Courtesy Bill Schoonmaker
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DURHAM CASH MOB - DECEMBER 8TH
"What's Spent in Durham, Stays in Durham". Community members join together and shop local businesses downtown between 9AM and 1PM for Durham's first Cash Mob.
Just think about how much good you’ll be doing if you buy even just a few of those holiday gifts from a small business. The money you spend will go towards helping local entrepreneurs to succeed, create jobs and keep money flowing within our community. Let's help our downtown thrive buy buying local! Meet your friends and neighbors and enjoy shopping and dining downtown enmasse.
Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CashMobDurhamNH
Tweet us on Twitter https://twitter.com/DurhamNHCashMob (use hashtag #DurhamNH)
Pin with us on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/durhamnhcashmob
Email us at DurhamNH.CashMob@gmail.com
Read about us on http://www.cashmob.com/durham-new-hampshire-cash-mob-hitting-downtown-retailers
Sponsored by Idea Greenhouse and Main Street Mailing & Copy. Organized by Durham citizens partnered with UNH Net Impact. Endorsed by the Town of Durham's Economic Development Committee and the Durham Business Association.
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MEN'S NIGHT OUT - DECEMBER 11TH
The following downtown businesses are participating in the 1st annual Men's Night Out on Tuesday, December 11, from 6-9:00 PM.
Jenkin's Quality Clothing is offering MEN a 25% discount on all non sale items. Check out this new upbeat men's store in Durham for you and family. Open 6-7:30 PM.
"What a Crock" is welcoming Men to come try some extraordinary soup December 11 from 6-7:30 PM. Buy a quart to bring home and receive a FREE 12 ounce soup for your dinner!
Hayden Sports - Men's Night Special (6:00-7:30pm) Hockey Tickets! Every $5.00 you spend enters you into a raffle for a pair of tickets to a UNH hockey game. Holiday Special - With every purchase of an adult sweatshirt, you get any t-shirt ($15 or less) for FREE!
The Out Back -Hockey tickets raffle. Men's Night Special (6:00 - 7:30pm) - 20% off all jewelry!Not sure what to buy? Send your family in to fill out a wish list before the 11th!
The Candy Bar ~ 6:00-7:30 PM Surprise your family and co-workers with some lovely chocolates! Yankee Swaps, Work Parties? Give some holiday treats and stocking stuffers. Spend $15 and be entered into a raffle to win a "Men's Chocolate Fantasy" gift package! (Chocolate covered bacon, beef jerky chocolate bar and chocolate covered gummy bears).
SolSistar-6:30-9:00 PM, 9 Madbury Rd. Come celebrate the season with SolSistar's fashion experts. We will help you find the perfect something for your special ones. Free wrapping will be available. Refreshments will be provided while you shop.
Breaking New Grounds: 6-10 PM. All espresso drinks are 1/2 price. Coffee and Gift Cards are always a hit for family and friends.
Town and Campus: Open till 7PM. All sale clothing will be an additional 10% off.
Wildcat Fitness: MEN are welcome to come workout for Free all day!
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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.
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DURHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2012 ANNUAL ORNAMENT
The 2012 Annual Ornament is the Durham Town Landing, exclusively sold through the Durham Business Association. The ornament depicts the Landing on the first snowfall of 2009. Thank you to Katie Paine for the beautiful art work. The ornaments come beautifully gift boxed for $20 each. The ornament can be purchased at Durham Marketplace, Emery Farm, Federal Savings Bank, People’s United Bank, Town & Campus, Hayden Sports & Town Hall.
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HARBOUR DESIGN - DISCOUNT TO DURHAM RESIDENTS ON PURCHASE OF CHRISTMAS TREES
Harbour Design, located at 172 Packers Falls Road in Durham, is offering a 10% discount to the residents of Durham, current and former military, police,and firefighters for their Vermont grown fresh cut Christmas Trees. Harbour Design was recently approved to sell trees in Durham. Hours: weekends (daylight hours) and weekdays (by appointment). For more information, visit http://harbourdesignnh.com/.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND
The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below.
Town Council - Monday, December 10, 2012. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Durham Agricultural Commission - Monday, December 10, 2012 at Durham Police Department. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, December 11, 2012. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Durham Energy Committee - Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Durham Police Department. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Planning Board - Wednesday, December 12, 2012. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Conservation Commission, Thursday, December 13, 2012. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee, Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Durham Police Department. 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.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
UNH Athletic Dept. Toys for Tots Drive, Dec 5-9, 2012, to be held at all home games. Bring an unwrapped toy and receive a discount ticket of only $3. For list of dates and times of games, click HERE.
Girl Scout Holiday Craft Fair, Friday, Dec 7, 2012, 6-8 PM, OR Middle School Multi Purpose Room. Crafts made by local Girl Scouts, All items are under $5. Also collecting items for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
The Nutcracker is Coming to Durham! Saturday, December 8, 2012, 2-7:00 PM, Oyster River High School auditorium. 13 Oyster River students will join the Northeastern Ballet's professional cast for this year's performance. The show will also premiere on Saturday, December 1st at 2:00 and 7:00 PM. For more information, click HERE.
Gingerbread House Construction Fundraiser for On Belay, Saturday, December 8, 2012, 10 AM-3 PM, MUB Food Court at UNH.All supplies provided for your family to build something great. $15/team pre-registration and $20/team at the door. Email Allie.birchmeier@unh.edu to pre-register.
Movie Matinee, Saturday, Dec 8, 2012, 1:00 PM, UNH MUB, Theater 2. ParaNorman in 3D. $2/person; $2 for reusable 3D glasses (if you do not have them already). Visit http://www.unhmub.com/
Winter Showcase "Woman: Revealed, Side B, Sunday, Dec 9, 2012, 6:30 PM, OR High School Auditorium. Presented by Arts in Reach (AIR), a nonprofit which empowers teenage girls through mentoring and the arts. Admission is FREE. For more information, call (603) 433-4278 or visit http://www.artsinreach.org/
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Toys for Children Late Fee Amnesty!
Want to do a good deed AND get your overdue library late fees erased, all at the same time? If you bring in a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy to the library ,from now until Dec. 14th ,to donate to the Durham Fire Department's toy collection for children in need, we will erase your late fees! Wow! Look for the donation box at the front of the library! (Does not apply to outstanding or lost items).
Nicola McEldowney Puppet Show, Sat. Dec. 8th at 10:30 am - Join us for this fun family puppet show. Nicola will perform fun Winter and Wishes stories. Nicola is a very talented puppeteer. Don' miss this fun show for all ages!
Preschool Storytimes, Tues. Dec. 11th and Thurs. Dec. 13th at 10:30 a.m. – This week: Snowmen/Snow! All are welcome to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard and a craft.
Annual Holiday Ornament Making with Ruth Moore, Tues. Dec. 11th at 6:30 p.m. - Join us for a fun evening sewing a holiday ornament! All participants must be able to sew a basting stitch. Bring a needle. All other materials will be provided by Ruth Moore, who will teach the class. This event is free of charge, but there is a limit of 12 participants, so please call or visit t
he library to register.
Libros Lovers, High School Book Group, Weds. Dec. 12th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Join us for this High School Book Group. Ruth Wharton MacDonald is the facilitator. This month's book is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. All are welcome and pizza is served.
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.
Check out the library's website at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/ for more information.
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FROM "DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY - 1900-1985"
"Farm Life in Durham: "Further southwest on Mill Road, over the railroad tracks, a dirt road to the right along the tracks leads to the cellar hole of a once magnificent old farm - the Foss farm. At the turn of the century, this was a thriving dairy and vegetable farm. It also boasted a village store on the premises, which sold, among other farm necessities, gin for 25 cents a quart. Maple syrup was made from the fine curving line of maple trees, which ran down to the old graveyard and filled the autumn skies with brilliant color. The coming of the Boston & Maine Railroad in 1841 spelled disaster for the farm; it split it in two. After years of haggling, the railroad built a footbridge across the tracks; but cattle could not be driven across a footbridge. And so the Fosses sold their land to New Hampshire College, which for years pastured cattle on the Foss farm in the summer months." Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Asso
ciation.
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WEEKLY ARREST REPORT
*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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There is a lot of flu and other sickness going around town this week so remember to wash hands and get plenty of rest!
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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