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Yoga on the Mill Pond. With this winter weather, we all have to find ways to unwind.
Courtesy Andrea Bodo
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A reminder that Emery Farm is open for the winter. A Durham gem, it is one of the oldest farms in the country, having been in the same family since 1655 with over 350 years of experience. To learn more click HERE.
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SNOW REMOVAL IN AND AROUND DURHAM – A Message to Durham Residents and Businesses from the Plowing Crew at the Public Works Department
Durham Public Works Department staff 100% appreciates the frustration residents and business owners have had (and are having!) with the amount of snow we have received in town over the last two weeks. By DPW’s count, Durham has received approximately 47 inches and that’s just new snow from last Monday on! More snow is on the way.
Staff at DPW very much appreciate the community’s patience. Public Works employees have already worked 135-145 hours in the last 12 days, with more to be added this weekend according to the forecast. The department is simply doing the best it can do with the staff available. There have also been a number of mechanical breakdowns primarily due to aging equipment, some of which was the result of deferred replacements in order to mitigate budgetary impacts over the last few years.
Hopefully there will be a reprieve after this next snow event.
If you have any plowing concerns, feel free to contact DPW directly at 868-5578.
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CHILDREN PLAYING IN ROADSIDE SNOW BANKS - There Was Almost a Tragedy this Week when a Durham Plow Driver Saw Small Feet Sticking out of a Snow Bank and Stopped Just in Time
During the last major snowstorm one of the plow drivers for the Public Works Department experienced a very close call with some children playing in a large snow bank.
The driver was coming around a bend near a cul-du-sac pushing a ton of snow when he saw just two feet sticking out of the pile, which completely startled him.
The driver got out of the truck and had a chat with the children explaining that they needed to be very careful during storms, and if they hear a plow truck, to make sure they pop their heads up to see what is coming. He came very close to plowing these children in a fort they were building in the roadside snow piles.
Parents are asked to please inform their children that if they hear a snow plow to make sure they pop their heads up and get out of the way. Or better yet, have them avoid these areas while the storm is active, maybe playing farther off the roads back up on properties.
Naturally, playing in large snow banks and building forts is very fun for young children! But, the thought of a plow hitting a child and causing serious injury or worse is a life altering thought.
Snow forts can collapse on children trapping them inside.
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YEAR END GROSS WAGES (2014) FOR TOWN OF DURHAM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON DURHAM WEB SITE
While not required to do so by law, annually the Town compiles a list of year end gross wages for Durham employees and makes it available for public viewing. Please note that every 7 years there is an extra pay period and 2014 was that 7th year.
To view the 2014 list, click HERE.
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The Pauly's Pocket project design at Mill Road and Main St.
PLANNING BOARD APPROVED NEW BUILDING FOR PAULY'S POCKETS
The Planning Board approved the new building for Pauly’s Pockets on July 9, 2014.
The existing one-story structure is to remain so that the businesses can stay open and be embedded into the new, larger 3-story building. A third commercial use will be added on the first level with two floors of residential above.
One condition of approval was for Town Planner (and Durham resident) Michael Behrendt to convene a committee appointed by the Planning Board to work out various final architectural details with the applicant.
Mr. Behrendt himself is very strong in the field of architecture and New Urbanist design which is essential at this boomtown time in Durham's history. The buildings that are currently under construction downtown were designed during Mr. Behrendt's recent tenure with the Town. The recently completed existing buildings at 9-11 Madbury Road, Pettee Brook Lane, and others predated his service with the Town. Mr. Behrendt had been the Planner for the City of Rochester prior to coming to Durham.
The design committee is composed of Barbara Dill, Bill McGowan (Planning Board representative), Beth Olshansky, Todd Selig, and Nancy Webb.
They met on two occasions with owner/developer Paul Eja (proprietor of Pauly’s Pockets), Mike Sievert, Clint Forrest (the builder), Steve Haight (construction manager), and Shannon Alther, architect with TMS Architects in Portsmouth.
The meetings were successful and there was complete consensus of all participants on numerous final details. The final designs for the Pauly's Pocket project at the corner of Mill Road and Main Street can be seen above.
These will be presented to the Planning Board on February 11 for review and approval.
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TOWN ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE TRAINING SESSION FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TUESDAY
Town attorney Laura Spector will provide a general training session for the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday evening, February 10th. The topic will be part and parcel of the ZBA agenda. The meeting begins at 7 PM at the Town Hall.
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TOWN COUNCIL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATOR SELIG’S PERFORMANCE OVER LAST YEAR AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
As has been the case since 2001, Administrator Selig has made public the results of his annual evaluation. The Council discussed it in public session at its meeting this week. To view the complete 2014 evaluation document (conducted in Feb. 2015) on the Town’s web site, click HERE.
To view an article regarding the annual evaluation in the Foster’s Daily Democrat, click HERE.
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TOWN WARNS OF BUILDING COLLAPSE DANGER - Heavy Snow Loads Can Cause Many Serious Issues for Buildings
Due to recent heavy snow there is a greater urgency to clear roofs of snow and ice that has accumulated. A roof may collapse with little or no warning, and one common misconception is that only flat roofs are susceptible to collapse. High roof parapets can accumulate significant drifting snow, especially during wind events.
Warning signs could indicate that residents/businesses have a danger of roof collapse.
You should immediately evacuate the building and notify your local building official, fire department, or contact a structural engineer to determine if the building is safe if you observe the following:
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Sagging roof steel – visually deformed
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Severe or new roof leaks
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Cracked or split wood members
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Bends or ripples in metal supports
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Recent cracks in walls, drywall or masonry
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Cracks in welds of steel construction
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Sheared off screws from steel frames
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Sprinkler heads pushed down below ceiling tiles
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Doors that pop open
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Doors or windows that are difficult to open
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Bowed utility pipes or conduits attached to the ceiling
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Creaking, cracking or popping sounds
Past fire investigations have determined that gas service to some buildings have been damaged due to heavy snow loads and snow sliding off of roofs onto gas meters and components.
Also snow sliding off of roofs onto outside oil tanks has caused valves and filters to be broken off.
Durham property owners are urged tto do the following:
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Clear roofs of excessive snow and ice buildup, being careful not to damage gas and oil service to the building. Clearing the roof can be dangerous and should be left to professionals. Using a roof rake is recommended while keeping away from electrical lines.
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Keep all chimneys and vents clear to prevent carbon monoxide from backing up into the building. Some vents, such as pellet stove vents, may exit the building through a wall and are susceptible to being blocked by excessive snow buildup on the outside of the building.
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Keep all exits clear of snow, so that occupants can escape quickly if a fire, or other emergency, should occur. Keep in mind that windows should be cleared to allow a secondary means of escape in case the primary means of escape is blocked by fire. Keeping exits clear also allows emergency workers to access your building.
Specific fire and building safety questions can be answered by calling the Durham Fire Department at 862-2536 or the Durham Building Department at 868-8064.
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MOU BETWEEN DURHAM AND UNH APPROVED BY TOWN COUNCIL WEDNESDAY EVENING – 66 Main Street "Et Al" Project
At Wednesday’s continued Town Council meeting, Councilors took public feedback and then deliberated regarding the draft MOU between Durham and UNH relative to the 66 Main Street “Et Al” project.
After much discussion and some minor changes/clarifications, the Council approved the MOU by a vote of 8-1.
To view the complete Town Council discussion on DCAT On Demand/Channel 22, click HERE.
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THREE RFPs FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF FORMER TOWN OFFICE SITE RECEIVED
The deadline for receipt of Request for Proposals for the adaptive reuse of the former Town Office site at 15 Newmarket Road was 4:00 PM last Friday, January 30, 2015.
Three RFPs were received and they have been placed on the Town web site at
www.ci.durham.nh.us under "What's New" on the front page.
Economic Development Director Mary Ellen Humphrey has begun the process of reviewing the RFPs.
RFPs were received from:
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The Law Office of Scott E. Hogan (on behalf of George York);
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Peter Murphy; and
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William Salas, President, Applied Geosolutions
A summary of the three RFP responses prepared by Mr. Selig follows:
Attorney Scott Hogan’s submittal (on behalf of George York) proposes to purchase the former Town Office site for the sum of $500,000 and subdivide the parcel so that the former Town Office structure and "sufficient parking" would comprise one lot, and the remainder of the property would remain as a parking lot to be used for Mr. York’s 8 Dover Road property [Durham Village Motors] and possibly "for municipal or private parking needs." Mr. York would seek a tenant or tenants for the former Town Office structure, with the intent to lease that space to a local business or organization "at a below-market rate, sufficient only to meet cost obligations for that lot."
Peter Murphy proposes to pay the Town $200,000 for the right to develop
the former Town Office property at 15 Newmarket Road and an additional
$200,000 to build another building on the property in accordance with the
terms of the RFP for a total of $400,000. Murphy proposes to invest $700,000 to renovate the existing building and an additional $500,000 for a two-story addition (38¹x72') to the rear of the building. It appears there would be additional investment in a new building at the rear of the site. As the project evolves and potential tenants come forward, a more detailed phasing plan and product mix (retail, medical) would be established according to Murphy¹s RFP. In summary, Murphy would like to purchase the former Town Office parcel for $400,000 and invest another $2 million to develop "a thriving village with a diverse group of residential tenants and families and a strong base of commercial tenants with parking needs. The project would strive to exceed the standards that were accomplished at the Grange Hall [on Main Street/Church Hill] and make the property a destination place that would be safe, convenient, and historically correct benefitting the town and its residents for the future.” [Note, the words in quotes are from Mr. Murphy¹s RFP response.]
William Salas, President of Applied Geosolutions proposes to purchase the former Town Office property. He is a 24 year resident of Durham and has raised his three children here. He owns an environmental consulting company and presently has 17 employees and is renting space in the Newmarket Mills. “I have been looking for commercial space to buy for quite some time but haven’t come across anything suitable. A few weeks ago I thought to inquire about the former town hall and because of my travel schedule and a snowstorm I was just able to see the property yesterday. I brought a contractor who specializes in historic renovations with me but would need to get a plumber, electrician and abatement specialist in to properly assess if the building is financially feasible for us. Unfortunately, I am unable at this time to give any kind of quote for the property.” “We propose to bring the building code, keeping the façade intact thus retaining the historic integrity of the building. My employees work at their computers so the office space is optimal for our operations. The business requires no foot traffic so we would not be a strain on infrastructure. We have a working collaboration with UNH and employ many of their students as interns. I believe we are a great fit for the town and the space.
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STRAFFORD REGION APPROVED AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BY THE US EDA
On Friday January 31, Strafford Regional Planning Commission received official word that their request for federal designation as an Economic Development District (EDD) was approved by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This EDA status allows SRPC, and its communities (which includes Durham), non-profits, and educational institutions access to funding opportunities for projects and planning related to local and regional economic development.
The Strafford Economic Development District includes the communities located in Strafford County, in addition to Brookfield and Wakefield in Carroll County. The communities of Northwood, Newmarket, and Nottingham are included within the boundary of the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) of
Southern New Hampshire.
Strafford Regional Planning Commission applied for this designation in November of 2013. The Town of Durham has supported this effort for some time.
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2015 MARCH TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS - MARCH 10, 2015
The 2015 Town Election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Oyster River High School. Polling hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Voters will park in reserved spaces along the front of the school and use the Multipurpose Room entrance.
The following is a list of citizens that have filed for the Durham elected offices:
Town Council (three, 3-yr terms): Firoze E. Katrak, Kenneth (Kenny) Rotner, James Lawson
Library Board of Trustees (two, 3-yr terms): Nancy Webb
Moderator (one, 2-yr term): Christopher T. Regan
Supervisors of the Checklist (one, 1-yr term): Deborah Hirsch Mayer
Trustees of the Trust Funds (one, 3-yr term): Michael H. Everngam, Peter Stanhope
Trustees of the Trust Funds (one, 2-yr term): William Cote
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The following is a list of individuals that have filed for the ORCSD elected offices:
Allen Howland – Durham
Maria Barth - Lee
Daniel Klein – Madbury
Richard Laughton - Moderator
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View of the Sweet Trail (4 miles of trail beginning on Longmarsh Road in Durham to the Great Bay Estuary in Newmarket). Courtesy Joan Glutting
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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG, ODD, OR NOT QUITE RIGHT, PLEASE CALL THE POLICE
The very essence of community policing is that the community and the police work together to confront crime and the fear of crime. The vast majority of Durham residents understand that the police cannot be everywhere simultaneously to observe criminal or suspicious activity as it occurs and the department finds it difficult to patrol residential areas with the frequency residents, businesses and the police prefer.
Chief Kurz urges residents to contact the police at 868-2324 or 911 if you see, hear or sense something is not quite right. An officer will respond quickly and resolve what may or may not be a criminal activity.
When law enforcement works directly with residents and businesses we collectively are going a long way toward reducing crime, improving quality of life, and enhancing public safety.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE'S NEW "HANDS FREE ELECTRONIC DEVICE" LAW IS COMING IN JULY!
During the past 4 years there have been 116 fatal car crashes in New Hampshire that have been attributed to “distraction”. Research states that a driver texting in vehicle operator is 23 times more likely to crash. These are some the realities that have led to the new law that on July 1, 2015 will be the enactment date in NH that will prohibit the use of hand held electronic devices capable of providing voice or data communication while driving or temporarily halted/stopped in traffic for a stop sign, traffic signal or other momentary delays. An electronic device includes cell phones, GPS, tablets, iPods, iPad or other devices that require data entry. Of course, any call being made to 911 or other public safety entity will not be a violation.
It is important to understand that the ban would apply while drivers are stopped temporarily, such as at a red light, but not if they have pulled-over and are stopped off the side of the roadway. Vehicle operators can answer the phone but not holding it to the ear or typing emails or other messages. It also does not allow programming GPS systems unless drivers are pulled off the road.
Drivers can use a variety of ways to comply with the law and still talk on their phones. For example, drivers can attach a Bluetooth device to an older car’s sun visor and sync it to their cellphone. Many newer cars can also make hands-free calls through Bluetooth integrated into the car’s system.
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STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS
On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, President Mark W. Huddleston will give his State of the University address reflecting on the challenges, accomplishments, and milestones of the past year, and looking ahead to 2015.
The address will be held in the Memorial Union Building, Granite State Room, UNH.
Doors open at 12:40PM. Address begins at 1PM.
Parking for off campus guests will be available in Lot C, free of charge, with the use of coupon code 0217. Lot C (J:17)
The event will be live-streamed. Please view the UNH event website for details.
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Brontosaurus mowing back alder and red maple in an abandoned field on the Kearsarge WMA.
CREATION OF A NEW ENGLAND COTTONTAIL RABBIT HABITAT AT ON NORTH FORTY SECTION OF WAGON HILL FARM
Residents will notice some changes in the Wagon Hill North Forty over the next few weeks. (The north forty is the section of Wagon Hill the is on the north side of Route 4 east of the entrance to the Emery Farm farm stand.) NH Fish and Game is creating New England Cottontail habitat on the site. To do this, they need to create an early successional habitat. What is an “early successional habitat” ? It is the young trees and bushes that grow up in an area recently disturbed – an old farm field, logging site or area where trees have been felled by storms. The small trees and shrubs provide food and cover for a host of small animals. New Hampshire used to have a fair amount of this habitat, but it is now rare, as the state has become increasingly forested.
To create this habitat, in the 2nd or 3rd week of February, an area of the north forty along Watson Road will be harvested in a wildlife cut that will remove 13 acres of poor quality white pine. It will then be replanted with native shrubs this spring. Fish and game will also remove some trees in the area along route 4, near the farm stand entrance,using a Brontosuarus tool. See the article below for more information on the Brontosaurus, and some links to more general information on Cottontail habitat restoration.
NH Fish and Game article on the Brontosaurus tool and its use for habitat maintenance:
All early successional habitats are critically important to maintaining New Hampshire’s wildlife. Shrublands support nearly 40 species of songbirds, the majority of which are declining in number. Shrublands provide habitat for the state endangered New England cottontail, which is also a candidate for federal listing. Pine barrens support a suite of rare species including four globally rare and 37 state or federally listed species of moths and butterflies including our state butterfly, the karner blue. More than 70 species of wildlife use early-successional habitats to meet their needs for food, cover, or breeding.
Prior to European settlement, early successional habitats were created through beaver flooding, seasonal flooding and ice scouring along our rivers and streams, severe wind events, and Native Americans' use of fire. Except for wind, these disturbances are now kept in check via drainage ditches and development, flood control structures, and fire suppression. As a result, early-successional habitats are in critically short supply. To create and maintain early-successional habitats, we now must employ tools like the brontosaurus to provide the disturbances that in many cases nature no longer can. Other tools and techniques used include brush hogging to maintain old fields, clear cutting and other types of timber harvesting to create patches of early-successional forest, setting prescribed fires with crews of trained staff, and even herbicides to combat invasive exotic plants that can take over early-successional habitats.
You can help with creating and maintaining these critically important habitats. See our Habitat page for information and links to our landowners' guide HERE. And, "What the heck is early successional habitat"?
The same area six years later. This is the type of habitat that woodcock, eastern towhee, chestnut-sided warblers, and many others love.
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ORCSD WARRANT ARTICLE #3 REGARDING ATHELETIC FACILITY UPGRADE AT HIGH SCHOOL
At the February 3rd deliberative session, community members from Lee, Madbury, and Durham voted to place Warrant Article #3 on the ballot for the March 10th election.
This article seeks to bond $1.7 million over ten years for an athletic facility upgrade at the high school. This project will include an all-weather track, an artificial turf, a rectangular playing field and reconfiguration of our baseball and softball fields. The district indicates that an artificial turf field will improve drainage and allow for greater utilization of the field. The reconfiguration of the High School baseball and softball fields would improve safety and provide for multi-use play according to the district.
The total cost of the project is $2 million. Assuming the $1.7 million bond is approved by voters, previous fundraising has provided the remaining $300,000, which will be used for construction of the all-weather track.
The School Board anticipates additional fundraising will make possible enhancements to the project, including field lights and dugouts.
A three-fifth ballot vote is required for passage of this article.
More information on this project can be found at www.orbobcats.com .
1st GRADE MOHARIMET CLASS LOOKING FOR EMPTY MILK JUGS FROM RESIDENTS
Mrs. Hall's first grade at Moharimet Elementary School is studying polar bears! The class is going to work hard to make a habitat out of 400 recycled milk gallon jugs.
Please help them collect the milk jugs they need!
If you have empty milk jugs and their caps to contribute, please deliver them to the structure next to the sugar shack on the way into the Moharimet Elementary School parking lot in Madbury.
Any questions? Contact Dassie Ramsay (ramfamnh@gmail.com).
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FROM THE SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST - Deborah Hirsch Mayer Appointed to Fill Vacancy on Board
With regret, the Supervisors of the Checklist accepted the resignation of Judy Aiken, who had been a Supervisory for nine years. The Supervisors are pleased, however, to announce that Deborah Hirsch Mayer has been appointed to this position until the March 10th Town Election. On that day her name will be on the ballot for a 1-year position, which will complete Judy’s term of office.
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Pictured above (l-r) are: Trustee Bill Schoonmaker, Library Director Tom Madden, high bidder Kathy Bubar, Friends of the Library President Luci Gardner
AUCTION OF DIMAMBRO PAINTINGS BENEFITS LIBRARY - Kathy Bubar Highest Bidder
Dr. Art DiMambro, former owner of the library property, and noted artist, recently donated two of his paintings - Still Life and Lamprey River - to be auctioned by the Trustees and the Friends of the Library, with the proceeds benefiting the library.
The auction ran for two weeks, with multiple bidders competing.
Congratulations to local resident and Council member Kathy Bubar who came in with highest bid on both paintings.
The auction raised $1,385. Special thanks to Art DiMambro for his generous donation and his ongoing support.
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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. Click on the meetings listed below to view agendas and other information
Durham Energy Committee - Monday, February 9, 2015 (Public Library - Upstairs Small Conference Room - 7PM)
Agricultural Commission - Monday, February 9, 2015 (Durham PD Community Room - 7PM)
Zoning Board - Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Planning Board - Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Conservation Commission - Thursday, February 12, 2015
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://www.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.
DCAT Programming Schedule.
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DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22
DCAT is Live Streaming
Please join DCAT for any of our regularly scheduled meetings live-streamed directly to the device of your choice . It’s easy, all you have to do is go to: live-stream.com and follow the prompts to set up your live stream account. You’ll receive email updates as to when the meeting will be held and the start time. All you have to do is click and watch. Live-stream works on any PC (just remember to update your Adobe Flash player), Apple or Android device. Please contact dcat@ci.durham.nh.us with any questions.
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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.
Students from Mast Way Elementary enjoying their visit to Churchill Rink on Monday. Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
For the latest information about programs and events, visit: Durham Parks & Recreation Online
View weekly calendar and class descriptions HERE.
Why take a fitness class with Durham Parks & Recreation?
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Convenient location - Drop in to most classes for only $10!
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Fits your schedule - Classes available Monday through Saturday!
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Quality - Classes instructed by certified, local, and passionate instructors!
Bootcamp: An hour of POWER! Total body cardio and strength workout to start your day off right.
Tai Ji Quan - Moving For Better Balance: This world-renowned balance training program combines Tai Ji Quan movements with therapy and function exercises to keep you on your feet and moving.
Pilates: Improve your flexibility, gain core strength, and overall body tone. All in one hour!
Zumba: A dynamic, easy to follow, cardio dance fitness class. We do hip-hop, salsa, flamenco, bollywood, and so much more! You don't need experience, just jump in and join the party!
Yoga: Allow your mind, body, and spirit to connect through meditation and movement.
Strength & Stretch: Improve your bone density and balance with a total body strengthening session, followed by stretching to improve flexibility.
Yoga for Active Adults (55+): Quiet your mind, reduce stress, and learn relaxation techniques. Designed for every ability level.
Tai Chi Advanced: Combination of Tai Ji Quan movements and therapeutic exercise to keep your body active. Designed for participants with Tai Chi experience.
Churchill Rink
Churchill Rink has your February vacation covered! Reduced rates, activities, and refreshments every day! Find out more by visiting http://www.churchillrink.org/.
Churchill Rink Facebook
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Dr. Dennis Meadows, Professor Emeritus of Systems Management at UNH and President of the Laboratory for Interactive Learning, will discuss global sustainability at the ARA meeting on Monday, February 9th. Courtesy ARA
Echo Thrift Shop "Stuff a Bag" Rescheduled to Today, Feb 6, 2015 from 10AM - 5PM. Stuff a grocery bag with clothes and shoes for $5.00.
Durham Bike & Sports - Ski Tunes $25 Special until Feb 13, Sharpen Skates/Punch Card, winter hats, socks and gloves
Active Retirement Association General Meeting, Monday, Feb 9, 2015, 1:30 PM, Durham Evangelical Church sanctuary, 114 Dover Rd. Featuring pre-eminent futurist Dr. Dennis L. Meadows, discussing "Limits to Growth: The Last Four Decades and the Next Four." Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.unh.edu/ara or contact Director Carol Caldwell, 603-343-1004, ccaldwell57@comcast.net.
UNH Celebrity Series welcomes the Dorian Wind Quintet, Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015, 7PM, Paul Creative Arts Center’s Johnson Theatre in Durham. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.unharts.com.
SolSistar Fundraiser to Support the ORHS Athletic Upgrade Project, Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 10AM - 8PM. 20% of all sales will go to the upgrade project.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Affordable Health Care Sign-up Wednesday, Feb. 11th 5-8 pm A facilitator for Affordable Health Care will be available to assist anyone wishing to sign up. Call to reserve a 45 min.time slot. 868-6699 Nancy Miner nminer@ci.durham.nh.us
Earreverence Valentine Performance Thursday February 12th, 7 pm - Celebrate Valentine's Day with love songs. Enjoy a fun evening listening to the Durham a cappella group Earreverence, singing music from Gershwin, Lennon/McCartney, Cole Porter and more. Chocolate and valentine refreshments served.
Acoustic Open Mic Wednesday February 11th 6:30-8 pm - The hootmeisters are Peg Chaffee and Cheryl Sager, of "Nice and Naughty" fame. Food, drink and live music! Come to listen, come to perform. Contact Nancy Miner nminer@ci.durham.nh.us
Discovering New England Stone Walls, Tuesday February 17th, 6:30 pm - Kevin Gardner, author of, The Granite Kiss will share the history of New England stone walls touching on the technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics. He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
Writer's Response, Thursday February 19th 6-8 pm - Writer's Response - A forum to share passion for writing. Some published, some already writing, others just starting out. What unifies the Writer's Response is a passion for writing, feeding on each other's enthusiasm, energy and ideas.1st and 3rd Thursday monthly from 6-8 pm. Contact Armida Geiger, ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us
For families and young people:
Take Your Child to the Library Day, Sat. Feb. 7th, All day! – Come to the library with your child for fun events. 10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime, make a craft, complete a library challenge, get a library card and borrow some great materials to take home!
McGregor EMS Babysitting Class Sat. Feb. 7th 10:30 AM - 3 pm - This course is designed to certify kids ages 11 and up. Cost $35. To register call 603-862-3674 or visit http://cprsafe.org
Game Afternoon: ages 10 & up, Mon., Feb. 9th at 2:45 p.m. - This week’s game is: "Scrabble”.
Storytimes, Tues. Feb. 10th and Thurs. Feb. 12th at 10:30 a.m. They will be about “Valentines and Mail”! We read stories, do finger plays, felt board and a craft.
Musicians Ben Rudnick and Friends, Special School Vacation Performer, Thurs. Feb. 26th at 10:30 a.m. - Ben Rudnick and Friends will perform their fun music for all ages. Ben's group is a talented group of musicians who entertain children and adults of all ages with their silly and upbeat songs. This is a joint school vacation program with the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries. Don't miss it. This program will be held in the Oyster River Room in the Durham Library.
Knitting Club for 3rd-5th graders! Weds. Feb. 11th from 4-5 p.m. Come and learn to knit for 6 weeks. Space is limited. Sign-up at the Children’s desk.
Lego Club Thurs. Feb. 12th at 3:45 p.m. and the theme will be “Build with all one color”!
Homeschooler’s Activity Hour, Fri., Feb. 13th at 10:30 a.m. and we will talk about “Valentines and Poetry”! This group is geared toward home-schooler’s, but all are welcome.
Patch Club: reading incentive program for ages 2-12 years. Sign-up at the Children’s Desk!
Tales for Tails: Read to a trained therapy dog K-4th grade - sign-up at the Children’s Desk now for a 4 week session starting the week of Jan 26th. We have two new dogs, North and Ozzie! This is a great way for your child to gain confidence in reading!
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club. Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library. Talk to the Children’s Librarian at the children’s desk for more details.
Youth Book Groups:
Raccoon Readers 2nd-4th grade. Monthly book group. Tues. March 3rd 6-7PM. This month's book is "Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace" by Nan Marino. We talk about books, do puzzles, play some games and make a craft.
Bookeaters Middle School Book Group. Meets Wed. Feb. 11th 2:45-4PM This month's book is "The Giver" by Louis Lowry. Walk from the Middle School. Ruth Wharton-McDonald is the facilitator. All are welcome and pizza is served. Books are available at the library.
Libros Lovers, Monthly High School book group. Meets Wed. 2:45-4:00PM. Feb. 18th This month’s book is “The Safe-Keeper's Secret” by Sharon Shinn
Upcoming:
2/17 PJ Storytime: Friendly Monsters 6:30 pm
2/18 Libros Lovers, HS book group 2:45 pm
2/21 Movie: Frozen, Sing-A-Long Version! 2 pm
2/24 Sailing to the Ice by Laird family 6:30 pm
Check out our website durhampubliclibrary.org for more info.
Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.
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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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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
1918 - The influenza epidemic, lasting 3 months, started with SATC students, billeted in the Barracks; 3 college buildings served as hospitals. Strict quarantine, with guards on streets and buildings; passes were necessary. 12 deaths occurred among townspeople and students.
1918 - The 1897 T. Hall flagpole needed replacement. Digging the stump was unsuccessful, so it was bored, packed with dynamite, and fired as the clock struck twelve. The stump shot higher than the tower, turned, and plunged into the hole. It was not hard to find witnesses 20 years ago.
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