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On Tuesday this week, Town Department Heads received a tour of the RiverWoods facility, which is still under construction, as part of their bi-monthly Leadership Team meeting. Courtesy RiverWoods Durham.
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The dog days of summer have finally arrived in Durham. Enjoy the heat!
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LITTLEHALE POND CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019
The construction phase for the Littlehale Pond culvert replacement project will begin this coming Monday, July 22, 2019.
Beginning Monday, the section of Bagdad Road near the Emerson Road intersection will be closed to traffic and will remain closed up through the end of August.
Questions regarding this project can be addressed to Town Engineer April Talon at 603-868-5578 or mailto:atalon@ci.durham.nh.us.
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PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE CLOSED 1-3:30 PM ON AUGUST 6TH
The Planning, Zoning, & Assessing Office will be CLOSED between the hours of 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
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TAKE PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS DURING HOT WEATHER!
The National Weather Service in Gray has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Strafford and Rockingham Counties, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening including the cities of Barrington, Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook.
Heat Index Values Above 105 due to temperatures in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees and dewpoints in the low 70s.
Timing - The heat index values will rise into the mid to upper 90s by mid-morning and exceed 100 degrees most of the afternoon and early evening.
Impacts - The combination of heat and humidity will make it difficult for the human body to regulate its internal temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for those who are exposed to the heat.
We offer the following tips for staying cool during the sizzling hot days of summer:
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check in on relatives and neighbors.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
- To reduce risk during outdoor work, take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
- Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
- Heat stroke is an emergency - call 911 for assistance.
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PLANTING SALT MARSH GRASS AT WAGON HILL FARM - An opportunity for interested residents to roll up their sleeves and pitch in!
As part of the Wagon Hill Farm shoreline restoration project, planting of salt marsh grass has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Wagon Hill Farm’s brand new living shoreline! Anyone interested in helping with the planting can sign up HERE.
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DURHAM DAY 2019 - Cancelled due to WHF shoreline stabilization efforts/construction activities.
Due to the current efforts underway to restore and stabilize the shoreline at Wagon Hill Farm, this year's Durham Day event has been cancelled. Durham Parks and Recreation plans to have a big Trick-or-Treat event in October that should be of great interest. More details will follow in upcoming "Friday Updates".
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PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED ON EVERSOURCE APPLICATION TO REMOVE AND TRIM TREES ALONG DURHAM POINT ROAD
The Planning Board has reopened the public hearing on the application from Eversource to remove and trim trees along Durham Point Road, a designated scenic road. The hearing will be this Wednesday, July 24, in Town Council Chambers. It will begin shortly after 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Board closed the public hearing on June 26 but is reopening it to give the public a chance to comment on some additional discussion and proposed conditions that arose after the hearing was closed. It is requested that comments be focused on the prospective conditions of approval that the board will deliberate at the meeting.
View all of the documents related to the project, including prospective conditions of approval, HERE.
Please feel free to contact the Michael Behrendt, Town Planner, with any comments or questions at mailto:mbehrendt@ci.durham.nh.us.
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DURHAM RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AMTRAK DOWNEASTER SUMMER TRIP IDEAS
With 10 trains daily, the Amtrak Downeaster is A car free connection to a variety of exciting destinations, from Brunswick, ME to Boston, MA and points in between. From craft breweries and world-class restaurants, to beautiful beaches and endless shopping sprees- let the Amtrak Downeaster take you on a summer adventure.
Check out day trip ideas from any of the many Downeaster Stations available:
· Brunswick, Maine
· Freeport, Maine
· Portland, Maine
· Old Orchard Beach, Maine
· Saco, Maine
· Wells, Maine
· Dover, New Hampshire
· Durham, New Hampshire
· Exeter, New Hampshire
· Haverhill, Massachusetts
· Boston, Massachusetts
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DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET - Each Monday afternoon in the Sammy's downtown lot off Pettee Brook Lane
Be sure to stop by the Durham Farmers' Market being held on Monday afternoons at the Sammy's/Store 24 Parking Lot. A variety of locally produced farm products, prepared foods, and fine crafts will be available Mondays 2:15 - 6:00 PM. There will be regular as well as guest vendors with an increasing variety of vegetables available as the season progresses.
One positive aspect is that folks can walk downtown to access the market and while they are there, shop/eat in other downtown establishments.
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UPDATE ON BAY ROAD CLOSURE IN NEWMARKET
This week the Town of Newmarket updated their schedule for replacing a culvert at 110 Bay Road. This road work will require Bay Road to be closed at the culvert location and was originally scheduled for approximately July 15th- August 26th, however as of this week they have informed us the work will occur and closure will happen from August 12- September 30. There will be no through traffic during this time, the Town of Newmarket will be responsible for signage and message boards alerting travelers of the road closure. Below is a map of the location of the work.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES BACKPACK DRIVE
The New Hampshire Department of Education has launched its 4th Annual Backpack Drive to make it easier for Granite State students to go back to school in the Fall. The Department is asking people to donate new backpacks for students of all ages from now through August 16.
Drop off the new backpacks at the Durham Town Hall (Administrator's Office). The backpacks will be given to school nurses across the state, who will distribute them to students in need. Durham will arrange to transport backpacks to the Department of Education to facilitate donations.
In its first year, the Backdrive Drive collected 170 backpacks. Last year, that grew to more than 500. For more information, contact Diana Fenton at (603) 271-3189 or mailto:Diana.fenton@doe.nh.gov.
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EVERSOURCE SEACOAST RELIABILITY PROJECT ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATED AS OF JULY 17, 2019 -- *Schedule is subject to change and will be updated periodically.
The following is the updated Eversource SRP anticipated construction schedule for Durham and Little Bay. A full schedule can be viewed HERE.
NOTE: Property owners adjacent to the line will receive two weeks advance notice for tree clearing and construction activities.
DURHAM
- Survey of power line corridor, stone walls, roadways and EMF readings: Complete
---- In some cases, stakes will need to be replaced periodically
---- Environmental surveys will be performed throughout the corridor just prior to tree clearing and construction activities
- Eversource Cable House relocation (at 295 Durham Point Road): July 2019 – August 2020
---- Pre-construction activities: July
---- Relocation to temporary location: August
---- Relocation to permanent location (after construction): August 2020Tree clearing of access roads: June – August
- Tree clearing in residential areas: July, September
---- Foss Farm Road, Bennet Road, Route 108: July
---- Timberbrook Lane, Cutts Road, Ffrost Drive, Sandy Brook Drive, Longmarsh Road,Durham Point Road: September
- Overhead line construction: July – Early 2020
---- UNH to Mill Road: July - August
---- Foss Farm Road, Bennet Road, Route 108: September – October
---- Longmarsh Road, Timberbrook Lane, Cutts Road, Ffrost Drive, Sandy Brook Drive,Durham Point Road: October – December
---- Route 4 to UNH: October – December
---- Mill Road, Foss Farm Road, Bennett Road: Early 2020
- UNH underground construction: May – August
LITTLE BAY
- Little BayJet plow trial run: Early September
- Existing cable removal: Early – Mid September
- Trench excavation at shorelines: Early October
- Jet plow cable burial: October
- Hand jetting in Little Bay: October – November
- Concrete mattress installations: Late November
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TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE WITH A DURHAM POLICE OFFICER
A Durham resident approached Chief Kurz about a concept that he had recently involving teens that were in the process of obtaining their driver’s license. His idea was that if the young driver had an opportunity to accompany an officer on patrol that the insight to driving behavior would be extremely valuable.
As Chief Kurz pointed out, the Durham Police have long had a program where any Durham resident can accompany a police officer on patrol by simply contacting the Durham Police at 868-2324 or by emailing dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us and setting up a time to do so. While there is a liability wavier to sign, any parent can do so for their minor teen.
Chief Kurz and his staff welcome residents to contact them and gain insight as to how Durham Police deliver services to the community.
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Firefighter Pete Leavitt. Courtesy Durham FD
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FIREFIGHTER PETE LEAVITT COMPLETES FIRE OFFICER 1 TRAINING PROGRAM
Firefighter Pete Leavitt recently completed the Fire Officer 1 Training Program at the NH Fire Academy in Concord, NH. The 69-hour training program is based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The course identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor. This course introduces the basic concepts of management and supervision by concentrating on such topics as organizational structure, communication skills, human resource management, public relations, emergency services delivery, and safety.
Congratulations to Pete Leavitt on successfully completing this valuable training program!
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NATURE CONSERVANCY AND TOWN OF DURHAM TEAMING UP TO BRING OYSTER GARDEN TO AN OLD LANDING NEAR YOU...
The Public Works Department is teaming up with The Nature Conservancy New Hampshire Chapter’s volunteer Oyster Conservationist program to pilot a Durham Community Oyster Garden at the Town Landing off of Old Landing Road to engage Durham community members and improve the health of Great Bay and the Piscataqua Estuary through oyster restoration.
TNC will provide the Town with 3 oyster cages in late July that would be located along the water at the Town Landing and sit in the tidal portion of the Oyster River. The Town would “foster” them and volunteers could sign up to pull the cages up out of the water so that the oysters could be cleaned, counted and inspected. The Town and community members would then work with TNC over the summer to provide data to them at different intervals. TNC would collect the cages in late September so that the Oysters could be counted and measured and placed with their oyster restoration areas in the estuary. In addition, we plan to install a panel with signage where the public could visit the site and learn about oyster restoration efforts.
A community training event will take place at a future date to be determined. More information will be provided in upcoming "Friday Updates".
Please contact Town Engineer April Talon at 603-868-5578 or mailto:atalon@ci.durham.nh.us for more information or if you are interested in signing up!
View more information regarding oyster reef restoration efforts HERE.
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
The Town Council will be meeting only once in both August and September.
The August Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 19.
The September Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9.
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DURHAM TO PETITION NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NHDOT)
After receiving concerns from a neighborhood on Route 108 adjacent to the Newmarket Town Line regarding the speed of traffic, the Durham Traffic Safety Committee commenced an analysis of the traffic. The study included measured speed variations, vehicle counts and other factors including sight distance. Councilor Jim Lawson, a member of the committee, compiled the data and produced a comprehensive report. The report will be the foundation of Durham’s request to lower the speed limit from Stagecoach to the Newmarket Town line to 30MPH. As Route 108 is a State road, permission must be granted by the Commissioner of the NHDOT. Without that permission, Durham is unable to implement any changes to the roadway.
Chief Kurz will be sending a formal request to Commissioner Victoria Sheehan shortly and will keep residents advised of our progress via the weekly "Friday Updates".
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Flowers blooming outside Mariner Realty in downtown Durham. Courtesy Todd Selig
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STEWARDSHIP!
We have several volunteer opportunities on the calendar. It’s a great way to get outside, learn about town conservation areas, and enjoy the company of other town volunteers.
DOE FARM
Monday, July 22, 2019, 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Meet at the Doe Farm parking area off Bennett Road. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle and work gloves. We are starting early to avoid the heat. We will be clearing a new trail on Moat Island, marking the trail with paint blazes, and trimming back trails.
MILNE NATURE SANCTUARY
Thursday, August 15, 2019, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Park along Mill Pond Road and meet at the Milne Sanctuary. All tools will be provided. We will be spreading wood chips along a new path, pulling or cutting invasive plants, and weeding perennial gardens. Bring work gloves.
Please email mailto:ellensnyder1@gmail.com if interested in helping with either volunteer work day.
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$12,500 AWARDED TO DURHAM FROM THOMAS W. HAAS FUND FROM NCHF FOR ORCHARD DRIVE WOODS CONSERVATION EFFORT – $100,000 still needed to be raised through donations by the end of August
Durham has been awarded a generous grant from the Thomas W. Haas Fund to help conserve the Orchard Drive Woods. As you know, the Town of Durham has a chance to purchase this property, which has been offered for sale with house lots from the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD).
Buying it would keep the property undeveloped and add an important parcel for the greenbelt of protected land on the south of town. Acquisition of the land will also increase protection for hundreds of feet of Oyster River frontage. Because Thompson Lane is on the north side of Oyster River directly opposite the land, purchasing Orchard Drive Woods would make it possible to construct a new bridge for walking and biking across the river connecting the Faculty and Foss Farm neighborhoods.
Protecting Orchard Drive Woods would protect permanent public access to miles of hiking, biking, running, and skiing trails that already exist on 2,000 acres adjacent land, including the UNH MacDonald Lot. Durham has agreements with NH Fish and Game and UNH that would let the town extend the trail system from Orchard Drive Woods as far as Durham’s Doe Farm, which would be a tremendous benefit for both Durham and UNH in terms of easy access from downtown Durham and the UNH campus.
The Backstory…
Orchard Drive Woods was on the market for residential development. After a public hearing, the ORCSD, owner of the 25-acre Orchard Drive Woods, offered the property to the Town of Durham as a bargain sale. The Town Council has agreed to the purchase, provided the funds can be raised through grants and private donations that don’t impact local taxes. The Council created a special fund for this purpose. It has already accumulated over $50,000. If the remaining $100,000 can be raised before the end of August, the state’s Recreation Trails Grant Program will consider the Town’s request for $80,000 to help build the bridge.
A new pedestrian bridge crossing the Oyster River between Orchard Drive Woods and Thompson Lane, accessible to foot traffic, bikes, and skis, would greatly improve the connection between downtown neighborhoods, UNH, and natural areas off Orchard Drive. It would link the center of town and the UNH campus to miles of existing trails on UNH and NH land.
Anyone interested in helping Durham acquire the land may do so by downloading the official gift form HERE.
For questions about the Orchard Drive Woods project, contact town volunteer Dennis Meadows at mailto:lataillede@aol.com or by phone at (603) 397-7442.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE
The Agricultural Commission held an information session on July 8th on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance designed to enable more agriculture in town. The presentation about the proposed amendments can be reviewed on DCAT and the draft Agricultural Ordinance is posted on the Town website.
Please contact Agricultural Commission Chair Theresa Walker or Town Planner Michael Behrendt with any questions about the amendments, mailto:theresawalker@comcast.net, mailto:mbehrendt@ci.durham.nh.us.
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Paving on Main Street is underway. Courtesy Todd Selig
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PAVING SCHEDULE IN DURHAM - Main Street Thru Campus
Paving crews will be putting down the shim course, the first of two, from Holloway Commons to Mast Road along Main Street on Friday. This caused some disruptions and some detours. This particular operation will move more quickly than the final course ... so we were hoping for minimal delays.
Next Monday thru Wednesday, crews will be in raising manholes and installing new traffic loops at College and Main and addressing other minor items. There should be very minimal disruptions during this part of the project.
Final paving will take place after all the smaller items have been completed and could happen Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of next week.
Final paving will take only one day. There will be more disruptions during this time.
On July 29th thru the 31st painting crews will be in to perform final center line, edge line, and stencil painting on this project and along other Town roads.
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DURHAM SEEKS INTERESTED LANDOWNERS WITH SEPTIC SYSTEMS FOR WATER QUALITY INSTALLATION PROJECT
The Town of Durham, in partnership with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, received a watershed assistance grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The funding is to install two permeable reactive barriers (PRB) within the Oyster or Lamprey River watersheds to address nonpoint source pollution from residential septic systems. PRB’s are relatively new technologies, which are now being piloted in the Great Bay watershed, and seek to control nitrogen with a formulation of wood chips, additives, and sand or gravel to transform inorganic nitrogen to nitrogen gas.
The Town is currently evaluating potential locations and is looking for private landowners, with septic systems, who are interested in participating as a pilot site for the project. There is no cost to the homeowner and the project is entirely voluntary.
If you’d like to learn more about the project before volunteering, please reach out to Kyle Pimental at mailto:kpimental@strafford.org. He is the project manager for this effort and can help answer any questions you may have.
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THE LATEST NEWS REGARDING THE EVERSOURCE SEACOAST RELIABILITY PROJECT - U.S. Army Corps Issues Permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued an Individual Permit for the Seacoast Reliability Project, allowing work to proceed by the utility within jurisdictional wetlands under the Department of the Army review. This includes the crossing of Little Bay and the laying of concrete mattresses.
In response to a public notice dated April 23, 2019, the Army Corps received 199 public comments. All were in opposition to the project, of which 128 contained public hearing requests. Of the 128 comments containing public hearing requests, 47 contained requests for the project to be discussed and reconsidered, 35 requested a hearing to allow for public input, 27 were requested out of opposition, and 19 contained identical comments including "public hearing request to include a review of the research being used for this permit decision and an explanation of the expected impact on Great Bay."
In its decision, the Army Corps determined that the Corps' public notice combined with the multiple Eversource and SEC public hearings offered the public ample opportunity to comment. The Corp's decision mentioned that issues raised in this case were clearly stated and could be evaluated with the existing information. The Corps determined holding a public hearing would not provide any new or substantive information "nor would it aid in our understanding of the relevant facts and issues."
"The Army Corps therefore determines that it is not necessary to conduct a public hearing in this matter.”
Eversource previously notified the NH Site Evaluation Committee, which unanimously approved the project in December 2018, that it would not conduct work in areas where it did not yet have a permit to operate. With the issuance of the permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers, that work can now begin.
Eversource also has not started any tree trimming work on Durham Point Road, a locally designated scenic road, where it needs to obtain Planning Board approval to conduct tree work within the town’s right-of-way. New poles, however, have been installed, and the Planning Board has approved the installation of new poles within some wetland areas. The Planning Board has reopened a public hearing on the proposed tree trimming work within certain parameters. Eversource has apparently offered to lower the height of the new poles on Durham Point Road by around 5 – 10 feet.
After the SEC denied a motion submitted by Durham, groups of residents, and the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) to rehear the case, the residents/CLF filed separate appeals to the NH Supreme Court. The CLF appeal is narrowly focused on whether the state’s Executive Council needs to approve the concrete mattress placed over the cables to be buried under Little Bay between Durham and Newington that would be exposed during low tides. The CLF argues it requires that approval, while Eversource maintains the SEC was right to approve it.
The Town of Durham did not appeal the case after the Town Council, upon recommendation by the Administrator, approved a $1.1 million settlement with Eversource. The Town of Newington has also previously reached a settlement with Eversource.
View the Army Corps of Engineers permit for waters and wetlands HERE.
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Firefighter Artie Boutin attempts to mop up some of the water that flooded the first floor of the Fire Department after the heavy rainstorm that occurred on July 12th. Courtesy FD
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DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT FLOODED DURING RECENT RAINSTORM
During a recent heavy rainstorm on 07/12/19, the Durham Fire Department experienced severe flooding in approximately 50% of the first floor of the Service Building which houses the fire department. The flooded area included the gear room, front hallway, maintenance area, and forestry apparatus bay, as well as the apparatus bays for the ladder, rescue, and tanker.
UNH Facilities has been working in conjunction with ServPro to remove the water and mitigate the mold and mildew damage. It is anticipated that this will be an ongoing process for a period of time creating a disruption in operations; however, all fire apparatus will still be able to respond to any calls for assistance.
Personnel from the Fire Department have temporarily placed sandbags around the building in hopes of minimizing the impact of any additional flooding from future heavy rainstorms that may arise.
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CHIEF KURZ VISITING PARSONS, KANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Parsons Police Department submitted a grant to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) seeking a subject matter expert who could assist their police department with enhancing their community engagement efforts.
Through a program funded through the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), IACP contacted Chief Kurz to work with their police chief on a variety of strategies. This week, Chief Kurz is traveling to Parsons to provide technical assistance and training to the department and to facilitate several community meetings.
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7TH ANNUAL DURHAM FARM DAY IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, RAIN OR SHINE!
The Agricultural Commission is pleased to host the 7th Annual Durham Farm Day on Saturday, August 17th, 10am – 6pm, rain or shine and fun for the whole family. There will be tours of UNH Woodman Farm, UNH Fairchild Dairy, UNH Sustainable Agricultural Production High Tunnels and Fields and the community gardens at Wagon Hill Farm. Also, lots to see and do at LaRoche Farm, Linden Woods Farm, as well as locally grown food available at Emery Farm and Tecce Farm. The Durham Historic Association and Young’s Restaurant are again joining this annual celebration of Durham working landscape of farms, gardens, and forests. Full schedule of events available soon. If you eat, you’re in!
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LAMPREY RIVER ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUMMER 2019 NEWSLETTER
The Lamprey River Advisory Committee has published its 2019 summer newsletter which is available for viewing HERE.
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HOUSING IN DURHAM: HOUSING AND THE ECONOMY
Sara Wrightsman is the Executive Director at Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast. She and here husband are also Durham residents who live in a quirky one bedroom on Main Street and love this community!
"Housing in Durham" is a multi-part series exploring the issue of affordable and workforce housing in Durham. "Housing and the Economy" is part two of the series.
Read the full article on the CelebrateDurhamNH webpage.
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DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT APPROACHING
As most residents know, the Durham Police are a nationally accredited law enforcement agency of which only 1,200 nationwide have met these demanding standards. In the past, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) would send assessors to Durham to inspect the files and operations of the department. In today’s technology savvy era, CALEA performs annual inspections online with every 4th year involving a physical site visit. Durham Police Department's upcoming annual web-based standards review, which is required under the new four-year assessment model, will be occurring the week of August 23, 2019 through August 31, 2019. The annual review is to confirm compliance of the applicable standards relating to the agency with approximately 25% of the department’s policies and procedures subjected to compliance review. The online assessment will keep Captain Holmstock and his staff very busy as they work to ensure that the appropriate documentation demonstrating adherence to the standards is met.
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July flowers in bloom in Durham. Courtesy Todd Selig
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TOWN OF DURHAM FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS
Did you know that the Town has a Facebook & Twitter account and frequently posts Durham & UNH news, happenings, and articles of interest in our area and the seacoast?
Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
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Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY UPCOMING EVENTS
Coming up next week at the Durham Public Library:
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Wednesday, July 24th, 6:30pm - 7:30 pm
Dan Walker Trio will be wrapping Up our Summer Music Series.
Help DPL welcome back Dan Walker with his newly-formed Trio! Dan Walker's organic approach to creating and performing live acoustic music groove-oriented and soul bound. Events are rain or shine. Concerts are held on the porch or upstairs in the community room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Friday, July 26th at 10:30 am
Summer Reading Finale Celebration with Mr. Aaron Band
Count on a thrilling musical adventure with award winning musician Mr. Aaron! Recently awarded “Best Children's Performer” from New Hampshire Magazine, Mr. Aaron never fails to delight audiences of all ages. Kids and grown-ups alike dance and laugh along to hits from his latest release, “MAXIMUM”, pop favorites, kids classics, and much more!
Summer Reading participants will receive a Bagel Works certificate, and a book prize. Everyone can enjoy some yummy cake and juice. This event is held in the Oyster River Room upstairs in the library. All are welcome!
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HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A Brief History of Durham, NH 1600 - 1976 (A little volume that was the Heritage Project of the Durham Historic Association Bicentennial celebration)
Preface - "Since before God made the first little green apples, oysters have probably been growin in the Oyster River; and some of the largest and juiciest to be found anywhere in the world are still growing here today. The following vignettes from rollicking history of Durham town on the Oyster River are therefore presented between the shells of an oyster."
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1922 - The Fire Department was organized when Ed Getchell called a meeting of Town and College authorities. The College agreed to furnish housing but the cost of equipment and pay for call firemen were shared equally. Call firemen held weekly drills to increase their efficiency.
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Have a very nice weekend and STAY COOL!
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