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Amidst the construction and road closure of Route 4 associated with the NHDOT Beards Creek bridge replacement, David Hills, the owner/caretaker of Emery Farm and his family/friends, enjoys dinner in the middle of the highway! Courtesy David Hills
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On a positive note this week, Doug Clark, owner of Ciao Italia, has leased the former Young's Restaurant space and will be developing a new restaurant at that location as well. American bistro is to be the focus for lunch/dinner. Details to following the coming weeks.
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DID YOU KNOW? - A tidbit from the Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee
If you line up the plastic thrown away each year it would circle the earth four times.
Please consider switching from plastic single use throw away water bottles and straws to reusable water bottles and straws. It WILL make a difference!
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INTEREST RATE ON FIRST $25 MILLION ORMS BOND COMES IN LOW, REALLY LOW – 1.97%
We have been informed by the ORCSD that the interest rate on the first $25 million loan came back at 1.97%. The School District had been projecting 3% -- the difference is $175,000/yr or about $4.5 million over the course of the loan. Double that if the second loan comes in at the same rate.
A bit of good news for the Durham-Lee-Madbury community.
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Truss options (left to right): Contour Truss; Cascade Truss
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PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER THE OYSTER RIVER
Last October Durham acquired 25 acres of land from the Oyster River Cooperative School District. Now a small group of residents is working to build a 100’ pedestrian bridge to the land over the Oyster River from Thompson Lane immediately adjacent to the Durham pump station.
This will offer easy walking access from the center of Durham into many miles of forest trails south of town on over 2000 acres of undeveloped land owned by UNH, the town, and NH Fish and Game. The bridge will also provide a quick and easy pedestrian link between the Faculty Neighborhood and the Orchard Drive community.
The NH Recreational Trails Program (RTP) has offered a grant of $80,000 to sup-port construction of the bridge. An additional $140,000 is required to build the bridge abutments and a construct a simple approach path down from Orchard Drive. That sounds like an impossibly big goal, but more than $300,000 for this project was raised in 2019. Even very small donations are appreciated, since they accumulate to a significant sum, and they show broad support for the project
The project goal is completion before the end of 2020. The deadline to secure the final funding is September 4, so that the Town Council can approve the necessary construction contracts at its September 14 meeting. If we do not meet that dead-line, the bridge project will be stopped at least until after the pandemic has passed.
Last year over fifty Durham residents contributed to purchasing the land. This year if you can help with a contribution of any size to finish the project, download the special purpose donation form from the town’s Land Stewardship Patron’s Trust HERE!
Those interested in the project may write Dennis Meadows to request a six-page description of the bridge’s status: (mailto:lataillede@aol.com). Or they may join an hour-long Zoom meeting starting at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 29. That session will describe the project, answer questions, and gather suggestions for final bridge de-signs.
You must register in advance for this meeting. To register, click HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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ADMINISTRATOR SELIG TO PREPARE/RECOMMEND MASK ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION AS EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BY TOWN COUNCIL ON AUGUST 3
With University of New Hampshire students four weeks away from the start of campus move-in, Town officials are considering an emergency ordinance that would require people to wear masks in Durham when social distancing is not possible during the coronavirus pandemic. The details of the ordinance are in the process of being developed.
UNH officials plan to have the same requirements on campus when classes resume this fall.
Durham’s COVID-19 numbers are low, with 30 cumulative positive test results reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services on Monday. But, said Administrator Selig, thousands of students will soon be on campus and frequenting downtown businesses again.
Durham already has an administrative order that requests the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19, but Mr. Selig has indicated that’s not proving to be effective with students or many townspeople.
The Town has been closely watching what is happening with Nashua’s face mask mandate. Judge Jacalyn Colburn of Hillsborough County Superior Court South denied a preliminary injunction in a civil lawsuit filed against the city and the mask mandate will remain in effect for now.
Read more on this topic in an article in the Union Leader HERE.
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UNH President James Dean. Courtesy UNH
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TOWN HALL Q&A WITH PRESIDENT DEAN, UNH, AND DURHAM OFFICIALS ON PLANNED REOPENING OF UNH – Watch the Zoom replay of Wednesday night’s forum HERE.
Working collaboratively, Durham and UNH held a Zoom Town Hall Q&A session this past Wednesday evening with UNH President Jim Dean, Provost Wayne Jones, Vice President for Operations Chris Clement, UNH Police Chief Paul Dean, and Durham Deputy Police Chief Rene Kelley to discuss and answer questions from the Durham community surrounding the planned reopening and resumption of UNH classes/operations this fall. Mr. Selig moderated the session, the majority of which was dedicated to answering questions posed by Zoom callers.
A thank you to the hard working team at UNH for their willingness to schedule this session for the broader Durham community.
Zoom counted 175 unique viewers at some point during the webinar.
The link above will allow anyone who missed the forum but who would like to watch at their convenience to do so.
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2020 ROAD PROGRAM PAVING IN ACTIVE PROGRESS
The road program is ongoing with Sandybrook Dr. and Riverview being completed with a pavement shim and 1” overlay. The following roads are scheduled to be completed by August 14th: Maple, Meadow, Strout, Carriage, Surrey and Cedar point.
After final pavement the contractor will install shoulder gravel on the edge of the road.
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DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET - Each Monday Afternoon in the Sammy's Downtown Lot off Pettee Brook Lane
The Durham Farmers' Market is now open again this season on Monday afternoons through Monday, October 5, 2020 from 2:15- 5:30, closing 1/2 hour earlier than previous years. Vendors will adhere to predetermined sanitation and Covid 19 prevention standards.
Customers are requested to wear masks, maintain 6’ distance from others, and send only one person per household to shop if possible.
The market has several new vendors participating this year and they are pleased to have prepared food, maple products (including ice cream!), garden plants, and assorted vegetables available.
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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BURMA SHAVE ON ROUTE 108? NOT QUITE ...
Some cars rushed by on 108
But others slowed, honked, smiled, yelled, “Great!”
Election’s coming September 8:
Vote absentee!
Act now, don’t wait!
Residents held signs on Route 108 during rush hour this week to encourage voters to request absentee ballots for this fall’s elections. Drivers in all types of vehicles -- from sports cars and SUVs, to excavators’ and electricians’ vans, to a truck hauling railroad ties -- signaled approval for the idea. (“The horn’s blare and thumb’s-up from a cement truck driver was the highlight of my morning!” noted one sign holder.)
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Ten signs sequentially read: Don't let COVID-19... Keep you from... Voting this fall... You can vote... by Absentee ballot... Apply now!... Protect poll workers... Stay safe... Vote from home... A tenth sign provided a QR code to obtain detailed instructions, which are also provided in this Friday Updates, as well as in earlier issues. (Thanks to nonpartisan Open Democracy New Hampshire for providing the signs.)
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Voting by absentee ballot reduces the strain on our in-person election process. Contact the Town Clerk’s office to find out other ways in which you can help out by calling 603-868-5577 or by email mailto:lpitt@ci.durham.nh.us
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ABSENTEE VOTING DUE TO COVID-19
Due to Covid-19: All NH residents are eligible to vote by absentee ballot for the September 8, 2020 State Primary, and/or the November 3, 2020 General Election. If you live in Durham and are registered to vote, please download the Absentee Ballot Request Form, you can find this on our website https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/ or on the state of NH website, http://sos.nh.gov/, or you can stop by the Town Clerk's Office at the Town Hall.
Only one form is needed to request ballots for both Elections this fall. Please check the reason Covid-19, please request an absentee ballot if you don’t feel that you should vote in person at the polls, on September 8th, or November 3rd 2020.
The Town Clerk’s Office has mailed out a letter to residents, concerning absentee voting due to Covid-19 on the back of the letter you will see there are a couple of changes and a new request form for absentee ballots. I have enclosed a copy of the new form for your use. If you need more forms for others in your household, just photo copy the form and share it. Please fill out, mail the form to the Clerk’s Office, scan and email the form to mailto:lpitt@ci.durham.nh.us, drop it in the drop box in front of the Town Hall, or you can bring it in and give it to the Town Clerk.
Please call the Town Clerk’s Office, if you have any questions, 603-868-5577.
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VOTER REGISTRATION - If you have not yet registered to vote and are eligible to do so in Durham, please consider doing this as soon as possible and to vote via absentee ballot. We don’t know where we will stand with COVID-19 in the fall, but we would like all who are entitled to vote here to be able to do so safely.
Voter registration can be done in person at the town hall (while social distancing and wearing a mask, of course) any time the clerk’s office is open, or absentee. Supervisors of the Checklist will have official voter registration sessions at the Town Hall on
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 AT 3:00 PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 AT 7:00 PM
There will probably be at least one more official session in between those dates. August 31 will be the last date you will be allowed to register until the September 8 State Primary.
If you register in person you will be asked to show Proof of Identification, Age (18 by the September 8 election), Citizenship (passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers), and Domicile within Durham. Affidavits may be signed in the absence of proofs. This may be done through August 31.
To register absentee, please call the town clerk’s office (868-5577) and ask for the absentee registration packet. Once you receive it, read the instructions carefully. Make sure all forms in the packet are completed and signed (some need to be witnessed, but not by a notary) before returning the necessary forms along with required proofs. Instructions are in the packet.
June 2 was the last day to change party in New Hampshire before the State Primary. If you wish to check your standing, you may do so at https://app.sos.nh.gov/Public/Partyinfo.aspx. If this does not reflect what you think it should, please call the town clerk’s office. They will direct you to a supervisor. You can also check your absentee ballot status at this website.
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INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AT MILL PLAZA? - Join an interactive Zoom call with the developer on August 8th
Please join Colonial Durham and the planners, urban designers, and architects from Harriman to learn about the architecture of the proposed buildings. Colonial Durham’s design team would like to know your preferences for colors, materials, and details, including preferred window styles, the interior community arcade, and other architectural elements. They also want to hear the public’s thoughts on the experience of using the redeveloped plaza as the team discusses improved pedestrian access to Colonial Durham’s existing and future tenants.
Join Colonial Durham and their design team on Saturday, August 8 from 10am-12pm by pre-registering HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This session has been initiated and is being organized by Colonial Durham.
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Retiring Durham Police Chief David Kurz, left, listens to incoming Police Chief Rene Kelley as he is presented with the Meritorious Police Service Award on his last day on the job last Friday. [Deb Cram/Fosters.com]
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ROADSIDE MOWING AND SIGHT DISTANCE/SIGN MAINTENANCE UNDER WAY
DPW crews began roadside mowing starting July 13th. Mill Road and Packers Falls Road were mowed last week with special attention to curves in the roadway, bridges and culverts, and other sightline issues. Woodridge development has had all its roads trimmed back and DPW will continue working through neighborhoods in those areas as well. Our new DPW Director, Rich Reine, anticipates the department spending a month on this operation utilizing the roadside boom flail mower and special attachment rented for use on the Town’s rubber tire excavator.
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REMINDER FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT ON POOL SAFETY
Many above ground pools have been installed in Durham this summer. We want to remind everyone that the pools must have a 4 foot high barrier/side wall around them, including access from the house or deck, for the safety of young children. Portable ladders that access the pool must be removed, or in a closed/locked position with a non-climbable surface when not directly in view of an adult.
Thank you and enjoy your backyard playground!
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TOWN OF DURHAM-NATURE CONSERVANCY PARTNERSHIP ON OYSTER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - at Town Landing
DPW this spring installed the new educational Oyster panel at the Town Landing and it looks awesome! The Nature Conservancy has created a lovely video to highlight the interactive panel, community oyster garden, and the partnership between the two groups. The link below is to the video on TNC’s Facebook page
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UNH Extension Nature Groupie interns, Emily Chen, Grace McCulloch, and Owen Hill assist Town of Durham with land stewardship projects this summer. Courtesy Charlotte Thompson
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UNH STUDENT INTERNS ASSIST WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP
For the third summer, Durham is fortunate to have the assistance of UNH student interns to work with Land Stewardship Coordinator, Ellen Snyder. These paid internships are funded by UNH Cooperative Extension’s Nature Groupie and the NH Charitable Foundation. Each year, Extension’s Nature Groupie staff select undergraduate students enrolled in natural resource related fields through a competitive application and interview process for these summer internships in land stewardship and conservation field work. This summer we have three stellar students: Emily Chen, Grace McCulloch, and Owen Hill. You can learn more them HERE.
The interns spend 10 weeks with up to six different New Hampshire environmental organizations including land trusts, public agencies, researchers and communities. This year, Durham has the good fortune to have Emily, Grace, and Owen for nearly three weeks and Ellen reports that two weeks were just completed with an amazing amount of stewardship work accomplished on town conservation areas. Together the group cleared a new walking path around the historic foundations at Doe Farm and brushed out existing trails on Doe Farm’s Moat Island, the Jackson’s Landing Hill Trail, and trails at the Longmarsh Preserve and Thompson Forest. With the assistance of Conservation Commission member John Nachilly, the entrance to the Merrick trails off Bagdad Road was cleared in preparation for building a new pedestrian and bike-friendly boardwalk. The interns pulled, cut, and dug out a lot of invasive plants, which is the best way to learn how to identify each plant—you never forget it! The Wiggin cellar hole and the trailhead at Oyster River Forest were cleared of invasive plants. Many invasive plants were similarly removed at the Milne Nature Sanctuary, Doe Farm, Thompson Forest, Longmarsh Preserve, and Jackson’s Landing. They helped monitor the Merrick Conservation Easement and contributed to the drafting of a Japanese knotweed control plan.
Thanks to Emily, Grace, and Owen for their hard work, enthusiasm, curiosity, laughter, and comradery. And thanks to the UNH Extension Nature Groupie program that makes this collaboration possible. Nature Groupie provides each intern with all the tools they need for the summer: hoes, shovels, loppers, buckets, and--in this odd year with COVID-19—hand sanitizer, masks, and training in how to stay safe and healthy.
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SWAP SHOP UPDATE
The Swap Shop is clearly missed: it's recycling power, the money savings, and of course the opportunity it affords to visit with neighbors. However the opening must continue to be delayed as the Transfer Station currently has a 15 car maximum to aid in maintaining social distancing. That just isn’t enough to allow for dump runs and Swap Shop parking. When that maximum increases, and there are enough willing volunteers to open, the Swap Shop will be back in business! When the Swap Shop reopens it will be with new shelving thanks to the work of volunteers from the Durham Great Bay Rotary and funding for the supplies from the town of Durham.
In the mean time, you can donate and pickup castoff but usable items at local thrift store like Savers, Goodwill, The ReStore, and Wonderland Thrift Shop or if you have a Facebook account at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ORPassitOn or https://www.facebook.com/groups/OysterRiverOnlineYardsale
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UPDATE ON RIVERWOODS SIDEWALK AND NHDOT RT 4 SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION PROJECTS
The Public Works Director and Town Engineer have been working with Riverwoods project engineer and the Riverwoods Contract Project Manager to finalize the sidewalk design and alignment for construction of a new sidewalk extension planned for 2020 from Old Piscataqua Road to Stone Quarry Drive to be integrated into the NHDOT Route 4 at Route 108 westbound exit ramp improvement project. Comments were provided to Altus which included the shifting of the sidewalk alignment to create green space or “verge” between the roadway and edge of sidewalk to the maximum extent possible. This separation will provide a better experience for pedestrians using this sidewalk along with improving sidewalk snow removal operations.
In addition, the DPW has been working with NHDOT project engineer Jason Ayotte to incorporate a pedestrian signal controlled crossing of Route 108 at the west bound exit ramp to connect with a trail head to be established connecting to the Merrick property. A coordination meeting is pending with property owner Scott Merrick, Public Works Director, Rich Reine, Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder and Town Engineer, April Talon to finalize the design and location of this trail connection. Lastly, DPW has recently provided feedback to NHDOT relative to the bicycle pavement markings within and outside of the Route 4 West bound at Route 108 intersection improvement project limits. Given the existing dedicated bicycle lanes on Main Street, it would be the Town’s preference to continue with dedicated bike lanes and pavement markings on Route 108 beginning at the Main Street intersection and continuing on through the project limits to the Durham/Dover town line. Department of Public Works forces would be responsible for installing bike lane stenciling in areas outside of the project limits, with NHDOT providing center and fog line markings on Route 108 from Main Street to the Town line. NHDOT is reviewing current policy and will follow up with the Town.
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RETURNING TO NORMAL PARKING OPERATIONS ON THE UNH CAMPUS
The UNH campus will resume normal permit and meter payment requirements in the campus parking areas effective Monday, August 24. If you have been using the “open” campus parking this summer, please plan for this resumption of standard enforcement as the campus begins to reopen. Campus visitor parking options are described at https://www.unh.edu/transportation/parking/visitor-parking. Furthermore, please be on the lookout for special parking restrictions starting as early as the week of August 10 to accommodate this year’s extended move-in activities. Finally, please be reminded that when normal campus permit regulations are in effect, parking near the Colovos Road entrance to College Woods requires a UNH faculty/staff parking permit Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., but is open to all during evenings and on weekends. For non-permitted visitors arriving on weekdays, please refer to the visitor parking options using the link, above.
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After an around the clock effort by NHDOT crews to replace the Bunker Creek bridge on Route 108 in 96 hours, it was reopened to traffic at 8:40 AM this morning. Courtesy Tom Richardson
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DURHAM AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
The annual farm economy in the Seacoast could increase by $130 million if each household in Strafford, Rockingham, and York Counties purchased just $10 of food per week from local farmers and producers. What are you currently purchasing at the grocery store that you could purchase directly from a local farm or producer? A full list of farms and food producers is available at http://seacoastharvest.org/
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HORSES ON TOWN TRAILS - They're a problem and the Land Stewardship Subcommittee has recommended to the Council that the Town adopt an ordinance to prohibit such activity.
The Land Stewardship Subcommittee, volunteers, town staff, and partners have been working over the past several years to improve trails and bridges on Durham conservation areas. The goal is to improve the experience for visitors--hikers, runners, dog walkers, cyclists, cross-country skiers, snowshoers--and to protect the ecological health of the soils, fields, woods, and wetlands. To help meet this goal, visitors are asked to keep their dogs on leash and pick up dog waste, and some uses are prohibited, including motorized vehicles such as ATVs.
Most recently, the Town and private donors invested a lot of funds and time to improve the trails, bridges, and parking area at Doe Farm, which received many visitors. In the last few months, horseback riders have been visiting Doe Farm and riding on the trails. Unfortunately, the Town’s trails, bridges, and trailheads are not built to accommodate horses--the parking lots are not large enough for horse trailers and the pedestrian bridges cannot sustain the weight of horses. The possibility of a horse breaking through or horse riders walking around a bridge is a concern. In addition, many of the trails are narrow and would be difficult to accommodate riders and other visitors. There is also the issue of horse poop left on trails.
The Conservation Commission and the Land Stewardship Subcommittee discussed this issue at their recent respective meetings. A review of horseback riding in the region indicates that local land trusts typically don’t allow or promote horseback riding, except sometimes on woods roads or other wide, hard-packed surfaces. Horseback rising is available and more suited to other locations such as the Rockingham Recreation Trail, dirt roads, and in some State Parks, such as Bear Brook and Pawtuckaway. NH State Parks offers guidance for equestrians HERE
Given the potential risk to trails and bridges, safety issues with horses crossing bridges, the likely impacts on other visitors, and the sustainability of the town trail systems, the Land Stewardship Subcommittee recommended that the Town Council adopt an ordinance that prohibits horses and horseback-riding on town trails. They felt that the higher risk to the land and infrastructure outweighed the smaller benefit of a few people who may want to ride horses, especially since there are other, better places for riders to enjoy a day on the trail. This issue will be taken up at a Town Council meeting where the public can provide comment. Admin. Selig has asked staff at the Police Department to develop a draft ordinance for consideration.
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Administrator Todd Selig, right, presents a chair indicotive of the town to retiring police chief Dave Kurz on his last day at the station last Friday. [Deb Cram/Fosters.com]
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OLD PISCATAQUA WATER MAIN PROJECT
The new Water main on Old Piscataqua Road has been pressure tested and chlorinated and has passed both tests.
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NEW OYSTER RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL WATER LINE SERIVICE INSTALLED
The newly installed water service to the new middle school has been pressure tested and chlorinated and DPW is awaiting bacteria test results.
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WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM
DPW reports our Uni-directional flushing program of the water system in conjunction with UNH Facilities will begin during the week of the 27th with system flushing to commence at 9:00 PM and lasting for 4 consecutive days.
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DURHAM FARM DAY 2020 WILL BE A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION OF FARMS AND GARDENS - AUGUST 15, 2020
August 15th was to be the 8th Annual Durham Farm Day but the Agricultural Commission has decided it is not safe for us to hold the event this year. Instead, we invite you to share your photos, sketches, and paintings of gardens and farms across town with the hope we can celebrate our working landscape together, visually and virtually. Please email your images to mailto:theresawalker@comcast.net
It is wonderful to see so many new gardens across town. The Agricultural Commission maintains an informal inventory of farms and gardens in Durham. If you would like to be added to the list, please email Agricultural Commission member Dan Winans, mailto:dan.winans@unh.edu
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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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DPL Limited Library Services:
The Library is open for 20-minute visits to the Library for quick browsing and checkouts and the use of computers, printer, and copy machine. Notary services are available by appointment only. Meeting rooms and the Cafe will remain closed until further notice.
During this phase of reopening we are limiting the number of patrons in the building to no more than 50% of our normal comfortable browsing capacity on the main floor. We also request that anyone using the Library do so wearing a cloth mask or face covering. Masks will be available to patrons who request them. Currently, we ask that patrons not gather or congregate in the Library. Our contactless “Library to-go” services will continue. Please check the website at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/for more information including exclusive hours for high-risk patrons.
Summer Reading at DPL!
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Adult Summer Reading Challenge Update:
Congratulations to Amy Covell! Winner of the Week 3 Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Drawings are held each Friday through July 31st so there is still time to return your challenge cards!
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Join DPL for virtual programming next Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm with “Reimagine Music: Discovering Digital Audio Production” and Chef Liz returns with “Cooking and Gardening with Edible Flowers”! Visit our events page HERE for registration info. for both of these great programs!
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Get ready for the last week of Summer Reading at Durham Public Library! Join us for some great programs and activities through Friday, July 31st!
This Week’s Events:
- Monday 7/27 at 4:00 pm - YA Summer Reading Group! This week: Scavenger Hunt!
- Tuesday 7/28 at 10:30 - Summer Reading Storytime (Zoom)! This week: Twisted Tales!
- Wednesday 7/29 – Craft to Go! Fairy House program
- Wednesday 7/29 – Grab ‘n Go: Twisted Tales Activities!
- Thursday 7/30 – Grab ‘n Go: Twisted Tales Activities!
- Friday 7/31 at 10:30 - Virtual Summer Reading Finale: Simon Brooks Storyteller Performs
- Friday 7/31 at 5:00 - Final Adult Summer Reading Prize Drawing!
Register ONLINE at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/ continuing through the end of summer reading. Check out the library website for more information about how to participate in our virtual programs and for additional information on this week’s events.
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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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1623 - The first settlers of Oyster River Plantation were Ambrose Gibbons, Franics Matthews, John Ault and John Goddard. Tributaries of the Piscataqua abounded with sturgeon and salmon. Catches were dried and salted before being sent to England in exchange for manufactured goods.
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Durham retiring Police Chief Dave Kurz on his last day at the station last Friday was presented with gifts and congratulations from town leaders and staff. [Deb Cram/Fosters.com]
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Have a very nice weekend.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
a: 8 Newmarket Rd., Durham, NH 03824 USA
t: 603.868.5571 | w: www.ci.durham.nh.us
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