Friday Updates - June 23, 2017

INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVERSOURCE SEACOAST RELIABILITY PROJECT - Durham's Independent Third Party Experts (team led by Mike Dacey of GeoInsight) Have Impact on NH Site Evaluation Committee Process as part of Durham's Goal of Protecting the Little Bay.

This information was prepared at the request of Admin. Selig following Mike Dacey's attendance on June 7, 2017 at two technical sessions presented by Eversource representatives as part of the NH Site Evaluation Committee process.  The technical sessions were part of the application process for the Seacoast Reliability Project (SRP).  Per Mr. Selig’s request, this overview addresses the following questions for Councilors and the community:

• What were the concerns presented in the GeoInsight/Woods Hole Group technical memo (the Memo)?
• What did Eversource do to respond to the concerns?
• How are Eversource’s responses relevant?

I.         Overview of key issues of the February 28, 2017 technical memo (the Memo) prepared by the GeoInsight/Woods Hole Group technical team to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services 

The focus of the GeoInsight/Woods Hole Group team Memo was on the Little Bay crossing and largely pertained to information presented in two documents:  Modeling Sediment Dispersion from Cable Burial for SRP Little Bay, NH (Modeling Report) and Characterization of Sediment Quality Along Little Bay Crossing, Durham to Newington, NH (Sediment Quality Report).  Other documents were reviewed that provided supporting or relevant information pertaining to the two primary reports.  Please refer to the Memo for a more comprehensive list of concerns and detailed discussion.

Modeling Report

-The potential effects of wind-driven currents on sediment suspension and transport were not considered.  Under the certain conditions, wind driven currents are additive to tidal currents resulting in higher current velocities with higher sediment transport and dispersion potential.

-The model did not include a sensitivity analysis to verified how accurately the model assumptions depicted actual or extreme conditions that may be encountered during cable installation.   Therefore, maximum sediment transport and dispersion patterns were not evaluated.

-Adequate documentation was not provided to justify the use of the two-dimensional BELLAMY model to depict Little Bay hydrodynamic conditions.  Significant vertical stratification in Little Bay may result in higher current velocities at certain depths that are “averaged out” in a two-dimensional model, thus underrepresenting maximum sediment transport and dispersal patterns.

-The model appeared to have been run using neap tidal cycle current velocities, which are lower than spring tidal cycle velocities; therefore, maximum sediment transport and dispersion patterns were not evaluated.

-Vibracore sediment sampling did not penetrate to target depths in the deep channel area, apparently due to relatively cohesive silt and clay encountered.  To achieve target depths, jet plow operating pressures may be increased above pressures considered in the model potentially resulting in sediment transport and deposition beyond the modeled limits.

-Only one cable crossing was modeled and the cumulative effects of all three cable crossings were not modeled.

-Sediment resuspension at post cable installation and final deposition was not modeled.  Channel areas are underlain by cohesive silt and clay sized sediments that will be dispersed by jet plowing.  The re-deposited silt and clay particles will not be cohesive; therefore, they will be subject to erosion, resuspension, and transport during post-cable installation tidal cycles.  The final depositional location of these sediments was not assessed; therefore, it is not known how this sediment will impact the Little Bay ecosystem.

Sediment Quality Report

-Appendix A of the Sediment Quality Report contains an “Ecological Risk Assessment” that does not follow standard and accepted framework for conducting such assessments.  As a result, important potential contaminants and exposure pathways that may exist during the proposed work in Little Bay were not considered. 

-The potential ecological impacts from sediments dispersing vertically into the water column and potentially dissolving in the water column were not considered, thereby missing a potentially significant exposure pathway.

-The USACE Regional Implementation Manual (RIM) and associated USACE technical publications or the equivalent should be referenced for assessing potential environmental impacts associated with the Little Bay crossing. 

-The analysis of four-foot core intervals for various contaminants potentially underestimates contaminant concentrations dissolved or suspended in the water column during cable-laying operations.  Because the majority of the sediment that will be suspended during jet plowing and hand jetting operations will be from the top one to two feet, the four-foot sample effectively dilutes the sample result.

- The list of contaminants analyzed is incomplete. The list excludes some contaminants (pesticides in particular) that are required by the RIM, and it excludes some other contaminants that are of particular concern for Little Bay, including nitrogen (total), herbicides, and bacteria. 

- Potential impacts to oysters during various life cycle stages during cable installation activities were not considered.

-Potential ecological impacts to Little Bay during out-of-service cable removal, service life repair, end end-of life removal activities were not addressed. 

-The water quality monitoring plan (the Monitoring Plan) presented in the Little Bay Environmental Monitoring Plan (Appendix D of SRP “Application for Water Quality Certification”) is inadequate because it is predicated on unsubstantiated assumptions, is too permissive in its definition of what conditions constitute a water quality violation, and does not provide a framework for real-time adaptive management of water quality during construction activities.

II.         Eversource’s Responses to Concerns 

Information presented by Eversource representatives during two technical sessions (1. Construction and Engineering and 2. Environmental) was not necessarily presented in manner that directly addressed each concern presented in the GeoInsight/Woods Hole Group Memo, although it was clear that some of their actions completed after receipt of the Memo were in response to the Memo and comments from other interested parties.  The following new information was presented at the technical sessions.  The relevance of the new information is presented in bold type.

Construction and Engineering Technical Session

-Eversource representatives state that the out-of-service cable were not oil filled; however, upon further questioning by other interested parties, the representatives stated that they would defer to the environmental panel regarding the composition of the out-of-service cables.   Eversource representatives also stated that only out-of-service cable in the path of the new crossing would be removed and that removing sections would require bringing the cable to the surface and cutting it.  According to Eversource, a survey is being conducted this year to determine the condition of the out-of-service cable.

This information increases the concern presented in the Memo that neither the Modeling Report or Sedimentation Report addressed potential ecological impacts to Little Bay during cable removal operations.  If it is determined that the cables are/were oil-filled the toxicity, distribution, and potential further release of such oil during cable removal operations must be identified and evaluated.  In addition, sediment resuspension caused by cable removal activities must be incorporated into the Modeling Report.

-Eversource representatives stated that a feasibility study for horizontal drilling of the entire cable crossing was included in a Power Point presentation prepared by Maher (?) and W.A Chester, LLC.  Eversource stated that they opted not to select horizontal drilling due to concerns over drilling mud breakout into Little Bay and the large space requirement needed at the shoreward entrance and exit locations.  Eversource did not consider the use of horizontal drilling through the tidal flat areas only.  Eversource said they would make the Power Point presentation available. 

The validity of Eversource’s decision not to utilize horizontal drilling should be further evaluated upon review of the forthcoming feasibility study Power Point presentation.

-Pressures used during jet plowing were stated to be “infinitely adjustable.” 

This statement elevates the concern in the GeoInsight/Woods Hole Group Memo that higher pressures would be needed to trench though cohesive silt and clay sediments, which would result in wider-spread sedimentation and sediment suspension in the water column that was not considered in the Modeling Report or Sediment Quality Report. 

Environmental Technical Session

The Environmental Technical Session was run by Sarah Allen and Ann Pembroke of Normandeau Associates, who started the session by announcing that due to a “code error” the modeling study is being redone and will be completed by July 1, 2017.  The error was that median tidal velocities were used for model input values.  Despite claims that the results would not be significantly different because of the ephemeral nature of the sediment plume, this is a significant error.

The concern that neap tidal current velocities were used in the model was presented in the Memo and the acknowledgement of this error essentially nullified the findings and conclusions of the Modeling Report.  The statement by the Normandeau team that the impact of the mistake would be inconsequential is premature and unsubstantiated.  The progression of a sediment plume into ecologically sensitive areas could be devastating.    

-It was learned that hand jetting in the shallow mud flat areas will be replaced by water lifting.

No additional information was provided regarding this technology.  The revised Modeling Report should consider and incorporate this technology into the new model.

-The locations of monitoring stations have not been determined but will be by July 1, 2017.  Normandeau stated that they can consider incorporating a real-time response rather than the 48-hour notification that is currently in the monitoring plan.  The monitoring plan only includes TSS.

The Memo identified the lack of real-time response as a significant shortcoming of the monitoring plan.  The details of changes to the monitoring plan should be reviewed when they are available.

-Normandeau stated that additional sediment cores were collected.  The cores will be tested for pesticides and total nitrogen.  The samples selected for analysis will be composited from the top 2-feet of the core.  It was also indicated that the new information would be incorporated into the ecological risk assessment and that GEI will “take into consideration” the potential impacts of contaminants in suspended sediments and dissolved in the water column.

This is information partially addresses concerns regarding the list of compounds analyzed and the need for a shorter sample interval presented in the Memo.  However, it remains to be seen how the information is utilized in the revised ecological risk assessment and whether contaminants suspended or dissolved in the water column will be evaluated as an exposure pathway.

DURHAM FARMERS’ MARKET NOW OPEN MONDAY AFTERNOONS AT JACKSON’S LANDING
The Seacoast Growers Association is operating the Durham Farmers’ Market on Mondays at Jackson’s Landing, 10 Old Piscataqua Road, from 2:15 – 6 PM. The season officially opened June 5th.

TRANSFER STATION CONTAINER FOR THE COLLECTION OF TORN AND TATTERED AMERICAN FLAGS

The town Transfer Station now has a container, provided by the VFW, for the collection of worn, tattered, and faded flags for proper and respectful disposal by the VFW or American Legion. The container is located at the attendant's shack and will allow residents a means to properly dispose of flags.

The U.S. Flag code states that, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Thus, when a flag is torn and tattered beyond repair, it’s time for it to be retired and replaced with a new flag.

LETTER OF INTENT EXECUTED FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF 66 MAIN STREET (FORMER ATO) SITE IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM

Mary Ellen Humphrey and Admin. Selig have been working with UNH on a successor agreement to the 66 Main St. MOU dating to February 2015, this time in the form of a simplified Letter of Intent between Christopher Clement (UNH VPFA), Catherine Provencher (USNH Asst. Chancellor), and Mr. Selig, which outline the basic expectations of the parties as part of a potential new development at the former ATO site located at 66 Main Street.

The new Letter of Intent has been executed, with an effective date of 6/13/17. UNH hopes to issue a new RFP within the next month. The key parts of the document will include …

Mutual goals for the downtown development are, and the parties will work together and with the selected developer to achieve:

• A hotel with management that will partner with the UNH Hospitality Management Department for the benefit of UNH’s students.
• Possible commercial uses and its supporting parking.
• The development will comply with local zoning requirements.
• The development will be taxable or subject to a payment in lieu of taxes equal to the ad valorem taxes which would otherwise be assessed on such land, buildings and improvements.
• The design will be consistent with quintessential New England college town architecture.
• The design will meet Durham’s architectural design guidelines.

Durham commits that it is willing to discuss with the developer how the South Parking Lot, which is adjacent to 66 Main Street and fronts on Pettee Brook Lane may be beneficial to the proposed development.

To view the new Letter of Intent, click HERE.

FUTURE LAND USE FORUM FINAL SUMMARY

The community held a Future Land Use Forum on Saturday, May 13, as part of the master plan process.  The town has just received the final summary from facilitator Peggy Kieschnick. The summary will be used to help write the Future Land Use Chapter.  The forum was a highly successful event with over 100 participants.  It is gratifying to see in the comments from citizens so much appreciation for Durham’s special character.

View the Final Summary and the Answers to Questions Regarding Preservation and Change HERE.

A diverse mix of flowering plants that provide a sequence of blooms from early spring to late fall is the best choice to support local pollinators. Photo by Todd Selig

DURHAM LAND STEWARDSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE WEEKLY REPORT (from Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder) --

Planting for Pollinators

Everyone is familiar with the European honey bee, the bee that is kept in hives to pollinate fruit trees and crops and to harvest their sweet supply of honey. Perhaps not as well known is that there are 4,000 species of native bees in North America, including over 200 different bee species in New England. Bees are one of a diverse group of pollinators that also include butterflies, hover flies, beetles, wasps, and moths. Unlike honey bees, most native bees are solitary and often nest in the ground. Bees are not wasps or yellow jackets; most bees do not sting if left alone. Like honey bees, many native bees are in decline. That is a concern—because maintaining our native diversity is good—but also because a majority of the world’s crops require pollination, and bees are key. Fortunately we can all help maintain native bees in our yards and open spaces. Providing wildflower-rich habitat is the most significant action you can take.

Here are some suggestions:

• Maintain or plant a diverse mix of flowering plants that provide a sequence of blooms from early spring to late fall
• Note that some ornamental plants have been selected for traits that are attractive to people, rather than pollinators. Avoid pollenless cultivars and double-petaled varieties of ornamental flowers
• Plant perennials in groups of 3-5 or more plants
• Favored pollinator plants for our area include: fruit trees, pussy willow, red maple, basswood, highbush blueberry, serviceberry, sweet pepperbush, New Jersey tea, various herbs, coneflowers, hyssop, milkweeds, joe-pye weed, goldenrods, asters. A complete list is available from UNH Cooperative Extension: wildflower meadows and pollinator habitats
• Dandelions and clovers in lawns are good for bees. Avoid lawn treatments that aim for a monoculture of grass.

PROPERTY TAX BILLS
The property tax warrant for the 1st half 2017 property taxes has been approved and the bills have been mailed out, due Wednesday, July 5th.

As always, if residents are unable to pay the entire amount by the due date, it is to their advantage to pay as much as they can and as often as they need. This will decrease the amount of interest that will accrue.

Questions and concerns should be addressed to the Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office at 603-868-5577.

TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS - LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
The Low & Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program was designed to lessen the economic burden of the State Education Property Tax on certain at-risk taxpayers.

An eligible applicant for the Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief is a person who is:

• Single with adjusted gross income equal to or less than $20,000; or
• Married or head of NH household with adjusted gross income less than or equal to $40,000; and
• Owns a homestead subject to the State Education Property Tax; and
• Has resided in that homestead on April 1 of the year for which the claim is made.

Applications for the Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief are accepted only during the statutory filing period - after May 1, but no later than June 30. The law allows 120 days for processing from the date of receipt of your completed application.

For more information, please contact the Department of Revenue Administration at (603) 230-5920 or visit the webpage HERE.

TOWN OFFICES CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
All Town Offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

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REFUSE & RECYCLING SCHEDULE: The Transfer Station and Recycling Center will also be CLOSED on TUESDAY, JULY 4TH. There will be regular curbside collection on Monday, July 3rd, however there will be NO curbside trash and recycling collection on July 4th. It will push one day forward for the rest of the week (Tuesday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday, etc). NO commercial recycling on Friday, July 7th.

Inside the Durham Historic Museum

DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION HOSTS "SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM"

The Durham Historic Association is hosting “Summer Saturdays at the Museum," where every Saturday afternoon 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the summer residents may explore Durham’s history in eight chronological periods from the 17th century to the present in air-conditioned comfort. The museum is located on the second floor of the old brick Town Hall/District Court building at the traffic light on the corner.

CELEBRATING DURHAM NH - A new Facebook page has been created by Durham businesses and members of the EDC

Check out the new Facebook page about Durham at  https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingDurhamNH and if you like it, "like" it on Facebook.

Durham businesses and other interested folks are working on ways to promote our town. They have created a new facebook page called Celebrating Durham NH. Please find it, like, and share with everyone to grow connections. We doubled our numbers last week. Please help us double it again!

Any Durham business is welcome to join in this grassroots effort. If you have any ideas or thoughts, please feel free to share in the conversation, online, via email (mehumprey@ci.durham.nh.us) and in person on Tuesday June 13 at 9 AM at the Town Hall. You may also call my office 603 590-1387. Everyone is welcome!

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. View past meetings on DCAT On Demand.

Planning Board - Tuesday, June 28, 2017 

All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.

DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22

If you were unable to attend the Durham Memorial Day Parade, not to worry, DCAT 22 volunteer, Phil Kincade was there and recorded all for your viewing pleasure. You can view multiple ways. Saturday & Sunday at 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM – DCAT On Demand and on the Town of Durham’s website.
Total run time: 23:00

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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.

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.

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.

Summer Day Camps!

Durham Parks & Recreation currently has limited openings in the flowing summer camps and trips. If you’re interested in registering for on of our great camps or trips, please contact the Recreation Office at (603) 817-4074 or at: durhamrec.recdesk.com.
 

June 26th-June 30th
-Wicked Wacky Lab Week
-Wicked Cool Vet School
 

August 4th
-Full Day Friday Field Trip- White Lake State Park
 

August 11th
-Squam Lake Science Center

August 21st-25
-Adventure Paddle Camp (full day, M-F)
-Rocket Science Camp (full day, M-F)

Summer Stargazing at Wagon Hill Farm-Wednesday, June 28th 8:00-10:30pm
Join the Wagon Hill Farm Stargazers for a summer evening of stargazing.
WHO: Astronomer, John Gianforte and Durham Parks & Rec.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 28 from 8—10:30 PM (6-29 cloud date)
COST: $10/person or $20/family
WHERE: Wagon Hill Farm- Meet at the “Orchard”
 

Please pre-register by Monday, June 26 by calling Durham Parks &
Recreation at 603 -817-4074; emailing:
recreation@ci.durham.nh.us or online at: durhamrec.recdesk.com

We’ll spend the evening exploring the surface of the Moon and learn why the Moon looks the way it does. We will also identify and learn some of the summer constellations to help us understand why the sky looks the way it does and why it changes with the seasons. No science or astronomy background is necessary. This is an event for families— all ages are welcome. We’re asking all stargazers to bring a small flashlight with them. Our first activity will be to turn those flashlights into astronomers’ flashlights. Insect repellent is recommended.
Celestial sights we’ll be seeing this evening:
-The six day old Moon—just about 1st quarter
-The Summer Triangle
-The Ring Nebula
-The Double Double—a quadruple star!!
-Albireo—a colorful double star Jupiter and its moons and cloud belts

Adult Summer Programs & Trips
Please visit durhamrec.recdesk.com for a detailed schedule of summer programs for adults!
-Pick Up Pickleball at Jackson’s Landing/Churchill Rink- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6-8pm
-FREE Yoga at Wagon Hill Farm- Wednesdays beginning June 14th 5:00pm
-Guitar and Ukulele Lessons- Ages 14+, Tuesday evenings beginning July 10th.
-Bootcamp, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, Yoga & Strength & Stretch classes. Classes are offered Monday- Saturday
-Trips: Mt. Major Hike, Lighthouse & Lunch Tour, Franconia Notch State Park, Maine Mead Works & Old Port, Surf Night, Paddle boarding & The Fells.

Upcoming Events-Save The Date!!
DPR SUMMER EVENTS:

Family Camp Out at Wagon Hill Farm-Saturday, June 24th-Sunday, June 25th (4pm-9am)- The Family Camp Out registration is currently FULL. Please call or email the Recreation Office to be added to our wait list.

Music By The Bay Summer Concert- Thursday, July 13th, 6:00-8:00pm at Wagon Hill Farm. Grab a blanket or chair, pack a picnic dinner, gather friends, and enjoy some great live music by the Bay, featuring Amanda McCarthy. Participation is FREE! Parking is available in the orchard. Bug spray recommended.

Picnic In The Park with The Little Red Wagon- Thursday, July 20th, 5:45pm. Pack a picnic dinner and bring a blanket or chair to Jackson’s Landing Playground for an evening of entertainment and fun. Enjoy a theater performance “Fabled” by The Little Red Wagon, and then enjoy time on the playground with friends! Performance begins at 6pm. Participation is FREE.

Music on Main Summer Block Party- Thursday, August 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm. Join us on Main Street for an evening of family fun and live music featuring FLING. A portion of Main Street will be closed for crafts and activities. Several of the Downtown businesses join in on the fun as well with sweet treats and special deals. Participation is FREE.

Durham Day at Wagon Hill Farm- Saturday, September 16th, 12:30-3:30pm. Free community BBQ, boat tours, informational booths, family activities, live music & more! Participation is FREE.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

St. George's Church has raised beds available in its community garden, located on the rear corner of the property behind the parking lot. There are four, 4 x 8 beds ($20) and three, 4 x 4 beds ($10). The annual fee covers water and loam. Contact the church office, 603-868-2785 or email officestg@comcast.net.

MainStreet Makery $5 Drop in Craft. Bottle Cap Castanets.This fun project is one to stop by and see. Words can't begin to describe it. Hours: Tues. thru Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat., 10AM-4PM.

One World Language School currently accepting students to join language program that begins in October 2017. Its mission is to make foreign language learning accessible at a young age, starting as early as 5 years old. Primary languages taught include French, Chinese, German, and Spanish. Space limited to 8 students per class. Classes held after school at OR Middle School and Moharimet Elementary.  Contact Pranav Dadarwala at 207-370-8398 or email pranav@oneworldlanguageschool.org

Growing Places Summer Programs. There are still have a few spots left. More information HERE.

University of New Hampshire Celebrity Series Upcoming Events. View the schedule of events HERE.  Tickets can be purchased on line HERE. or by calling the Box Office at 603-862-7222(PCAC). Hours:  Mon-Fri, 12 - 5PM as well as one hour before each event.

UNH Museum of Art Upcoming Events. View schedule of events HERE.

UNH MUB Summer Series.  The MUB Summer Series is back throughout July and into August and it is all FREE!  Movies every Wednesday night, an outdoor movie, and a daytime carnival.  Check out the online schedule/poster for all the dates, times, and information HERE.

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Library News – We now have a new color copier!  Patrons can scan documents as well as print in color.  Color copies are 50 cents a page and black & white copies are still 10 cents a page.  Stop by the library to check it out.

Children’s and Young Adult Programs:

“Build a Better World” Summer Reading Program!
Registration continues for our fun 5 week summer reading program. The theme this year is “Build a Better World!” Our program runs from June 26th through July 28th. When you register you will receive a packet including your reading logs, calendars, some gifts and a fun bag! Keep track of your reading minutes and have them checked once a week to earn a prize of the week. You will receive a new book, and prizes at the end, as well as a reading certificate! Also add to our visual display in the library. Some of the fun events planned:
Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration with “Cactus Head Puppets”, Wednesday, June 28th at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. Join the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries for this creative puppet show. All are welcome.
Mondays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 6:00 p.m. – Family Movie Nights – Moana, Trolls, Sing, The Lorax and Lego Batman. Popcorn is served!
Mondays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Middle and High School) – YA Try-It-Time! Stop Motion, Paper Airplane Challenge, Green Screen Photography, Spanish Night, and Pendulum Art!
Tuesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytimes (preschool) – Construction, Robots, Worms and Let’s Dance Themes! Stories, fingerplays, songs, feltboard and a craft!
Tuesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, 6:30 p.m. (9-12 yr. old group) – Take Apart Tuesday, Tech Tuesday, Trash Art Tuesday and Tuesday Art! We will also share what we’re reading. Win prizes!
Wednesdays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 4:00-5:00 p.m. – Team Art! Drop in to create group art for the library: Mural Painting, Totem Poles, Paper Roll Tree and Cityscapes. (All ages)
Wednesdays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Music on the Library Lawn – Atwater Donnelly, Fiddling Thomsons, Ben Baldwin, Joel Cage and Marvel Prone. Bring a blanket/chairs and come hear some great music on our front porch! In case of rain will be held in our community room.
Thursdays, June 19, July 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30 (all ages) – Thursday Specials: Marshmallow Bridges, Pen Pals, Wildlife Encounters (at the Madbury Town Hall), Gardening and Bubble Wrap Painting. Drop in Program for all ages.
Thursdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 3:00-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – Homemade Tinker Toys, Friendship Bracelets, Tech Toys, Recycled Art, and Art Afternoon.. We will hear stories, play games, do puzzles, crafts and share what we are reading.
Thursdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30-7:30 p.m. (all ages) – Family Game Night! Come and play some board games new and old. Held in the Storytime/Craft Room. All are welcome.
Thursday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. Madbury Town Hall– All ages Wildlife Encounters with the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries. Come and meet animals and learn about them.
Friday July 28, 10:30 a.m. at the Durham Library – All ages Finale Celebration with talented performer and juggler, Steve Corning! Join us in celebrating your summer reading accomplishments. Steve Corning’s show will astound you with his contortions, juggling and more. This show is tremendous fun. A special thank-you to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for all their support. Prize books, reading certificates, and Bagel Works Prize will be handed out. Cake will also be served. A big thank-you to the The Bagel Works, The Sea Dogs, Dunkin Donuts, The Candy Bar, Fro-Zone, Hayden Sports, Young’s Restaurant, Franz’s Food, Water Country, Canobie Lake Park, Water Country, The Candy Bar, Subway of Durham, Wildcat Pizza, Golick’s, Durham House of Pizza, The Juicery, Pauly’s Pocket and other local businesses for their prize donations.
Also, Trivia Question of the Week, Guessing Jar, and Weekly Challenges!
Check out our website, www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.

Adult Programs:

Coming Soon. “Build a Better World” Adult Summer Reading fun. Puzzles and Raffles! - Why should kids have all the fun? Information to follow soon about how adult patrons can participate in the summer reading program starting June 26th. Program runs for 5 weeks from June 26th through July 28th.

The Friends of the Durham Public Library's Adult Summer Read - The Mill on the Floss (1864) by George Eliot. All are welcome and copies to keep for the summer are available at the Library desk. The discussion will be in September, facilitated by Jennifer Lee. If you wish to receive some background and biographical information by email during the summer, send Jennifer your email at Jennifer.greatlakes@gmail.com by June 21.

Rosalind Revilock-Frost Artist Talk and Reception, Thursday June 22, 6 pm - Fiber Artist Rosalind Revilock-Frost will give a presentation titled ART: Practical and Metaphysical. Come to view Rosalind's artwork at a reception at 6 pm and stay for the presentation at 6:30. Her work will be on display through July 29. For more information on the artist, go to http://www.rosalindart.com/

Book Donation Week, Monday June 26 through Saturday July 1 - The Friends of the Durham Public Library collect gently used books and DVDs the last week of every month. Please drop off books/DVDs in a bag or container that does not need to be returned. We appreciate your donations, but please DO NOT bring us textbooks, dictionaries, or encyclopedias. Thank you!

CPR and AED Class with McGregor Memorial EMS Tuesday June 27, 6-8 pm -
Contact Sean Madden 603-862-3674. For cost and registration information visit http://cprsafe.org

MUSEUM PASSES - Many of our patrons aren't aware of a wonderful perk of having a Durham Library card - free or discounted passes to 12 different museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the New Hampshire Children's Museum, and, recently added, beautiful Bedrock Gardens in Lee. All are available through the generosity of the Friends of the Durham Public Library. For more information, go to http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/museum.asp
 

The library offers help for people who need assistance using technology: computers, iPads & cell phones, eReaders (Nook, Kindle, etc.) Call to check on availability of the volunteers and set up an appointment. 868-6699 or email durhampl@gmail.com

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 Rive; 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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1624 - Lumbering tall trees along the waterways was a profitable occupation, for England needed timber for construction of its navy.  Later ship building was done along the shores, and log rafts conveyed timber down stream for mastering enterprises in the coastal fitting yards.  

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Have a good weekend.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
T: 603-868-5571 

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us  

Website: https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/

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