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An American Kennel Club warning regarding leaving dogs in vehicles during warm weather.
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In addition to the heat implications of leaving animals in vehicles on warm days (illustrated above), the American Kennel Club also advises that when walking dogs on blacktop, sidewalks, or other surfaces during warm weather, their paws can burn and peel. To prevent this, try to keep your dog from walking or playing on hot surfaces for extended periods of time during high temperature days. Try to restrict activity to early or late times of the day when it is cooler, and seek areas with shade.
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DURHAM POLICE DEPT. COMPUTER SYSTEM DISABLED BY CRYPTOWALL VIRUS
While the takedown earlier this week of a major malware-spewing botnet has crippled the distribution of Cryptolocker, one of the world's most sophisticated examples of ransomware, Friday morning, 6/6/14, the Durham Police Department’s computer system was overwhelmed by Cryptowall, a variant form of the same ransomware.
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that it, along with law enforcement agencies in several other countries, including Australia, Germany, France, Japan, Ukraine and the U.K., had taken control of the Gameover Zeus botnet. Criminal charges have also been filed against the alleged administrator of the botnet.
But while Cryptolocker's infection pipeline has been crippled, other rival ransomware gangs were anticipated to quickly fill the void. Durham’s experience on Friday, 6/6/14, proves that point.
A Durham police officer opened what appeared to be a legitimate file attachment to an email on Thursday evening, 6/5/14, at around 10 o’clock. By Friday morning, widespread issues were reported within the Durham Police Department’s computer system. Police Chief David Kurz had indicated to Administrator Selig that by noontime Friday, the department’s computer activities were dead in the water.
According to Luke Vincent, Durham’s Manager of Information Technology, the Cryptwall virus managed to bypass both the Town’s spam filters and anti-virus software creating widespread challenges for the department.
In response, Mr. Vincent has taken the entire Police Department computer system off line for disinfection and segregated it from the Town’s other various servers. In addition, Strafford County Dispatch, which provides dispatch services for Durham, has been notified of the infection because there is a software cross connection between the two agencies.
The Town is taking all steps necessary to segregate the affected computers, eradicate the virus, and reload police department computers with backup files. The system will be down, however, for the best part of a day.
Cryptowall and Cryptodefense are two copycat viruses similar to Cryptlocker. Both have been in circulation since late last year, months after researchers discovered Cryptolocker.
"Ransomware" is the term for extortion malware that, once installed on a hijacked Windows PC, encrypts files and then tries to convince users to pay to decrypt them so they can again be opened. The crimeware has been in active circulation since at least 2005, with traces harking back as far as 1989.
The department’s crime record system remains intact and unaffected by the virus.
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WAGE CONCERNS OVER DURHAM LIBRARY EMPLOYEE PAY SCALES RESOLVED
Wages for Durham Public Library staff have been low since 1997 when Durham’s public library became separate and distinct from the UNH Dimond Library. After reviewing wage information for other libraries in the state last fall, the Durham Library Board of Trustees concluded that staff were paid as much as 50% less than the average minimum other librarians in NH receive for the same or similar positions.
Attempts have been made to rectify this by the Library Board of Trustees over the years, but the Library’s pay scales are so far behind other libraries, that it has not been possible for staff to reach fair minimum rates of pay. The Library staff provide high quality service to the community, and the Library Trustees believe that they should be paid fairly for work accomplished.
As part of the 2014 budget development process, the Trustees had a goal to bring staff pay into alignment with NH libraries and other town departments by increasing wages to the minimum average pay scale per position of the comparator towns Durham traditionally, although not always, uses as a reference. To ameliorate the impact this increase would have had, the Trustees proposed that wages be increased incrementally, in equal steps, over the next three years until that minimum had been achieved. At the same time, a wage scale would be initiated and approved by the Board of Trustees.
As part of the 2014 budget development process, the Library Board of Trustees also requested that the Assistant Director/Head of Circulation and the Children’s and Young Adult Librarian be reclassified from part-time to full time. These are positions of significant authority and responsibility, critical to the proper functioning of the library, that required full time oversight.
For the purposes of understanding organizational structure at the Durham Public Library (and in libraries across NH), the Board of Trustees serves as the governing body and possesses all hiring and firing responsibility, as well as responsibility for implementing policies and managing the daily affairs of the public library. The Trustees make budget requests to the Town Administrator and the Administrator recommends a proposed budget to the Town Council for adoption. Once monies are paid over to the Trustees, it is up to the Trustees to determine how those funds are spent. Whether or note to appropriate funds to the Library is the purview of the Council. The Town owns the physical structure within which the Library is housed and the Public Works Department provides support services for physical upkeep of the structure on an as needed basis.
The total FY 2014 Durham Public Library budget request submitted to the Administrator was $446,120, an increase of $132,985 over the adopted FY 2013 budget. The Administrator cut this request last fall and proposed to the Town Council a budget of $408,060 which included moving the two assistant librarians from part-time to full time to meet Affordable Care Act criteria requiring health insurance at 30 hr./wk.. The Administrator’s budget also included scaled back funding to address general library wages as part of a phased-in approach over three years. The Council expressed concern regarding the sizable budget request increase from the Library and after much discussion and deliberation ultimately cut the 2014 Library appropriation to $368,020. After further discussion, the Council appropriated an additional $10,000 to the General Fund Contingency account and tasked the Administrator with endeavoring to develop a solution to address Library wages.
Administrator Selig has worked with the Business Office staff, Library Director Tom Madden, and the Library Board of Trustees since January to develop a wage/salary plan for Library staff that is equitable and appropriate in the Town’s effort to both compensate hard working Durham Public Library staff fairly and mitigate spending increases beyond that which is necessary to ensure an effective library operation.
to view the compensation plan, detailed spending breakdown illustrating adjustments to be made to Library staff wages effective June 1, 2014, and the 2014 Budget adjustments click HERE.
Funding the Increases:
To fund the changes, rather than paying monies from the Town’s General Fund Contingency line, Administrator Selig recommended that the Council formally transfer monies from the General Fund to the Library Fund so it would be clear and unambiguous how the Library adjustments would be funded. After much discussion on Monday evening, 6/2/14, the Council approved a total of $10,000 to be transferred from the Town’s Contingency line item with an additional $11,555 being transferred from a variety of other Town accounts (see list in Council packet on line at the link above) utilizing wage adjustment monies that had been allocated for general (non-library) Town staff but which the Administrator has determined was not necessary to allocate given an analysis of market conditions for pertinent positions. The total additional amount to be expended from June 1 – December 31, 2014 from the Library budget for the purpose of providing wage increases to Library staff is $21,555.
In FY 2015, the full calendar year implications for these new wages as described herein for the Library will total $37,344.64.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (PART-TIME)
The Town has made a conditional offer of employment to Ms. Mary Ellen Humphrey of Rochester, NH to become Durham’s new part-time Economic Development Director.
Ms. Humphrey has been the City of Rochester’s Economic Development Specialist for many years. Ms. Humphrey has accepted the position that will pay $35 per hour. Ms. Humphrey will work 24 hours per week (with the ability for her to cover additional hours from time to time to attend various evening board meetings).
The start date will be August 18th for two reasons: Ms. Humphrey wants to give a reasonable notice to the City of Rochester and desires to have some time off between jobs; we have no place to put her in the existing Town Hall and by mid-August, we hope to be in the new Town Hall where she will actually have a desk.
A copy of Mary Ellen’s resume is available HERE, as is a position description following her resume.
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UNH OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC - FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH
The University of New Hampshire will host a spring open house Friday, June 13, 2014, from 1-5 p.m. as part of its reunion weekend celebration. The open house is free and open to the public.
Each college will open its door, providing access to UNH’s innovative labs and facilities, the chance to connect with world-renowned faculty, and the opportunity to meet students that are working on ground-breaking research. Visitors can check out the state-of-the-art test kitchen in the new Paul College building, hear from the innovator in emotional intelligence, and learn how the university’s genome studies program is helping to answer questions about emerging diseases and the consequences of environmental change. The full schedule is listed HERE.
Free parking is available at the Elliott Alumni Center. Click HERE for further parking information. Shuttles are available from the Elliott Alumni Center to open house events.
For more information call 800-891-1195 or email reunion.weekend@unh.edu.
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SNAPPING TURTLES
The Town has received a few calls recently regarding snapping turtles crossing busy roadways. In one situation, a family was trying to pick up a larger snapping turble to move it! We therefore felt some guidance and information would be helpful for residents.
Snapping turtles have a long tail, often measuring as long or longer than the carapace, that is covered with bony plates. They also have a large head, long neck, and a sharp, hooked upper jaw. This hard beak has a rough cutting edge that is used for tearing food.
Snapping turtles are nocturnal and spend most of the time underwater, lying on the bottom of the waterbody. Usually docile in water, snapping turtles can be aggressive during the breeding season in spring when they are found traveling across land. This is usually when most people encounter snapping turtles.
If you find a snapping turtle in your yard, treat it with the respect it deserves. Snapping turtles have powerful, sharp jaws. Keep children and pets away from the turtle until it has finished laying its eggs and has left the area.
Common snapping turtles are often killed or injured on roads during their terrestrial treks. The presence of a large turtle on a busy road can be a safety hazard for motorists. By driving defensively and keeping alert to conditions on the road, motorists should be able to avoid hitting a turtle.
Residents are advised against moving or manually picking up a snapping turtle. Instead, contact the local Fish and Game Office at 603-868-1095 to report a snapping turtle on a roadway.
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DESIGN PROCESS FOR UNH OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL UNDER WAY
Residents interested in learning about the latest progress on the UNH Outdoor Swimming Pool can find out more HERE.
To read an article published in the Foster's Daily Democrat regarding regarding the UNH Pool Panel, click HERE.
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Emery Farm, Durham. Courtesy Beryl Harper
THIRD ANNUAL FARM-A-Q AT EMERY FARM - JUNE 29TH
The the third annual Farm-a-Q will take place this year on June 29th at Emery Farm in Durham, NH.
A joint effort of Slow Food Seacoast and the Heirloom Harvest Project, Farm-a-Q is a picnic-style bounty of heirloom and heritage foods grown on local farms and prepared by some of the area's best restaurants. The afternoon features an incredible buffet, showcasing the abundance of delicious locally grown products and the talent of local chefs.
This year's participating restaurants include:
Black Trumpet Bistro, Black Birch, Beach Pea Baking Company, Buttermilk Baking Company, Cava, Demeter's, The District, Joinery, The Kitchen on Islington, Moxy, and When Pigs Fly! It doesn't get any better than this....
Farm-a-Q runs from 12:00 – 4:00 pm with food served from 1:00 – 3:00. Enjoy workshops, live music, demonstrations, tastings hay rides, kids crafts and activities all afternoon. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for Slow Food members, $15 for Youth age 13-20, $5 for Children age 3-12, and children under 3 are free.
Emery Farm is one of the oldest continuously farmed properties in the country. They grow a wide selection of fruits and vegetables at their farm stand as well as meats and other products from area farms. Enjoy the taste of summer at this relaxing, family-friendly event!
A full schedule of events can be downloaded HERE.
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DRIVEWAY PERMITS
Tis’ the season for re-doing driveways!
A friendly reminder that anyone who wishes to modify (by moving a driveway entrance, paving of an existing gravel drive, or repaving of an existing paved drive) or construct a new driveway from a Town controlled road cannot do so without a written permit issued by the Department of Public Works.
An application for a driveway permit can be obtained from the Public Works Department or by printing the attached PDF. The application fee is $100.
Questions should be directed to Durham Assistant Town Engineer April Talon at (603)-868-5578.
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FOSS FARM WATER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY
The Foss Farm Water Tank Rehab Project will get underway next week. For those residents in the Foss Farm neighborhood please be aware that some noise from the contractor’s equipment and work vehicles may be experienced. Painting steel structures requires specific temperature and humidity conditions. When these conditions occur, the Contractor may be working longer hours, including some Saturdays, in order to take advantage of the favorable conditions. This will in the end reduce their overall time on site.
Water pressure in the UNH/Durham Water System will continue to be maintained using the Edgewood Road Water Tank and the Beech Hill Water Tank while the Foss Farm Water Tank is offline for the duration of the project, which is schedule to be completed by the third week of August.
If you have any questions or concerns about the project please do not hesitate to contact either April Talon, atalon@ci.durham.nh.us or David Cedarholm, P.E. Town Engineer dcedarholm@ci.durham.nh.us, 603-868-5578.
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PEASE AIRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY COMMITTEE – A Contact Number to Report Airplane Noise Concerns or to Learn More about Scheduled Flight Activity
Many years ago a Pease Airport Noise Compatibility Study Committee was formed to address noise issues within and around communities surrounding the airport at Pease. Durham’s representative to the committee is Durham resident Lee Seidel who resides in Canney Farms.
A website has been set up to log noise concerns at http://peasedev.org/. Once on the website click on contact us then click on noise complaints located on the left side of the page.
Residents can also leave a message on the noise line at 603-436-6333 to report concerns.
Pease also has a recorded line that the public can call to receive information on the daily transient activity scheduled at the airport. The scheduled transient activity number is 603-433-0032.
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FREE WOOD CHIPS
The Department of Public Works has left two dump truck loads of wood chips at the vacant lot on the left hand side of Woodridge Road, about two hundred yards from Mill Road. Please help yourself.
Woodchips are also available for residents at the Raymond A. LaRoche Transfer Station and Recycling Center on Durham Point Road.
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MCGREGOR MEMORIAL EMS RECOGNIZED FOR 45 YEARS OF SERVICE
On Friday, May 23rd, in connection with National EMS Week, McGregor Memorial EMS received a proclamation from the NH House of Representatives in recognition of its 45 years of service and its 30,800 volunteer hours of service in 2013.
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A family purchases freshly baked goods during opening day at the Durham Farmers’ Market. Courtesy Craig Stevens
DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET OPENS!
The Durham Farmers' Market opened this week and runs from 2:15-6pm every week – rain or shine – until October 6th. The market is located in the parking lot behind the Durham Town Offices at 15 Newmarket Road.
Join us on Monday at the Durham Farmers' Market for a fun face painting day! The Durham Parks and Recreation Department will be leading this new market activity to promote the community-based summer camp, REACH. So stop by for a little decoration and find out more about youth summer activities in Durham.
Vendors and guests include:
Coppal House Farm * Cracked An Egg Farm * Cultural Homestay International
* Forty Five Market Street Bakery and Cafe * Grace Walters Naturals * Leaven Beer And Bread House * Mckenzie’s Farm * Mildred’s Drumlin Farm * Moriarty’s Greenhouse * Shagbark Farms * Soothey Designs * Sugarmomma’s Maple Farm * Wake Robin Farm * White Cedar Farm * Winnicut River Farm
Find out more about these and other Durham vendors on the SGA website Durham Market page.
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SUMMER TIPS FOR DURHAM PET OWNERS
When enjoying the warm weather of spring and summer, don’t forget to take steps to help protect your pet against fleas and ticks. Even though the past winter was cold and long, ticks and fleas have found ways to make it through. They continue to increase their numbers and the potential disease risks they pose to pets and people are on the rise.
Doctors David and Michelle Harriton are longtime family residents of the Town of Durham. They also own The Animal Hospital of Barrington. They have provided some useful information on ways to try and minimize the opportunities for flea and tick contact with your pet. To view the information, click HERE.
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Work continues at the new Town Hall with the start of the new window installation. This photo is of the 3 new windows located on the second story along the Mill Pond Road side of the building.. Courtesy Craig Stevens
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THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIOS
“Town Conversations: Change or Be Changed”, Saturday & Sunday @9:00 AM and 6:00 PM - Run time: 49:00
Join your host David Williams as he chats with interesting people in our community, this is the first in a series of conversations about Our Town. The premier episode has David in frank conversation with Durham Town Administrator Todd Selig, listen as Administrator Selig draws a picture of the challenges and opportunities facing Durham. Periodically, Town Conversations invite a clearer understanding of who we are as a Town, how we arrived at where we are, and what direction(s) we might go in the future. Facilitated by David Williams, Planning Board Secretary. Questions may be referred to David via email, home14@comcast.net. This program is also available Town’s On Demand site.
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Chief Kurz: Community Discussion Regarding Drugs in our Schools, Saturday & Sunday @ 4:30 PM - Run time: 1:12
Join Durham Police Chief David Kurz & School Resource Officer Holly Malasky as they discuss the current situation of drugs in our schools and what we can do as parents, community members to reduce drug use in our community. Sponsored by ORCSD Cross School Committee Parent Group. This video is also available on our On Demand site.
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If you’ve walked or driven by the new Town Hall, you might be wondering what is going on inside. This is your chance to take a brief video tour through the building. Join DCAT Coordinator, Craig Stevens as he walks you quickly through our new Town Hall. Please watch your step! This video is only available on the our On Demand site. Click on the DCAT Studios file. Run time: :5:50
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DCAT 22 Talent Search
Durham Cable Access TV is looking for one or two on air talent to help with occasional video projects. No experience is necessary. You must; have knowledge of Durham (local resident is ideal), good with people, entertaining, witty, comfortable in front of a camera, have the ability to work without a script, willing to work for free (yes, free), and be at least 18 years of age. DCAT is interested in talent from all age groups. Please contact DCAT Coordinator, Craig Stevens: dcat@ci.durham.nh.us or 868-5571.
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These videos are also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
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MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND
The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below.
Agricultural Commission - Monday, June 9, 2014. To view an agenda and other information, click HERE.
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday June 10, 2014. To view an agenda and other information, click HERE.
Planning Board - Wednesday, June 11, 2014. To view an agenda and other information, click HERE.
Conservation Commission - Thursday, June 12, 2014. To view and agenda and other information, click HERE.
All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.
VIDEO ON DEMAND: Meetings can also be viewed via Video on Demand. Interested viewers can access the streaming site from the Town’s website at http://ci.durham.nh.us/ by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.
Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.
DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.
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UNH SUMMER CAMPS
There are still openings in some UNH summer youth programs:
SYMS (Summer Youth Music School) – deadline June 15
Art Camps (some sessions are full)
Writer’s Academy (some sessions are full)
Athletic Camps (some sports are full)
Camp Wildcat (limited spots in Session II only)
NH 4-H Teen Conference
Future Leaders Institute – deadline June 7
Project SMART (Science Institute)
Sailing and Kayaking at Mendums Pond
Theatre & Dance (some programs are full)
Aquatics programs (swim lessons)
Online programs – Reading, Writing and Storytelling with Harry Potter
and Investigating Homicide
Visit the summer youth program website at http://www.unh.edu/youth-programs/ for more information and to register today!
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
Students spread wood chips on trails at Wagon Hill Farm to reduce erosion and keep hikers on the right path. Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
On The Go!: Adventure Trips for Active Adults
June 25th – Cirque Du Soleil Varekai & Portland Pie Company
July 31st – Boston Duck Boat Tour, Prudential Center, & Legal Sea Foods
Save $$ when you book both trips! - Ready to get UP and GO? Find out how HERE
Music By The Bay Summer Concert Series Kickoff – June 21st. Join us for the first, FREE show of the 2014 Summer Concert Series! BLISS will be playing at Wagon Hill Farm from 6pm to sundown on Saturday, June 21st. Did we mention this is also the first official day of summer?! Bring a picnic, bring a friend, bring the family, and celebrate with us!
R.E.A.C.H. Summer Camp 2014
Don’t miss out! It’s not too late to sign up for the following camps:
1Ž2 Day Ropes Course & Leadership Skills (Browne Center)
ARTastic
Attitash Mountain Adventure (Attitash)
Broadway Stars
Outdoor Experience
Kayaking and Overnight Camping (Wagon Hill Farm)
Mad Science – Mad Machines & Crazy Contraptions
Outdoor Rock Climbing & Rappelling (Pawtuckaway State Park)
The Hunger Games – Archery
Unlikely Sports
Water Country
View the camp schedule and register HERE
As a part of the Expeditionary Learning – Interpretive Trail Program, students replaced (14) stakes with 4x4 posts. Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
Expeditionary Learning Project Update - On Tuesday of last week, ninety ORMS students participated in their Second Annual Service Palooza at Wagon Hill Farm. The two groups assigned to this particular site were the same ones who have participated in the Expeditionary Learning – Interpretive Trail Project this year. The students accomplished spreading wood chips and defining the path for 90% of the forested trail system at the property; a great feat! In addition, they installed (14) 4x4 posts in various locations. Each one will have a small sign affixed to it, correlating with a topic such as: wetlands, agriculture, history, and salt marshes, to name a few. The students will be presenting prototypes of the signs to the Parks & Recreation Committee in the upcoming week.
On your next visit to Wagon Hill Farm, please be mindful of where you and your pets are walking. Stay within the designated areas, and leave only footprints! The Interpretive Trail initiative is a progressive project, aimed at creating more awareness of not only the historical significance, but also the responsibility we have to be good stewards of Wagon Hill Farm.
Fitness for Life: View our weekly calendar and class descriptions HERE!
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Save the Date:
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Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series - Kick off June 21st with BLISS! - Find out more HERE
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Camp R.E.A.C.H. – 7/14 – 8/22
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Durham Day – Saturday, Sept. 27th
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual Durham Farm Day, Saturday, August 16th, 10am-5pm. Organized by the Durham Agricultural Commission.
Main Street Makery Offering Community Classes. The Main Street Makery, located at 42A Main Street, is offering a number of community classes for the month of June. To view the schedule of classes, click HERE.
Durham Farmers' Market - Every Monday from 2:15 - 6:00 PM at the Durham Town Hall
Father's Day sale at Echo Thrift Shop. All men's clothing is half off until June 14.
Helping a New England Native: The New England Cottontail. Information session on Jun 9, 2014, 7-9PM, Durham Public Library. Learn about efforts to restore habitat for native wildlife from cottontails to songbirds.
Boy Scouts of America Pack 154, Friday Jun 13, 6:30-7:30pm, ORMS field. Cub Pack 154 will hold its annual bottle rocket end-of-year celebration and invites boys (1st–5th grade), who are thinking of joining next September, to come along and join the fun. More information, contact Muriel Kelly Murielkelly@mac.com.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (FPU) Class, Durham Evangelical Church. Each Monday evening beginning Jun 16, 2014, 6:30-8:30 PM. FPU is a 9 week course that covers the basics of personal finance from how money affects relationships, budgeting and cash flow management to retirement and college planning. Free and open to the public. Registration and materials are required and can be obtained through the Dave Ramsey Website. More information, contact Jean-Paul Gauthier, financialpeace@durhame.org.
One World Language School. Chinese, French, German, and Spanish classes for children ages 3 and up; using a fun, activities-based approach to engage children at every level. Classes: Thursdays at Moharimet starting in October. Information session: Thursday, Jun 19th, Moharimet, 5:00-6:30 pm. Registration for 2014-2015 year begins week of Jun 9th. Contact Julie Reece, julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org, 866-0364. Website
Bobcat Bolt 5K Run/Walk benefiting the ORHS Josh & Nate Hary Awards, Saturday, Jun 21, 2014, 9AM, ORHS ($30 entry). 10:15AM Kids Fun Run ($10 entry). Register HERE.
Oyster River Festival, Saturday, Jun 21, 2014, 9AM - 1:30PM, ORHS. Free music concert featuring ORMS Jazz Band & Rockspring (local rock-grass band). Free kids activities, Festival BBQ, local business exhibitors. Proceeds benefit OR youth initiatives. More information HERE.
Fundraiser/Mixer Hosted by the Oyster River Alumni Association, Saturday, Jun 21, 2014, 8 - 11 PM, Libby's Bar & Grill. Open to the public. Live music and free appetizers. Cash Bar. $10 suggested at the door. Donation benefits the ORAA Scholarship for Oyster River Community Organizing and the Oyster River Mini Grant Initiative. More information HERE.
Vacation Bible School, Community Church of Durham, UCC - Sunday, June 22nd 10:00-11:30 am; Monday to Thursday; Jun 23rd-26th, 9:00 am -12:00 noon. Each day will include crafts, Bible stories, and activities focusing on environmental themes. Open to all community children. For more information contact Paula Norbert, 603-868-1230 or email cedirector@CCDurham.org.
Garden Plots Available at Saint George's Episcopal Church. Four organic 4'x4' raised beds and one organic 4'x8' raised bed available. Use fee (reimbursement for town water) is $10 for a 4'x4' bed and $20 for a 4'x8' bed. For more information contact Laura Williford at stgeorgesgardens@comcast.net or the church office at 603-868-2785.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Summer Reading Registration, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” begins Mon. June 9th. Our 5-week program will run from June 23rd through July 25th. Prizes, performers (science and magic), science experiments, 3-D printers, open mic night, animals, storytimes, xbox night, writing group, children’s museum, games. Check website for details. Ages 12 & under and all are welcome!
Helping a New England Native: The New England Cottontail Rabbit, Mon. June 9th , 7:00-9:30 p.m. - Young forests provide essential homes for a large variety of native wildlife and we are losing both at a rapid rate in New Hampshire. Among the species that are suffering is the New England cottontail, the region’s only native rabbit. We can take action to reverse the decline. Come learn about upcoming efforts on nearby NH Fish & Game lands to provide habitat for New England cottontails and nearly 65 other young forest wildlife. Also learn how some of your own neighbors are making an essential contribution in maintaining our wildlife legacy on their lands and how you can help too. Together, we can make sure that New Hampshire’s diverse array of wildlife survives for future generations to enjoy while providing people more opportunities to hear and see all of our treasured wildlife. 7:00 – 7:15 - Welcome Cory Riley, Manager of the Great Bay Estuarine Research Reserve, 7:15 – 7:45 Saving a Species – Regional and State Efforts to Restore New England Cottontails, Heidi Holman, Wildlife Biologist, NH Fish & Game Department, 7:45 – 8:15 - Reversing the Decline of Young Forests on NH Fish & Game Lands – Past and Potential Future Projects in the Durham Area, Jim Oehler, State Lands Habitat Biologist, NH Fish & Game, Bryan Comeau, Forester, NH Division of Forests and Lands 8:15 – 8:45 - Helping to Save a New England Native on Your Own Land, Don Kierstead, Ecologist, NH Natural Resources Conservation Service, 8:45 – Questions.
McGregor Memorial EMS First Aid Course, Tues. June 10th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Visit cprsafe.org for information and to register. Fee is $20.00
McGregor Memorial EMS CPR Course, Tues. June 17th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Visit cprsafe.org for information and to register. Fee is $20.00
Local Author Visit, Catherine Geiger, Author of “The Witch Market”, Thurs. June 19th, 7:00-8:00 pm. - Talented local author, Catherine Geiger visits the Durham Library. Join us as she talks about her new book "The Witch Market". Catherine's book will be available for purchase and signing.
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club. Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library. Talk to the children’s librarian at the children’s desk for more details.
Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.
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FROM "HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A BRIEF HISTORY OF DURHAM, NH, 1600 - 1976 written by Philip A. Wilcox and members of the Durham Historic Association
1790 - "Voted against the proposal to dis-annexing the Towns of Dover, Durham, Somersworth, Madbury, and Lee from Strafford County, and annexing the same to Rockingham. These towns would be put to ... difficulties of crossing ferries in windy seasons to attend court in Portsmouth."
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