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A beautiful sunrise on Amelia Island, Florida, where Administrator Selig and his family spent this past week on vacation. Courtesy Todd Selig
For those residents who follow sled dog racing, this weekend the Lakes Region will host the 84th World Sled Dog Championships on March 1, 2, and 3. For more information, click HERE.
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PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 4TH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON DRAFT PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT FOR CURRENT TOWN HALL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 NEWMARKET ROAD
At the Town Council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2013, the Council will hold a Public Hearing relative to a draft Purchase & Sale Agreement between the Town of Durham and Scott Mitchell Real Estate, LLC for the current Town Hall property located at 15 Newmarket Road. The meeting will be held in the Council chambers at Town Hall, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and express their
views. Written comments may be mailed to the Administrator’s office at 15
Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824 or sent by electronic mail to
jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.
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PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 4TH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH COMCAST
At the Town Council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2013, the Council will hold a Public Hearing relative to Durham’s cable franchise renewal contract with Comcast. The meeting wInterested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and express their views. Written comments may be mailed to the Administrator’s office at 15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824 or sent by electronic mail to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.ill be held in the Council chambers at Town Hall, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Residents may view the draft franchise and an overview of the status of the Town's efforts as part of this negotiation.
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TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013
On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 beginning at 6:00 PM, a Candidates Forum for Town Council candidates will be held in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall located at 15 Newmarket Road. The forum is being planned and hosted by the Durham Business Association, moderated by Chris Regan, and will be taped and broadcast for replay on the Durham Cable Access Television (DCAT) channel, Channel 22.
Please Note: The Durham Business Association is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit and does not promote or endorse any specific political candidates.
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NHDOT ROUTE 108 PROJECT PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013
On Wednesday, March 6, 2013, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Durham Town Hall, representatives from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will hold a public informational meeting relative to the Route 108 project consisting of the installation of bike lanes, shoulder widening, and intersection improvements that are included in the NHDOT's Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
The purpose of this meeting is to present citizens and public officials with information regarding the proposed project and to solicit public input in order to ensure that project decisions meet public transportation needs, community goals, and protect and enhance the environment.
This meeting will be taped and re-broadcast over Durham's cable channel, Channel 22.
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ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITIZENS TO FILL VACANCIES ON VARIOUS TOWN BOARDS
On April 30, 2013, terms on various Town boards, commissions, and committees will expire. In mid-April, the Town Council will begin the process for making its annual appointments/reappointments to Town boards, with appointments to take effect May 1, 2013. The Durham Town Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the ability, desire, and time needed to fill these vacancies.
Citizens interested in board appointments may complete an application and mail it to the Town Administrator’s office at 15 Newmarket Road, or submit it via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. Applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office on the first floor of the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road. Applications are also available on the home page of the Town’s web site: www.ci.durham.nh.us under "Forms" on the right-hand side.The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday, March 22, 2013.
Conservation Commission (2 regular vacancies; 2 alternate vacancies)
Durham Agricultural Commission (2 regular vacancies; 2 alternate vacancies)
Durham Energy Committee (2 vacancies)
Economic Development Committee (1 regular vacancy; 1 alternate vacancy)
Historic District /Heritage Commission (1 regular vacancy)
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee (3 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)
Parks and Recreation (3 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)
Planning Board (2 regular vacancies; 2 alternate vacancies)
Strafford Regional Planning Commission MPO Policy Committee (1 vacancy)
Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)
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Durham's existing dewatering equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Courtesy DPW
2013 MARCH TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS - MARCH 12, 2013
The 2013 Town Election will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Oyster River High School. Polling hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Voters will park in reserved spaces along the front of the school and use the Multipurpose Room entrance.
The following is a list of citizens that have filed for the Durham elected offices:
Town Council, 3 positions (3-year terms): Jay Gooze, Wayne Burton, Carden Welsh
Library Board of Trustees, 3 positions (3-year terms): Jenna Roberts, William Schoonmaker, Holly Stark
Trustees of the Trust Funds, 1 position (3-year term): Craig Seymour
The following is a list of citizens that have filed for the ORCSD School Board and Moderator:
At-large (2 positions): Thomas Newkirk (Durham), Carl Piedmont (Madbury), Kenneth Rotner (Durham)
Moderator (1 position): Richard Laughton
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In addition to the Town elected positions above, a $2,500,000 bond referendum question will also be on the ballot relative to the replacement of sludge dewatering equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The question, and an explanation for the equipment replacement, appear below:
ARTICLE II
"Are you in favor of authorizing the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 of bonds or notes, issued in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33), for the replacement of the sludge dewatering equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. 2/3 vote required."
Reason for Proposed Bond: Durham’s wastewater sludge dewatering facility, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, dewaters the slurry of liquid and solids, otherwise known as sludge, which is removed during the wastewater treatment process. The facility’s sludge dewatering equipment had an expected life span of twenty years. It is now in its twenty-sixth year of operation and has exceeded its usable life. This improvement is included as part of the plant’s Facility Master Plan. Funding will be shared 1/3 Durham (or $833,333), paid for through the sewer rate charged to sewer users, and 2/3 UNH in accordance with the Water and Wastewater Systems Agreement dated November 2005 between the Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire. This bonding will have no impact on the Town of Durham overall tax rate.
Huber screw presses that would replace Durham's current dewatering equipment. (Equipment shown above is located at Dover's Wastewater Treatment Facility). Courtesy DPW
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DURHAM’S FRIDAY DEALS
Friday Deals are offered by Downtown merchants. Click HERE to see the deals on food, health, and services that are being offered. Shop locally and support area business. Money spent locally stays local.
If your business has a Friday deal to offer please send it to Ken Entz at sentz@comcast.net.
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Variable air volume units unpacked and ready for installation. Courtesy Walter Rous
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The sun made a brief appearance for the first time all week Friday morning. Gratefully received. Regrettably, the appearance was a short-lived tease. Sun or no sun, rain, wind and snow don’t appear to hamper work at the library site. When it is really nasty, work simply moves inside.
Exterior work this week included siding and trim and asphalt shingle work and framing on the west-facing porch roof. When Wednesday’s rain didn’t let up, the carpenters moved inside and worked on ceiling soffit drops between the Adult Area and Children’s Area. A special exterior grade gypsum wall board (DensGlass) was installed on the interior of the egress stair tower. Insulators wrapped up the duct wrapping, plumbers roughed-in plumbing lines at the second floor as well as refrigerant supply and return lines to the mechanical space, seismic bracing was installed on the sprinkler lines and more sprinkler lines were run on the second floor. In the basement, the massive double gate valve for the sprinkler system was installed. There are two basic kinds of sprinkler systems, wet and dry. The sprinkler system at the library is a wet syste
m. The difference is what the pipes normally contain while standing by for a fire. A wet sprinkler system has pressurized water inside the system 24/7 for extinguishing a fire. A dry sprinkler system has pressurized air or nitrogen inside the piping. This keeps a dry-valve closed and water out of the system. When a sprinkler fuses (opens), it allows the air to escape, then the dry-valve opens and allows water to enter the system. Dry systems are used in areas where water filled piping could freeze, such as unheated buildings.
Refrigerant lines running from outdoor compressors to the air handlers. Courtesy Walter Rous
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JENKINS QUALITY GOODS - CLOSING SALE
Jenkins Quality Goods, located at 7 Jenkins Court, is currently holding a storewide sale of up to 60% off. website: http://www.7jenkins.com/
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PUBLIC 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.
Town Council - Monday, March 4, 2013. For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Candidates Forum - Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (6:00 PM).
NHDOT Informational Meeting on Route 108/Newmarket Road Bike Shoulders and Other Improvements - Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Agricultural Commission - Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (Public Works Building, 6:00 PM). For agenda and other information, click HERE.
Master Plan Advisory Committee - Thursday, March 7, 2013 (7:30 AM)
Historic District/Heritage Commission - Thursday, March 7, 2013. For 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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VOTERS GUIDE TO THE OYSTER RIVER SUSTAINABILITY WARRANT ARTICLES
The Oyster River Sustainability Committee began with an idea that was
advanced as a citizenʼs petition on the March, 2011 ORSCD Warrant. Following a successful vote, the committee was formed in April, 2011 and began meeting in May of that year as an ad hoc citizensʼ committee to advise the school district. The committee is comprised of 16 committee members, a collaboration of school district employees and community members from Durham, Lee, Madbury and UNH. In almost two years, the OR Sustainability Committee has built a respected relationship with the school district and the Oyster River Community based on a record of accomplishment. The committee concentrates its work in the areas of Energy: Facilities and procurement, Energy: Transportation, Food and Nutrition and education and Outreach. The OR Sustainability Committee's 'Green Oyster' web site houses a comprehensive record of the numerous projects, reports, and activities of the committee.
In March of 2012, the voters from the three towns reaffirmed the committeeʼs
standing and also voted to appropriate $47k to support selective committee initiatives. Of that amount, $25k was devoted to completing energy audits for Mast Way, Moharimet and ORMS, the ORHS energy audit had been completed prior to that date.
This $25k expenditure is projected to yield a $440k return on the investment over the next five years. In addition, the 2012 Warrant Article appropriated $14k for the purchase of fresh food from local farmers, which aligns with the ʻFarm to School Programʼ (UNH) and ʻKids Eat Localʼ, two ORCSD programs connecting our food service to local farmers. To date, we have purchased a range of products from beef to Gilfeather turnips from local farms, benefiting our local economy. Another $6k was appropriated to continue the conversion of our school bus fleet to Biodiesel 20(B-20), resulting in healthier, cleaner air and lower emissions inside the buses and on the road. By the end of 2013, 23 school buses will be operating on B-20. In addition, the amount of $2k was
appropriated for Education and Outreach activities, which have included films, forums, and purchases to support initiatives.
In December of 2012, the Oyster River Sustainability Committee officially
became an ʻAdvisory Committeeʼ to the ORCSD School Board. In this capacity, the Sustainability Committee will formally work with the School Board and the Superintendent on tasks and projects that align with the school districtʼs goals in the areas of sustainability. The Oyster River Sustainability Committee is truly advisory, having no decision-making authority or supervisory control. Along with the appointment of the Sustainability Committee as an advisory group, Warrant Article #4 was advanced jointly by the Sustainability Committee and the School Board for the 2013 ORCSD Warrant. Warrant Article #4 requests $15k to continue the ʻKids Eat Localʼ /ʼFarm to Schoolʼ program and $25k to implement ʻGreen Teamsʼ in each of the four schools and the SAU. This appropriation will enable the OR Sustainability Committee to customize its environmental science and conservation initiatives based on the specific needs at each building
, empowering students, teachers, and community members to address
ʻsustainable choicesʼ through an engaged hands-on learning approach.
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DURHAM LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION THREATENS LITGATION RELATIVE TO DURHAM'S NEW HOUSING STANDARDS ORDINANCE
Earlier this week the Town received a letter from Attorney John H. Sokul, Jr. of Hinckley Allen Snyder LLP on behalf of the Durham Landlords Association threatening litigation with regard to the new Housing Standards Ordinance passed by the Town Council on January 7, 2013. To view the letter from Attorney Sokul, click HERE. To view the Town's Housing Standards Ordinance, click HERE.
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REDUCING THE RISK OF ROOF COLLAPSE FROM SNOW AND ICE BUILDUP
Major winter storms can produce heavy, wet snow and drifting from high winds - the perfect scenario for roof collapse! But how much is too much and when should snow removal be considered? To find out more, click HERE.
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WHY WERE NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY AMBULANCES IN TOWN LAST FRIDAY?
McGregor Memorial EMS was able to borrow four additional ambulances from out-of-town organizations to ensure adequate coverage to the towns of Durham, Lee and Madbury during the hours of the Tiesto concert at the Whittemore Center last Friday. McGregor volunteers contributed nearly 200 hours just between the times of 5pm-2am that night. 26 McGregor members were on-hand during the hours of the concert, staffing 7 Advanced Life Support ambulances and 2 Paramedic response vehicles to ensure availability for all medical emergencies related to the concert, but also to ensure that a minimum of 2 ambulances were available for calls unrelated to the event at the Whittemore Center. During the hours of 5pm-2am that night, McGregor's fleet of 7 ambulances responded to 11 calls for service. McGregor wishes to thank all of our crews for their dedication to the communities they se
rve, as well as the New England Dragway and Sugarloaf Ambulance/Rescue Vehicles for providing 4 "loaner" ambulances to add to our existing fleet of 3 for the night of the event.
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STATEWIDE ENERGY STRATEGY CALLED FOR IN SENATE BILL 191
Senator Martha Fuller Clark is co-sponsoring a pending bipartisan bill that has come to the attention of the Energy Committee. SB 191 is "an act establishing a state energy strategy plan." The bill stems from a report released in December on an independent energy policy study required by the NH Senate in 2010. In the report, NH's Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EESE) Board calls for a comprehensive energy policy for the state that highlights the critical role of energy efficiency and local renewable resources in the state's energy future. The Report details the most important steps th
at state can and should take to implement policies and enhance programs that will contribute to economic development, increased resilience and security of energy supply and a cleaner environment. A copy of the Final Report, as well as additional background material, is available on the EESE Board website. Administrator Selig has submitted a letter of support for the bill on behalf of the Town. A hearing will be held on the bill at the State House on March 6, starting at 9:15 a.m.
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WANT TO BE HEARD? GRANITE STATE FUTURE SEEKS YOUR VOICE ON MARCH 5
Join area residents at the Horne Street Elementary School in Dover (78 Horne Street) this coming Tuesday (March 5) at 6:300pm to talk about your vision for how the region can meet the current and future needs of the people who live here and to hear what others have to say.
The Strafford Regional Planning Commission is undertaking a 3-year project to develop a comprehensive plan for the region, based on meeting these needs and aspirations. The plan will lay out a vision for the region’s transportation and land use, economic development, resource management, housing, public health, energy, and cultural, historic, and natural resources, with recommended priorities for implementations.
This regional effort is part of a state-wide project called "A Granite State Future." The project is a coordinated effort of the nine Regional Planning Commissions in New Hampshire and a wide range of business, government and non-profit organizations. For more information, please download this flyer. Directions to the event can be found here.
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CHURCHILL RINK AT JACKSON'S LANDING PUBLIC SESSION SCHEDULE FOR WINTER VACATION, FEB 25TH - MAR 3RD
Churchill Rink has released its Public Session schedule for Winter Vacation February 25 - March 3rd. The Spring schedule for March 4th through the end of the season…Sunday March 17th is also available now. To view both schedules, please visit the rink website at http://www.ci.durham.nh.us/churchillrink
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
New Session of Coyote Club starting in March! For more information, click HERE.
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JOIN US FOR YOGA: Mondays: 5:45AM and 5PM; Tuesdays: 7:15PM; Thursdays: 6:00AM. What to expect: Yoga is a series of physical poses which promote good posture, alleviate health problems, reduce stress, and make the spine supple. Yoga is often used as both an exercise and a form of physical therapy. Cost is only $40 for 8 sessions! Couples Yoga coming soon! For more information, click HERE.
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GET IN SHAPE WHILE HAVING FUN! Try one of our ENERGIZING classes today!
BOOT CAMP
PILATES
ZUMBA
STRENGTH & STRETCH
TAI CHI
For more information, click HERE.
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SUMMER SPEED CAMP - Do you have a Middle School athlete who is looking to improve their game, while having a TON of fun this summer? Contact Parks & Recreation Director Stefanie Frazee for more information, sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us
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INTRODUCING DPR CLIMBING CLUB - This program is filling up FAST so don’t miss out! Durham Parks & Recreation and the UNH Outdoor Education Department are proud to offer the youth Rock Climbing Club. Participants will have personalized instruction, and learn: belaying; knots; commands; problem solving skills; gear knowledge; confidence!
Who: Youths aged 12-18
When: Middle School – 3:15-4:45 High School – 5:00-6:30
Dates: (5 sessions - Fridays), 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19
Where: New Hampshire Hall
Cost: $80, $90 with t-shirt
To sign up: please contact Parks & Recreation Director Stefanie Frazee, sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us.
Share Your Ideas With Us: Durham Parks & Recreation Committee is currently seeking an alternate member. All interested candidates should contact Committee Chair, Nate Trauntvein for more information: neh34@unh.edu
For more information regarding any of the classes or events offered by Parks and Recreation, visit the P&R web site at https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/boc_parksrec.
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ORYA GIRLS TRAVEL HOCKEY PROGRAM TRYOUTS FOR THE 2013 – 2014 SEASON
The Oyster River Youth Association is hosting tryouts for the 2013-2014 girls travel hockey season for players in ages 8 through 14 on Wednesday, March 6th and Wednesday, March 13th. Tryouts will take place at Churchill Rink on Old Piscataqua Road in Durham, NH. Players are expected to attend both days from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and wear full hockey equipment each day. For more information, please contact David Smith, ORYA Hockey Coordinator, at davidsmith7007@comcast.net.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Durham Democrats Biennial Caucus, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 6:30 PM, Raymond Burroughs Conference Room at the Durham Police Station, 86 Dover Road (½ mile north of Route 4.) All registered Durham Democrats are invited. The main official order of business will be to elect a slate of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair. Secretary and Treasurer), as well as 4 at-large delegates to the upcoming state convention. For more information contact the Town Chair, Rep. Timothy Horrigan, 603-868-3342, TimothyHorrigan@me.com.
Great Bay Rowing 2013 Information Night, Thursday, March 7, 2013, 6:00 PM, ORHS Cafeteria, 55 Coe. Great Bay Rowing is a community-based organization developed to foster interest in the sport of rowing on the seacoast. For more information visit http://www.greatbayrowing.org/Home.html.
One World Language School—Morning Classes for Preschool aged Children. Classes will be offered in French, German, and Spanish on Thursday mornings at the Lee Congregational y Church. Classes will be held on Thursday mornings. The 12-week session starts on Thursday, March 7th. For information on this program click HERE. For more general information on the One World Language School click HERE. To register, contact Julie Reece at julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org or 603-866-0364.
Newcomer's Unlimited Club of Durham March Meeting, Friday, March 15, 2013, Durham Community Church. Social Hour at 9:00 AM and presentation by Blue Ocean Society for Maine Conservation at 10:00 AM.
Durham Garden Club Presents "Hydrangea Love Affair: Old Favorites and New Varieties" with Jeff O'Donal of O'Donal's Nursery in Gorham, Maine, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 6:30 PM, Madbury Town Hall. Social Time and refreshments. Non-members welcome to attend as guests.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Read Across America with the Northeastern’s Ballet “Cinderella”, Sat. March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. - Come and see parts of the Northeastern Ballet's spring production of "Cinderella". We will celebrate this fairy tale as well as Dr. Seuss' Birthday at the Durham Library! We will also make a fairy tale craft and have a birthday cake! Don't miss this fun family program for children of all ages!
Durham Public Library Goes Mobile! Are you doing all your business from your cellphone these days? Would you like simple, direct access to the library’s website and catalog when you’re on the run? Then we have two new products for you. Scan the QR code below, or from the library’s homepage and you can download a version of the library’s website, specifically designed for mobile devices. It’s simple
and easy to use. Want to access the library’s catalog from your iPhone or iPad? Well now there’s an app for that! Search the Apple App Store for “Surpass Library Trek”. Download the app, find the Durham Public Library using GPS and login to your account. If you’ve forgotten your library account ID and password you can ask us for it the next time you visit.
Preschool Storytimes, Tues. March 5th and Thurs. March 7th at 10:30 am – This week: Turtles! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, feltboard and a craft. All are welcome.
Raccoon Readers, 2nd-4th Grade Book Group, Tues. March 5th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Join us for our 2nd-4th grade book group. This month's books are your choice either "Harold's Tail" by John Bemelmans Marciano and/or "Starry River of the Sky" by Grace Lin. Come discuss the book(s), authors, play some games, and make a craft. Copies of these b
ooks are available at the Circulation desk. All are welcome!
Young Adult Writing/Blog Group, Tues. March 5th, 7:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. - Join us for this monthly writing group for Young Adults (10 yrs & up). We do writing exercises, talk about your writing and post your writing to our blog "Write Away". We also talk about books, movies... All are welcome!
New England’s Haunted Lighthouses, Weds. March 6th, 6:30 p.m. - This presentation will focus on some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Island Light. Also included will be accounts of strange happenings at our two New Hampshire lighthouses, Portsmouth Harbor and White Island. Jeremy D’Entremont has personally taken part in many lighthouse investigations by paranormal research groups. Jeremy has been called the leading expert on New England’s historic lighthouses, and is the author of nine books. This program is suitable for adults and kids ages 12 and up. Jeremy gives it a PG-13 rating for some of the spoo kier tales.
Middle School Art Display at the Library – Come and
see some ORMS 5th graders works of art. The theme is “Significant Places around Durham, Lee and Madbury”.
Register for Tales for Tails! Have a young reader who could use some non-judgmental encouragement for reading aloud? A Delta Therapy dog is waiting for your child.
Learn to Download eBooks with Librarian, Nancy Miner, Tues. March 12th at 7 p.m. - Wondering how to download books to your eReader, but not sure how to get started? This class is for you! Join Librarian Nancy Miner for a hands-on class that is sure to get you comfortable with your nook, iPad, Kindle, or other handheld device. eBooks are great for travel; why not learn how to use them? Once you do, you can download books right from our library website!
Join the Patch Program, our reading incentive program for children aged 2-12 years. Children earn patches for minutes read or being read to as well as a Durham Library book bag. If new to the program, stop by and register. Thanks to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for their continued support of this program.
Check out our website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more info.
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WEEKLY ARREST REPORT
*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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FROM "DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY - 1900-1985"
"Farm Life in Durham: This brief look at farm life in Durham during the twentieth century would not be complete without a history of Adams Point and the Adams family farm and boardinghouse. Indeed, there have been so many great changes at Adams Point, its history almost deserves a separate chapter.
Adams Point
The first dwelling John Adams built on the Point was a simple Cape Code house. Barns and other structures were added later. By the time he died, the land on the Straits had all been cleared. An apple orchard, running from the back of the barns and house down to where the University of New Hampshire Jackson Estuarine Laboratory (established in 1970) is today, had been planted. The rest of the cleared land was in fields for pasture and hay, except for a large vegetable garden. As did all the other farmers who land bordered the water, the Adams family immediately built boats and harvested the wealth of fish, lobsters, clams, and oysters with which the Bay teemed. The family also made bricks in their own backyard and, later, for a brief time grew tobacco and made cigars." Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.>
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Have a nice weekend.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, New Hampshire
T: 603-868-5571 F: 603-868-5572
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us http://www.ci.durham.nh.us
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