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Picking up our pet's waste and throwing it out is a small change than can make a big difference in keeping our waters clean.
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Monday's Memorial Day parade and ceremony was a nice opportunity for the community to come together in order to honor those who have served and died for our country. The weather cooperated beautifully and there was a very nice turnout of participants. Resident Lee Alexander provided remarks during the ceremony which explained the history, purpose, and significance of Memorial Day. We would like to share his remarks with those who may not have attended the parade HERE.
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WHY IS PET WASTE A PROBLEM? - Do Your Part, Scoop the Poop!
Five small changes that make a big difference:
- Always carry a plastic bag when you walk your dog.
- Always pick up that poop.
- Always dispose of in in a trash can.
- Never put bagged or unbagged waste in a storm drain.
- Take the Pledge HERE to tell your town you're making a difference.
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DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE
There have been several reports of dogs off leash that have been consuming Durham Police time of late. Town ordinances require that a dog be on a leash no longer than 8 feet at all times when off the private property of the owner. If the dog bolts from the owner’s property to harass or frighten people this is a violation of the Town Ordinance. We all love our pets but there are some who may be frightened of a dog they are not familiar with and it is ultimately the owner’s responsibility to ensure that their animal is restrained when off their property limits.
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DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019, IN THE SAMMY'S/STORE 24 PARKING LOT
A variety of locally produced farm products, prepared foods, and fine crafts will be available Mondays 2:15 - 6:00 PM. There will be regular as well as guest vendors with an increasing variety of vegetables available as the season progresses.
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UNH OUTDOOR POOL OPENS MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019
The “target” opening date for the 2019 UNH outdoor swimming pool season is Monday, June 3rd. The rates below for Durham Residents reflect a 15% subsidy from the Town of Durham valid towards both season memberships and Multi-Visit Passes. Proof of residency must be provided to receive this subsidized price. Passes need to purchased in person at Outdoor Pool or Hamilton Recreation Center.
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For more information regarding hours of operation for the Hamel Recreation Center, parking, and more, please call the UNH Campus Recreation Department at 862-2031 or visit their website at https://campusrec.unh.edu/outdoor-pool
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TOWN ELECTION POSTPONEMENT BILL HEADING TO GOVERNOR
The New Hampshire Municipal Association reports that with little fanfare, or actually none at all, the NH House last week passed SB 104, the compromise bill that affirms and clarifies the Town Moderator’s authority to postpone either session of a Town Meeting (or in our case the annual election in March because under Durham's Council-Manager form of government there is no Town Meeting) for a weather or other emergency. The bill was on the House consent calendar and passed without debate. The bill will now go the governor, and it is anticipated that he will sign it. Excellent news! Durham’s Town Moderator is Chris Regan.
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GREEN GRASS AND CLEAR WATER
Did you know that you can have a healthy, green lawn that is both attractive and safer for the environment?
Some lawn care practices create local water quality problems. Excess nutrients (including nitrogen and phosphorus found in fertilizers) that run off our properties into nearby waterbodies can trigger harmful algal blooms. Many of us enjoy the time we spend working on our lawns and are willing to try new practices as long as our lawns continue to look good. Below are some simple and easy tips, customized for northern New England, that can lead to Green Grass & Clear Water.
Choose the right grass seed. The best seed mixes include low maintenance varieties with higher % of fine-leaf fescues and turf - or compact-type tall fescues, and lower % of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grass.
Mow smart. Leave grass at least 3” high. Cut no more than one-third (1/3) of the blade each time you mow to encourage longer, stronger roots. Leave the grass clippings after mowing so they can return nutrients to the soil.
Have your soil tested. To learn more about specific characteristics and needs of your lawn, contact UNH Cooperative Extension HERE.
Don’t overwater. 1” of water per week (from rain or irrigation) is usually enough. Overwatering can cause nutrients to move out of root zones and into waterbodies or groundwater.
Only if your lawn requires added nutrients from fertilizer:
Avoid overapplying. Measure the area where you plan to apply and calculate the square footage. For lawns 10+ years old, apply half (1/2) the amount recommended for your square area one time per season. New lawns may need another application. Apply no more than 4 times per season.
Choose the right fertilizer. Select fertilizers with zero or low phosphorus unless a soil test says otherwise. Slow release nitrogen fertilizer is generally preferable. Over applying fertilizer (any type) can cause water quality issues.
Know when and where to apply. Apply only after spring “green up” and before mid-September. Avoid applying in mid-summer. Never apply near waterbodies or storm drains.
View more details about these tips and others HERE.
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Yesterday, for their community impact project, the Girls on The Run at Moharimet Elementary, a program for 3-4th grade girls, showed gratitude to First Responders by making cards and baked homemade treats, as well as organizing a celebration at Tibbetts Field. Representatives from Durham Fire, Durham Police, Madbury Fire and Madbury Police, as well as McGregor EMS were able to attend and the girls were able to thank them in person.
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SUBMISSIONS FOR INCLUSION IN THE WEEKLY FRIDAY UPDATES
Quite frequently we have individuals or organizations email or call to find out if they can get something in to the Friday Updates. We do appreciate submissions and photographs, but anyone wishing to contribute items are asked to please send them not later than the Thursday prior to the publication. Also, when sending items, please email to both Administrator Selig (mailto:tselig@ci.durham.nh.us) AND Administrative Assistant Jennie Berry (mailto:jberry@ci.durham.nh.us) as one or the other (or both at times) may be out of the office on a Friday. Photographs should be sent in the original size and should not be cropped or resized in any way.
Also...if you know of others who would find the weekly "Friday Updates" of interest, please pass them along. Folks can sign up on the Town website HERE, on the left side in blue click "Friday Updates", then enter their email address and first and last name.
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ANNUAL ORIENTATION FOR TOWN BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND TRUSTEE CHAIRS/VICE CHAIRS AND OTHER INTERESTED MEMBERS - Mark your calendars for an exciting discussion with Mr. Selig on June 19th!
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Council chambers at Town Hall, Administrator Todd Selig will hold an orientation session for chairs, vice chairs, and other committee members of the various Town boards, commissions, and committees.
The purpose of this annual orientation is to provide chairs, vice chairs, and other committee members with information on the proper structure of meetings, the role of the committee chair, vice chair, secretary, alternates, and Council representatives, as well as outlining the basics of the Right-to-Know Law, including agenda preparation and posting, minutes of meetings, and e-mail correspondence.
At the conclusion of the orientation, Administrator Selig will open the floor for a question and answer session.
All board and committee members are welcome to attend, so please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important and informative orientation.
An agenda for this orientation can be viewed HERE.
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Every year, residents Julie and Colin Burke and their twin daughters attend the annual Memorial Day parade regardless of the weather. Courtesy John Pacheco
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INPUT REQUESTED FOR SRPC METRO PLAN PUBLIC OUTREACH SURVEY
The Strafford Regional Planning Commission is releasing its Metro Plan public input survey so it can hear from everyone. The survey will help SRPC to understand the needs and challenges of the transportation network from the best source possible - the people that live and work in the region every day and use the system most.
Input for the survey is due on Friday, June 13, 2019 and will take approximately 15 minutes.
Access the survey HERE.
Contact Nancy O'Connor, program content coordinator, at 603-994-3500 with questions.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMES TO DURHAM
Residents will note that the annual Summer Special Olympics occurs next weekend starting Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th. The event kicks off with police officers from across New Hampshire running with torches to Durham. They will begin arriving in Durham around 11AM and will partake of a barbecue hosted by the Durham Police Department. This is the 47th State Summer Games held at the University of New Hampshire. Athletes will compete in Aquatics, Athletics (Track & Field), Bocce, and Equestrian events. Over 950 athletes took part in last year’s 2018 Summer Games and this year’s events expect to see even more participation this year!
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LOW & MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - An opportunity for qualifying Durham residents.
The “Low & Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief” application is now available. This application can be picked up at the Planning & Zoning Office at the Durham Town Hall or found online HERE. It should be submitted to the State of NH Department of Revenue Administration prior to June 30, 2019.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - Morning of Saturday, October 26, 2019
The 2019 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive. As in the past, all hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only, between 8 - 11:30 AM. To register, you must call DPW at 603-868-5571 or mailto:publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us. REMEMBER - THE MAXIMUM COLLECTED PER HOUSEHOLD IS FIVE GALLONS. NO EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, RADIOACTIVE WASTE, ASBESTOS, SILVEX OR INFECTIOUS/BIOLOGICAL WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOT ACCEPTED AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - LATEX AND OLD-BASED PAINTS, MOTOR OIL, AND ANTI-FREEZE. These items can be brought up to the Transfer Station with a permit throughout the year. Latex paints must be dried out first, motor oil, anti-freeze and oil-based paints can go up as is. Typically, hazardous waste is categorized as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or otherwise hazardous. Please check the manufacturer's label.
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RECYCLING SCHEDULE REMINDER... As of February 2019 curbside recycling has been on an alternating schedule, one week bottles, cans and glass, the following week paper and cardboard. There are still many folks combining their recyclables. Please refer to your newsletter or see schedule HERE.
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DURHAM ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM - Check to see if your road/street is on the list for 2019.
This year’s road resurfacing program includes an asphalt shim, 1”overlay, and shoulder gravel back-up/widening where applicable on the following Town roads…
- Colony Cove Road
- Edgerly-Garrison Road
- Edgewood Ext.
- Ellison Lane
- Faculty Road
- Longmarsh Road
- Rosemary Lane
- Stagecoach Road
- Technology Drive
- Thompson Lane
- Willey Creek Road Main Street from Pettee Brook Ln. to Roundabout
The project will also include the following additional work…
- Durham Point Road from the end of the NHDOT project to Sumners Corner.
- Top coat Crommets Creek Bridge.
- Rebuild the speed table on Edgewood Ext. once paving is completed there.
- Cold plane 400 ft of faculty Road prior to paving.
- Top coat Cedar Point Road.
- Shim and top coat the Bagdad Road/Littlehale Pond/dam/culvert area.
The sidewalk replacement work consists of Faculty Road and Durham Point Road and repairs to tip downs on existing sidewalks as needed.
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NH BUSINESS REVIEW ARTICLE - 'Artificial Recharge’ Water System Wins Accolades in Durham
The New Hampshire Business Review recently published an article about Durham's artificial recharge water system. The Durham system captures surplus water from the Lamprey River when flows are running high, then uses an engineered system to funnel the water into the underground aquifer that feeds the Spruce Hole production well.
Read the entire article HERE.
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ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH HAS COMMUNITY GARDENS AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Two sizes: 4' by 8' and 4' by 4'. Plot, soil and water supplied. The gardens are located at the rear of the property (One Park Court) just off the parking lot. For information and to get a rental agreement: 603-868-2785 or mailto:officestg@comcast.net
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NEW SCAM HITS DURHAM RESIDENTS
This is an email received by a Durham resident. To many of us this is immediately recognized as a “phishing scam”, one that is designed to attract the weaknesses of a quick buck. But to be forewarned is to be forearmed so the Durham Police will continue to inform the Durham public whenever a new approach is detected.
DAVID LAMBERT
South Quay Plaza
183 Marsh Wall
London E14 9SR
Email:Davidlambert@zoho.com
Dearest Confidant,
Do accept my sincere apologies if my mail does not meet your personal ethics. I would like to introduce myself, I am David Lambert and I work with the staff in the accounts management section of a well-known bank here in the United Kingdom.
One of our accounts is holding a balance of GBP 48,375,000 (Forty Eight million, Three Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand Great British Pounds) and has been dormant for some years now. From my investigations and confirmations, the owner of this account died on the 16th of February 1999 in an auto crash in Birmingham, here in the UK. Since then no one has responded in anyway with regards to claiming the funds. As far as we can tell he has no family member that is aware of the existence of either the account or the funds. Information from the United Kingdom Border Agency also states that he was single on entry into the UK.
I have confidentially discussed this issue with some of the bank officials and we have agreed to find a reliable partner to deal with us. We thus propose to do business with you, standing in as the next-of-kin. We will process these funds from the deceased and release them to you, after due processes have been followed. This transaction is totally risk free as the funds is legitimate and devoid of any illegal/illicit activity. Please think this over and should you be interested, do let me hear from you ASAP.
Regards,
David Lambert
As always, if ever confused about the purpose of an email, please feel free to contact the Durham Police at 868-2324 and they will be happy to assist you with any inquiry.
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AMTRAK DOWNEASTER SCHEDULE CHANGES HAVE ARRIVED AS OF MAY 20TH
We’ve learned that the Downeaster will be implementing schedule changes later this month.
Primary changes:
- All five roundtrips will now serve Freeport and Brunswick – this is a first as service continues to be incrementally enhanced.
- Weekend train times in Durham shift +- 30 minutes in various directions.Weekday train times remain virtually unchanged.
- Late night train (Garden Events etc) now stops all the time in Durham 12:47am (no longer flag stop)….
Full schedule can be found at https://amtrakdowneaster.com/printable-schedules (May 20 not posted til day of)
Learn more about the Amtrak Downeaster at http://www.amtrakdowneaster.com
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DURHAM WELCOMES TWO NEW DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES: BAKER'S CORNER AND OYSTER RIVER CYCLE & SPORT
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Pastries at Baker's Corner. Courtesy Baker's Facebook page
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Baker's Corner
Baker's Corner, located at 1 Madbury Road, offers great pastries and ice cream. Baker's is a family run business operated by Troy and Cam Brisard, along with their five children ranging in age from 12 to 24. Cam, the owner of Fantastic Fortunes, which makes giant gourmet fortune cookies found in local stores and online, will be using her baking expertise to bring in a variety of freshly made goodies.
Troy is now a retired law enforcement officer. However, he spent several years working for the UNH dining services, as well as running the food service program at Elliot Hospital in Manchester. The couple live in Lee and are happy to be opening while the UNH campus is on summer break which they say gives them a chance to better connect with the residents.
The Baker's Corner is open every day from 8AM to 8PM. Learn more by visiting their Facebook page.
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Oyster River Cycle bicycles. Courtesy Christine Soutter
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Oyster River Cycle & Sport
Oyster River Cycle & Sport has opened at 14 Jenkins Court. Owners Brian and Shannon Keegan live in Durham with their two sons, Quinn and Rory. Brian has cycled competitively and worked in the industry for 20 years. His passion for cycling grew out of a need to find an outlet for his energy after an injury sidelined him from participating on the UNH track team. Like many racing enthusiasts, Brian found himself working in the industry, most recently at Papa Wheelies in Portsmouth. His desire to own his own shop came to fruition after a community meeting on April 1st with UNH and the town to discuss how to support and encourage cycling in the community.
Brian offers a variety of bicycles for all ages and abilities. A limited amount of cycling accessories are available for purchase. Much of Brian’s time will be spent servicing bikes. In tune with a community boasting a major educational institution, he also plans on offering workshops to help bicycle owners increase their knowledge and ability to care for their bikes.
Oyster River Cycle & Sport is open Tuesday-Friday from 9-5:30, Saturday from 9-5 and Monday afternoons during the Farmer’s Market. Learn more by visiting their Facebook page, or website.
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DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL JUNE PICNIC - Sunday, June 16 2019 - 5PM to Sunset
Not far from Mahomet’s (Moharimet’s) planting ground on the fertile lands between the fresh water portions of the Lamprey and Oyster River is a driveway bordered by massive maples and old stone walls just off Packer’s Falls Road. Turn down this ancient drive and step back into the eighteenth century to join members of the Durham Historic Association for their annual June Picnic at the Pendergast Garrison House, home of Joe and Ann Vaillancourt. Pack up your family, guests, and picnic supper and come soak it all in!
See you at 151 Packers Falls Road for our annual celebration of Durham’s unique history and the citizens who help keep that history alive.
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FOOD FRIENDLY YARDS - The Durham Agricultural Commission can be a great resource.
The Durham Agricultural Commission encourages Durham residents to produce their own food through the Food Friendly Yards program. We are a resource for residents wishing to learn more about growing fruit, starting vegetable gardens and creating pollinator habitat in their own yards. We can provide information about raising poultry and other livestock where appropriate. Each year we host a Food Friendly Yards Tour on Farm Day, inviting residents to visit and learn from their neighbors.
For more information or questions, mailto:foodfriendlyyards@gmail.com
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SAFE ZONES TRAINING
A Safe Zones Training class will be presented on Wednesday, June 19th from 2 PM – 4 PM at the Town Office, Council Chambers. This training is being run by Lu Ferrell, Interim Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at UNH and will cover topics such as the concepts and definitions of gender and sexuality, why it’s important to be aware of different identities and how to work together.
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SUMMER 2019 STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS
Summer is the busy season for completing land stewardship projects on Durham conservation areas and we have several exciting partnerships to help us complete many projects. Here are some highlights:
Thanks to the UNH Extension Nature Groupie Summer Intern program, two UNH students will again be assisting Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder with various stewardship projects from June 4-18.
Funded by the Patron’s Trust (private donations), a work crew from the Student Conservation Association Americorps will be building trail bridges at Doe Farm from June 18-28.
- Volunteers led by Conservation Commissioner John Nachilly, will be building another bridge at Doe Farm and clearing the trail on Moat Island. Ellen Snyder is working with contractor Dennis Lewis from Chester to restore a stone culvert/bridge that will greatly enhance a link to additional trails at Doe Farm. These projects are funded by the Patron’s Trust.
- Grants from NH Fish and Game and the Moose Plate program will fund ongoing invasive plant control on Thompson Forest and Oyster River Forest, respectively. The Conservation Commission Fund is supporting ongoing invasive control at Doe Farm.
- Community volunteers will spend two days at the Milne Nature Sanctuary planting perennials around the Milne Memorial, planting native shrubs along the forest edge, and re-building a stonewall.
- Doug Cygan, NH Department of Agriculture’s Invasive Species Coordinator, will be assisting the Town in controlling invasive Japanese knotweed along Mill Pond Road and around the Town Hall.
- Several Eagle Scout projects will be completed. Scout Ben Slama will install two picnic tables on Moat Island, completing his project of 4 picnic tables, two Leopold benches, and four sign posts at Doe Farm. Scout Eric Donovan is building a picnic table for Thompson Forest and doing some other trail trimming.
Durham volunteers and the DPW directed by Mike Lynch continue to be key to completing many stewardship projects. Support from the Conservation Commission and their approvals of funding from several town funds has been tremendous. Significant private donations from Town residents to the Patron’s Trust have been essential to completing improvements to the trails and bridges at Doe Farm this year. Thank you to all who are contributing to the care and enjoyment of Durham’s conservation areas and parks. Anyone interested in helping with or donating to land stewardship please contact Ellen Snyder at mailto:ellensnyder1@gmail.com.
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BAY ROAD CLOSURE IN NEWMARKET DELAYED FOR ONE MONTH
A few weeks ago the Town of Newmarket had informed us that they will be replacing a culvert at 110 Bay Road this summer. This road work will require Bay Road to be closed at this location and was originally scheduled for approximately July 15th- August 26th. At this time it is expected to be pushed out for another month. There will be no through traffic during this time, the Town of Newmarket will be responsible for signage and message boards alerting travelers of the road closure. Below is a map of the location of the work.
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2019 “Dandelions are Bee-utiful” Contest Winner – Sarah Grandy
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DANDELIONS ARE BEE-UTIFUL - 2nd Annual Contest
The results are in for the 2nd Annual “Dandelions are Beautiful” contest for the Durham lawn(s) with the most dandelions. As part of the “Bee Friendly” initiative of the Durham Agricultural Commission, 10 residents sent in photos of their lawn where dandelions were either allowed or encouraged to grow. Although cool, rainy weather this spring often dampened brilliant yellow displays, each contestant was proud of what occurred in their yard. All stated they liked having dandelions and other spring wildflowers. Most persons purposely delayed mowing their lawn to encourage their growth. Each contest participant received a small squeeze bottle of “Lee’s Bees” Wildflower Honey. Based on a fair (but somewhat subjective) site evaluation, the lawn judged to have the highest density of dandelions was Sarah Grandy (see photo above). Sarah particularly likes it when dandelion blossoms become “seed heads”, and believes that a highly diverse lawn benefits both pollinators and song birds.
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DURHAM POLICE HIGHLIGHTED ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
Through several connections at the Department of Justice, Chief Kurz was able to bring the Matthew Shepard Foundation to Durham/UNH where they provided one-day training for Durham and UNH police officers that included scenario-based small group discussions and feedback sessions with the trainers. The Foundation stresses the reasons for vigorous hate crimes enforcement; the importance of developing strong ties between law enforcement and vulnerable communities and the appropriate investigative measures that should be taken when a hate crime is reported. Also participating was County Attorney Tom Velardi and prosecutors from the United States Attorney General’s office who impressed upon the attendees the importance of consulting and working together during the early stages of the investigation, and the negative consequences for a prosecution absent such cooperation; and the key investigative steps necessary to obtain the critical motive evidence.
National Public Radio attended also and presented a story about the training. The story can be read HERE, and once the page is opened, to the left is the “download” button where the broadcast can be heard.
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DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION "ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK"
This old photograph shows an old meeting room that doubled as a basketball court. Where is this?
Post your comments on the DHA Facebook page HERE.
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TOWN OF DURHAM FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS
Did you know that the Town has a Facebook & Twitter account and frequently posts Durham & UNH news, happenings, and articles of interest in our area and the seacoast?
Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
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Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
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R.E.A.C.H. SUMMER DAY CAMP - July 8 - August 9, 2019
R.E.A.C.H. Summer Day Camp is a community-based summer camp collaboration between Oyster River Cooperative School District and Durham Parks & Recreation. It meets Monday- Thursday, July 8 through August 9 at the Oyster River Middle School. Campers can participate in a morning ORCSD program, and then have the option to transition to afternoon camp with Durham Parks & Recreation. Since Oyster River is providing lunch for all school-aged kids, there is no need to pack one! To complete the week, Durham Parks and Recreation is also offering Friday Field Trips.
Read more about the program in the April 2019 Celebrate Durham blog HERE.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY UPCOMING EVENTS
Beginning June 10th
Come in and register for the Summer Reading Program, "A Universe of Stories", for both children and adults. Summer Calendar coming soon.
June 24th, at 6:00pm
Save the date for our first summer reading program, event!" Chasing the Moon" A film By Robert StoneSneak Peek Screening in partnership with PBS
June 28th, at 10:30 am
Join us for the Summer Reading Kick off "Storywalk Carnival" There will be a craft, face painting, Bubbles and more! Rain or shine.All are Welcome.
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ACADEMIC YEAR ARREST DATA CONCLUDED
Arrest data in Durham is very unique and deserves a more detailed explanation due to the significant influx of student aged visitors during the UNH academic. The Durham Police monitor all of the statistical arrest data from all police agencies operating in Durham including UNH Police, State Police and NH Liquor Enforcement in three categories: first is accomplished weekly, secondly by the UNH academic year and finally, by the calendar year mirroring the Town’s financial budget. Each category allows for a better understanding of the demands facing the department during these periods. The charts below focuses upon the “academic year” only, which has just ended at graduation and will begin anew August 19th as the students begin to return for UNH classes which this year commence August 26th!
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The cumulative number of arrests made by all law enforcement agencies within Durham during the academic year from August 2018 – May 2019:
Total Arrests within Durham: 896
The total cumulative arrests break down as follows:
Durham Police: 387 – 43%
UNH Police: 496 – 55%
State Agencies: 13 – 2%
Total: 896 – 100%
Students: 608 – 68%
Non-Students: 288 – 32%
Total: 896 – 100%
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The arrest data has monitored the percentage of UNH students versus non-students during this period and routinely the data has remained in the 60/40% category. However, the past two years has had precisely the same outcome at 68% to 32%. The graph above demonstrates the percentages over the monitoring period.
The New Hampshire State Police have been extremely supportive of fluctuating issues such as Homecoming, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo and the Super Bowl in February by sending a number of Troopers to Durham. Additionally, the New Hampshire Liquor Enforcement is a continuous presence as they monitor alcohol sales as well as misrepresentations and other specialty violations at locations where alcohol is sold. These organizations augment the Durham Police staff during peak weekend periods especially in the Fall at the beginning of the academic year thereby saving on overtime expenditures.
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A sure sign that summer is not far in our future! Courtesy Todd Selig
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Have a very nice weekend.
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