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Salt marsh at sunset on Adams Point Road. Courtesy Todd Selig
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Homecoming Weekend is here! This year Homecoming and Family Weekend are NOT occurring simultaneously. Homecoming begins with kick-off parade on Main Street which begins on Quad Way and then comes onto Main Street heading westerly to end at the Field House. There is a large BBQ scheduled at the conclusion of the parade on the Great Lawn in front of T-Hall with various open houses occurring Friday evening in the various Colleges.
On Saturday there are a range of events including “tailgating” in Boulder Field, which has sold out rather quickly for vehicle entrance. Alumni and others are free to walk into Boulder Field before the UNH v. Stony Brook football game that commences at 3:30PM. Traffic patterns will be altered to deal with the expected influx of traffic for the game both arriving and leaving after the conclusion. More information can be found HERE.
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND TRAFFIC & PARKING
As residents are aware, the UNH campus will be busy with an abundance of events, and in particular traffic will be congested Saturday morning and afternoon leading up to the UNH football game at 3:30PM. Please allow yourself extra time to account for the traffic.
To assist during your visit to campus, please see below details:
- Parking lots open at 10:30AM
- Stadium gates open at 2:00PM
- Kick off at 3:30PM
TRAFFIC NOTE:
Due to anticipated heavy volume of traffic, traffic off the Route 4 exit on 155 near the horse barns will become one-way traffic heading toward the stadium. We highly encourage folks to take this route as it will be the quickest and easiest way to skip traffic and reach the traffic circle to enter the Preferred Lot, Priority Lot, or Service Credit Union Victory Club Parking Lot.
Those who are traveling from downtown toward the stadium will be diverted toward A Lot unless they have a visible parking tag for Preferred Lot, Priority Lot, or Victory Club Lot. If your tag is visible, police will allow you to pass through straight toward the traffic circle outside of Wildcat Stadium. Anyone not displaying a tag will be forced to turn right and will be mixed in with other traffic flow.
If at all possible, drivers are highly encouraged to exit Route 4 at the 155A exit and head toward the stadium from that direction!
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Mr. Selig working with the proposed budget on Thursday this week.
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FY 2019 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – With little new taxable development to offset increases in spending, the numbers do not look pretty!
There will be some repeat and some new information for Councilors/departments in this budget update, depending on when I last communicated with you from meetings or stopping in over the last several days. After having gone through the budget last week and cutting almost everything new that is discretionary, we're currently projecting a $825,000 increase in spending over FY 2018 (this number is constantly in flux as I add/deduct/adjust both expenditure and revenue line projections).
To keep the tax rate flat for a 4th year in a row with very limited new tax base because no new development projects have been approved by the the Town, Business Manager Gail Jablonski indicates we’ll have to cut another $675,000 in expenditures. The new DPW position for roadside trimming/trail work is still in the budget. No other positions are any longer included. We’re at the point where requested funding for external social service agencies like Meals on Wheels and Ready Rides has been reduced.
I’ve worked with Assessor Jim Rice about projected future valuation for Durham in 2019. We’re projecting a range of $8.5 million (low end) to $11 million (high end) in new value. For comparative purposes, between 2008-2012, we saw average annual valuation increases around $6 million. During the recent development experienced in town over the past few years between 2014-2017, we saw average annual increases of $28 million. It was new development that allowed Durham to keep the local/municipal portion of the tax rate flat.
Actual motor vehicle revenues are down by about $100,000 from what was projected for 2018, so at this point that represents a loss in revenue for 2019 by this amount. Our new financial agreements with UNH, which we believe to be equitable, show declining projected revenue for 2019. Costs for managing our parking program and credit card fee processing for the downtown parking kiosks is up so revenues are down there as well. This and other revenue reductions are generally offset by about $200,000 per year in new revenue from our PILOT with Riverwoods Durham, which begins in 2019. The Riverwoods PILOT payments to Durham increase annually over the next several years.
Here are some increases, with the exception of the new DPW position for roadside trimming, that are pretty much fixed costs:
New DPW Position - $73,500
Personnel costs (Wages/Benefits) - $226,500
Town Council Contingency increase – $50,000
Overlay (to cover potential abatement requests in a revaluation year) - increased by $75,000 to $125,000.
Debt Payments (Principal and Interest) (Includes Durham Police Department coming on line) - $380,690
Transfer to Fire Dept. Capital Reserve - $30,000
TOTAL: $835,690
I met with McGregor Memorial EMS about their request this week, an increase by about 10% or $2,800 due to increased Durham call volume. I met with ORYA last week, which was a very good meeting. ORYA provides quality programming and I was pleased to see their efforts moving into 2019. We just received the Strafford Regional Planning Commission annual dues increase notification this week for 2019 — 2.9% to coincide with CPI.
All of this had equated to a draft projected municipal only tax rate increase of 7.05% by mid-week, an actual spending increase of 5.3%.
Last evening, I sent a packet of additional budget adjustments to Business Manager Jablonski, generally as follows:
- Make changes in recycling expenditures and revenues DPW sent over today. Expenditures up by additional $30,000. Revenues projected to increase by $19,000.
- Adjust the Overlay down from $150,000 to $125,000
- Increase the projected valuation from $1,202,924,400 to $1,205,424,400, an increase of $11,000,000 over last year.
- I’ve looked at the motor vehicle registrations through the end of Sept. and we seem to be in a better place than expected using data from last month. The run rate would put us at $1,146,694. Last year’s actuals were $1,158,970. Let’s plan on $1,155,000 for our updated projections for now, still $100,000 +/- down from projected 2018.
- The question remains concerning how we’ll handle the ORYA funding request for FY 2019 totaling $44,025, up 3% from last year. Unless additional monies can be identified Town-wide, it is likely this will be reduced partially or in its entirety in order to bring down tax rate impacts to the extent possible. ORYA funding would then be based solely on user fees. Question: Why does Durham support ORYA while it does not support groups such as Oyster River Otters, arts programming, etc.? Should the Town create a grant program on a per child basis so a family could take, say $45 per child, and use it as they see fit for children’s programming to meet their family’s needs? Why is sports being favored over arts?
- Reduce the requested police replacement vehicles from 2 to 1 in 2019.
- Move $27,500 for the Vision Software Conversion from 2019 to 2020.
- The DFD Medic 1 Replacement as a full blown ambulance should be reset as a modified heavy duty pickup truck as is currently the case. This will save monies in future years.
- The new DFD/UNH/(Possibly McGregor) Public Safety complex building on Waterworks Road on the UNH campus should be moved up two years to 2023. The dollar amount should be reset at $20,000,000 with the Town only paying for its share of the project, which will be 50% of an estimated $8 million, a several years old number. If McGregor is included, the space would likely be Town-owned with the actual cost of debt/service and operations charged back to McGregor. Durham and UNH must still work out all of the details. Durham to potentially bond project with UNH providing offsetting revenue for its proportional share of the project. Grant monies needed for this to proceed and we need to work on bringing down total cost. At least Waterworks Road site is set.
- DFD has requested $320,000 in 2019, to be bonded over 5 years, for improvements to the current DFD location to get them through until a new building is undertaken. This would allow them to expand into new space in the General Services Building. The project would be shared 50/50 with UNH. Still evaluating this request.
- Question for DFD: Why is the $1,240,000 ladder truck not on a 20 year replacement schedule, versus 10 yrs, with a refurbishment in year 10? More information needed.
- Add $3 - $5 million to 2021 for tentative repairs to the Oyster River Mill Pond Dam, in addition to the $300,000 in there now for feasibility in 2019. Modify the CIP sheet to reflect this. It is important for Durham to decide how to proceed this fall as part of the budget process so we can address both the impaired water quality in the Mill Pond marsh area and address NHDES identified safety issues with the dam. Dam removal would represent the lowest cost long-term solution, address quarter quality impairments in the pond, and restore the natural ecosystem in this location.
- Under the DPW Sanitation Division, I’d like to see whether we can push either the Front End Loader ($205,000) or 30 CY Rolloff Containers ($28,500) off to 2020 to spread out those two projects, along with the other Sanitation Division projects. I understand this won’t save us any money next year because they are both bonded but I’m trying to spread things out.
- Add an additional allotment of $15,000 to the Admin. budget consultant line for bike/ped/traffic safety analysis/enhancements on an as needed basis with offsetting revenue coming from the $45,564 in the reserve account from the vehicle and ped fund. We’ll have to track the monies so that we don’t spend the money if not needed, and so we don’t transfer in the monies if not spent.
- I also spoke with Assessor Jim Rice about simply doing a reassessment in 5 years in one fell swoop, rather than incrementally. That would save another $29,100 but I’d like to hold off on that for now. My preference would be to get the rolling process started if we can afford it. We’ll likely pick up new value in improvements that have flown under the radar for some of the last 15 +/- or so years since the last complete measure and list (physical interior and exterior home/business inspection) to ensure equity in our assessments across all properties, but that is not guaranteed.
- The primary purpose of the Conservation Fund, traditionally a tool for funding additional conservation land acquisition for Durham, needs to be reset to fund properly managing the open space land we acquire as well. To that end, the $30,000 +/- in projects Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder has recommended to begin to better manage trails, provide appropriate signage, repair bog bridges, address invasives, etc. should be charged to the Conservation Fund in 2019 versus the General Fund.
I plan to do everything reasonable to bring the Council something professional and bare bones in order to meet the Council goal of no tax rate increase for the 4th year in a row but I do not believe that it will be possible. Doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try, however, and I’m sure trying…
The July over July US CPI is 2.9%. The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH CPI is 3.4%.
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Durham resident Francoise Meissner addressing NH Site Evaluation Committee at Thursday’s public hearing at Pease. Courtesy Todd Selig
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PORTSMOUTH HERALD ARTICLE - Site Evaluation Committee holds public hearing on plan to install high-voltage transmission lines
All but one of the 50 or so people who spoke at a public hearing about the Eversource proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line between Madbury and Portsmouth were vehemently against the project.
The SEC is still taking public comment through email, which can be sent to the SEC Administrator Pamela Monroe at Pamela.Monroe@sec.nh.gov. Monroe said comment would be taken up to Oct. 29.
View the complete Portsmouth Herald article HERE.
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Historic brick cable house marking entry point of proposed seacoast reliability project under Little Bay on Durham side. Courtesy Todd Selig
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ADMINISTRATOR SELIG OP-ED PUBLISHED IN THE CONCORD MONITOR
Administrator Todd Selig submitted an Op-Ed to the Concord Monitor titled: Washington has much to learn from local government, which was published on October 8, 2018. Read the letter HERE.
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HUNTING IN DURHAM
Deer hunting season is quickly approaching with muzzle loading season starting November 3rd through the 13th and all deer hunting from November 14th through December 9th. It is the hunter’s responsibility to check the capability of hunting on all lands. There is no hunting allowed on land owned by the Town of Durham. State and Federal lands routinely allow hunting and it should be noted that 80% of New Hampshire's forestland is privately owned. Generally speaking, most private lands, especially larger tracts, remain open to hunters across New Hampshire, unless otherwise posted against hunting. While the Durham Police and New Hampshire Fish and Game highly recommend that each hunter personally contact landowners whenever possible and seek permission to hunt, this is not always accomplished. It is noted that even land posted to hunting can be accessed by contacting the owner prior to hunting. We urge all hunters to please respect all landowners wishing to keep their lands posted. One category of current use tax reduction requires the landowner to keep their land open to public use, including hunting, in order to get an additional 20% tax reduction. Regardless, the discharge of a firearm within 300 feet of a permanently occupied building owned by another is unlawful. If residents are concerned about any gunshots, the Durham Police are poised to respond and investigate the situation.
Residents should also be aware that the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Newington holds a special hunt on the first weekend of the regular firearms season. The shotgun-only white-tailed deer hunt serves the dual purposes of supporting the state's effort to control the deer population while providing recreational opportunities on the 1,100-acre refuge. A total of 40 hunters (20 each day) are selected through a free lottery for one-day hunting permits.
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Durham Fire Department Inspector Jessica Plante completed the first Pro-Board Accredited Fire Investigator/NFPA 1033 (80-hour training program) in N.H. at the New Hampshire Fire Academy and graduated last evening. Congratulations Jess!
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RIVERWOODS DURHAM CONSTRUCTION - Drone footage of progress
The RiverWoods construction site is progressing and the building footprints are beginning to become visible.
View a drone fly-over video of the entire site taken near the end of September HERE.
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FALL LEAF AND BRUSH CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Collection begins on Monday, November 5th, all items must be out by 7am! During Fall Cleanup, Public Works picks up brush (natural material from trees) first followed by the collection of leaves. Fall Cleanup is separate from your regular curbside collection!
- Leaves should be placed in paper leaf bags (remember, plastic bags are not recyclable and will not be picked up). Paper bags may be purchased at Aubuchon Hardware and stores such as Lowes or Home Depot. Loose leaves will not be accepted but may be brought to the Transfer Station & Recycling Center on Durham Point Road.
- Brush should be placed in one direction, bundled and tied with string (no wire please).
- Brush and limbs must be no greater than 5 feet in length and 5 inches in diameter. No stumps will be accepted.
- The amount of brush and limbs is limited to ONE TRUCKLOAD PER HOUSEHOLD.
- Cutting off small limbs from branches will help maximize each load.
- Remember, backyard composting of your leaves and brush reduces the flow of waste, while at the same time, produces valuable organic matter for the soil. It improves your soil and the plants growing in it.
The Fall Newsletter will be mailed out in the next few days. The Newsletter can also be viewed HERE.
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DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, October 21, 2018 From 9 - 11AM - Celebrating Fire Prevention Week
- Look-Listen-Learn - Fire can happen anywhere!
- How to operate a Fire Extinguisher
- Put a fire out with a fire hose
- The inflatable fire safety smoke house will be set up for children to go through
- Touch a fire truck
- And much more...
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DURHAM POLICE CONDUCT ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS - Three Businesses Fail
The Durham Police routinely conduct “compliance checks” of all establishments who are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages within the community. The goal is to ensure that businesses are properly confirming the age and identity of those persons attempting to purchase alcohol. Each alcohol vendor in Durham is acutely aware of the problems illegal alcohol possession, consumption and intoxication poses to this community and it is our goal to confront this issue on multiple levels.
This Wednesday evening an underage student working in conjuncture with the Durham Police and the New Hampshire Liquor Commission attempted to purchase alcohol at each of the fifteen (15) businesses. Unfortunately three (3) businesses, Lexi’s, Phillips 66 and Three Chimney’s sold alcohol to the underage minor and were issued summonses by the NH Liquor Officers.
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Last Saturday, Durham Postal Carrier John Pacheco was covering for another carrier that was on vacation whose route is in Lee. John came across these young ladies on Hill Road selling lemonade and of course had to buy a cup! Courtesy John Pacheco
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SYNOPSIS OF SEPTEMBER 6TH HISTORIC DISTRICT/HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING
The Historic District/Heritage Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 4, 2018. View a brief synopsis submitted by HDC/HC Chair Michael Bradley outlining the agenda topics that were discussed at the meeting HERE.
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WHY IS PET WASTE A PROBLEM? - Pickup Your Pets' Poop!
Rain or snow runoff can carry pet waste directly into waterways or storm drains, which usually empty without any treatment into a stream, river, or estuary. Untreated fecal matter can be a source of harmful bacteria and nutrients. Just as we don’t want human sewage in our water, it is important to prevent pet waste from being carried into our waterways.
It isn’t just water quality that can suffer. Leaving pet waste on the ground, especially in public areas like parks or playing fields may pose a risk to children, adults, and even pets.
CONSIDER THIS…
Pet waste carries disease causing organisms such as Giardia and Salmonella which can make water unsafe for drinking or swimming; to protect the public from illness, swimming beaches and shellfish beds can be shut down due to bacterial contamination, and pet waste can be a cause of that contamination. Pet waste left on playing fields or in parks can be unhealthy and messy.
Let’s work together to keep pet waste out of our water resources and recreational areas.
DO YOUR PART: SCOOP THE POOP!
Scooping your pooch’s poop isn’t just a courtesy for those walking behind you; it’s the healthy and environmentally sound thing to do. Picking up after your dog is not only easy, in Durham it’s the law!
View more information HERE.
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READY RIDES SERVES THE GREATER DURHAM COMMUNITY
Ready Rides is a volunteer driver program which assists the elderly and handicapped get to medical and dental appointments when they cannot drive themselves. Ready Rides serves the communities of Barrington, Durham, Lee, Madbury, Newfields, Newmarket, Northwood,Nottingham, and Strafford.
The organization provides free curb to curb transportation by volunteers, driving their own car.
Volunteers choose when they can provide rides, distance, and time of day. All volunteer drivers are vetted and trained for the safety of the clients. Drivers receive .35 cents reimbursement per mile to cover expenses. Help your neighbors stay in their homes as they age by improving their access to medical care.
Persons interested in becoming a Ready Rides volunteer driver may call (603) 244-8719, mailto:info@readyrides.org and check Ready Rides out on the web at http://www.readyrides.org
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Theta Chi fraternity brothers continued their volunteer contributions to the stewardship of Durham conservation areas, helping with trail improvements at Doe Farm on Saturday, October 6th. Courtesy Ellen Snyder
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THETA CHI FRATERNITY AND TOWN RESIDENTS HELP IMPROVE DOE FARM TRAILS
On Saturday, October 6th, six Theta Chi Fraternity brothers and five Durham residents joined Land Stewardship Coordinator Ellen Snyder to work on trails at Doe Farm off Bennett Road. We had a beautiful fall morning and great enthusiasm for re-routing and clearing a trail, closing a section of trail, and exposing an old stone bridge to be re-built. Thanks to a great volunteer crew!
Theta Chi and other town volunteers will be back on Saturday, October 27th for another work day at Doe Farm to help clean-up Moat Island. If interested in joining us, please sign up on Nature Groupie at Nature Groupie HERE.
- Saturday, October 27, 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Help Us Reach Our Fund-raising Goal to Improve Doe Farm!
The Land Stewardship Subcommittee is spearheading volunteer work days, an Eagle Scout project, and fund-raising to improve public access, awareness, and enjoyment of Durham’s Doe Farm conservation area, based on a comprehensive trails and stewardship plan, complementing the 100+ years of forest management of this property. Planned improvements include: building bridges, creating new trails, adding a kiosk and signs, establishing new riverside day-use picnic areas, and improving existing trails. The budget for these projects is $16,000 with additional labor, design work, and permitting contributed by volunteers and Town of Durham staff.
To maintain healthy waters, habitats, and forests and improve public access and enjoyment on all Durham conservation areas—needs identified in property management plans--additional funds are needed to augment town funds and grants. The Town Council created the “Durham Town Land Stewardship Patron’s Trust” to meet these needs. Private donations to the Patron’s Trust are used for stewardship activities on Durham conservation areas, guided by the Land Stewardship Subcommittee in collaboration with the Trustees of the Trust Funds and Conservation Commission. Interested donors can learn more by checking out the following documents:
- Patron’s Trust Pledge Form HERE
- Help Improve Doe Farm Trails HERE.
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The arrow above denotes approximate exit point of proposed Eversource Seacoast Reliability Project cable on Newington side. Note the historic cable house on left side of photo. Courtesy Todd Selig
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CELEBRATE 300 YEARS WITH THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DURHAM
Within the church’s early history, the town’s civic leaders often held positions of leadership within the church. Familiar names of Griffiths, Thompson, Ffrost and Mathes are among the families that regularly attended Sunday services. As the town grew to include the University of New Hampshire, many of the university’s leaders also held positions within the church’s leadership. “Dad” Henderson. Carl Lundholm and Donald Babcock are familiar names within the university and church’s histories. The public is invited to join the church as it celebrate this milestone in our shared histories. The following events are free and open to all:
- Saturday, October 20th 3:00 p.m. Historical Pageant “Our Church Story” - Written by Prof. Doug Wheeler, this dramatic narrative will feature Durham’s principal historical events and personalities in the church's 300th year history.
- Sunday, October 28th 4:00 p.m. Organ Concert - Raymond Nagem, Associate Music Director at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC will play music selections that honor music within the church’s history. Reception to follow.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE'S "HANDS FREE ELECTRONIC DEVICE" LAW - It's no longer legal to text, google, and drive your car!
The Hands Free law has been in effect since July 2015! The law was created for many good reasons due including the large number of fatal car crashes in New Hampshire that have been attributed to “distraction”. Research has concluded that a texting vehicle operator is 23 times more likely to crash.
New Hampshire’s law prohibits the use of hand held electronic devices capable of providing voice or data communication while driving or even when temporarily halted/stopped in traffic for a stop sign, traffic signal or other momentary delays. An electronic device includes cell phones, GPS, tablets, iPods, iPad or other devices that require data entry. Of course, any call being made to 911 or other public safety entity will not be a violation.
It is important to understand that the ban would apply while drivers are stopped temporarily, such as at a red light, but not if they have pulled-over and are stopped off the side of the roadway. Vehicle operators can answer the phone but not holding it to the ear or typing emails or other messages. It also does not allow programming GPS systems unless drivers are pulled off the road.
Drivers can use a variety of ways to comply with the law and still talk on their phones. For example, drivers can attach a Bluetooth device to an older car’s sun visor and sync it to their cellphone. Many newer cars can also make hands-free calls through Bluetooth integrated into the car’s system. If anyone is confused or would like to speak with an officer about the law, please call the Durham Police @ 603-868-2324.
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Town Engineer April Talon and Melissa Paly, Great Bay Waterkeeper, out on Little Bay on Friday, October 5th evaluating route of Seacoast Reliability Project crossing. Courtesy Todd Selig
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IT’S BUDGET SEASON, SO PLEASE EXCUSE THE DELAY IN MR. SELIG FOLLOWING UP ON EMAILS, VOICEMAILS, LETTERS, ETC.
Budget season is upon us in Durham and as such, Administrator Selig is actively working with the Business Office and our various department, boards, committees, and commissions in formulating a proposed budget for consideration by the Town Council. By Town Charter, Mr. Selig has until the last business day in October to propose a budget to the Council. The Council then has until the last business day in December to adopt a budget of its own, or the Administrator’s proposed budget becomes the FY 2019 budget by default.
At this time of year, Mr. Selig is in constant budget meetings, in additional to normal responsibilities, and as such responding to correspondence is typically delayed. Urgent matters should be sent to the attention of Administrative Assistant Jennie Berry, mailto:jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.
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SECRETS OF THE ISRAEL DEMERITT HOUSE
Discoveries during the dismantling and the craftsmanship revealed in the process. The house was dismantled, documented and preserved in its entirety. It is now offered for sale by Preservation Timber Framing. Arron Sturgis and Jessica MilNeil of PTF will present a program documenting the disassembly of the federal period farmhouse that stood for more than two centuries on what is now called O’Kane Farm at UNH. Presented by the Durham Historic Association on Sunday, October 21 at 1 pm at the Town Hall. Everyone is welcome.
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Leaves turning heading toward Crommet Creek on Great Bay. Courtesy Todd Selig
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - OCTOBER 27, 2018
It’s hard to believe the October is just around the corner, but unfortunately it is quickly approaching. The 2018 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 8-11:30AM. To register, you must call the Department of Public Works at 868-5578 or e-mail publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us. Remember - The MAXIMUM COLLECTED PER HOUSEHOLD IS FIVE GALLONS. See more details in the spring newsletter located on the DPW's web 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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PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART ADULT FIELD TRIP - Wednesday, November 7th 9:00am-5:00pm
Join Durham Parks and Recreation for a day at the Portland Museum of Art. We will provide the transportation so you can relax and just enjoy the museum! $10 per person for transportation (payable day of trip) and admission to the museum. Pre-registreation is required by November 6th at durhamrec.recdesk.com
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Join Durham Public Library on Wednesday October 24th, at 7:00 - 8:00 PM for Wellness Wednesday! FACING LOSS: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP lead by Jiong Jiong Hu.
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*Academic year commenced August 24th and will be measured through graduation at UNH in May.
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HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A Brief History of Durham, NH 1600 - 1976 (A little volume that was the Heritage Project of the Durham Historic Association Bicentennial celebration)
Preface - "Since before God made the first little green apples, oysters have probably been growin in the Oyster River; and some of the largest and juiciest to be found anywhere in the world are still growing here today. The following vignettes from rollicking history of Durham town on the Oyster River are therefore presented between the shells of an oyster."
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1841 - The Boston & Maine Railroad extended its line from Exeter to Dover, the tracks passing over the campus and down what is now Edgewood Road. The station was on Main Street, east of Morrill Hall. Moved downtown, the station is now the Pizza Den and the freight shed Gray's Garage.
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A flock of Canada geese over Great Bay on Friday, October 5th and pristine shoreline. Courtesy Todd Selig
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This weekend, be sure to get out-and-about to view the beautiful fall foliage! It has already started to peak up north.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
T: 603-868-5571
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us
https://www.ci.durham.nh.us
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