Friday Updates - September 13, 2013

Friday, September 13, 2013

       A reminder that the Centennial Celebration for the Mill Pond Dam is this Sunday, 9/15.

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CNNMoney combed through its list of best places to live to identify the 25 youngest towns that are chock full of twenty-somethings. Eagle Mountain, Utah came in #1 on the list with Durham, NH coming in at #2. 

According to the Best Places database, Eagle Mountain and Durham play host to the next generation of America.  How true.  

To read more, click HERE.

And in case you did not realize today's date when you awoke this morning, it is Friday the 13th...

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE MILL POND DAM - COMING UP THIS WEEKEND ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH!!

The HDC/Heritage Commission in collaboration with the Historic Association, Parks & Recreation, and Three Chimneys will be hosting the CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION of the Mill Pond Dam from 2-5:00 PM at Three Chimney's Inn.

Down at the Footbridge from 2-2:30 PM:  UNH's a Capella group Alabaster Blue will be singing.

Opening Remarks at 2:30 PM at the footbridge over the historic Oyster River.

Historical Exhibits by the Heritage Commission and Historic Association will be in the Coppers Room at the Inn featuring the original 1913 construction pictures of the Dam and much more.

On Old Landing Road:  Cars from Granite State Antique Auto Club will be featured with their roaring 20's band, Buck Fifty-Five. They would like to extend an invitation to anyone in the Durham community who has an antique car to driver over and join them.

In the Front Garden:  Kids activities featuring the Bouncy House from PLAY.

On the Terrace:  Birthday cake and refreshments and there will be live music featuring the Granite Gumbo band.

And a very special guest will be there.

Parking:  Parking is available at the Three Chimneys Inn, Town Hall, and Town Landing.

This event is FREE for the community.

NEW ASSESSED VALUES

In accordance with New Hampshire state law, the Town of Durham has completed a Statistical Update of all real property with an effective date of April 1, 2013.  The tax year begins April 1st and ends on March 31st of a given year.  Notices regarding the new assessments of residential and commercial/ industrial properties were mailed on Monday of this week. 

At this point, these revised assessments are preliminary only, as they have not yet been finalized.

New assessments can be viewed on-line by going to assessment on-line, you can do so by going to http://www.krtappraisal.com/

This site will show value summary, building data, and revaluation information.  Once new assessments have been finalized and approved by the Town Council, they will be transferred to the Town’s web site.   

To view an article on this statistical update that appeared in Foster's Daily Democrat, go to http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130912/GJNEWS_01/130... .

An illustration of the New Town Hall project at 8 Newmarket Road.

NEW TOWN HALL PROJECT UPDATE - BIDS COME IN HIGH

Design Team Working to Trim Costs

The bids are in for the Town Hall project and they are high.

Hutter Construction is our general contractor and the company put all of the subcontracted tasks out to bid.  In a nutshell, we have $1,632,996 allocated for the project of which approximately $230,000 is allocated for architectural and commissioning work. This leaves approximately $1,400,000 remaining for construction with Public Works undertaking the site work in-house.  

The August 13, 2013 pricing came in at $1,887,367.  

Through an open book process, we know that between three and five subcontractors bid on each aspect of the project, bid prices were quite consistent for specific tasks, and prospective bidders were from throughout the state, some being from the Seacoast area.  This tells us the bids were in fact competitive.

Public Works Director Michael Lynch sent Architect Art Guadano and General Contractor Hutter Construction back to the drawing board to bring the price down through project modifications/reductions. That process is under way and to date we have cut approximately $279,257 from the project.  

The premise for the design for the new Durham Town Hall has been to reuse the former People’s United Bank building across the street at 8 Newmarket Road in order to economically create a new functional, energy efficient Town Hall, while respecting the historic New England character of Durham.

It has been important to focus on the community’s preferences throughout the design process and the Town has endeavored to do so. The design achieves function and economy in the following ways:

• Reuse the existing building where feasible:

1. Two bank vaults will store Town records.
2. Existing bathrooms will remain unchanged.
3. Several existing office spaces will be kept with only minor upgrades to finishes.
4. Three existing air handlers will be kept for heating and cooling.

• Locate Town office functions in what was previously office space.
• New components required for accessibility including an elevator and bathrooms will be located in 
new space in order to avoid extensive modifications to the existing building.
• Choices for materials balance costs with durability:

1. Lobby floors will be VCT rather than expensive tile.
2. Wall surfaces will be simply paint.
3. Ceilings will be acoustic ceiling tile and gypsum board rather than cedar ceilings like in the 
current Town Hall or the new Library.
4. Existing brick walls will be left exposed to the new interior.
5. Doors and trim will be a painted finish rather than hardwood such as cherry or maple.
6. Doors connecting new and old will be located at existing door and window openings in the 
brick.
7. The new brick exterior with Azek trim is more costly initially but will require minimal 
maintenance for many years, saving money over the long-term. 


The building design is not extravagant and strives to create a professional, moderate appearance.

The question arises as to why prices are over the preliminary budget, for which several explanations are offered:

• The original budget estimate provided by the General Contractor was optimistic. The average published cost for new Town Halls of similar size is over $190 per square foot. Depending on what changes may be made, our cost equates to $135 - $155 per square foot. The new Durham Library was completed for approximately $287 per square foot. These figures indicate that the pricing for the Town Hall is reasonable when compared to other such projects.

• The project start date was delayed by several months in order to get the design right.  Over that period of time, construction prices have risen.

• The design incorporates a building envelope with R-60 roof insulation, R-40 wall insulation, R-10 insulated slabs and triple glazed R-4.5 windows to create an extremely energy efficient building that reduces operating costs over time. This has an impact on cost that was not adequately factored into the original budget.  Long-term the added insulation creates a building that is significantly more sustainable per Town goals.  

• There are improvements planned to the existing building not originally considered, but identified through our LEED process in order to create a more energy efficient envelope and sustainable structure. For example, a new vapor barrier and layer of gypsum board are planned above the second floor ceiling to reduce heat loss through a drafty ceiling.

• Changes were also made to the design to satisfy the community and the Historic District Commission that proved to be more costly than originally anticipated, including:

1. The large single pane arched window at the entry portal adds $38,000 in cost alone, versus the originally proposed multi-paned aluminum framing.
2. Replacing existing windows on the two street facades with new historic style triple-glazed windows.
3. The new front entry door at the existing building front entry also necessitated interior lobby changes.
4. The rear triple-hung windows with a view to Mill Pond are more costly than double hung or fixed windows. 


The design put out to bid reflects community goals related to energy and sustainability, strengthens the historic character of downtown, and provides functional Town Hall space without being extravagant.

The new location and redevelopment of the current Town Hall site will also positively impact our Town’s taxes over time. The proposed renovation/ expansion creates a moderate facility designed to function and perform well for many years.

Administrator Selig hopes to bring a proposed bid award forward to the Council on September 23, 2013 so that the project may begin in earnest.  Residents will note that Durham Public Works began preliminary site work earlier this summer.

New Town Hall plans showing the different appearances between mullion-free main entrance as bid (bottom) versus an entrance with mullions (top).  The additional cost of the mullion-free sheet of glass is $38,000.

NHDOT PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON RECONSTRUCTING NH ROUTE 108 (NEWMARKET ROAD) AND CONSTRUCTING FOUR FOOT SHARED USE SHOULDERS FROM JUST SOUTH OF BAY ROAD IN NEWMARKET NORTH TO INTERSECTION OF MILL POND ROAD IN DURHAM

On Thursday evening, September 19, 2013, beginning at 7:00 PM, representatives from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will hold a public informational meeting at the Newmarket Town Hall, 186 Main Street, on a project that involves reconstructing NH Route 108 and constructing four foot shared use shoulders from just south of Bay Road in Newmarket north to the intersection of Mill Pond Road in Durham.

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. Accordingly, NHDOT assures that this project will be administered according to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes to ensure nondiscrimination.

Any individuals needing assistance or auxiliary communication equipment due to sensory impairment or other disability, should contact the Bureau of Right-of-Way, NHDOT, PO Box 483, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0483-

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964. Notification for the need of assistance should be made at the earliest convenience.The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Information about this project can be found at http://www.nh.gov/dot/projects/durham13080/index.htm

FUTURE LOCATION OF DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET - Possible Idea:  Along Main Street in Metered Spots in Front of Huddleston Hall?

The Durham Farmers' Market will move to a new location next year due to the construction and relocation of the Town Hall. We have been putting our heads together to think of possible locations.  One idea is to locate the market along Main Street in the metered parking spaces in front of Huddleston Hall, while simultaneously closing the right hand lane of vehicular travel during the time the market is open.  

We'll discuss this idea internally to determine whether the various Town departments have concerns.

AUTOMATED DOWNTOWN PARKING METERS OFFER FREE 15 MINUTES


A reminder to residents that the new automated, solar powered parking meters downtown along Pettee Brook Lane and Madbury Road offer 15 minutes of free parking for a quick pick up or drop off, or time to pick up a muffin or cup of coffee.  IT IS STILL NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE FREE 15 MINUTE SLIP FROM THE AUTOMATED SOLAR-POWERED KIOSKS, THOUGH.

 

The automated meter program is intended to expand over time and will likely encompass all parking spaces downtown with premium locations garnering a premium price and with parking farther away costing less thereby better distributing parking use throughout the entire downtown core.  When new meters are installed along Main Street, we envision the first hour being free.

ANNUAL MUNICIPAL LAW LECTURE SERIES

Beginning this month, the 38th Annual Municipal Law Lecture Series, sponsored by the New Hampshire Local Government Center and the Regional Planning Commission, will be holding lectures in communities throughout the state.

 

These lectures are intended for municipal officials with an interest in, or responsibility for, any aspect of municipal land use to include members of planning boards, zoning boards, conservation commissions, and councils/board of selectmen, as well as planners, building inspectors, and code officers. All lectures are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM.

 

The schedule of lectures is as follows:

Lecture One:  Planning and Fair Housing Law

The NH Workforce Housing law was passed five years ago, and many communities have worked to change their land use regulations to comply with new statutory requirements. But the obligation to provide “fair housing opportunity” comes from long-standing Federal law and extends to all units of government – Federal, state, regional, and local. Learn about the relationship between these laws, and how compliance with the state law can help to meet your community’s requirements under Federal law. Benjamin D. Frost, Esq., AICP, Director of Public Affairs, New Hampshire Housing Authority and

Christine C. Wellington, Esq., NH Catholic Charities

Lecture Two: Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Considerations for Land Use Boards

This lecture will address the thorny issue of conflicts of interest and other ethical issues faced by land use boards. Following the rules regarding conflicts and ethics can save time and effort, and help en-sure the continued trust of the community in its land use boards. In-formation on the latest legislative and case law changes, including the recently-released U.S. Supreme Court opinion in McBurney v. Young will also be discussed. Matthew R. Serge, Esq., Upton & Hatfield, LLP and C. Christine Fillmore, Esq., New Hampshire Municipal Association

Lecture Three: Conditions of Approval: How to Draft Language That is Both Clear and Defensible

All Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment spend considerable time and effort in the review of subdivisions, site plans, or re-quests for an administrative appeal, special exception or variance. At the end of the review, someone must create the language that will record the vote of approval, and impose various conditions on the applicants. This session will provide pointers on these issues, as well as discuss recent important cases from the US Supreme Court that talk about how such conditions can cross the line and create illegal “takings and exactions”. Daniel D. Crean, Esq., Crean Law Office and Paul G. Sanderson, Esq., New Hampshire Municipal

Board and committee members interested in attending any or all of these lectures are encouraged to do so. Planning, Zoning Board, and Economic Development Committee members should express their interest to Karen Edwards so that she may complete the registration on-line. Town Councilors and other board/committee members should express interest to Jennie Berry.

For details visit http://www.nhmunicipal.org/service#law-lectures.Questions? Call 800.852.3358, ext. 3350, or email NHMAregistrations@nhmunicipal.org.

BACKYARD CHICKENS - A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH BUCKY BUCKAW AND OTHERS - SEPTEMBER 15TH

Sunday, September 15th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  St. George's Episcopal Church, 1 Park Court, Durham.  The host of The Backyard Chicken Broadcast, Bucky Buckaw, is coming to NH and will moderate this panel of local chickeners.  Learn how to keep chickens, connect with other small scale farmers, and meet others interested in healthy, sustainable food raising. 

A member of the Durham Agricultural Commission will provide an update on the recent changes to Durham's land use regulations that enables chickens to raised in most zones in town.  We might also be welcoming the Buckaw flock of three at the event, and a sing-along to a poultry song is also rumored!  Free and open to the public, children are welcome.  For more information click HERE or contact amyla44@juno.com.  Sponsored by the Greater Seacoast Permaculture Meetup Group, the Durham Agricultural Commission, and St. George's Episcopal Church.

THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIOS

Health Reform & Health Insurance Markets

2014 Changes in NH

Filmed at the Durham Public Library’s New Community Room!

Hey local residents, if you missed the Insurance presentation in the Community Room @ Durham Public Library on Wednesday September 11, no worries, DCAT Studios was there and recorded the entire presentation just for you.  Tune in this Sunday @ 2:00 PM as Tyler Brannen, Health Policy Analyst from the NH Insurance Department explains the changes in the Health Insurance Marketplace for 2014.  Hear residents questions about some of these changes and how it affects all of us.  This broadcast will not be available on DCAT’s On Demand site.

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“Smith Chapel a Durham Treasure”

Join your host, Richard Belshaw as he chats with Historic District/Heritage Commission board member, Andrea Bodo about the history, renovations and interesting facts about our own little neighborhood treasure, the Smith Chapel.  Hear why it was built, view the beauty of the architecture and  get a peek at some of the treasures inside. Sunday’s @ 6:00 PM. This production will also be available on the On Demand site, just click on the DCAT Studios folder.

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“Smith Chapel Two Years of Restoration”

Join your host, Public Works Director, Mike Lynch as he shares more about the restoration and renovations of the Smith Chapel.  Hear Mike's story of a personal experience that took place in the Chapel some 32 years ago.  View the beautifully landscaped grounds, maintained by residents and the Public Works Department.  See and hear reactions from some of the Town Councilors that visited the Chapel for the first time after the restorations were completed.

Sunday’s @ 6:30 PM.

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.

Economic Development Committee - Monday, September 17, 2013. To view 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.

PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.

Pretty Girls Sing Soprano: Pretty Girls Sing Soprano will perform TOMORROW afternoon (3:30-6) at Wagon Hill Farm.  Bring a PICNIC, bring a FRIEND, bring the FAMILY for FREE sights and sounds! https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/recreation

Durham Day 2013:  Are you a resident? Want to showcase and sell your art? Find out how you can participate in Durham Day 2013 (Saturday, Sep 21st, 12:30-4:00 PM; rain date Sunday, Sep 22nd), Wagon Hill Farm. Email sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us for more details.

Join us for a free BBQ, kayak/boat tours, art, kid's activities, hiking, music by BLISS, and much more.  https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/recreation

Welcome Back Coyote Club Members: Sign up for Coyote Club now through September 13th (late registration fees apply). https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/recreation/coyote-club-fall-2013 .

Rock Climbing Club:  Now accepting names for Fall DPR Climbing Club Members (ages 12-18), don’t miss out!  Email: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us

with participant information to secure a spot.

FITNESS CLASSES CLOSE TO HOME

Yoga:   Mondays:  5:45AM and 5PM; Tuesdays:  7:15PM; Thursdays:  6:00AM

Boot Camp:  Wednesday/Friday – 7AM
Pilates:  Monday – 8AM; Wednesday – 6:30PM; Saturday – 10AM

Zumba:  Monday/Wednesday – 5:30PM; Saturday – 9AM

Strength & Stretch:  Wednesday/Friday – 8AM

Tai Chi Beginner/Advanced:  Friday – 4-5:30PM

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance:  Tuesday/Thursday - 9-10AM

Find out more here: http://www.ci.durham.nh.us/calendar?departments=283

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR P&R EVENTS:

Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series – Pretty Girls Sing Soprano, September 7th 3:30-6 @ Wagon Hill Farm.  FREE!

Dam Centennial Celebration – September 15th @ Three Chimneys Inn

Durham Day – September 21st (rain date September 22nd) @ WHF

A Spooktacular Day in Durham – October 25th

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Holly Harris (right) will speak at the Durham Garden Club's meeting on Tuesday, September 24th beginning at 6:30 PM at the Durham Public Library. Courtesy Durham Garden Club

Join Great Bay Skating Club’s Learn to Skate Program. Begins Saturday, September 14, 2013, Dover Ice Arena. Rolling 4-week sessions are $72. Sessions are 55 minutes. Season includes 8 sessions and an optional holiday and end of year ice show for students. Group lessons taught by experienced, certified skating instructors, assisted by qualified junior coaches for individualized help. For more information email: learn2sk8@greatbayskating.org or call Doreen Wachenschwanz @ 603-312-0707.

Community Church of Durham Welcome Sunday, September 15, 2013, 10:00 Worship Service. Church School classes begin as well. Fellowship Hour immediately following the service. 

UNH Celebrity Series – Keigwin + Company, Monday, September 16, 2013, 7PM, Paul Creative Arts center’s Johnson Theatre. Keigwin + Company reaches national and international audiences with dance that embodies a theatrical sensibility of wit, style, and heart. Tickets: $10 students, $30 General; available at the PCAC Box Office, 603-862-7222 or click HERE.
Community Church of Durham Community Event, Thursday, September 19, 6:30 PM, New Hampshire Welcoming Communities hosted by Welcoming New Hampshire, MIRA – Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Council, and the Immigration Rights Group of the NH Conference United Church of Christ. For more information, call 603-868-1230, or visit

http://www.durhamcommunitychurch.org

One World Language School International Film Festival, Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2013 at UNH featuring award-winning films for children and adults from around the world. For more information and to register, contact Julie Reece at 603-866-0364 or julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org.

Sixth Annual Huntington's Disease Awareness Walk, Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10:00 AM, UNH Whittemore Center. 3-mile walk. Registration open 9AM at rear entrance of Whittemore Center. Parking available adjacent to the "Whitt" at UNH Alumni Center lot. Register online, HERE.

UNH Ocean Discovery Day, Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10AM - 3PM at the Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory on UNH Campus and the Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex, New Castle. Free event open to the public. Day full of hands-on activities and learning opportunities related to marine science and ocean engineering. For more information, click HERE.

Nutcracker Auditions, Saturday, September 21, 2013, St. George's Church, Durham. Northeastern Ballet Theatre open auditions to perform in the company's December 7th and 8th performances at Oyster River High School. For more information email northeasternballettheatre@gmail.com or call Edra Toth, Director, at 603-834-8834. 

Durham Garden Club, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 6:30 PM, Durham Public Library community room. Open to the public. Workshop entitled Ikebana: The Disciplined Art of Japanese Flower Arranging held by Holly Harris, a 15-year member of the Kittery Point chapter of the Ikebana Society of America.

Moharimet Elementary School Seeking Volunteers. The Moharimet Elementary School is gearing up for a major playground renovation from Sep 26 to Sep 28, 2013 and needs volunteers of all skill levels to rake, hammer, dig, and have fun constructing a playground. Contact Rebecca Kell at rebecca_kell@hotmail.com.

One World Language School Information and Registration Night, Thursday, October 19, 2013, 5-6:30 PM, Moharimet Elementary school. One World Language School offers French, Spanish, German, and Chinese classes for children ages 3 and up. Classes held each Thursday at Moharimet beginning  in October.

Durham Great Bay Rotary. Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 7:30 AM, Three Chimneys Inn. Sep 11: Conrad Mandsager from Child Voice International; Sep 25: UNH Coach Umile; Oct 2: Fire Chief Corey Landry.

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

New Library Hours - The Durham Public Library is expanding its hours of operation beginning September 9th. The Library will now be open 6 days per week and 4 nights for your convenience.

 Monday:  2:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 Tuesday:  10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 Wednesday:  10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 Thursday:  10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 Friday:  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 Saturday:  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please park at the designated spaces only. No parking along the fence, or in the driveway. Additional parking is available at the middle school just across the street if our lot is full. Thank you.

Digital Bookmobile is coming your way! Need help with eBooks, your eReader, how to use it, which one to buy? All questions will get answered on the Digital Bookmobile that will stop at Dover Public Library on September 26, 2013. Check this out: http://digitalbookmobile.com/Calendar.aspx

Chess and Board Game Afternoon (ages 10 & up), Monday Sept. 16th 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Join us every Monday afternoon in the community room upstairs for a game of chess (or other board games).

McGregor Memorial EMS CPR Course, Tues. Sept. 17th, 6:00-8:15 p.m. - The cost for the Community CPR Class is $20, and payment is due the night of the class. Please register at www.mcgregorems.org

George Washington Spied Here, Tues. Sept. 17th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Join UNH Professor of History Emeritus Douglas Wheeler for a fascinating look at Spies in Time!  This program is possible through a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

Pre-school storytimes begin Tues. Sept. 17th and Thurs. Sept. 19th at 10:30 a.m. – The theme is Superheroes!

Lego Club (1st-4th graders), Thurs. Sept. 19th at 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Join us Thursdays to make Lego creations.

Crafternoon – Fri. Sept. 20thh 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Stop by the Children’s craft room on Fridays for a fun craft.

Durham Days at Wagon Hill Farm with Durham Parks and Rec, Sat. Sept. 21st, 12-4.  We will be there with a craft and nature walk.

Patch Club begins again Sept. 1st!  Earn patches and a library bag for your reading time.  Register at the children’s desk.

Tales for Tails sign-ups have started.  Children in grades 1st-4th can read to a trained Pet Partner’s therapy dog.  A great way for your child to gain confidence in reading.

Seacoast Reads sign-ups have also started.  Does your child (1st-4th grades) need help reading?  Sign-up for a UNH tutor through Seacoast Reads at the library.

Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.

FROM "HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A BRIEF HISTORY OF DURHAM, NH, 1600 - 1976 written by Philip A. Wilcox and members of the Durham Historic Association.

1658 - Moharimet, an Indian sagamore, was known in the vicinity. His Planting Ground is south of Lamprey River and west of Packers Falls Road. Moharimet Swamp is the area south of Mill Road and west of the railroad. The Hill at the north end of Madbury Road bears his name.

Have a nice Yom Kippur holiday.

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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