Friday Updates - September 27, 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

Department of Public Works veteran Brian Beers stands next to a sign congratulating and acknowledging him for his 43 years of service to the Town of Durham.

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Highway Division employee Brian Beers retired today after serving the Town of Durham for 43 years. A lovely lunch retirement party was held and was well attended by members of Brian's family, fellow Town employees, Council members, and others who have worked with Brian over the past 43 years.

Brian was presented with a Town Chair as well as a Town shirt and hat that read: "Retired--43 Years of Service". Brian and his wife Suzy plan to do some traveling.

Congratulations Brian. Thank you for your dedicated service.  Have a long and happy retirement!

DURHAM RECEIVES COPS GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER

The United States Department of Justice notified the Town of Durham today that the COPS Office has approved the Durham Police Department for 1 officer position under the 2013 COPS (Office of Community Oriented Policing Services) Hiring Program.


The estimated amount of Federal funds to be awarded to the Town of Durham over the three-year grant period is $125,000.00. Durham’s local cash match would be $146,222.00. The Durham Police Department may use COPS grant funding to hire new officers or rehire officers who have been laid off, or are scheduled to be laid off on a specific future date, as a result of local budget cuts, on or after the official grant award start date.  


The intent of the officer envisioned under the grant program would be for Durham to hire a 20th police officer who would serve as a “POP” officer (Problem Oriented Patrol) focusing additional attention in part on issues related to rental housing within the Durham community, greater collaboration between the police department, landlords, UNH, and the Code Enforcement Office, etc.


Kudos are extended to Durham Police Captain David Holmstock for preparing and submitting the COPS application to the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Town for this grant program.  The program is a nationally competitive one.  


Police Chief David Kurz had requested an additional two officers as part of his agency’s FY 2014 budget request to the Town Administrator.  The COPS award will be figured in with all expenditure requests and anticipated revenues as part of the budget review process.  

Town Council acceptance would ultimately be needed for the Town to take advantage of this grant.

2014-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT
IN PROCESS

In conjunction with the annual budget development process, a draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is prepared in accordance with the Town Charter.  Section 5.8 states that the Administrator, after consultation with the Planning Board, shall prepare and submit to the Council a CIP at least one (1) month prior to the final date for submission of the budget.  


The CIP contain a list of capital improvements, including major replacements, which are proposed to be undertaken during the next six fiscal years.

Over the course of the last thirteen budget cycles, Administrator Selig has expanded the required six-year timeframe to a ten-year window to provide a better sense of Durham's long-term needs. 

In addition, Durham has fully integrated the CIP into the actual budgetary document submitted to the Council such that all items ultimately recommended by the Administrator for the next fiscal year are actually included within the Capital Budget submitted to the Council at the end of October.

All items contained within the CIP are made part and parcel of the ten-year fiscal forecast that is generated by the Business Office as part of the budget process. The result is a streamlined budget and CIP development process that connects requests made with actual financial and projected tax rate implications.

To facilitate this process, the Town Council is provided in September with the initial draft CIP outlining all requests made for capital improvements by departments, boards, and committees that is discussed with the Planning Board. After meeting with the Planning Board, the Administrator with the assistance of the Business Office and other departments, hones the plan, and ultimately transmits a final proposed document along with the Annual Budget to the Council prior to November 1st.

On September 11 & 25, 2013, Business Manager Gail Jablonski, DPW Director Mike Lynch, Todd Selig, and other department heads of the town met with the Planning Board to introduce and discuss the CIP.  Helpful discussion took place at those meetings.

2014 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT UNDER WAY


The 2014 budget review process is revving up to full swing. Business Manager Gail Jablonski and Administrator Selig are under way with representatives from the Durham Public Library Board of Trustees, Planning Department, DCAT, Fire Department, ORYA, Police Department, Zoning, Code Enforcement, and Assessing Office, Parks & Recreation Department, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, MIS, and Public Works Department to discuss budget requests for 2014.


Members of the Council were invited to participate in these meetings and a number of Councilors opted to do so.

The one-on-one budget meetings are undertaken each year in an effort to gain a better understanding of each department's priorities and needs early on in the budget development process prior to any budgetary decisions being made.

During a budget work session earlier this year, the Council suggested that the Administrator work to tie future spending increases to increases in the tax base generated through new development.  Proposals brought forward to the Council in November by the Administrator will be reflective of this objective.

Upon finalizing the budget development process in late-October, the proposed 2014 budget will be submitted to the Town Council, along with the proposed 2014-2023 Capital Improvement Program in accordance with Section 5.2. of the Town Charter, which states: "At such time as may be requested by the Administrator or specified by the Administrative Code, each officer or director of a department shall submit an itemized estimate of the expenditures for the next fiscal year for the departments or activities under his control to the Administrator. The Administrator shall, based on these estimates and other data, prepare a recommended budget which he shall, together with these department estimates, submit to the Council no later than the last workday prior to November 1 of the current year." 

The Council then has until the last workday in December to adopt a budget or the budget as recommended by the Administrator becomes the adopted budget by default.

A firm believer that being in or on the water is the secret of health and happiness, 

Ned McIntosh, a young 97 year old Durham resident, transformed a rusty, slide-on-the-snow skimming dish into a small pool.  Resident Sally Ford brought it in to the

Town Office this week. 

PUBLIC DISCOURSE REGARDING THE UNH OUTDOOR POOL

Last week the Durham “Friday Updates” included an open letter to the community from Administrator Todd Selig and UNH President Mark Huddleston entitled, “UNH-Durham: A Good Marriage Takes Earnest Effort on Everybody’s Part” regarding the inherently complex town-gown relationship that exists between Durham and University of New Hampshire. To view the letter, click HERE.


Foster’s Daily Democrat subsequently ran an editorial in response to the letter. To read this response, click HERE.


And Town Councilor Julian Smith (“Good Marriage”) and Resident/FUNHOP Co-Founder Kenny Rotner (“The” Pool) wrote letters to the editor in response to the open letter from Mr. Selig and Dr. Huddleston. To read the letters, click HERE.  

UNH plans to utilize its NH Listens program run by Dr. Bruce Mallory to facilitate a public forum regarding the pool this fall at a date TBD.  Representatives from UNH, Durham, and FUNHOP have all been asked to participate in helping to plan the forum.  The initial planning meeting will take place on October 1st.

Durham Resident and FUNHOP Co-founder Dudley Dudley dropped off this collage of press clippings pertaining to the UNH Outdoor Pool to display at the Durham Town Office foyer along with the slide-on-the-snow skimming dish made by Ned McIntosh (pictured above).  While these items are both very interesting and informative, and the community involvement on the part of both individuals is recognized and respected, Administrator Selig has opted not to display either item believing the items to be too partison regarding an actively debated public policy issue to display in the Town Office foyer, a common/public location that should be neutral and welcoming for all points of view. 

“DRUG TAKE BACK" PROGRAM AT THE DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT

The initiative of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been a national success where the previous events have taken in an astounding 276 tons of unwanted or expired medications.  Chief Kurz has decided to provide this program on a continuous basis since a significant number of residents participated by dropping off at the police facility a significant amount of unwanted or expired prescriptions.  During any business day, from 8AM to 5PM, residents can drop off their unused, unwanted, or expired medications at the Durham Police facility on Dover Road for no cost and it’s all anonymous!

Doing so prevents prescription drug abuse as six out of ten teenagers who have taken prescription narcotics state that they get them from their parents or relative’s medicine cabinets.  Additionally, using this service keeps trace drugs out of our lakes, streams and estuaries as wastewater treatment plants cannot remove many compounds found in medications; so when flushed or put in a landfill, drugs are discharged into our surface and ground water and consumed by fish and wildlife.  If anyone has any questions about this service, please call the Durham Police during business hours Monday through Friday.

NEW DENTIST IN TOWN

Dr. Bragdon and Dr. Rutter are pleased to announce that Dr. Karin Lamar has joined their dental practice.  Dr. Lamar earned her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and has been practicing dentistry in NH for over 17 years.  Dr. Lamar has built a reputation for quality dentistry and other dentists have voted her as one of New Hampshire Magazine's "Top Dentists" three years in a row.  Everyone at the office is confident that their patients will appreciate her thoughtful and gentle manner.  She will be treating patients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.


The office will also be changing its name to Durham Dental, better reflecting the collective efforts of the entire team.  Dr. Bragdon is NOT yet retiring - he will simply be reducing his hours to Mondays only.  If you should have any further questions, or would like to become a patient, please contact us at 868-5129 or durhamdentalnh@gmail.com.

 

BICYCLE ROAD RACES IN DURHAM

Durham is a community that encourages bicycling along all of its roadways, especially many of our rural more scenic areas.  Wherever there is a designed/sanctioned road race, the organization must complete a Special Events form which is then reviewed and signed by each applicable Department Head (police, fire, public works, administrator). Each department reviews the event from its perspective gleaning issues that must be addressed by the applicant prior to permission being granted. 

On several occasions there have been concerns expressed about large amounts of bicyclists traversing along various roadways in Durham.  While the police are aware that there are no special event permits, it appears that various bicycle clubs meet in Durham for breakfast and then head out for a ride through the area.  This activity does not require a permit and is perfectly legal as long as bicyclists obey the rules of the roadway. 

Of course, vehicle operators have laws that they must adhere to as well.

THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIOS

Gundalow “Journey Up River” - Sunday’s @ 8:10 PM

Gundalow “Journey Up River” is an archive video from DCAT Studios.  Please join the Captain and his volunteer crew as he navigates the tricky waters of the Oyster River.  The scenery is beautiful, along with excellent information about how important the gundalow was that sailed the waters of the Oyster River and the Great Bay Area years ago.

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“Riding the Trash Truck with Arthur” - Sunday’s @ 8:30 PM

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride the trash truck….well, probably not, but over the summer months DCAT had the chance to ride the trash truck with Sanitation Worker Arthur Nutter.   You’ll have a new appreciation as to how difficult the job of Sanitation Worker really is.  Hear Arthur describe some of the difficulties he faces on a daily basis.   View part of Town Administrator Todd Selig’s day riding and working alongside of Arthur.  Todd describes his day and talks about some of the possible changes to trash collection.  Tune in this Sunday @ 8:30 PM.  This is an original DCAT Studios production.

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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.

DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS "DICK O'KANE, A DURHAM WAR HERO"

The Durham Historic Association presents "Dick O'Kane, A Durham War Hero" on Thursday, October 17, 2013 beginning at 7PM at the Durham Public Library (Oyster River Room). This even is open to the public.

Rear Admiral Richard H. O’Kane is one of Durham’s most illustrious sons, serving his country with great distinction during World War II as one of its outstanding and most highly decorated submarine captains.  He was one of only seven submariners during the war to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in combat above and beyond the call of duty – this highest of military honors in addition to receiving the Legion of Merit, three Silver Stars, and three Navy Crosses.

DURHAM AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION COLLECTION AT THE DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Dick Wollmar, North Hampton farmer and Agricultural Commission Vice-Chair and now, one of Durham's newest residents, has donated to the Durham Agricultural Commission his substantial collection of books on practical local food and farming, a vast number of very practical "how-to" books which will inspire and enrich the lives of Durham's future generations for many years to come. Dick has asked that this collection be housed as the "Durham Agricultural Commission Collection" at the Durham Public Library.  John Carroll reports that "This collection from Dick Wollmar will put the Durham Public Library in the top tier of New Hampshire Public Library farming and gardening collections, if not at the very top in the state." DPL will be the "go to" place as well as the "how to" place in New Hampshire when it comes to local food production.

Among many extraordinary volumes, one which stands out is the U.S. War Department's 1939-1940 book, "The  Vegetable Growing Business" (War Department Education Manual EM 885), demonstrating an early pre-war effort by the U.S. Army to persuade Americans to grow more vegetables for home consumption. Even in 1939, the Army knew the war was coming and had concern over food security.

This wide-ranging collection, 169 volumes in all, includes a diverse range of titles, ranging from "The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms", to "How to Grow More Vegetables Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine", to "The Rodale Guide to Composting", to "Organic Fertilizers: Which  Ones and How to Use Them", to "Vermiculture and Organic Farming", to "Small-Scale Sheep-Keeping" (Theresa Walker could have written that one!). Other titles include "Soil Fertility: Renewal and Preservation", "Goat Husbandry", "How to Walk a Pig and Other Lessons in Country Living", "Humane and Healthy Poultry Production", "A Book About Soils for the Home Gardener", "Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "Farming for Self-Sufficiency: Independence on a 5 Acre Farm", "The Apple Grower: A Guide for the Organic Orchardist", "Animal Husbandry for Schools", "Small-Scale Grain Raising", "Home Cheese-Making: Recipes for 75 Home Made Cheeses", "The Family Cow", "Chicken Tractor: The Permaculture Guide to Happy Hens and Healthy Soil" --- and so many, many more!

Thank you, Dick Wollmar! And Welcome to Durham. In addition to Mr. Wollmar's collection, members of the Durham Agricultural Commission have collected and contributed a "Bushel of Books" to the new library and to Durham Agricultural Commission Collection.  These books include a number of children's books as well as books on gardening, beekeeping, raising chickens and the role of agriculture in our lives.

DURHAM CUB SCOUT PACK 154 AND BOY SCOUT TROOP 154

Cub Scout Pack 154 and Boy Scout Troop 154 continue to be active with youths in the Durham area.  Both groups have been charted and sponsored for many decades by the Community Church of Durham (17 Main Street) for boys ages 7 (1st grade) through 17 years in the Scout groups. Cub Scouts meet weekly in small Dens of about five boys and any siblings that need to attend with a parent. They also meet monthly as a larger group for group activities including field trips, camping, crafts, Pine Wood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, and advancement recognition.  Boys ages 11 thru 17 years meet weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7PM, during the ORSD school year, usually at the Community Church. 

The October 2, 2013 meeting will be at the ORMS cafeteria and athletic field.  Troop 154 takes part in at least one camp-out or similar activity per month, a week of summer camp, a Spring Break week long hike in the Shenandoah Mountains, bi-annual week long trips to the famous Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, public service events and other activities.  Troop 154 Scouts are strongly encouraged to attain the coveted life time rank of Eagle Scout.  All boys of appropriate age and all parents are encouraged to participate with our local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. 

For more information, contact Tom Richardson at 603-799-7610, visit http://www.troop154bsa.org/ or email troop_154@yahoo.com . Pack 154 and Troop 154 are locally managed units of the Abnaki District of the Daniel Webster Council.

Troop 154 is considering the formation of a co-ed Venture Crew for ages 14 through 20 years. Please contact the Troop if you might be interested in this co-ed organization. For more information on the program, visit http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/venturing.aspx.

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.

Planning Board - Wednesday, September 27, 2013. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.

Durham Energy Committee - Wednesday, October 2, 2013. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.

Historic District/Heritage Commission - Thursday, October 3, 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.

Durham Day participants prepare for a tour of the bay with Seven Rivers Paddling. Courtesy Stefanie Frazee

HoopFit Classes - NEW!:  Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM (beginning Oct 1st), Durham Parks & Recreation building, $10/class. https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/recreation/hoopfit

 

Jiu Jitsu Classes: 

Women:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11AM (beginning Oct 1st. https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/recreation/womens-jiu-jitsu

Men:  Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM (beginning Oct 1st). https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/recreation/mens-jiu-jitsu

FITNESS CLASSES CLOSE TO HOME

Tuesdays:  5:30-6:30 PM

Yoga:   Mondays - 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:

Coyote's Inkwell Bon Fire & Storytelling - October 18th, 6-7PM at Town Landing (bring family, friends, and chairs)

A Spooktacular Day in Durham – October 25th

Feather Fest (previously Turkey Trot) - November 28th, 10-11AM at Wagon Hill Farm

Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 6th, 6-8PM at Main Street

Another successful, waste-free event thanks to the collaborative efforts of the IWMAC, UNH, and Durham Parks & Recreation.  Courtesy Stefanie Frazee

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Eco Resource Fair, Sunday, Sep 29, 2013, 11AM, Community Church of Durham. Seacoast vendors display information about environmentally sustainable products and services. Contact Maggie Morrison, mgemorrison@comcast.net for more information.

Seacoast Roller Derby Fall Recruitment, Sunday, Sep 29, 2013, 10AM-12 noon, Churchill Rink at Jackson's Landing. For more information, click HERE.

Nobel Peace Laureate to speak at UNH, Monday, Sep 30, 2013, 10AM - 12:15 PM, UNH. World leader Muhammad Yunus speaks about the power of business to solve social and environmental problems at the statewide New Hampshire Social Business and Microfinance. Limited seating; registration required. Learn more and register to attend at http://www.unh.edu/socialbusiness/

Oyster River Community Harvest Community Dinner, Thursday, Oct 3, 2013, 5-7:00 PM, ORHS Cafeteria. $7/individual, $15/parents & children. Presented by the Child Nutrition Services with assistance from the OR Sustainability Committee. Open to Durham/Lee/Madbury communities. RSVP to ORCSDHarvestDinner@gmail.com.

Documentary Film Bully (PG13), Thursday, Oct 3, 2013, 6-7:30 PM, panel discussion follows, ORHS auditorium. Free and open to the public. For more information, click HERE

Fine Art Fund-raising Auction, Museum of Art, UNH, Friday, Oct 4, 2013, 6-8:00 PM, Paul Creative Arts Center. Advance reservations recommended. For more information or to register call 603-862-3712 or click HERE.

Turning Point Farm and Emma Carcagno Morning Walk Through Woods to Talk About New England Cottontails, Saturday, Oct 5, 2013, 9:30 AM, 185 Wednesday Hill Road. RSVP to spiritfawn@gmail.com.

One World Language School Information and Registration Night, Thursday, Oct 19, 2013, 5-6:30 PM, Moharimet Elementary school. Offering 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, Oct 2: Fire Chief Corey Landry.

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Chess and Board Game Afternoon (ages 10 & up), Monday Sept. 30th 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).
Pre-school storytimes Tues. Oct. 1st and Thurs. Oct. 3rd at 10:30 a.m. – The theme is Art and Colors!
Join the Raccoon Readers, a book discussion group for 2nd-4th graders on Tuesday, Oct. 1st at 6:00 pm.  This month’s books is “Call me Oklahoma!” by Miriam Glassman. We will discuss the books, play some games and make a craft.
South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Sioux Indian Reservation and the Black Hills, Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. -  Durham Director of Planning Michael Behrendt returns to the Durham Public Library for an intimate look at South Dakota. He recently traveled there and will present his slides. Michael is a lecture favorite- don't miss out!
Friends Book Discussion: “So Long, See You Tomorrow”, Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room - Please don't miss the first Friends' book discussion in the quiet, lovely Heritage Room, led by Jennifer Lee. Your copy of “So Long, See You Tomorrow” by William Maxwell awaits you.
Lego Club (1st-4th graders), Thurs. Oct. 3rd at 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Join us Thursdays to make Lego creations.
Homeschoolers Activity Hour, Friday Oct. 4th, 10:30 a.m. – This week:  Japan.  We will hear books, play some games, do some puzzles and make a craft.  This group is geared to home-schoolers but all are welcome.
Crafternoon – Fri. Oct. 4th 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Stop by the Children’s craft room on Fridays for a fun craft.
Destination Imagination Parent/Child Information Night, Monday, Oct. 7th at 6:30 p.m. – “Destination Imagination is an educational program where student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments”.  The library will be sponsoring “teams” for grades K-4.  All are welcome.
Join the Bookeaters, a middle school book discussion group on Weds. Oct. 16th from 2:45-4:00 pm.  This month’s book is “The Search for Wondla” by Toni DiTerLizzi.  
Young Adult Writing/Blog Group (ages 10 & up), Monday Oct. 7th, 7-7:45 p.m. -Like to write? Join us for this monthly writing/blogging group.  We do writing exercises, share book reviews, movie review, poetry...  whatever you like to write about.  Your writing can be a part of our blog "Write Away" on wordpress.
Libros Lovers, High School Book Group, Weds. Oct. 23rd, 2:45-4:00 p.m. – This month’s book is “Paper Towns” by John Green.
Patch Club! Earn patches and a library bag for your reading time.  Register at the children’s desk.
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

 

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

WEEKLY ARREST REPORT

*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.

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.

1685 - Naomi Hull, daughter of Rev. Joseph Hull, Quaker pastor at Oyster River, was often in the public eye because of her misdeeds. She was tried by Portsmouth Council and fined for accusing her sister for the disappearance of her cow. This is the only case of witchcraft known here.

A thank you is extended to everyone who helped to make Durham Day a tremendous success last Saturday.  

Have a nice weekend.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, New Hampshire

T:  603-868-5571    F:  603-868-5572

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us    http://www.ci.durham.nh.us

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