Friday Updates - September 7th, 2018

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Friday, September 7, 2018

 

Map of Durham's conservation land and other open space. Provided by Ellen Snyder, Land Stewardship Coordinator. View an enlarged map HERE

 

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is Monday. 

The NH Primary Election is on Tuesday, 9/11/18. See election details for Durham voters below.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION

Voting in Durham for the New Hampshire State Primary Election will be held next Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Oyster River High School in the Multipurpose Room located at 55 Coe Drive. Polls open at 7AM and close at 7PM.

View the sample ballots for the Durham State Primary Election HERE.

 

FROM THE SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST

The Supervisors of the Checklist hope to see all residents at Oyster River High School on Tuesday September 11 as they come to vote. The polls will be open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Residents that may have moved here recently and have not yet registered to vote, may do so at the polls. Proofs of domicile, citizenship and ID should be brought if available. Driver’s license, passport and/or birth certificate are helpful. Check the town website for more information as to what can be used for proofs

ALL PERSONS DOMICILED IN THE TOWN OF DURHAM ON ELECTION DAY CAN REGISTER AT THE POLLS ON THE DAY OF THE PRIMARY. 

CHANGE OF PARTY IS NOT ALLOWED AT A PRIMARY (RSA 654:34). The last day to change party was June 5. Undeclared voters will be allowed to choose which ballot they wish to vote at the election and will then be given the opportunity to change back to Undeclared as soon as they have finished voting. Voters who have already declared a party can only vote in that party’s primary and cannot take another party’s ballot.To check your party or the status of an absentee ballot, click HERE.

 

WHO TO CALL IF YOU HAVE NOISE/TRASH CONCERNS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

If residents have concerns about noise issues coming from rental properties in their neighborhood, please do not hesitate to call the Durham Police Department day or night at (603) 868-2324.

 

Concerns about over occupancy or trash can be directed to Code Enforcement Officer Audrey Cline by calling (603) 868-8064 or emailing Administrative Assistant Karen Edwards at mailto:kedwards@ci.durham.nh.us

 

SENATOR SHAHEEN’S OFFICE INTERVENES TO EVALUATE FEMA REJECTION OF CHANGES/INCREASED COST TO LONGMARSH ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT DUE TO MACALLEN DAM IMPACTS

About 10 years ago, following extensive flooding that stranded sections of town located off Bennet Road from the rest of the community, Durham submitted an application under the FEMA Hazrd Mitigation Grant Program in conjunction with (and with support from) the NH Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). The proposed scope of work was the replacement of two undersized culverts with a single span culvert underneath Longmarsh Road with a total estimated project cost of $541,710. Concluding that the project met the cost-effectiveness and other eligibility requirements, FEMA approved and awarded the project on 4/14/16. FEMA later awarded additional funding for the project on 6/30/16, in response to a request from the Town for additional costs, bringing the total approved project cost to $816,610.

Durham and HSEM later informed FEMA that we needed to modify the scope of work as a result of effects the project would have on the water surface elevation at Macallen Dam in Newmarket, as determined by the NH Dam Bureau, during a 100-year storm event.  In its scope of work revision request, Durham modified the design of the replacement culvert and requested a new project total cost of $1,208,000. Durham in its benefit cost analysis for the modified scope, asserted that the project was cost-effective when incorporating environmental benefits.

This summer, FEMA notified Durham and HSEM that it disagrees. FEMA at this time does not believe that Durham and HSEM have demonstrated that the revised design of the culvert project would be cost-effective. This is because FEMA does not apparently allow the inclusion of environmental benefits in the cost analysis calculation for flood reduction projects. FEMA ranks the project with a benefit cost ratio score of 0.76. A benefit cost ratio of 1 or above is needed.

This week, Chris Scott, Senator Shaheen’s Special Assistant for Policy and Projects, met with Town Engineer April Talon, Police Chief David Kurz, and Administrator Selig to discuss the project and to evaluate whether anything can be done to salvage this important initiative. Mr. Scott will be in touch with FEMA. 

Meanwhile, Ms. Talon is in the process of painstakingly gathering evidence substantiating the monies Durham has expended to date for engineering (around $80,000) to seek reimbursement from FEMA.

 

DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION LOANS PRINTS TO DURHAM POLICE

With the renovated police facility completed there was a lot of bare wall space that begged for hangings of some kind. Chief Kurz approached the Durham Historic Association to see whether there were any appropriate Durham items that could be provided for display. Nancy Sandberg provided a number of prints to the department by CJ Manuel and RS Harmon that depict Durham locations of the past and present. All were framed at Amy’s Frame Shop on Main Street and are proudly displayed at the Police Department. Chief Kurz appreciates the loan of the prints from the Durham Historic Association. 

 

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CHECKLIST SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, on a proposed revision to the checklist that it uses in reviewing conditional use applications. The checklist is not a part of the ordinance but a tool that the board uses to ensure that the eight required criteria are met. 

View the current checklist that is used and the proposed revised checklist HERE.

 

DO YOU GENERALLY SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS BUT ARE ALSO CONCERNED WITH POSSIBLE VISUAL IMPACTS OF THIS TECHNOLOGY ON A NEIGHBORHOOD? Check out the revised draft of a Solar Energy Systems Ordinance for Durham.

A revised Solar Energy Systems ordinance will be presented for public hearing with the Planning Board on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Background on Development of the Ordinance: A small working group lead by former Energy Committee chair Charlie Forcey created a new draft ordinance for the Energy Committee. The Energy Committee made numerous changes to the draft and presented it to the Planning Board for a prospective amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The board made a few changes to the draft and posted it for a public hearing on April 25. The public offered many comments on the draft both in writing and at the public hearing. The Planning Board then spent several months revising the draft based upon the public comments and other considerations. 

View the revised draft and related documents HERE.

 

Firefighter Even Crafts is "pinned" by his mother after being sworn in on Tuesday this week. Courtesy Durham FD

DURHAM WELCOMES NEW FIREFIGHTER

Probationary Firefighter Evan Crafts began his employment at the Durham Fire Department on Tuesday August 21, 2018. He took his oath of office and was sworn in by Town Clerk Lorrie Pitt on September 4, 2018. Firefighter Crafts comes to Durham with career firefighter service from the Newmarket Fire Department and resides in Brentwood, NH. He attended the Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, NH for Fire Science and is currently an AEMT. 

 

OYSTER RIVER MOVES TOWARD A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL -- A Report From Thomas Newkirk, Chair, Oyster River Cooperative School Board

The Oyster River Cooperative School Board has voted unanimously to develop a plan for a new middle school, which we will put before voters in the district. Drawing on almost four years of study, we have concluded that the current middle school has such serious deficiencies that renovation or tinkering with the current building are not viable options.

The current facility is a sprawling set of older buildings and additions that cover the equivalent of three football fields. These additions often “join” up in half floors, requiring lifts, which make any handicapped navigation extremely difficult. Many of the classrooms were designed for elementary school students, and almost half are smaller than the recommended size, as are the music, art, and phys. ed space. Special Education space is mostly makeshift, frequently undersized, and lacking sunlight. 

Some of these deficiencies have been glaringly evident during the recent heat wave. The lack of air-conditioning, combined with the westward orientation of many classrooms, can make the school a furnace on hot days.

The current building is poorly suited to the team concept of a middle school. There is also a lack of informal gathering spaces and smaller conference rooms. We have come a long way from school buildings that were simply classrooms, offices, cafeteria, and a gym. The current building also fails to support the robust music and performing arts programs at the middle school.

Simply maintaining the current building is not a cost-free option. A recent report by Siemens engineers identified almost $6 million in needed upgrades to the heating, ventilation, and mechanical systems. The Siemens representative actually recommended against such an expenditure in an aging and outdated building.

During the 2017-2018 school year, the Board established a Middle School Facilities Committee to evaluate the current building and make recommendations to the Board. The committee was composed of architects, citizens, builders, members of local government, and representatives from the administration and school board. This committee reviewed previous reports and evaluated 13 options, including renovation, shifting middle school students to the other schools (e.g. creating a 5-12 middle/high school), and building a new facility.

The Committee unanimously voted to recommend building a new middle school, with the majority favoring building on-site, though with some support for building off-site. 

The Board is moving ahead to select a building site manager and an architect to help us develop a plan to put up for a vote by the community, we anticipate in March 2020. This decision date will roughly coincide with the retirement of the $25 million bond for the high school renovation.

As a Board we appreciate the financial and emotional effects of this decision. The current building holds history and memories, and the district has worked hard to keep it functional. But as with an old car that has served you well, you reach a point where you decide the next repair is not really justified. We are at that point with the current building. Our district—and those around us—have also learned the hard lesson that delay usually means paying more for less in the future.

We look forward to extensive community discussions about what a new middle school can be. There are exciting possibilities for energy efficiencies, new learning environments, better performing space, and better use of the school site. It’s time to move forward.

 

DURHAM CONSIDERING "POOPER SCOOPER" ORDINANCE

Recently the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) & UNH conducted a study in Dover using a DNA fingerprinting technique to match bacteria found in water samples to bacteria from specific sources, including humans and domestic animals. With this forensic science, NHDES found that dogs are a significant contributor of bacteria in surface waters including a small creek in Dover that flows into the Bellamy River.

 

Although there has not been a study in Durham, we are not immune from this challenge. It is interesting to note that 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. And 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. It's also disgusting and very inconsiderate of fellow citizens.

 

Did you know that 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. There are currently over 800 dogs registered in the Town of Durham and many others that enjoy Wagon Hill from outside of Durham. Scooping your dog’s poop isn’t just a courtesy for those walking behind you; it’s the healthy and environmentally sound thing to do.

 

Here are some easy steps for dealing with your pet’s waste:

 

  • Always carry a plastic bag when you walk your dog. They are provided at Wagon Hill
  • Re-using an old newspaper delivery bag or plastic grocery bag works well
  • To avoid unpleasant surprises, check the bag for holes before your pet’s walk
  • Use the bag as a glove to pick up the pet waste
  • Turn the bag inside out around the waste, scoop it up, seal the bag, and dispose of it in a trashcan
  • Don't place bagged or un-bagged pet waste in a storm drain or hose pet waste towards storm drains as they drain directly to a stream, river, lake or other water body
  • If you have a large yard, bury un-bagged pet waste about 5 inches deep in the ground away from vegetable gardens and waterways; remember that compost piles may not get hot enough to kill disease-causing organisms
  • Remove waste from areas where children play or you garden
  • Wash your hands with warm, soapy water after dealing with pet waste

Police Chief Dave Kurz will be presenting an ordinance for discussion to the Durham Town Council later this Fall that would focus upon dog fecal debris being left on Town property including right of ways along roadways throughout Durham. 

 

A black bear on Durham Point Road poses to have its picture taken by Durham resident Kaitlyn Lawson.

 

DURHAM SWAP SHOP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Durham Swap Shop is located at the Transfer Station and open to all Durham residents. It has been used by a LOT of people this summer! Many amazing items have been dropped off on Saturdays, and sometimes it is just as many on Tuesdays!  With so many items to organize, volunteers have worked hard to keep it looking so nice and inviting.  The Swap Shop has become so successful that there currently just aren’t enough volunteers to cover the time and tasks needed to be completed. 

To keep the Swap Shop open, more volunteers are needed. Volunteers choose their own amount of time. It would be sad to not have our Swap Shop. Why not give volunteering a try?  It’s fun, you can chat with folks, and even brighten someone’s day!    

Call or text 603-969-4732.  Email mailto:foggdrive@yahoo.com  

With more volunteers the Swap Shop will continue for all residents!  

Drop off items in good condition on Saturdays and Tuesdays until 2:00.

 

PLANNING BOARD TO DISCUSS SEVERAL TOWN COUNCIL-INITIATED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS REGARDING THE CBD AND RELATED MATTERS - Intended to allow more flexibility and encourage desirable investment/development in downtown Durham.

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 on several Zoning Ordinance amendments. View the proposed amendments and the Council Communication about the amendments HERE.

The Council Communication states: “In late 2016, the Council referred a proposed zoning amendment to the Planning Board that made Mixed Use with Residential a “Not Permitted” use in the Central Business District.  The Planning Board recommended that the Town Council not adopt the proposed zoning changes, and the Town Council ultimately did not move to First Reading on the proposal. During the Planning Board review and Town Council discussions, many long term downtown property owners became engaged in the review and discussion. Although the proposal did not move forward, there was a consensus between the Town Council and property owners that Central Business District zoning should be reviewed during the following year with more community and property owner input.

“This past year, Councilors Tobias and Howland, Economic Development Director Humphrey and the Economic Development Committee have engaged in informal discussions with many Central Business District stakeholders. A working group comprised of Councilors Howland, Tobias and Lawson, Town Planner Behrendt and Economic Development Director Humphrey was established by Administrator Selig this spring to review the CBD zoning and make recommendations on zoning changes. The zoning changes presented in this Council Communication were developed by this working group.”

The proposed changes include the following...

  • Allowing more flexibility in configuring office/retail and residential uses within a building by overall percentage of square footage rather than by designating uses by floor.
  • Increasing the allowable density of dwelling units from a minimum of 1,200 square feet of land per unit to a minimum of 600 square feet of land per unit.
  • Increasing the allowable density of occupants in an unrelated household in an apartment from a minimum of 600 habitable square feet to a minimum of 450 habitable square feet.
  • Increasing the allowable density of occupants in an unrelated household in an apartment from a minimum of 600 habitable square feet to a minimum of 300 habitable square feet where two out of three floors are used for office/retail.
  • Requiring Planning Board approval for a developer to pay the parking impact fee rather than building the minimum number of parking spaces.
  • Changes in Definitions.
  • Minor changes in architectural standards that are now covered by the Architectural Regulations.
  • Other minor organizational changes
 

Former Great Dam site, Exeter, NH. Courtesy Todd Selig

A VISIT TO THE GREAT DAM SITE IN EXETER -- Video of Visit Now Available on DCAT On Demand

On August 23, 2018 Town officials and interested residents visited the Great Dam in Exeter that proved to be quite valuable to all who participated. The Exeter Town Manager, Public Works Director, Town Engineer, and one of their Selectpersons spoke to the group for approximately 90 minutes at the Exeter Town Office, followed by a walk to the former Great Dam site itself, followed by a visit to the Exeter Library (which overlooks the dam site) to see historical displays commemorating the history of the Great Dam. DCAT Studios also attended and recorded the visit.

View the Great Dam site visit video HERE.

 

TOWN/UNH WATER MAIN FLUSHING/VALVE EXERCISING

The Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire will be exercising gate valves starting Monday, September 10th through Friday, September 21th from 7AM- 3:30PM. In addition, they will flush water mains beginning on Monday, September 24th, 2018 and ending on Friday, October 5th, 2018. Flushing will be done at night between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. 

These procedures are necessary to eliminate the buildup of sediment in the water mains. Flushing of the mains and gate valve exercising may cause temporary discoloration of the water however the water remains safe for drinking. This discoloration will disappear with normal household use. It is suggested that sensitive laundry not be washed if the water is obviously discolored. Try not to draw water if you observe flushing in your area.

Please call the UNH Water Supply at 603-862-1390 or the Department of Public Works at 603-868-5578 with questions and/or concerns.

 

DRAINING OF OYSTER RIVER RESERVOIR

As part of the UNH Water Treatment Plant project, UNH needs to drain the Oyster River Reservoir in order to replace the existing valves for the water intake. They will begin the drawdown on September 14 and expect that refilling will begin on or around October 22nd.

Questions/Comments can be directed to the UNH Water Treatment Plant at 603-832-1390.

 

REMEMBER TO SUPPORT THE DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET EACH MONDAY AFTERNOON AT JACKSON'S LANDING

The Farmers Market organized by the Seacoast Growers Assn. occurs each Monday afternoon. Attendance has been off again this year. The farmers there have asked us to remind residents to stop by the market on Monday afternoons at Jackson's Landing.

The fresh local produce at Market is bountiful and tastes terrific in this the heart of summer! 

 

MILL PLAZA SITE PLAN REVIEW POSTPONED

At the request of Colonial Durham Associates, Mill Plaza property owner, the site plan review for the redevelopment of Mill Plaza originally scheduled for the Planning Board’s agenda for September 12, 2018, will be postponed to the board's October 10, 2018 meeting. We understand the Mill Plaza owner is currently in discussions with Hannaford endeavoring to work through concerns Hannaford has raised with the existing project plan.

 

A Monarch butterfly gathers nectar on Goldenrods at Thompson Forest before flying to Mexico. Courtesy Ellen Snyder

 

UNH THEATRE DEPARTMENT "POWERPLAY" AND DURHAM POLICE HAD AN IDEA!

Chief Kurz was recently appointed to be chairperson of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) “Education and Training Committee”. This committee is responsible to address topical issues in policing and develop creative training and educational programs that may address the issue for the law enforcement profession. Through suggestions by “Durham United”, Chief Kurz met with David Kaye, and CJ Lewis, both Professors in the UNH Theatre Department to discuss the possibilities of a collaborative approach to addressing implicit bias within police organizations by using their PowerPlay program. PowerPlay, https://www.unh.edu/powerplay/, is a professional training and development initiative that helps organizations improve their work environment by facilitating difficult dialogues about interpersonal behavior. PowerPlay utilizes professional actors to help start conversations about often-ignored human dynamics that can affect and diminish performance. This seemed like an innovative and novel approach to highlighting the importance of dialog by police officers while ensuring that the organizational culture of the department was the basis of how officers dealt with those they come in contact with.

Working with UNH PowerPlay, Chief Kurz proposed a presentation of this training concept to the IACP at their annual conference being held in October before 15,000 police executives from around the United States and the World. The proposal, entitled “Bias Awareness and Intervention Training: Enhancing a Police Department's Climate and Culture for Better Outcomes” was accepted for presentation.

Not only is this is an outstanding example of the Town and UNH working collaboratively in an innovative and creative manner but it will provide exciting training to police agencies in the United States who may be striving to provide professional and unbiased services to their community.

 

A black bear crashed a barbecue in Durham this past Monday. Courtesy Bryan Bessette

 

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG, ODD, OR NOT QUITE RIGHT, PLEASE CALL THE POLICE

With the beginning of the UNH academic year it is a great time to discuss that the very essence of community policing is that the community and the police work together to confront crime and the fear of crime. The vast majority of Durham residents understand that the police cannot be everywhere simultaneously to observe criminal or suspicious activity as it occurs and the department finds it difficult to patrol residential areas with the frequency residents, businesses and the police prefer. So Chief Kurz urges you to contact the police at 868-2324 or 911 if you see, hear or sense something is not quite right. An officer will respond quickly and resolve what may or may not be a criminal activity. When law enforcement works directly with residents and businesses we collectively are going a long way toward reducing crime, improving quality of life, and enhancing public safety. 

 

VARIOUS UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENTS

Code Officer Audrey Cline has been in Town over the last few weekends to address trash issues, etc. She reports that a number of the landlords of private property have hired weekly maintenance people and they are doing a good job staying on top of issues. This is an improvement from last year. Ms. Cline also indicates that she is monitoring the site work at Riverwoods Durham on Stone Quarry Drive. Footings are being prepared at this time.

Town Clerk/Tax Collector Lorrie Pitt indicates that if residents are interested in volunteering to assist during our upcoming state (and future local and Federal) elections, to please let her know at mailto:lpitt@ci.durham.nh.us. In addition, if there is a resident or two who are interested in volunteering as an assistant moderator, please contact Lorrie as well. Ideally, assistant moderators are people who can be very organized, who can understand and explain the law, and who can help coordinate the tabulating of ballots at the close of the polls. 

In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office and DPW have been busy processing quarterly water/sewer utility bills. New state regulations now require quarterly billing. Previously, we billed two times per year, which saved on staffing!

Chief Kurz and Chief Emanuel indicate that the police department and fire department are gearing up for UNH Homecoming, which will take place during the weekend of October 12-14.

Business Manager Gail Jablonski says we hope to receive the completed audit for FY 2017 from our external auditing firm within the next month.

At the Leadership Team (department head) meeting this week, we received an interesting presentation from Andrew Brresi of Roll Barresi & Associations of Cambridge, MA about way finding signage of campus to potentially correspond with the new UNH way finding signage on campus. 

 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

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.

 

Administrator Selig is at the Portsmouth Music Hall today attending a TEDx Portsmouth event. TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. Photo courtesy Todd Selig

 
 
 

Town of Durham Facebook and Twitter Accounts

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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.

Durham Day at Wagon Hill Farm - Saturday, September 22, 2018

Free community BBQ, boat tours, informational booths, family activities, live music & more! Participation is FREE. Please contact Durham Parks & Recreation to set up a table/booth at Durham Day.

 

 

Every child who registered for the Summer Reading Program at the Durham Public Library received a FREE cheese pizza from Wildcat Pizza! Thank you Wildcat for your generosity!

 
 

WEEKLY ARREST REPORT

*Academic year commenced August 24th and will be measured through graduation at UNH in May.

 

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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1825-1894 - Mary P. Thompson was daughter of Ebenezer and Jane Demeritt. Educated in Durham and Derry Academics and Mount Holyoke College, she was teacher, author and traveler. Her Landmarks in Ancient Dover is a valuable resource volume for historians. DHA has made 2 reprints.

 

Have a very nice weekend.

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Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, NH

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