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New Town Hall facility, 8 Newmarket Road. Courtesy Craig Stevens
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On Monday morning this week, Town Hall staff started their work week at the new Town Hall facility and began settling in. On Thursday, the Town Hall was opened to the public (one day ahead of schedule). Minor work is still ongoing within and outside the facility including many punch list items that will take another few weeks to fully close out.
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NerdWallet RANKS DURHAM AS NH’S TOP “CITY ON THE RISE”
Consumer advocacy site NerdWallet, has found that Durham is the fastest-growing community in New Hampshire.
As part of their state-by-state series, the web site found the state's top "Cities on the Rise" by analyzing U.S. Census data for population, employment and income growth --and Durham ranked #1. Durham also experienced the highest rate of employment growth, with a 13% increase from 2010 to 2012.
NerdWallet is a consumer-focused website dedicated to saving people money every day by helping them make better, more informed financial decisions.
For more information, click HERE.
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NEW TOWN HALL OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The new Town Hall facility at 8 Newmarket Road is now open for business. Residents are encouraged to stop in at their convenience to view the new Town Hall. Once all of the interior signage, touch up painting, driveway striping, etc. is fully in place, a tour of the new building will be held for the community.
We anticipate Comcast to move wiring for Durham Community Access Television (DCAT)/Channel 22 from the old facility to the new on Monday. If all goes as planned, this will allow us to begin broadcasting live on DCAT once again.
Again, visitors to the new facility will see construction workers, painters, electricians, etc. in and around the building completing final items as part of the overall project. We also experienced some leaks in yesterday's heavy rain that Hutter Construction is working to address.
Financing the New Facility
In regard to the financing of the new facility, the proposed FY 2015 budget will include a contingency financing plan using long-term debt to address a shortfall of approximately $980,000 created by the termination of the Town's Purchase and Sale Agreement with Scott Mitchell for the redevelopment of the former Town Office site as a pharmacy with drive through.
In addition, the Town Council will review a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) at its upcoming meeting on November 3 to market the old Town Office site at 15 Newmarket Road with a stipulation that the historic building must be retained as part of the adaptive reuse of the structure. At this time, the plan would be for all proceeds from the sale of the 15 Newmarket Road site to be put toward the overall cost of the new Town Hall project.
Note as well that there has also been discussion amongst residents of whether the 15 Newmarket Road site should be retained as a future municipal use such as a fire station, police station, or for some other public purpose. These matters and associated financial implications will need to be worked through by the community and the Town Council in the coming months.
The tax rate impact of a $980,000 bond over 20 years is around $72,000 annually with an 11 cent tax rate impact, an increase of approximately 1.16%.
The construction price for the new Town Hall was $1,978,160. To date, we have incurred approximately $221,558 in change orders. This represents a project overage of 11.2%. Typically with large municipal construction projects, change orders are in the 10% - 15% range. Through a spending freeze implemented last month, we are working to offset all project overages through other one-time reductions within the FY 2014 Operational Budget. The final change order number may go up or down as we work to close out the hundreds of transactions that equate to the new building, issues that may the responsibility of the contractor or the architectural firm, etc.
We appreciate your patience during this transition across the street to the new Town Hall.
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DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE FORMER TOWN HALL BUILDING AT 15 NEWMARKET ROAD
Following nearly an hour of public comments, the vast majority of which requested that the Council not renew the P&S with Scott Mitchell for the redevelopment of the Town Office site at 15 Newmarket Road as Mr. Mitchell had indicated recently to the Historic District Commission he would need to tear down the existing building to bring his development plans to fruition, the Durham Town Council voted 8-0 (one member was absent) to end the Purchase and Sales Agreement.
The Council asked Administrator Selig to prepare a draft RFP that requires a provision for adaptive reuse of the current building or alternatively that the three front building facades visible from Newmarket Road be preserved.
To view the current draft RFP, click HERE.
Comments on the RFP may be submitted to Director of Economic Development, Mary Ellen Humphrey, at mehumphrey@ci.durham.nh.us by Tuesday, November 28, 2014.
The RFP will be presented at the November 3, 2014 Council meeting for the Council's discussion and action.
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BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS UNDER WAY – ON FINAL STRETCH TO PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL
On November 3, Administrator Selig will present a formal budget proposal to the Town Council for FY 2015. In the midst of this week’s move to the new Town Hall facility, he and Business Manager Gail Jablonski have been busily pulling the proposed document together.
The Durham Town Council established the following budget goal as part of its annual goal setting process, and this year’s budget proposal will be consistent with that goal: “Develop operating budgets that limit growth in the Town's portion of property taxes by the rate of inflation plus new additions to the Town's taxable base. This goal is for both the near and longer term.”
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GENERAL ELECTION - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Oyster River High School. Polling hours are 7AM to 7PM. Volunteers are needed the day of the election. Residents interested in volunteering may contact Supervisor of the Checklist Ann Shump, 603-868-1342, shump@comcast. net, or Moderator Chris Regan, 603-868-2414.
To view the election ballot or to obtain an absentee ballot for the General Election, click HERE.
Call the Town Clerk's Office at 603-868-5577 with questions regarding absentee ballots.
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ABSENTEE BALLOTS
If you are unable to come to the polls for the upcoming General Election to be held Tuesday, November 4, 2014, due illness, disability or are observing a religious holiday or are absent from town during the polling hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm, you qualify for an absentee ballot. Ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Ballots may be requested in person or by mailing a request the Town Clerk’s Office, 15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824. The request should state the reason for your request, your resident address, a mailing address if different from your resident address, your printed name and a signature.
Absentee ballots may be requested thru Monday, November 3, 2014, and must be returned in person by Monday at 5:00pm or delivered in the mail on Tuesday. If you have any question please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 603-868-5577.
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SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
All party changes that were made on or after the State Primary have been made by the Supervisors. Please check to make sure you are listed the way you wish to be. A new checklist has been published and is available to view at the Durham Post Office and at the Town Clerk's Office in the Town Hall. You may also simply double-check at the General Election on November 4. There will not be another Primary election until the Presidential Primary in January 2016. Parties can be changed any time up to 90 days before that Primary.
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UNH PRESIDENT MARK HUDDLESTON SENDS NOTE OF CAUTION TO UNH STUDENTS REGARDING THE RECENT RIOTUOUS BEHAVIOR IN KEENE
UNH President Mark Huddleston sent out the following letter to University students this week as a follow up to the recent problematic behavior experienced in Keene. Residents may find it of interest.
Dear Fellow Wildcats –
I’m sure by now you have heard about the events that took place in Keene last weekend and are as appalled as I am. This type of behavior is disgraceful. It is also dangerous. We would not accept it in our own community and we will not accept it elsewhere.
City of Keene and Keene State College officials continue to investigate the incident, and are reviewing reports that students from other institutions, including UNH, contributed to the disturbance. The UNH administration is cooperating fully and actively with Keene authorities as they pursue this matter. Although I very much hope that the reports of UNH student involvement are unfounded, know that any UNH students who prove to have participated in criminal activity—and make no mistake, that is what bottle-throwing, destruction of property, and assaulting police officers are, criminal activity—will be subject to the strongest possible penalties allowed by our code of conduct, including expulsion from the university.
Indeed, this is a good time to remind everyone that UNH has a policy that students arrested for public disturbances face immediate interim suspension from the university. Those charged with felonies are administratively separated pending resolution of the criminal charges. Arrests, suspensions, and expulsions are serious business. They will haunt you for a very long time. Don’t let one stupid decision derail the rest of your life.
I know that most of you don’t need this reminder. The behavior exhibited in Keene does not reflect the conduct or character of the overwhelming majority of UNH students, almost of all whom are respectful, hardworking and law-abiding young people. You feel as disgusted as I do by the actions of a few—and will feel embarrassed and betrayed if our university’s reputation is sullied by a handful of drunken vandals. But with Halloween and its attendant festivities fast approaching, I encourage everyone to reflect on the events at Keene. Celebrate and have fun, but remember the promise you made when you first entered UNH: act as a responsible member of this educational community and look out for one another. This commitment extends beyond the boundaries of our campus and the town of Durham.
Warm best wishes to all for a safe and successful conclusion to the fall semester.
President Mark Huddleston
University of New Hampshire
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OYSTER RIVER ROAD/GARDEN LANE GRAVEL WETLAND PROJECT - Neighborhood Informational Meeting, Friday November 7th at 4pm
The Department of Public Works and the UNH Stormwater Center will be holding an informational neighborhood meeting at the intersection of Oyster River Road and Garden Lane on Friday November 7th at 4pm to discuss an upcoming project for Spring/Summer 2015.
The Town received a Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Coastal Communities (GISCC) Grant in the amount of $16,000 from the Southeast Watershed Alliance for the design and construction of a green bioretention structure to be located near the intersection of Oyster River Road and Garden Lane to disconnect the stormwater runoff generated from the neighborhood and reducing the impacts of non-point source pollution on the Oyster River.
The proposed project includes an evaluation of the contributing drainage area, existing stormwater management infrastructure, and the design of an engineered green solution, which is expected to include a combination rain garden forebay, a gravel wetland, and an improved drainage outfall. If you have any questions please contact Town Engineer, April Talon at 603-868-5578 or atalon@ci.durham.nh.us. For more information click HERE.
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A spooky pumpkin from this week's Moharimet Pumpkin Stroll. Courtesy Todd Selig
MOHARIMET PUMPKIN STROLL A LOT OF FUN
This year’s Moharimet Elementary School Pumpkin Stroll occurred on October 20th allowing parents of K-4th graders the chance to see hundreds of carved pumpkins ranging from spooky to artsy to zany. Apple cider, popcorn, a bon fire, and musical performance was also to be had. It was a nice night for everyone. Kudos to everyone who was involved in the effort.
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WHY IS TRICK-OR-TREATING SCHEDULED THE DAY BEFORE HALLOWEEN IN DURHAM, LEE, AND MADBURY?
Occasionally, the question arises "Why is Trick-or-Treating scheduled on the day before Halloween in Durham, Lee, and Madbury?" What a great question!
The tradition has been in place for some time and the reason for it is to separate the at times raucous behavior of older kids and young-adults from younger children. In addition, because the students at UNH also enjoy Halloween, it separates the college-aged celebrations from younger children in the district allowing everyone to enjoy the holiday.
There are other communities that employ this strategy of holding Trick-or-Treating on the day before Halloween as well. The common theme is to ensure the activity remains family friendly, fun, and safe for all involved.
Trick-or-Treating in Durham is from 5 – 7:30 PM on October 30th.
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WATER/SEWER BILLS
Fall water/sewer bills have been mailed and are due November 10, 2014.
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CIVIL FORFEITURES TO BE ISSUED FOR UNLICENSED DOGS
State Law requires all owners (or keepers) of dogs to license them annually in April. The law further states the steps to follow for noncompliance. The next step in the process is the issuance of a civil forfeiture to all owners of unlicensed dogs on October 31, 2014. This requires the payment of the license fee, related late charges and the $25.00 civil forfeiture fee within 15 working days. Failure to comply will result in a summons to District Court.
Civil forfeiture notices are to be served in hand by the Police Department or sent certified mail. The cost to the Town for certified mail is $6.48 for each notice and amounts to over a $1,000.00 expense. Several notices have been sent as reminders, if you have received a notice we urge you to comply immediately to minimize this expense. Please call (868-5577) if you have moved or if your dog has died as we have no way to know if you do not inform us. Thank you in advance as we try to minimize our operational costs.
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Over forty participants participated in the tour held by the Durham Historic Association of the Meader-Drew-Knight-Emerson Farm last weekend. The tour was preceded by a talk given by Diane Leland Newick, John Leland, and Janet Mackie about the history of one of Durham's oldest farms. Courtesy Jessie McKone.
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HUNTING IN DURHAM
Deer hunting season is quickly approaching with muzzle loading season starting November 1st through the 11th and all deer hunting from November 12th through the 30th. Hunters are responsible for checking 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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Amtrak Downeaster
DOWNEASTER OFFERS $5 FARES FOR LEAF PEEPERS
Seacoast Online posted an article on October 7, 2014 regarding a fare special that the Amtrak Downeaster is offering throughout October. Information provided in the article is below. To read the entire article, click HERE.
Beginning Monday, October 6, 2014, the Amtrak Downeaster is offering weekday (Mon-Fri) $5 one-way adult fees for travel between Exeter and Brunswick, Maine or points in-between for a limited time this fall season. Up to two children, ages 2 to 12, can ride for half price ($2.50) with each adult fare. The fare special is good through the month of October.
To view an Amtrak schedule, click HERE.
Tickets for the reduced fares can be purchased online at www.amtrackdowneaster.com, at www.amtrak.com, by calling 1-800-USARAIL, or through the Quick Track machines There is one at the train station in Exeter.
The offer is for trains #681 and #688 only, and is valid for coach seats only; no business class upgrades permitted.
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ORCSD FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT GROWING AND SOURCING LOCALLY
Two years ago, the Oyster River Cooperative School District secured a warrant article for $14,000 in local food funding annually. In the year that followed Dorris Demers, ORCSD Food Service Director, was able to spend $22,000 on local food, making up 10% of the total annual food budget. She hopes to eventually source 40% of the school district’s food locally. Residents may not know that there are often salad bar options and yogurt lunches as well at the ORCSD schools. To read more about this initiative, click HERE.
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THE DURHAM AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION ASKS, "DID YOU KNOW...?"
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Durham is home to the largest agricultural library in New Hampshire, including New Hampshire's agricultural archives. Concord is second.
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Durham is home to New Hampshire's only Agricultural Experiment Station, at UNH.
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Close to 100% of all agricultural research ever conducted in the state has been conducted in Durham, and most of the rest in Lee and Madbury.
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Durham is the administrative center for federal study and research on climate change impacts on agriculture and forestry for the northeastern United States - Maine to West Virginia. This work is housed at the US Forest Service's Northern Forest Research Center on West Main Street and Mast Road.
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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. Click on the meetings listed below to view agendas and other information.
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee - Tuesday, October 28, 2014 (7:00 AM, Police Dept. Community Room)
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://www.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.
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PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIO
Smith Chapel Open House, short video, Run Time: 00:2:00 Minutes
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday@ 6:58 PM; Thursday @ 7:58 PM
Enjoy a short slide presentation of the celebration of the Smith Chapel Open House. This video slide show and music was produced and edited by Andrea Bodo. The video is also available on the Town’s On Demand Site.
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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.
The Durham Parks & Recreation Committee held its monthly meeting at Churchill Rink on Thursday evening. Tim Murphy, Rink Manager, provided a tour and overview of the exciting changes we have undergone since last season. Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
New Session of Coyote Club: November 3rd - December 11th- The next session of Coyote Club begins November 3rd and runs until December 11th. This nature based wildlife program commits itself to bringing the best in naturalist studies to students in New England. Participants will be taught survival skills, environmental education, and much more. The six week program meets from 3:45-5:15 pm at Wagon Hill Farm and is open to student’s grades 1st-5th. For more information and to register click HERE!
Mad Science is Back! Join us on Tuesday, November 11 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Oyster River Middle School. Students will be exposed to the science of natural and synthetic materials, light, and color through a series of hands on activities, inquiry-based discussion, and demonstrations. Limited Space available! Register HERE!
Churchill Rink – 2014/15 Season
Opening Day: October 20th
New Website of https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/churchillrink (coming soon)
Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-10:00p
Advertise with us! Dasherboard advertising available for the 2014-2015 season. Please contact us for further pricing and information. Call us at 603-868-3907 or info@icerinks.com.
Schedule:
Public Skating:
Monday , Wednesday, Friday- 2:00-3:20pm
Tuesdays: 12:00-4:20pm
Thursdays: 12:00-1:50pm
Saturday: 2:00-3:45pm
Sundays 12:00-1:45pm
Open Hockey:
Open Stick & Puck- Sunday –Friday 11:00-11:50am
Adult Pick Up Hockey:
Monday & Wednesday: 12:00-1:20pm
Fridays: 12:00-1:20pm and 8:00-9:20pm
Sundays: 9:30-10:50am
Family Pond Hockey: Saturday 7:00-8:30pm
Birthday party packages: Public session- Just $10 per person, includes, public skate admission, 2 pizzas and soda for your party. Bring your own cake and decoration a locker room for your party. Minimum of 10 participants.
Private ice parties also available - please contact us 603-868-3907 or info@icerinks.com.
Learn to Skate
Sat Oct 25-Sat Dec 13
Registration on https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/churchillrink starting Oct 15.
Lessons offered in partnership with the ORYA.
More information on special events coming soon!
Fall Hours: Please note that some class times and locations have changed for the fall. View our weekly calendar and class descriptions HERE!
Drop in to most of our fitness classes for only $10!
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Family-friendly Fallfest, featuring the band Fling, Saturday, Oct 25, 2014, 7PM, Stone Church, Newmarket. Fling consists of 5 dads from Durham and Oyster River who play classic and current rock. Tickets at door - $5/each or $15/family.
Halloween Party, hosted by Oyster River Parents & Preschoolers, Saturday, Oct 25, 2014, 1:00-4:00 PM, Madbury Town Hall. Open to all Durham, Lee, and Madbury residents with at least one child aged 0-6. Come in costume if you like, enjoy festive treats, crafts, games, etc. More information, contact Christie Rice, christierice@hotmail.com.
Halloween Extravaganza, Mills Hall @ UNH, Sunday, Oct 26, 2014, 5 - 8PM. Children and families welcome to dress up in costumes. Games, snacks, and trick-or-treating.
Family Fall Fun Day at Coppal House Farm Corn Maze, Sunday, Oct. 26, 3-5PM. Durham residents are invited to spend an afternoon at The Coppal House Farm in Lee making their way through the tandem corn maze, enjoying children’s activities, sipping warm cider, and saying hello to all of the farm animals! More information or to purchase tickets, click HERE.
Durham Garden Club Presents "Fabulous Fungal Fruitifications", Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014, 6:30 PM, Durham Public Library. Dr. Van de Poll, principal of Ecosystem Management Consultants of Sandwich, NH, will speak about the fascinating Fifth Kingdom, the Fungi! More information, contact Sheila McCurdy 603-659-5623 russheila@comcast.net.
TRICK-OR-TREAT in Durham, Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 5:00 - 7:30 PM.
Halloween Event, hosted by Harmony Homes,Thursday Oct 30, 2014, Trick-or-Treating from 5-7PM. Featuring a haunted barn from 6-9PM.All welcome to join. Free admission. If you would like volunteer contact 603-292-6087, harmonyhomesnh@hotmail.com.
Scott Noyes training for parents and educators on "Understanding the Words we Use with Children" Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014, 6:15-8:15 PM, Moharimet Elementary School. This workshop looks at ten common expressions adults use with kids. Discovering language flaws, and finding ways to better express ourselves supports healthy relationships with children. Cost: $10/person. Call Wendy at 603.868.1335 to register. Limited Space Available.
Amanda Ripley, Time Magazine Journalist and Author of "The Smartest Kids in the World", Thursday, Nov 6, 2014, 6:30-8:30 PM, ORHS Auditorium. Contact More information, contact Carolyn Eastman, 603-868-5100 x 2007, ceastman@orcsd.org.
UNH Celebrity Series welcomes the Doric String Quartet, Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014, 7PM, Paul Creative Arts Center’s Johnson Theatre. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.unharts.com.
Club UNH, physical activity/recreational program offered through UNH Department of Kinesiology for 3rd & 4th grade students. Click HERE for more information or contact Michelle Grenier, 603-862-1835, michelle.grenier@unh.edu.
Echo Thrift Shop. The October sale continues-ALL BLACK AND ORANGE ITEMS ARE 50% OFF. Also, Friday, October 31sr. Also the last Friday of the month, Oct. 31, is Stuff a Bag Day. Stuff a grocery bag with shoes and clothes for $5.00.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Halloween Stories at Family Storytime on Sat. Oct. 25th at 10:30 a.m. – Halloween is coming! Bring a favorite stuffed animal for Halloween stories, feltboard fun, songs, rhymes and a pumpkin craft! We will provide stuffed animals if you forget. All are welcome. Next week, Sat. Nov. 1st at 10:30 a.m. – PJ Party Family Storytime!
Crafternoon – Sat. Oct. 25th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. – Join us in the storytime for a fun Halloween craft!
Friends Book Super Sale! October 31st and November 1st, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: For sale by the book or bag, upstairs in the Oyster River Room.
Game Afternoon: ages 10 & up, Mon., Oct. 27th at 2:45 p.m. - This week’s game is: "Monopoly"
Movie, “The Americanization of Emily”, Mon. Oct. 27th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - An American comedy-drama war film written by Paddy Chayefsky, directed by Arthur Hiller. Starring James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas and James Coburn. Loosely adapted from the novel of the same name by William Bradford Huie, who had been a SeaBee officer on D-Day. Discussion to follow. Contact Armida Geiger armidageiger@comcast.net
Storytimes: Tues. Oct. 28th and Thurs. Oct. 30th at 10:30 a.m. This week: Halloween! We read stories, do fingerplays, feltboard and a craft.
Pajama Storytime, Tues. Oct. 28th at 6:30 p.m. – This month: Halloween! Join ORPP (Oyster River Parents and Pre-schoolers) and the library for PJ storytime. Wear your Halloween costume! We will hear Halloween stories, make a fun Halloween craft and trick-or-treat at the library. Snack is provided by ORPP.
Durham Garden Club – “Mushrooms, Get the Facts” – Tues. Oct. 28th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Join the Durham Garden Club and learn about mushrooms. All are welcome. Contact: Mary Caulfield 868-2220 john_mary92@msn.com
Dracula with the Northeastern Ballet, Weds. Oct. 29th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Excerpts from Dracula performed by the Northeastern Ballet from Wolfeboro, NH. Don't miss out on this FREE outstanding performance. Recommended for ages 10 and up. http://www.northeasternballet.org
Friends Book Discussion, Thursday October 30th, 10:30 am - Please join the Friends' book discussion of As I Lay Dying led by Jennifer Lee. Many copies await many readers. All are welcome. Questions? Luci Gardner 868-2390.Held in the Heritage room just off the cafe.
Lego Club, Thurs. Oct. 30th at 3:45 p.m. This week: Halloween/Mystery Build! For k-4th graders.
Homeschoolers Activity Hour, Fri., Oct. 31st at 10:30 a.m. This week: Magic and Halloween!
Adult Game Afternoon, Fri. Oct. 31st 12:30-2:00 p.m. - Bridge, Chess, Checkers, Cards, Dominos. ...or bring your own game. Come, have fun, and enjoy free refreshments. Contact Armida Geiger armidageiger@comcast.net
McGregor EMS Babysitting Class, Sat. Nov. 1st, 10:30-3:00 p.m. – This course is designed to certify kids ages 11 & up who are looking to, or already babysit. All students will receive a Babysitting, CPR and First Aid certification. Cost is $35 and due upon registration. To register, visit www.cprsafe.org or call 603-862-3674
Young Adult Writing/Blog Group (ages 10 & up), Monday Nov. 3rd, 6:30-7:30 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".
Join the Raccoon Readers, a book discussion group for 2nd-4th graders on Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 6:00 pm. This month’s book is “The Dragon in the Sock Drawer” by Kate Klimo. We will discuss the books, play some games and make a craft.
Oyster River Knitters, Tues. Nov. 4th 7:00-9:00 p.m. - All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome for a couple of hours of knitting and chatting! Contact Heather Anderson (hca@iconklin.com) with any questions.
McGregor Memorial EMS First Aid Course, Tues. Nov. 4th, 6-8:00 p.m. – Register at www.cprsafe.org or call 603-862-3674 Cost is $20.00
Alzheimer’s Café, Fri. Nov. 7th 10:30-12:00 p.m. – We welcome dementia patients still residing in their own homes, to come with their caregivers for support and respite with others. This program is free and open to the public. Held in the Durham Public Library Café.
Neville Caufield Photography Exhibit & Presentation, Mon. Nov. 10th, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Acoustic Open Mic Night, Weds. Nov. 12th 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Can you sing? Play an instrument? Need an outlet for your talent? Then bring your instrument, whatever it may be and join in the fun at this monthly event hosted by Peg Chaffee and Cheryl Sager. Open Mic Night is held in the cafe. Refreshments will be served.
Join the Bookeaters, a middle school monthly book discussion group on Weds. Nov. 12th from 2:45-4:00 pm. This month’s book is “Who Could That Be at This Hour?” by Lemony Snicket.
FREE MOVIES FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER – The Americanization of Emily (1964) Rated NR, Oct. 27, Mon. 6:00PM, Divergent (2014) Rated PG 13, Nov. 13 Thurs. 6:00 PM, Muppets Most Wanted! Rated PG, Nov. 15, Sat. 2:00PM, African Queen (1951) Rated PG Nov. 21 2:00PM. Movies are shown in the Oyster River Room. Movie snack provided.
IN THE GALLERY... Art exhibit inspired by the poetry of Robert Frost - View over 20 paintings in the lobby display case and the upstairs gallery. Artists are Ingeborg V. Seaboyer, Judy Krassowski and Corinne Dodge. Images in pen and ink, watercolor, acrylics and oils are accompanied by a selected verse that inspired each individual work.
Patch Club: reading incentive program for ages 2-12 years. Sign-up at the Children’s Desk!
Tales for Tails: Read to a trained therapy dog K-4th grade - sign-ups have begun.
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club. Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library. Talk to the Children’s Librarian at the children’s desk for more details.
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WEEKLY ARREST REPORT
*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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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
1901 - Tourist attractions: Adams House, 25 guests, $6 to $10 per week: Brookside Farm, 15 guests, $1 per day, 2 miles from station: Highland House, 20 guests, $7 per week, electric lights, good boating. Additional boarding houses - Chesley, Wiggin, Emerson and Woodman.
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