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Friday, September 12, 2014
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The traffic pattern on Durham’s Main Street is scheduled to return from one lane to two beginning early next week. Public Works Department crews will initiate the process Monday morning and it is expected the line striping, etc. will take approximately three days/nights to complete. For a more detailed discussion, see below.
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UPDATE ON MAIN STREET PILOT PROGRAM REVERSION TO TWO LANE CONFIGURATION & OVERVIEW ON EFFORT
The Town Council received extensive feedback at its meeting Monday evening, September 8, 2014, regarding the Main Street Single Lane Pilot Program that ran through the summer. After much discussion the Council was comfortable moving forward with reverting back to two lanes of travel but retaining some aspects of the Pilot. A detailed plan view of what will be installed can be seen HERE.
Durham’s Traffic Safety Committee also discussed the Pilot Program and the revised configuration at a special meeting on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2014.
There was universal agreement that collectively or individually, the numerous elements of the program served to upset a large number of residents resulting in a summer of discontent and numerous uncomplimentary/ frustrated emails sent to Town staff and Town Councilors regarding the initiative.
The goal of the pilot program had been to make the changes in the summer when traffic was reduced, evaluate and make appropriate adjustments preparing for the true test when students returned to UNH for the fall academic year.
In fact there were over twelve separate changes demonstrating that Town officials reviewed and acted swiftly throughout the pilot program to adjust when enhancements could be made or public concern was overwhelmingly negative. In some cases, it became apparent that staff was so efficient in responding to concerns quickly, that this created confusion as elements of the program were constantly in flux.
While freshman move-in day was highlighted with significant delays, as it is every year, there was significant history that any move-in day would overwhelm the Town’s infrastructure.
As the first week waned and new students learned the nuances of the campus and downtown, traffic patterns began to accustom themselves, and ironically the traffic pattern began to demonstrate some success with a more cohesive movement of vehicle traffic, pedestrians and bicycles.
A listing of items that were observed throughout the project time span were noted during the meeting:
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The green bicycle transition at Main and Pettee Brook created direction for both vehicle and bicycle operators;
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The Madbury Road “yield” sign at Pettee Brook had been moved to guide southbound vehicles on Madbury Road at they entered Pettee Brook;
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Seven parking spaces have been added to Pettee Brook Lane near the intersection with Maine Street;
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Five parking spaces have been added to the western end of Main Street directly in front of Subway and Aroma Joes;
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The bicycle lanes have served to highlight the large number of cyclists traversing Main Street which will in large part revert to a sharrow design in combination with green painted cross over locations where both cyclist and vehicles;
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Numerous strategies all designed to calm traffic were showing promising results;
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Due to the change on Main Street, traffic back-ups on Mill Road, which was often very frustrating and required police intervention, had virtually been eliminated;
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Vehicle speeds were lowered based on pre and post pilot speed data. The average speed before reconfiguration was 21.3 MPH and the average speed after reconfiguration was 19.1 MPH with excessive speeds significantly reduced.
The return to the two-lane configuration will eliminate the angle parking along the northern side of Main Street in the immediate vicinity of the old ATO house and Town and Campus.
The new parking along Pettee Brook will remain as will the parallel parking established on Main Street in front of Subway/Aroma Joe’s.
The bicycle lanes that are painted green through high traffic Madbury/Main and Main/Pettee Brook intersections will remain but the lane alongside the southern side on Main will be eliminated and replaced with a “sharrow” approach.
Additionally, the yield at Pettee Brook Lane and Main Street would be removed as there will now be two lanes to enter, negating the necessity of this sign.
What was revealed by the pilot program?
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Meeting minimum standards in Durham is not sufficient. Through various emails and public comment, it was evident that whenever the statement “meets minimum standards” was used, it was negated as insufficient. The challenge facing the community in this regard is that there is often insufficient real estate to exceed the minimum standards.
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Head-in angle parking was not widely accepted as the preferred parking method for all drivers. A mix of parking options is necessary on the right side of Main Street.
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The pilot program opened the discussion about the need for and possible acceptance of a round-about at the intersection of Main Street and Pettee Brook Lane
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One of the major motivators for the pilot program was due to the aversion to expend $45,000 for a PM model traffic flow pattern over each of the last two years. It would appear from comments that the funds to accomplish a traffic study will be viewed more favorably in the future. The Town presently has an AM traffic model which was utilized for planning the summer’s pilot program but all understood from the start that the PM model was what would truly drive the Main Street corridor in the afternoon.
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The UNH bus transportation system is integral to traffic flow throughout the community. When buses were delayed and not at each stop every 10 minutes as advertised, students will begin to lose confidence in the system and take to their own means of transportation which could severely impact the downtown traffic.
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Residents expressed a clear aversion to stopping in traffic. Slow traffic did not appear to be such a negative attribute but stopping was!
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WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION FOR A DURHAM TOWN COUNCILOR?
At Monday evening’s Town Council meeting, a resident inquired about the compensation for members of the Council. Section 3.6 of the Durham Town Charter addresses this issue. It states: “Councilors shall receive as compensation the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.) per year. The Chairman shall receive an additional five hundred dollars ($500.) per year. Councilors shall receive reimbursement for reasonable mileage and expenses incurred in the performance of town business outside the town limits of Durham according to rules of the Council.”
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Courtesy Durham Historic Association
AN OVERVIEW ON THE QUESTION OF REDEVELOPING THE TOWN OFFICE SITE AT 15 NEWMARKET ROAD, HISTORIC CONSIDERATIONS, AND TOWN HALL PROJECT FINANCES - AN ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE AN OBJECTIVE OVERVIEW OF THE CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES AHEAD
Historic Background on the Existing Town Office Building
Sometime before 1893, Joseph Burnham builds twin houses along Newmarket Road.
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1924: Harrie Rand buys houses as two single family rental properties.
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1972: Town buys house nearest to old brick town hall for space.
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1976: Town buys identical house to the south.
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1976-77: John Benson, architect and Whitcher Builders connect twin buildings with 2 story contemporary but sympathetic ell.
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1978: Durham receives American Institute of Architecture New England Regional Council Award of Excellence in Extended Use for the renovation of what became the Town Offices for Durham.
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1980: After many years of hard work by many volunteers, Durham’s Historic District put on National Register of Historic Places.
To view a letter dated September 4, 2014, from the NH Division of Historic Resources to the Durham Historic District Commission outlining the implications of tearing down the old Town Office building on Durham’s National Register status, click HERE.
New Town Hall Project Finances
The new Town Hall project at the 8 Newmarket Road site was approved by the Town Council following many months of public discussion and a public hearing in early 2013. The following represents the financial plan for the project at present:
Estimated Expenses
Total Projected Costs: $ 2,906,160
Purchase of site 745,000
Construction project $ 2,161,160
Estimated Revenue
Bond to purchase site (April 2013): $745,000 to be paid over 20 years
Bond for initial construction (April 2014): $878,700 to be paid over 20 years
From funds reallocated in 2014 operating budget to over overages: $183,000
Funds from sale of old Town Office site @ 15 Newmarket Road: $1,099,460*
*Actual purchase and sale price is $1,300,000 contingent upon the approvals for a pharmacy at the 15 Newmarket Road location. If the approvals are not granted, the sale price will be less and the remaining revenue needed would likely be in the form of drawing down on unassigned fund balance or another municipal bond in an amount to be determined.
To view an updated financial overview of the project as of 9/12/14, click HERE.
Who Approved the Design for the New Town Hall Presently Under Construction?
Because the 8 Newmarket Road site is within Durham’s Historic District, the Historic District Commission ultimately had to approve the design of the new facility.
Elements such as the large arched entry window, exterior materials, replacement front and side windows, triple hung windows to the rear, etc. were all specific elements required by the HDC to ensure the project fit harmoniously within the district. If you look closely, you will note that both the old Town Office and the new Town Hall both have large curved entry windows on the façade creating continuity between those buildings, and the brick on the new building was intended to integrate the structure with the Old Town Hall/District Court at the corner.
The Town Council also participated in approving the design and in particular the project budget/financials following significant public feedback and a public design forum where numerous design iterations were considered, modified, reconsidered, and a single solution was ultimately adopted – the building now under construction.
What is the Purpose of the Historic Overlay District in Durham’s Zoning Ordinance?
Article 175-90, Purpose, within Durham’s Zoning Ordinance addresses the Historic Overlay District (HOD) which extends from the intersection of Madbury Road/Main Street down Church Hill, past the Town Offices and Three Chimneys Inn, and out Newmarket Road incorporating the beautiful salt box houses on the left hand side of the road just beyond the entrance to Durham Point Road and the Mill Pond Center.
The purpose of the HOD is to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, educational, economic, and general welfare of the community by:
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Preserving structures, places, and properties that reflect elements of the cultural, social, economic, and political heritage of the Town;
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Promoting the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of structures and places of historical, architectural, and community value as well as vistas of significance within the HOD;
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Conserving property values in the HOD;
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Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the HOD;
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Promoting the use of the HOD for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of the Town.
The Historic District Commission (HDC) is charged with deliberating whether to grant or deny a Certificate of Approval for an application that comes before it and must make a determination as to the appropriateness of the work proposed by determining whether or not the proposal conforms to the provisions of the HOD.
An applicant coming before the HDC may present his or her application at the Commission meeting(s). When there are aspects of the proposal which may not conform to this article, the Commission, at its discretion, may advise the applicant to find reasonable cost approaches to meet his or her objectives with a project which still conforms to the standards of this article.
The HDC is authorized to hold a public hearing at which time opinions of abutters and interested citizens shall be heard. Notice of the Public Hearing shall be sent to abutters and posted in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the hearing.
The HDC may seek advice from such professional, educational, cultural, or other sources
The HOD clearly states that: “Demolition or Removal. No existing building or other structure may be demolished or moved out of the Historic Overlay District until approval has been granted by the HDC. Demolition or removal from the District of a contributing structure is strongly discouraged and shall rarely be permitted. An application which includes a detailed plan for the reuse of the site shall be submitted, and the Commission shall determine the appropriateness of the plan. It shall only be approved if the applicant demonstrates that 1) denial of the application would result in extreme hardship unique to the subject property; and 2) the Commission has approved a detailed redevelopment plan for the site. Financial hardship of the owner of the property shall not constitute a hardship for this purpose.”
It should be noted that when the Town Council approved the P&S with Scott Mitchell for the redevelopment of the Town Office site as a pharmacy in early 2013, Councilors specifically noted that the HDC would have to do its due diligence with respect to the application and should not feel pressured by the financial obligations of the Town.
The Councilors wanted a high quality application for the site and at that time it was not definitely known whether Mr. Mitchell would have been able to reuse the existing building, or elements of it, as part of the pharmacy development. Mr. Mitchell stated at last week's HDC meeting that he was unwilling/unable to reuse the Town Office structure as part of his proposed development.
From my perspective as Administrator, it is not the role of the HDC to worry about the finances of the Town. The HDC’s role is to impartially administer the provisions of the HOD. The finances of the Town are the purview of the Town Council.
The HDC received significant public feedback last week regarding the developer's proposal to demolition the existing Town Office building, the majority of which was negative.
Status of P&S Agreement with Scott Mitchell for the Town Office Site
The purchaser of the 15 Newmarket Road site, Scott Mitchell, had until September 1, 2014, to obtain the permits necessary to redevelop the site. To date, he has not been able to meet this condition.
In addition, Mr. Mitchell had been working with Rite Aid (presently located at the Mill Plaza) to move to the 15 Newmarket Road location but Rite Aid informed him on September 1st that it will remain in its present location desiring to be part of a redevelopment at the Mill Plaza instead which is presently under development by the Mill Plaza owner. Mr. Mitchell has approached other pharmacies with whom he does business to find another user for the site. It will take time for Mr. Mitchell to gain approval from another pharmacy for a project on the site.
At the next Town Council meeting, September 22, 2014, the Council is scheduled to discuss whether it desires to extend the P&S with Mr. Mitchell or instead go out to the market once again with a new RFP making clear the old Town Office site must remain as part of a new development. An alternative approach for the Town would be to evaluate the site for alternative municipal use such as a Police Station or Fire Department.
At this juncture, given that Mr. Mitchell has definitively stated he is uninterested in reutilizing the existing Town Office building at 15 Newmarket Road in any way whatsoever, combined with the fact that his arrangement with the intended pharmacy user has come to an unexpected end and a potential new user agreement would be many months away from fruition, and the realization (much clearer today than in early 2013 -- see 9/4/14 letter referenced above from NHDHR) that tearing down the Town Office structure will very likely disqualify the district from its National Registry status, I plan to recommend that the Town Council not extend the P&S Agreement, and instead go out to the market with a new RFP for the reuse of the 15 Newmarket Road site that makes clear and unambiguous the old Town Office structure must be retained as part of any redevelopment.
Courtesy Durham Historic Association
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DURHAM HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SITE WALK OF CURRENT TOWN HALL BUILDING
The Durham Historic District Commission will hold a site walk of the Town Hall property at 15 Newmarket Road on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Building Inspector, Tom Johnson, and Director of Public Works, Michael Lynch, will be leading the site walk. Members of the public wanting to attend should be aware that there will be climbing of stairs as part of the site walk.
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SEPTEMBER 17 PLANNING BOARD MEETING - MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION
At its meeting on September 17, the Planning Board will hear from the Master Plan Advisory Committee and Strafford Regional Planning Commission (our Master Plan Consultant) about some compelling information regarding housing, demographics, and existing land use in Durham. This should be of interest to citizens and to the various boards and commission that are working on the master plan.
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SMITH CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH
The public is invited to an Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 12 - 2:00 PM, at the Smith Chapel. The Open House is sponsored by the Durham Historic District/Heritage Commission, Durham Parks & Recreation, Durham Historical Association, and Three Chimney's Inn.
An 1892 prayer service will be given by the Reverend Michael Bradley, Rector, St. George's Episcopal Church. Music, history, a tour, and refreshments will be provided.
"Gates of Paradise" window by Redding Baird, Boston altar backdrop, south wall. Courtesy Andrea Bodo
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NEW HAMPSHIRE HANDS FREE ELECTRONIC DEVICE LAW - IN EFFECT JULY 1, 2015
Earlier this year, the New Hampshire legislature adopted House Bill 1360. This bill, which prohibits the use of certain electronic devices while driving, will be in effect July 1, 2015.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
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No use of hand held electronic devices capable of providing voice or data communication while driving or temporarily halted in traffic for a stop sign or traffic signal or other momentary delays
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This includes cell phones, GPS, tablets, iPods, iPads or other devices that require data entry
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Emergency calls to 911 or other public safety agencies will be allowed
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Bluetooth or other hands-free electronic devices will be allowed
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One hand non-cellular 2-way radio use will be allowed
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Teen drivers under the age of 18 will not be allowed to use any electronic devices(hand held or not) except to report an emergency. Anyone violating this will be subject to penalties and license suspension or revocation.
Penalties for Violations
1st Offense ........................... $100 fine
2nd Offense .......................... $250 fine
3rd Offense within 2 years .... $500 fine
WHY IS THE NH LAW IMPORTANT?
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During the past 4 years, 116 fatal crashes in New Hampshire were caused by distraction
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The increasing use of electronic devices is fast becoming the primary distraction
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While texting, a driver is 23 times more likely to crash
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Sending or receiving a text distracts the driver for almost 5 seconds
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At 50 miles per hour, we travel longer than the length of a football field during that 5 seconds
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Even dialing a phone number increases the risk of crashing by 3 times.
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Bianca at Great Bay Wool Works. Courtesy Vincent Dell'Ova
2ND ANNUAL DURHAM FARM DAY WAS A BIG SUCCESS!
The Agricultural Commission estimates 500 people toured farms throughout town and on campus during Farm Day on August 16th. Planning is already underway for even more family-friendly activities for 2015 Durham Farm Day, to be held on August 15th. Mark your calendar and help us celebrate Durham's working landscape of farms, gardens, and forests.
The spirit of Farm Day lives on in a new campaign launched by the Agricultural Commission to promote and recognize "Food Friendly Yards" in town. Agricultural Commission member Ellen Karelitz has designed and made small signs residents can display in their gardens to promote local food production.
If your property meets the following criteria, please consider contacting Ellen (ellenkare51@gmail.com) for a sign to display:
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gardens, including "edible landscaping" such as fruits and vegetables
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pollinator flower gardens, which provide food for pollinating insects and employ no chemicals or pesticides harmful to bees and other pollinating insects
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beehives
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chickens, turkeys, and livestock, where appropriate
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For more information on Agricultural Commission activities, visit the Commission's Web Page.
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DURHAM'S NEWEST OFFICER GRADUATES FROM POLICE ACADEMY
Chief Kurz welcomed the return of Bret Pestana who graduated 9th in his class from the New Hampshire Police Academy on August 22nd after 14-weeks of intensive training. Now that Bret is a certificated police in New Hampshire he has been assigned to a field training officer who is a senior patrol officer and will be responsible to instruct Bret in the practices of Durham Police. For the next 8 to 12 weeks Bret will learn the nuances of the Durham community, the streets, schools, public buildings, businesses and in general the environment that he is expected to provide services to!
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DURHAM EXPERIENCING TELEPHONE SCAMS
The police department has been contacted by several residents about a continuing scam. It is clear that the desire to separate people from their money has no bounds as scammers become very innovative in attempting to do so! The calls have been very similar in nature with a foreign sounding voice contacting the persons at work and advising them of an outstanding warrant for their arrest. The residents are advised that they can contact a telephone number, one was in Florida and the other was in Texas to find out how much the “fine” is!
What is adding a thread of fear to these calls is that in both incidents the residents were contacted at work! While the Durham Police are not absolutely positive how the victim’s work information is being obtained, there is a hypothesis that some Facebook and/or LinkedIn sites have such information and may be used in this manner.
The Durham Police is sharing this information for awareness purposes and to help prevent fraud and/or identity theft from occurring during these purposely stressful telephone calls! As always the Durham Police urge residents NEVER to provide personal and/or credit card information via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or telephone solicitation. It is requested that any suspicious solicitation activity be reported to the Durham Police for further assessment and review.
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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG, ODD, OR NOT QUITE RIGHT, PLEASE CALL THE POLICE
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.
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Thanks to Durham Parks & Recreation staff Stefanie Frazee (left) and Kelly Sareault for leading so many fun market activities in Durham this season.
DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET
On Monday, September 15th, the Durham Parks & Recreation Department will be at the Durham Farmers' Market with a DIRT dessert booth. Wondering what DIRT dessert is? Come to market on Monday and find out.
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The fields at Oyster River Forest. Courtesy Ellen Snyder
VOLUNTEER FOR NATURE!
Join the Durham Conservation Commission and wildlife consultant Ellen Snyder to enjoy one of Durham’s newest conservation areas—the 170-acre Oyster River Forest—while helping to restore habitat for wildlife and enhance the site for existing and future walking trails. Tasks include pulling invasive buckthorn, staking around stands of common milkweed for “no mow,” digging invasive purple loosestrife from a field, cutting bittersweet vines, and flagging native trees and shrubs to retain. Learn about New England cottontails too.
When: Friday, September 19th from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Where: Meet at Oyster River Forest parking area on Packers Falls Road, Durham, NH
Map to the parking area.
What to bring: wear long pants and shirt and sturdy shoes, bring work gloves, water bottle and a lunch if you want to stay after for a picnic lunch. We will provide water and snacks and all necessary tools. Note: poison ivy and bees are present in some areas.
Sign-up online.
Questions about the event? Contact Ellen Snyder at 603-583-0039 or ellensnyder1@gmail.com.
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DURHAM RESIDENT AUTHORS BOOK "THE SUN GOD'S HEIR"
Durham resident Elliott B. Baker has published his first novel, The Sun God's Heir. In 17th century France, a young pacifist kills to protect the woman he loves, unwittingly opening a door for the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian general determined to continue a reign of terror begun three thousand years ago.
A member of the Authors Guild and the Dramatists Guild, Elliott lives in Durham, New Hampshire with his wife Sally Ann.
To learn more about his book, visit http://www.sungodsheir.com/
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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.
Economic Development Committee - Wednesday, September 16, 2014. 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://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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THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIOS
Tour the Durham Police Department with Chief David Kurz - Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Run time: 13:00 Minutes
Join DCAT 22 Studios on a brief guided tour through the Durham Police Department. Take a walk through areas of the PD that you hope to only see on TV. Chief David Kurz gives an informative tour with a little history mixed in. This video is also available on the Town's On Demand site.
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Studio Two – Beatles Tribute Band - Saturday & Sunday at 7:00 PM
Run Time: 1:45
If you missed the last of the Music by the Bay Summer Concert series, then have no fear, DCAT 22 Studios was there to capture the entire concert for you. Tune in to DCAT 22 to see Beatles live and in concert.
This video is currently not available on the Towns 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.
It’s back! Started last year by a collaboration between the Durham Parks & Recreation Committee and local business owner Karen Larson, The Outdoor Piano Project allows for passers-by to enjoy art in an outdoor setting. This particular piano was stored through the winter, and recently made its fall 2014 debut. Stop by The Candy Bar and play a few tunes! Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
Coyote Club Fall Session Signups. Coyote Club is a nature-based wildlife education program dedicated to bringing the children and adults of southeast New Hampshire the best in naturalist studies, survival skills, environmental education and more. Deadline for registration forms and payment: Friday - 5PM (drop off at Town Hall).
This 6-week program starts September 15th and runs through October 27th. Find out more HERE
Durham Day – Saturday, September 27th. A celebration of everything Durham… We still have spots available for vendors, exhibitors, and demonstrators. Find out more HERE.
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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Save the Date: Durham Day – Saturday, Sept. 27th (rain date September 28th). Click HERE to participate in Durham Day 2014
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Harvest Moon Music Festival to benefit Womenade, Sunday, Sep 14, 2014, 3:00-10:00 PM, Redhook Brewery, Portsmouth. Featuring: Rusted Root, Adam Ezra Group, Truffle and Bliss. All ages event (bring a blanket and chairs). Food and beverages available for purchase. Tickets available at http://redhook.com/
Houston Ballet II, UNH Celebrity Series, Tuesday, Sep 23, 2014, 7PM, Paul Creative Arts Center’s Johnson Theatre, Durham. More information HERE.Tickets: $30 General, $10 UNH Student with ID and Youth under 18. Purchase tickets on line HERE or call 603-862-7222. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 10AM-5PM as well as one hour before each event.
One World Language School - Chinese, French, German, and Spanish classes for children ages 3 and up. Come see how much fun learning another language can be-- come to our sample class on Thursday, September 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm at Moharimet. Classes are held on Thursdays at Moharimet starting in October. For more information and to register, contact Julie Reece at julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org or 866-0364 and check out our website at www.oneworldlanguageschool.org.
Coastal Cleanup Comes to Durham, Saturday, Sep 20, 2014. Volunteers to meet at Durham Landing (Old Landing Road off Route 108 east of the lights) at 9:00 AM where various stretches of shoreline will be assigned. Bags and gloves will be provided. All materials that are collected will be tallied and brought to Durham Landing for weighing, recycling, and appropriate disposal. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for the activity and weather. Contact Dick Weyrick, 868-2862, dweyrick@comcast.net for more information.
Main Street Makery & The Candy Bar Event, Saturday, Sep 27, 2014, 10AM-5PM, to be held in alley between the two businesses. Event includes: craft activities, food & sweets, music and downtown camaraderie.
Mass in Blue by Will Todd, English composer and jazz pianist, Saturday, Oct 4, 2014, 7:00 PM, The Portsmouth Music Hall. Produced by The Community Church of Durham, United Church of Christ. Choral direction by David Ervin, band direction by Marc LaForce. Tickets: $15, can be purchased HERE.
Lamprey River Advisory Committee Fall 2014 Newsletter. The LRAC Fall 2014 newsletter is available for viewing HERE.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Presentation by Nancie Atwell, Literacy Educator, Thurs. Sept. 18th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Ms. Atwell, a nationally known Literacy Educator, and author of “In the Middle”. This event is sponsored by the UNH English Department. For more information contact Laura Smith at las5@unh.edu or Armida Geiger at ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us
Storytimes: Tues. Sept. 16th and Thurs. Sept. 18th at 10:30 a.m. This week: Moose! Join us for stories, fingerplays, feltboard and a craft. All are welcome.
Family Storytimes start weekly, Sat., Sept. 20th at 10:30 a.m. - "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..." All about Laura Numeroff! Sat., Sept. 27th at 10:30 a.m. – “Dining with Dinosaurs & Dragons!
Family Movies start monthly: Sat., Sept. 20th at 2:00 p.m. - "The Nut Job"!
Game Afternoon: ages 10 & up starts weekly, Mon., Sept. 22nd at 2:45 p.m. - "Ticket to Ride".
Friends' Book Discussion - September 23rd, Tues.,10:30 am-12:30 pm Join the Friends' book discussion of “Frankenstein”; or, “The Modern Prometheus” by Mary Shelley led by Jennifer Lee. Your copy awaits you. All are welcome to attend.
“Spies in Time”, Lecture with Douglas Wheeler, Tues. Sept. 23rd, 7:00-8:30 p.m. - "The P.C. is Mightier Than The Sword: Three Leakers of State Secrets in Historical Perspective." Presenter Douglas Wheeler, Professor of History Emeritus, UNH.
Special Storytime with McGregor EMS and their ambulance, Thurs. Sept. 25th at 10:30 a.m.!
Lego Club 1st-4th grade starts weekly, Thurs., Sept. 25th at 3:45 p.m.
UNH Woodsman Demonstration, Thurs. Sept. 25th 5:30-7:00 p.m. - UNH Lumberjacks will shoe their skills with the vertical chop and single buck. Held in the Durham Public Library parking lot.
Homeschoolers Activity Hour starts weekly, Fri., Sept. 26th at 10:30 a.m.
Friday Film @ 2, Sept. 26th, This month: SOME LIKE IT HOT- 1959. Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow film buffs. Movie snacks provided. Audience: Adults For more information contact Armida Geiger ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us
Pajama Storytime starts monthly, Tues., Sept. 30th, 6:30 p.m. - Monkeys!
Crafternoons start weekly, Sat., Sept. 25th 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Young Adult Writing Group: ages 10 & up starts Mon., Oct. 6th at 6:30 p.m.
Book Groups – Pick up your book now at the library.
Raccoon Readers: 2nd-4th grade, monthly book group starts Tues., Oct. 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Bookeaters: monthly Middle School Book Group starts Weds., Oct. 15th at 2:45 p.m.
Libros Lovers: monthly High School Book Group starts Weds,. Oct. 22nd at 2:45 p.m.
Sign-ups have started
Patch Club: reading incentive program for ages 2-12 years starts again Sept. 1st!
Tales for Tails: Read to a trained therapy dog K-4th grade - sign-ups have begun.
Seacoast Reads: UNH Reading help for children in grades 1st-3rd (or beginning to read). Sign-ups have begun at the Children’s Desk.
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.
Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.
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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
1821 - Only one house remains to perpetuate the memory of Franklin City. Built on "Lot 36" by Ballard Pinkham, it was sold to John Emerson and taken up Oyster River by gundalow. A tomb by the River contains members of the Emerson family.
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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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