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Friday, July 22, 2011

 

The Downeaster During a Nor'easter - Courtesy Jim Hornbeck

 

With the temperature currently at 100+ degrees here in Durham and an equally high humidity level, this photograph of the Downeaster arriving during the January 2011 Nor'easter might help residents to feel a little bit cooler!

 

ROLLING BROWNOUTS REPORTED FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Due to extreme power demand, PSNH had implemented rolling brownouts today between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.  If you air conditioner shut off the breaker switch, this may have been why.

 

PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON NEIGHBORS DURING HEAT WAVE

Residents are cautioned that high temperature and humidity can cause a variety of health problems for people of all ages, particularly if air conditioning is not available. Please take a moment to consider whether you have neighbors who could utilize assistance as a result of the high temperatures.  If you have concerns or know of someone who needs assistance, please contact the Fire Department at 868-5531.

 

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DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION    

Come join the men and women of the Durham Fire Department in continuing the department's celebration of 100 years of service to the community tomorrow morning, Saturday, July 23, 2011. The celebration will begin with a fire apparatus parade muster at 10:00 AM.

 

The parade lineup will be at 9:00 AM at UNH's "C" Lot at 10 Mill Road and will end at UNH's "H" Lot on Edgewood Road behind New Hampshire Hall. Muster will begin at the conclusion of the parade. For more information regarding this event, please click HERE.

 

 

DURHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2011 ANNUAL HOLIDAY ORNAMENT COMMEMORATING DFD 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

The Durham Business Association is pleased to announce the 2011 Annual Holiday Ornament commemorating the Durham Fire Department’s 100 years of service.

 

The ornament will be available for sale at the DFD Fire Truck Parade and Muster tomorrow morning, Saturday, July 23rd.

 

Look for the DFD T-shirt table on Main Street in front of Scott Hall.  Each ornament is $20 and individually gift boxed.The 2011 Annual Holiday Ornament is also available by contacting the DBA at durhambusinessassociation@gmail.com or by telephone at 868-1123.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION ON C-LOT AS POSSIBLE FUTURE FIRE STATION LOCATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES

Since August of last year staff at the Fire Department have been studying the possibility of locating the new fire station at the UNH “C” Lot located on Mill Road.

 

Items studied included a parking garage for Town and UNH use and a residential component located above the fire station. Also studied was the location of the fire station on Quad Way vs. Mill Road and the pros and cons for emergency access and parking garage visibility in each of the scenarios.

 

A public charrette was held on March 2, 2011, during which time possible locations on “C “ Lot for the fire station and parking lot were discussed. The majority of attendees felt a parking garage was too great an expense and was not appropriate at this location. UNH also had concerns regarding the loss of parking.

 

The Fire Department has developed a draft site plan for “C” Lot which meets the emergency response needs of the department as well as, we believe, the parking needs of UNH.  The site plan, floor plans, conceptual building design, and associated construction cost estimate will be presented at the Council Meeting on July 25.

 

At this juncture, the goal is to establish a definitive future site of the Fire Department. We believe, based upon discussions and analysis to date, that “C” Lot along Mill Rod is the best option. Next steps will be to work with UNH to secure the location for the long-term.

 

For several years the Council has included in its goal-setting process the need to establish a definitive fire station site for the Town and UNH.   Several locations have been evaluated over the last two to three years, including 17 Madbury Road, “B” Lot, and Stone Quarry Drive. The Town proved unable to make progress in working with the owner of 17 Madbury Road to acquire the site, “B” Lot created parking challenges for UNH, and Stone Quarry Drive raised response time and roadway access concerns as well as an outstanding question of price to acquire the land.

 

DURHAM FEATURED IN TOWN AND CITY MAGAZINE

The Local Government Center’s monthly Town and City Magazine features interesting/educational articles each month for elected and appointed municipal/school officials across New Hampshire.  This month, an article focused on town and city newsletters and Durham was featured for its weekly “Friday Updates.”  To view the article, go to:

http://www.nhlgc.org/publications/item_detail.asp?TCArticleID=398

 

 

Construction on new bioretention system at Tedeschi/Store 24 Lot - Courtesy Todd Selig

 

WORK CONTINUES WITHIN DURHAM’S TEDESCHI LOT FOR STORMWATER PILOT PROGRAM OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

The UNH Stormwater Center is partnering with the Town of Durham and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the installation of a new stormwater bioretention system in the Tedeschi Parking Lot in downtown Durham.  Construction crews are making good progress (pictured above) in installing this new pilot application designed to remove nitrogen and phosphorus and other materials from stormwater utilizing cutting edge technology in order to protect streams, rivers, ponds, and other water bodies from harmful elements. 

 

Apologies are extended to Durham resident, Conservation Commission member, and UNH Stormwater Center staff member Jamie Houle who is part of the project and who was erroneously referred to last week as Jamie “House” due to my keystroke error.  Sorry Jamie! :-)

 

“HAPPY HOUR” BILLBOARD ADVERTISING RESOLUTION MOVES FORWARD

Early this spring, upon learning of a N.H. Senate Bill (SB 120) to be heard by the Senate Commerce Committee that sought to eliminate restrictions on “Happy Hour” billboard advertising, Administrator Selig, Police Chief Kurz, and resident Peter Smith testified in Concord before the Senate Commerce Committee against passage of this bill as presented.
 
Because of the unique nature of the Durham community, the Town worked with New Futures to craft an alternate amendment for consideration by the New Hampshire Legislature that would ensure appropriate local control and would afford the legislative body within a city or town the ability, after due consideration, to prohibit exterior signs or signs in view of a public way that contain a reference to “Happy Hour” or otherwise promote the sale of liquor or beverages at reduced prices.  The amendment also made clear that the advertising of liquor or beverages shall not be inconsistent with the spirit of public health or safety and granted the Liquor Commission the authority to suspend any single advertising or promotion of liquor or beverage at its discretion that is inconsistent with the spirit of public health or safety. 

 

The Durham community remains diligent in the prosecution of alcohol violations with the realization that virtually every criminal act faced by the Durham Police Department has alcohol at its foundation.  In 2010, for example, the Durham Police Department responded to over 24,000 calls for service and on average makes approximately 1,000 arrests annually. Of these arrests, the vast majority occur on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between the hours of midnight and 3:00 AM and involve persons between the ages of 18-22 years. Hence, the promotion of the sale of alcoholic beverages is a concern to us locally.  While we realize that students and visitors may be aware of “Happy Hour” specials, additional advertisement opportunities advising of inexpensive alcohol are extremely problematic for our community and for our partners at the University of New Hampshire, the N.H. Liquor Enforcement Department, and on occasion the N.H. State Police for large scale events.

 

The Senate passed an amended version of SB 120 (not the version presented by the Town of Durham) that allowed communities to opt out and prohibit outside Happy Hour billboard advertising but not inside Happy Hour billboard advertising facing outward.  Following passage of this amended bill, Administrator Selig, representatives from the University System of New Hampshire, New Futures, and others appeared before the House Commerce Committee to oppose the amended Senate Bill 120.

 

The House, taking the Town of Durham’s request into consideration, further amended and passed SB 120 to allow communities to opt out and prohibit both outside and inside facing outward Happy Hour billboard advertising. Governor Lynch signed the bill on July 5, 2011.

 

On Monday evening, July 25, 2011, the Council will be asked to act upon a resolution adopting the provisions of New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 179:31 XI-a allowing a city or town to prohibit exterior signs or signs in view of any public way promoting the sale of liquor or beverages at reduce prices by an on-premises licensee.

 

DURHAM SEEKS/RECEIVES $41,600 IN VARIOUS GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
In early April, as a result of notification from NH Department of Safety, the police department applied for and obtained three grants in the following areas:

  • Driving While Under the Influence (DWI) patrols - $8,500.00 (no match).
  • Speed Enforcement Patrols - $8,500.00 (no match).
  • Mobile Data Terminals for each marked police vehicle - $24,600.00 (50% match).

 

The first two grants require no local funding match and will ultimately focus police resources upon the opening of the University of New Hampshire in late August.  The third grant will off-set funding already earmarked by the Council in this year’s capital budget to install mobile data terminals (MDT) in each of the six marked police vehicles.  All of these funds originate from Federal funds allocated to the State of New Hampshire as part of their 2011 Strategy for Highway Safety.

 

DURHAM FEATURED ON CHRONICLE’S MYSTERY MAIN STREETS!

On Monday night of this week, July 18, 2011, the Town of Durham was featured on Chronicle’s Mystery Main Streets on Channel 5 out of Boston.  Chronicle sent a production crew to Durham to film the community featuring a number of prominent residents including Diana Carroll, Andrea Bodo, Dudley Dudley, Julian Smith, and others as well as vistas that will be quite familiar to community members.  To view the program on line in four parts, go to:

 

Mystery Main Streets – Durham – Segment One:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/28589797/detail.html

 

Mystery Main Streets – Durham – Segment Two:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/28589818/detail.html

 

Mystery Main Streets – Durham – Segment Three:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/28590116/detail.html

 

Mystery Main Streets – Durham – Segment Four:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/28589935/detail.html

 

A thank you is extended to all who participated in the production schedule. 

 

FY 2011 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT - DEALING WITH DOWNSHIFTED STATE COSTS LOCALLY

REVENUE:  Durham’s revenues are showing 49.6% collected as of July 1st. The first half tax bills were due on July 1st and as of July 11th we had received 91% of the total due.  This is on par with historical Durham collection rates and is significantly higher than the 75% +/- collected at this juncture in many other communities. 

 

Durham’s department revenue and permit fees are on target.  On Thursday of this week, the Town received an initial unbudgeted payment of $18,409 for a first phase of building permits from Capstone’s 619 +/- bed student housing development on Technology Drive which is anticipated to well exceed $100,000 in permit fees by year end.  

 

It is anticipated Council will have approved up to $375,000 in abatements by December 31st, many of which dated back to the 2008 revaluation and are multi-unit student housing complexes, fraternities, etc.  Poor condition within these properties has been a significant factor in justifying the appropriateness of lowering assessments. The Town had budgeted for an estimated $125,000 which will require an increase to the overlay line at tax setting time by approximately ($250,000).  An additional $250,000 will be added to overlay which will increase the Town’s portion of the tax rate by an estimated 4.70% or $0.34 over the approved budget’s projected tax rate of $7.23 to $7.57. 

 

In total, this would increase the projected municipal portion of the tax rate by a total of 6.3% over 2010 unless offset through the use of Fund Balance reserves, new revenue, or spending reductions.

 

EXPENSES:  The Town’s expenditures as of March 31, 2011 show a total expenditure of $5,346,914 or 48.5% of the total approved budget.

 

The Fiscal Year 2011 State Budget included changes to the funding of the NH Retirement System. These changes include the elimination of the state contribution for employees, police and firefighters. The NHRS will be recertifying the rates based on the reforms approved; however, until that is completed municipalities are responsible for paying both the employer and the previous State portions. These are being called “transitional” rates until such time as the recertification has occurred. NHRS has stated that it could take from one to three months for the actuary to develop new rates and for the newly constituted board of trustees to recertify these rates. At this time we are anticipating the total increase to the Town’s contribution to the NHRS for the remainder of 2011 to be approximately $80,000 versus the $160,000 previously reported based upon the latest information available.
 
When the Town first became aware that the State retirement costs may be passed down to the municipalities we asked department heads to limit spending and be prepared for possible cut backs. Now that the State budget has been approved we are taking more serious action and looking at additional cost reductions. A spending freeze has been placed on non-essential items for all departments. We have postponed the hiring of a new police officer to take over the position that was left unfilled upon the retirement of Captain Sean Kelly. We will be postponing the Capital Improvements Project to evaluate the Main Street Railroad Bridge. This project was budgeted for $34,500 in operating funds in 2011. Other capital projects will also be reevaluated and possibly delayed until future years. 

 

The Town will aggressively work to make up the difference.  One of the changes we will be considering is cutting back the number of police officers working overtime on Thursday through Saturday nights during the fall when the University comes into session. Fire Department shift staffing and drop downs are also being evaluated as is contracting out solid waste and recyclable collection, implementing Pay as You Throw (PAYT), as well as increasing water/wastewater connection fees and parking waiver site plan fees, etc.

 

What we are unable to make up for in cost reductions (to offset downshifted state retirement costs and to the extent necessary abatements) we will be requesting Council approval to use Fund Balance to mitigate tax increases to no more than 4% for the Town portion of the tax rate. The Fund Balance Policy adopted by Town Council on May 3, 2010 recommends that the Town work towards maintaining an undesignated Fund Balance of at least 5% to 8% of the general fund’s annual budget, including Town, School and County appropriations. Fund Balance Uses however state “For emergency purposes, or other uses as deemed necessary, the Council may appropriate undesignated Fund Balances even if such use decreases the Fund Balance below the designated percentage.”

 

The Town’s current undesignated Fund Balance is $970,801. The General Fund’s annual budget for 2010 was $24,241,802 which would require a 5% minimum of $1,212,090. When the policy was adopted we knew we were running below the desired minimum, but were anticipating being able to slowly increase this percentage. Unfortunately, with the economic times, downshifting from the state, and abatements, this has not been possible.

 

COUNCIL TO DISCUSS TIGHTENING UP TRASH ORDINANCE

On May 2, 2011, Councilors Marple and Lawson brought forward for Council discussion the subject of proposing fine structure changes to the trash violation process currently used in the Zoning and Code Enforcement Office.  Councilors Marple and Lawson proposed that changing the enforcement would result in improved compliance.  Councilors Gooze and Stanhope volunteered to work with Administrator Selig on this issue.

 

Councilors Gooze and Stanhope have met with the Administrator to revise the current trash violation process as well as to review the Town’s Solid Waste ordinance for possible needed changes and developing a “courtesy” notification of solid waste violation.  Town Attorney Laura Spector has reviewed and made suggestions for amendments to the current Solid Waste ordinance.

 

To view the revised trash violation notice, a new “courtesy” notification, and the Solid Waste ordinance incorporating the changes proposed by Councilors Gooze and Stanhope and Administrator Selig, with assistance from Attorney Spector, click HERE.

 

LAYERED DURHAM GIS DATA ON LINE
The Town has been working to develop a layered database for analysis purposes focusing upon tax map, zoning map, assessing data, etc. which may also be of interest to various Durham board and committee members.  To explore the site, go to:

http://www.caigisonline.com/durhamnh/
 

PUBLIC HEARING - SMITH CHAPEL GRANT FUNDS

On Monday evening, July 25, 2011, the Durham Town Council will meet at 7:00 PM in the Council chambers at Durham Town Hall (15 Newmarket Road) and will hold a Public Hearing on the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2011-16:  A resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of grant funds totaling $6,681.00 from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources to assist in funding the cost of the process to list the Smith Chapel on the National Register of Historic Places. To view additional information regarding this resolution, click HERE.

 

Interested citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their views.  Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Friday, July 22, 2011, at the Town Administrator’s office. Comments may also be sent by electronic mail to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.

PUBLIC HEARING ON BEAUDETTE(2) CONSERVATION EASEMENT

In addition, on Monday, July 25, 2011, the Town Council will also receive a presentation from Duane Hyde of The Nature Conservancy and hold a Public Hearing on a request by the Durham Conservation Commission for the Town of Durham to accept legal interest in approximately 64 acres of the Beaudette(2) property (Tax Map 15, Lot 6) in the form of conservation restrictions and to authorize the Administrator to sign an agreement and other related documents with The Nature Conservancy accepting conservation restrictions on behalf of the Town. To view the information on this item, click HERE.

 

DURHAM DAY 2011 - SAVE THE DATE!

The date for Durham Day 2010 has been set for Saturday, September 17th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, September 18th) at Wagon Hill Farm.

 

All Durham-based committees, commissions, or non-profit groups are encouraged to set up their own individual table display at the event.  If you are interested in securing a table display area or are a resident interested in volunteering at Durham Day please contact P&R Director Sandy Devins at sdevins@ci.durham.nh.us, 817-4074.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TRANSIT SERVICE REDUCTION
Monday, July 25, 2011 from 12:00-1:00 PM, the public is invited to attend a Public Hearing at the Memorial Union Building, Theater I, related to the planned discontinuance of the UNH Campus Connector - Woodside Service. The MUB is located at 83 Main Street and is accessible via UNH Wildcat Transit and Campus Connector routes. The facility is also ADA accessible.

 

Due to budget constraints, low ridership, and other system priorities, University Transportation Services plans to discontinue the Woodside route in Academic year 2011-2012 (effective 8/28/11).

 

Any individuals needing assistance or auxiliary communication equipment due to sensory impairment or other disability should contact Keith Belanger, University Transportation Services, no later than 4:00 pm, July 22, 2011 at one of the following:

 

TEL: 603-862-2328
TTY: 603.862.2333
Email: keithB@unh.edu

 

DURHAM'S FRIDAY DEALS

Listed below are ongoing offers of various downtown businesses.

 

Wildcat Fitness - located in the Mill Plaza next to the Public Library
Use the gym for FREE on Fridays

 

Red Carpet Flower Shop - 56 Main Street
$5 Bouquets of Flowers every Friday  

 

Village Pizza - 45 Main Street
$5 Wraps or Large Salad w/Steak or Chicken add $2    

 

Minos's Roast Beef - Located in the Mill Plaza
Come try the best Boston-style roast beef sub for only $5 on Fridays

 

Domino's Pizza - Located in the Mill Plaza

$5 small cheese pizza

 

Money spent locally stays local. Support Durham businesses. If your business has a Friday special to offer please send it to Ken Entz at sentz@comcast.net. The phone number is 603-661-2313.

 

UNH OUTDOOR POOL EVENTS AND INFORMATION

Pool hours: 

Noon - 7:0 PM until August 14

 

Special Events:

Night Under the Lights - August 3rd, 7-9:00 PM

Ice Cream Social - August 8th, 2:00 PM


Parking:

“The “extreme makeover” in Lot H is nearly done, and UNH Parking is pleased to report that the faculty/staff permit section therein is NOW OPEN!  Thank you for your patience and cooperation this summer.

 

Please take careful note that Lot H now has two sections: one for faculty/staff permit holders, and an area newly set up for visitor and Admissions parking exclusively. This new visitor section is NOT done yet, and is still blocked off. Please do not drive beyond the bollard/barrier delineation.  (Even when the Visitor/Admissions section opens, please note that the section will be for visitors only.  Faculty, staff, and students will not be permitted to park within during the permit hours.  This is a departure from C-lot, where UNH affiliates are welcome to purchase a short-term permit.  This will not be available at Lot H.) 

 

There can still be a few "tweaks" left to go in the faculty/staff section, so just be on guard for cones, signs, etc. Apart from that, however, it is okay to use the faculty/staff section again.

 

PUBLIC 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. To view the agenda for the meetings listed below, please click HERE.

 

All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.

 

VIDEO ON DEMAND: Meetings can also be viewed via Video on Demand. Interested viewers can access the streaming site from the Town’s website at http://ci.durham.nh.us/ or directly by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.

 

Town Council - Monday, July 25, 2011. To view the full Council packet for this meeting, click HERE.

Planning Board - Wednesday, July 27, 2011

 

Oyster River School Board meeting schedule, please click HERE

Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.

DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.

 

DURHAM PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Music by the Bay. The next "Music by the Bay" series, sponsored by the Parks & Rec Department, will feature Reggae music. This event will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Wagon Hill Farm. Bring the whole family while taking in the view of the bay. Friends and families are encouraged to bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs, and blankets. Event is free.

 

For more information please contact P&R Director Sandy Devins at 603-817-4074 or sdevins@ci.durham.nh.us Also check out our new Facebook account on “Durham Rec” 

 

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

One World, Many Stories” Week 4 of Summer Reading.  Events for this week are:

by the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell and Benevolent Trust, the NH Library Association and the NH State Library. A special thank-you to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for all their support.  Prize books, reading certificates, and Bagelry Prize will be handed out.  Cake will also be served.  A big thank-you to Dunkin Donuts, The Durham Market, The Bagelry and The Sea Dogs for their prize donations.  This event will be at the ORHS Multi-purpose room.

  • Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – World Celebrations. Stories, fingerplays, songs, feltboard, and a craft.
  • Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. (9-12 yr old group) – World Games II and Wii night. Come and celebrate the last week of summer reading with World Games, Wii and discuss what you are reading.
  • Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 p.m. All ages Family night – La Madeleine Musical Folk Trio performs. They will play Celtic, fiddle, French folk music. Thursday, July 28, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – World Cooking and Celebrations.  Come and make some World Art and Celebrate our last week of summer reading.  We will hear stories, play games, do puzzles, crafts, and share what we are reading.
  • Thursday, July 28, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (young adult writing group) – Like to write?  Join this writing group and add your writing to the Durham Library blog “Write Away”!  Local Young Adult Author, Megan Frazer started our writing blog and is an on-line mentor.  Write book reviews, movie, play reviews, travel logs, poetry, song lyrics, short stories, and more.
  • Friday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. - All ages Finale/Fiesta Celebration with Michael Zerphy, Magician/Clown/Juggling Performer with the Durham and Madbury Libraries.  Join us in celebrating your summer reading accomplishments. There is audience participation, music, juggling, and clowning. Michael Zerphy's performance is generously sponsored.

 

Last Week of summer reading. Congratulations Summer Readers after week 3 we have read 48, 765 minutes. Keep Reading!  Thanks also to the families who have sent us postcards. 

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 

Annual Summer Series at the MUB - Begins July 13th and ends on August 3rd. Movies every week including the outdoor movie on T-Hall lawn on Wed., Jul 20th and MUB Mini-Carnival on the same date. For more information, click HERE.

Great Bay Rowing Youth Summer Camp - Two sessions available: Jul 18-22 and Aug 8-12, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Meet and row out from Jackson's Landing. All are welcome grades 7-9 (must be age 12 by June 1, 2011). To print registration forms, click HERE.

Durham Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration - Sat., Jul 23, 2011, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Main Street, Durham and Scott Lawn, UNH.

Fund-raiser for On Belay! Thu., Jul 28, 6:00 PM (Yoga with appetizers to follow), The Gables Apartments-B Community Center at UNH. Come enjoy an evening of Yoga to raise funds for On Belay (providing unique adventure programs to build community among young people who have or have had a family member with cancer). Sponsored by Shakti Activewear. Yoga taught by Ruth Abelmann. Please contact Ruth Abelmann with additional questions at Ruth.Abelmann@unh.edu.

Summer Art Camp Classes for Children, Teens, and Adults. The Museum of Art, UNH, is offering week-long summer art classes during the weeks of Aug 1-5 and Aug 8-12, 2011. For a complete description of the classes or to register on line, visit the Museum of Art's website at http://www.unh.edu/moa/ or contact Catherine A. Mazur at catherine.mazur@unh.edu, 603-862-3713.

 

FROM “DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY – 1900-1985”

Business (1900-1930): "Crossing over to the north side of Main Street, opposite the Town Hall, one would find a brick inn, called the Durham Arms; James Burnham's Livery and Boarding Stable (set back from where several buildings had been burned in 1896-97); and east of that, Charles Marston's Slaughter House and Meat Market, located behind the fading elegance of the old Joy home. In the 1920s Marston added a gas pump out front by the road." Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.

 

Have a nice weekend and stay cool! 

 

Todd

 

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, New Hampshire

T:  603-868-5571  |  F:  603-868-5572

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us  |  www.ci.durham.nh.us

 

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