“FRIDAY
UPDATES”

September
12, 2008

The Captain Adams gundalow docked at
Wagon Hill Farm

Courtesy The
Gundalow Company

After three years of absence, the
Town is pleased to welcome back the Captain Adams gundalow to its Durham Day
event to be held this Sunday, September
14^th at Wagon Hill Farm from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Tours of the gundalow will
be conducted throughout the day. A gundalow is a shallow-drafted type of cargo
ship that was once common in the Gulf of Maine’s rivers and estuaries. The gundalow
reached its highest state of evolution in the Great Bay of New Hampshire and
Maine in the
late 1800s. In 2002, the Malcolm J. and Charlotte Chase family presented the
Town of Durham
with two framed architectural sketches of the Fanny M. gundalow drawn by S.F.
Manning, an internationally known artist of maritime themes. These sketches are
on display in the Town Hall lobby. The Captain Adams pictured above is an
accurate reproduction of the 1886 launched Fanny M. To learn more about Captain
Edward H. Adams and the history of this interesting sailing vessel, please visit
the The Gundalow Company website at www.gundalow.org.

DURHAM
ENERGY COMMITTEE – DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY CHAPTER FOR INCLUSION IN DURHAM’S MASTER
PLAN

The Durham Town Council has formed
the Durham Energy Committee to advise the community on ways to reduce energy
use, develop alternative energy sources, and increase the economic security and
energy independence of the town. Recently, the Durham Planning Board requested
the Energy Committee draft a chapter of the Master Plan to steer the actions of
the town with respect to energy. A critical component of developing any aspect
of the Master Plan is public input and public involvement. The Plan needs to
represent the residents of the Town of Durham. There are two ways to be involved. One
is to join the subcommittee as the Master Plan is developed over the ensuing
months. Please contact Kevin Gardner (kevin.gardner@unh.edu), Chair of the
Energy Committee, to volunteer in this regard. The second is to attend the three
planned public hearings to provide your input. The first public hearing is
scheduled for September 23, 2008 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Durham Town Council
chambers. Join us for a conversation on how Durham can ensure its economic vitality and
energy stability and reduce its environmental impact. It is a critical time in
our nation’s and town’s history, and it is incumbent upon us to face the
challenges associated with energy use and climate change and plan for a more
sustainable future. The Durham Energy Committee also has one vacancy and invites
interested town residents to apply.

Durham
Conservation Commission – Naturalist-Led Walk Around Wagon Hill Farm at
Durham Day
 

Join the Durham Conservation
Commission and the Land Protection Working Group on a naturalist-led walk
around Wagon Hill at Durham Day on September 14^th and learn
more about the many treasures that nature has bestowed on this
beautiful town-owned property. Malin Clyde, Durham resident and natural resource
professional, will lead walks at 1:30 and 2:30.  The walk will be on easy
terrain and will take approximately 45 minutes.  Wear appropriate
footgear and insect repellant.  Birders may also want to bring their
binoculars.  Meet at the Durham Conservation Commission display table at
the walk time of your choice. 

SITE
WALK OF MILNE PROPERTY

On Friday, September 26, 2008,
beginning at 9:00 AM a site walk has been scheduled for members of the Durham
Town Council relative to the idea of placing a metal sculpture at the Lorus and
Margery Milne property. The property is located on Mill Road, across
from Chesley
Drive and next to Mill Pond
Park. Public Works Director
Mike Lynch will set up a cardboard cut out at the property in order for those
present to envision what the actual sculpture would look like, as well as where
it will be placed. Interested members of the community are also invited to
participate in the site walk and provide feedback on the
idea.

MILL
POND ROAD
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT

Today the Department of Public Works
will be opening the bids for the Mill Pond Road water line replacement
project.  There is strong contractor interest in this project with
14 different contractors picking up bid packages.  We feel the
increased interest is a reflection of the current economy.  Bids will be
opened at 2:00 PM and results will be reported in next week’s “Friday
Updates”. 

JACKSON’S
LANDING MASTER PROJECT

The Department of Public Works
started work on the Jackson's Landing master project this
week.  The first item being worked on is the new parking lot on
the north side of the property. 

2008
ROAD PROGRAM

The final treatments of the 2008
road program should be completed today with shoulder gravel backup being
installed.  There may be some minor touchups left but
otherwise today's work should complete the project.  Thanks to
all the folks on roads that received treatment for their cooperation and
patience. 

Tree
City
USA

The Town of Durham has been named a Tree City
USA town for the 30^th
consecutive year. We are proud to hold the record for the longest running
recipient of the Tree City Award in the State of New Hampshire.  The Tree City
USA award is a national
awards program that recognizes towns and cities across the United
States with a documented commitment to an
outstanding, comprehensive urban forestry program. The awards program is
sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, the US Forest Service, and the
National Association of State Foresters. There are over 3000 Tree City USA communities in the United
States. A small celebration and formal
presentation of the award is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 16,
2008 at 4:00 PM at the Dorothy Wilcox Memorial Garden located in the area of Old
Landing Park adjacent to Newmarket Road. Governor John Lynch will be in
attendance to present the award to the Town. All interested citizens are invited
to attend this event.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE DAY

A final
reminder that the
annual Household Hazardous Waste Day
will be held this Saturday, September 13^th at the Department of
Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry.  As in the past, all
hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only. 
Please remember that the maximum collected per resident is five gallons. 

TOWN
RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE NH HOUSING FINANCE
AUTHORITY

The Town of Durham, through the
Planning & Community Development Department, has received a grant totaling
$9,000 from the NH Housing Finance Authority through the Inclusionary Zoning
Implementation Program (IZIP).  This grant will be used in an effort to
help Durham
develop provisions to allow for Workforce/Affordable Housing.  There is no
match required from the Town for the grant.  The
New Hampshire Legislature passed a
workforce housing bill, SB342, which requires municipalities in New Hampshire to provide
opportunities for developers to develop workforce housing in a majority of the
land where residential uses are permitted.  By adopting an inclusionary
zoning ordinance a municipality may fulfill its obligations under SB342. 
The law goes into effect on July 1, 2009.  The Town Council will be holding
a public hearing on the grant at its meeting on Monday, September 22,
2008.

DOOR-TO-DOOR
SALES AND TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS

The Durham Police want to remind
citizens that door-to-door salespersons must have a permit from the Town to do
so.  There is no requirement for any resident to speak to a salesperson at
their door but when queried, the salesperson must have the permit in hand and
show it upon request.  If the salesperson does not have a permit
in
hand, you should advise them to leave and notify the Durham
Police immediately by calling 868-2324.  Please be prepared to convey a
description of people, vehicle/s, and direction of travel if at all possible.
Citizens are also reminded that telephone calls from banks and/or other
financial entities are almost always suspect. One such incident was reported
whereupon answering the telephone one resident heard a recording that stated the
call was about his vehicle warranty.  When a live person finally came on
the line and asked what year and make his vehicle was, this resident had the
forethought to say, “If you are calling me about my warranty, why don’t you know
what kind of vehicle I own?”  Upon which the so-called “warranty
specialist” immediately disconnected confirming the illegal nature of the
call.  Residents are reminded NEVER to give personal information to
anyone portraying themselves to be from any financial institution.  If by
some rare chance the caller states they are from an institution that in fact you
do business with, hang up and call your local bank as no reputable institution
would conduct business of this nature over the telephone.  

PUBLIC
MEETING SCHEDULE

The following public meetings are
scheduled for the coming week in the Town Council chambers at the Durham Town
Office and will begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated
below.

Durham Town
Council – Monday, September 15, 2008 (Work session on FY 2009
Budget)

DCAT Governance Committee –
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Parks and Recreation Committee –
Thursday, September 18, 2008

To view an agenda for the meetings
listed above, please click HERE.  All meetings
recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout
and viewing.

ENERGY
SAVING TIPS

ü     
Using the washer-dryer and the
dishwasher only when full and using the “Energy Saver” setting reduces energy
and carbon emissions.

ü     
Buying locally-grown produce and
meats not only reduces your energy and carbon emissions, it reduces the energy
and emissions needed to grow and transport the food as well- AND you’re
supporting local agriculture!

Durham
Historic Association Annual Meeting

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008,
from 7:00-800 PM, the Durham Historic Association (DHA)  will present “The
History of Wiswall Mills - Economic Center of 19th Century Durham" with guest
speaker Nadine Peterson from the NH Division of Historic Resources. The program
will be held at the Durham Public Library located at the Mill Plaza. Prior to the program, the DHA will
conduct its annual business meeting from 6:30-7:00 PM and asks that as many DHA
members as possible attend the meeting.

DURHAM
HISTORIC ASSOCIATION DISPLAY TABLE AT DURHAM DAY

The Durham Historic Association will
have a number of historic items from their museum on display at the Durham Day
Picnic on September 14th.  The Association will have for sale the
"Durham, Then and Now" jigsaw puzzle, the
Durham afghan, and several books and pamphlets on
Durham's
history. Please drop by their table to learn more about Durham's
past.

DURHAM
COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERT

“Let Your Light Shine” – A Special
Night with the Rock My Soul Gospel Choir will be held on Saturday, September 20,
2008 beginning at 7:30 PM at the Durham Community Church, 17 Main Street, Durham. Light hors d'oeuvre, chocolate
fountain & dessert reception will be available, as well as an opportunity to
meet and greet Rock My Soul. In addition, a silent auction with must-have items
and a gala concert with special guests and new surprises will be offered.
Reception and concert:  $25.00 per individual or $40 per couple - Concert
only $15 - Reception: 6:00 PM - Concert: 7:30 PM. Tickets available online at www.gospelmusicproject.org or call
207-450-8016. Proceeds to go toward the Gospel Music Project's charitable
outreach program, where music is performed free for those in hospice, rehab
programs, and other facilities that serve people in need.

Weekly
Police Arrest Report

Week –
43                                          
28 UNH
(65%)             15
Other (35%)

*2008/09 Academic Year -59 
           40 UNH
(68%)             19
Other (32%)

Calendar Year
–574                           
317 UNH (55%)           257
Other (45%)

*Commenced September 1, 2008 

Historical Data
for the same week

FROM
HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL – 1600 – 1976

“1817 – ‘To Joseph Richardson, Dr. –
To expences of his Excelency James Munroe Esq. President of the United States of
America with Selectmen and other
Gentlemen€$30,000.’  Pres. Munroe was on a tour of the country, traveling
by chaise, and stopped here at noon between Dover
and Concord.”

Have a nice
weekend.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham
15 Newmarket Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824
Tel
(603) 868-5571
Fax (603) 868-5572
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us
www.ci.durham.nh.us

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