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Sunrise over the Oyster River at Old Landing. Courtesy Bettina Sietz
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With the recent uptick of COVID cases (Delta variant) on the rise, and the beginning of both the ORCSD and UNH school years, the Administrator is recommending (not requiring) that members of the public wear a mask and practice 6 feet social distancing when entering any municipal building or the Durham Public Library. Likewise, Town employees have been advised to do the same when assisting members of the public. It remains the decision of individual downtown businesses as to whether or not they will recommend or require masks.
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A reminder that the Durham Farmers' Market is being held every Monday afternoon in the Sammy's Downtown Lot off Pettee Brook Lane through Monday, October 4, 2021 from 2:15- 5:30PM. This is the harvest season and the farmer's tables are full of fresh produce and other locally produced food stuffs like goat cheese and bread, as well as prepared food. The market is open rain or shine except when there are high winds -----also not open on Labor Day (Monday).
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While a little hard to read, the chart above shows that Durham has been running consistently at 1-4 active Covid cases through the summer. At the start of August, Durham case counts increased to the 6-10 threshold and have remained there to date. Strafford County is listed as an area of significant transmission and with ORCSD and UNH coming back into session, we expect local cases to increase.
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INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINATIONS AND COVID-19 BREAKTHROUGH CASES
There has been a great deal of discussion over the last few weeks concerning Covid-19 breakthrough cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Even vaccines that are highly effective, as the current COVID-19 vaccines are, will still allow some cases to slip through.
Some of the headlines concerning breakthrough cases might lead a person to question why it makes sense to get the vaccine at all, if you can still get sick.
According to a report from WMUR, new data this week illustrate just how much protection the vaccines provide. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services pulled together numbers on breakthrough cases, hospitalizations, and deaths through Aug. 18. WMUR reporters compared them to total cases since Jan. 20, when Granite Staters could first become fully vaccinated.
Since Jan. 20, there have been 44,101 known cases of COVID-19 in the state. Of those, 1,040 were in people who were already vaccinated. That means 97.6% of known cases were in unvaccinated people.
Also, there were 514 people during that time who were hospitalized for COVID-19. Of those, 25 were vaccinated. That means 95.1% of hospitalized people were not vaccinated.
In that time period, 373 Granite Staters died of COVID-19. Of those, 11 were vaccinated. That means just over 97% of the COVID-19 deaths in New Hampshire since people were able to get fully vaccinated were in unvaccinated people.
So yes, a person can still get sick even if they are vaccinated. And a person can still possibly be hospitalized or even die. But people are far, far more likely to get sick and have bad outcomes if they’re not vaccinated.
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UNH STUDENT CAMPUS MOVE-IN TAKING PLACE TODAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY
It is that time of year again when the university students return to campus. This year, the underclass students will be moving in to their assigned residence halls on Friday, August 27th and Sunday, August 29th. Move in is by appointment.
To help with the transition and ensure an orderly flow of traffic should the need arise, the University Police Department has partnered with the Durham Police Department to provide additional mobile patrols that will respond immediately to address any traffic concerns. Saturday, August 28th will also see students moving into the area by appointment only, but according to UNH officials, this should only include the outlying dorms and the number of students moving in at that time should have no significant impact on existing traffic patterns.
In addition to students moving in, residents may notice a strong increase in foot traffic in the area of the Whittemore Center as arriving students register to pick up their Covid-19 vaccination packets.
Residents are strongly encouraged to use alternative routes if they wish to avoid the crowds in that area.
UNH PD will continue to provide a traffic control officer at the intersection of Garrison Avenue and Main Street throughout the school year. The officer will help facilitate the flow of traffic for one hour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and for one and a half hours every Tuesday and Thursday.
We welcome back all of the UNH students and wish everyone a safe and healthy year.
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UNIVERSITY DAY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST – MAIN STREET WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR THE EVENT
The University of New Hampshire will hold its annual University Day Celebration on Wednesday, September 1st, from 10 AM to 8 PM. During this time, Main Street will be shut down from the intersection of Edgewood Road to the intersection of Garrison Avenue.
Residents are encouraged to seek alternate routes during that time period.
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left: A large number of people attended the dedication ceremony on Tuesday this week.
right: Kenny's wife, Tracy, and daughter, Emma, cut the ribbon on the new footbridge.
Photos courtesy DCAT Studios and Todd Selig
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THIS PAST TUESDAY AFTERNOON WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW KENNY ROTNER FOOTBRIDGE
This past Tuesday, the community got together for a dedication of the new Kenny Rotner Bridge across the Oyster River (located down the path opposite Thompson Lane). Dennis Meadows, the driving force behind building the bridge and securing open space beyond, Orchard Drive resident Malin Clyde, and Town Administrator Todd Selig spoke.
Dennis said, “The idea of building a foot bridge at this spot was mentioned long ago, in the 1959 Durham town report. Sixty-two years later we finally have a span that connects the Orchard Drive neighborhood with central Durham and that gives easy access to miles of hiking paths in the protected forests of our town. You can now walk in less than ten minutes from the Plaza shopping center into a wonderful network of recreational trails…The bridge has been in constant use since early winter. Today we open it officially.”
The Oyster River School District owned 25 acres of land on the opposite side of the river which had been donated many years earlier with the hope that it might become the site for a new middle school. The district determined several years ago that the location was not viable for a school and planned to sell the land for a residential subdivision. In response to concerns from residents in the Orchard Drive neighborhood and beyond the School Board agreed to convey the property for conservation if the interested parties could raise $150,000 for its purchase.
Dennis formed a committee to raise the funds. He said, “Kenny Rotner helped us every step of the way. He was on the School Board and the Town Council. He chaired Durham’s Land Stewardship Committee, and he served on the special fund-raising committee. Ellen Snyder, another member of that committee, created wonderful trail maps that helped inspire many people to donate the funds we needed to buy the land for Durham. Then she lead the effort to create new trails on the land linking them to those already existing on almost 2000 nearby acres.”
The fund-raising goal was met with contributions from 350 people and Stevens Woods was born. An $80,000 grant toward construction of the bridge was obtained from the New Hampshire Recreational Trails Program. Malin Clyde said, “I think the success of this project in such a short time with such broad support shows the power of a really good idea. It’s great not only for the nearby neighborhoods but also for the UNH community, walkers, hikers and bikers.”
Todd said, “On behalf of the Durham community, thank you, Dennis, for your unwavering dedication and devotion to guaranteeing that this project came to a successful completion. Thank you as well to the many donors that helped make the new Kenneth Rotner Pedestrian Bridge a reality.”
The dedication was held on the one-year anniversary of Kenny’s death. His obituary read, “Dr. Kenneth Rotner passed away on Monday, August 24 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kenny was an avid hiker, a ruthless prankster, a compassionate doctor, and a tie-dye loving Dead-Head, who lived in no particular way, but his own. He is survived by his wife Tracy, who was his summer love in the spring, fall, and winter, by his daughter Emma, who he taught to be the eyes of the world, his sister Shelley, and friends who became family along the way.” (You can read the entire obituary HERE).
Dennis closed his remarks with, “…And finally Kenny’s family will cut the ribbon. After that we can all follow the advice in the [Grateful Dead] song lyrics at the bottom of Kenny’s sign: ‘Walk in the sunshine. Watch for the bright sign. Be all the things you're able to be.’ “
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Above are Police Officers Robert Keith and Mckayla Fowler with a group of very appreciative people that wanted their photograph taken with the officers after Officer Fowler helped to unlock their car.
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DURHAM DAY 2021 POSTPONED DUE TO PANDEMIC CONCERNS
At this time, Durham Parks & Recreation has decided it is best to postpone Durham Day. With COVID (Delta variant) cases on the rise, paired with the start of school and return of UNH students, timing of the Durham Day event may now very well clash with a larger uptick of cases here in our community by mid-September. Durham Day is about mingling with community members, visiting community organization information tables, eating, participating in activities, etc. This event generally draws a large crowd, and the feeling is that it is not the right time to roll this event out with things trending in the wrong direction.
Less than a month ago when Parks & Recreation made the decision to move forward with Durham Day, COVID cases in this area were low and stable. However, as we have learned, COVID continues to be a fluid situation.
Much effort has been spent by many to help prepare for this event, including the work done at 66 Main Street and coordination with restaurants. Thank you. All of the preparation is appreciated.
The department looks forward to setting another date to host Durham Day, either later this fall after we see where things are treading or this spring.
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ROUTE 108 PAVING ANTICIPATED SEPT. 9
SUR Construction will be paving Route 108 on Thursday, September 9th from 7 AM to 5 PM. Additionally, the Route 4 westbound off-ramp will be closed from 9 am to 2:30 pm.
Residents may wish to find an alternate route during this time period as delays may occur.
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DISH WIRELESS INTERESTED IN COLOCATING ATOP DURHAM’S FOSS FARM WATER TANK
Dish Wireless is in the process of building out its wireless network and has approached Durham concerning collocating wireless nodes atop our Foss Farm water tank. There are already wireless carriers atop the tank and the proposal, if acceptable to the Town, would result in similar attachments. A general recap of issues discussed with Dish Wireless representatives follows…
- Dish Wireless would provide cellular service like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
- They would have 6 new antennas and some ground equipment. There would be a fence around the equipment. We will need to look at the location proposed for the equipment and make sure it is okay.
- Even though a colocation such as this is exempt from Planning Board review, we discussed undertaking an informational site walk and inviting the public and abutters to attend. Dish Wireless was receptive to this approach. It would not be a site review but an opportunity to explain the proposal and answer questions. (This site walk would help inform the Town whether to proceed with the lease arrangement and any terms we might wish to include.)
- Dish indicated the open area for equipment, with a fence, is not a problem.
- They are now working at building out sites in New England and across the country.
- The 5G network would be part of this program. 5G has higher speed and higher bandwidth. It would be constructed according to all FCC health/safety regulations.
- This application would provide high level coverage across the Durham region. The service would cover Durham and a few surrounding towns. They are also talking with Rochester, Dover, and Barrington for different service areas.
- Public Works asked for a construction management plan. Construction would likely take around 2 weeks.
- They would come by once every month or two for maintenance. For an outage they could come any time. Regular maintenance would generally be limited to normal business hours.
- The proposed lease calls for a 5-year initial term and then four 5-year renewals.
- DISH can provide more details about colors, images of antennas, etc.
- We discussed potential interference with other carriers on the water tower including the Town’s service for police and radio and our SCADA communications system for water. Dish Wireless said all have different frequencies and should not interfere with each other. They are agreeable to complete a study about this to ensure there would be no interference.
- There is a line that would go up the exterior of the building to reach the antennas. They said they need their own line (“tray”) and the other providers have their own lines.
- They would need at least an electrical permit and building permit.
- The draft lease provided by Dish Wireless proposes rent of $2,000 per month with an annual increase of 2%. Admin. Selig proposed $3,000 with an increase of 3%. The company countered that they are authorized to go to $2,500 but will follow up on the Town’s proposal.
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A map of Durham farm land as of August 1930 created by Janet Mackie and Richard (Dick) Lord was on display at this year's Farm Day. Courtesy Theresa Walker
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NEWS FROM THE DURHAM AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
Durham Farm Day was a big success and the Agricultural Commission thanks the hundreds of people that toured farms and shared their support for and interest in Durham farms and gardens. If you eat, you’re in!
Using Manure in the Garden, A UNH Cooperative Extension Workshop – Saturday, September 25th 10am – Noon at the Wagon Hill Farm Community Garden, 156 Piscataqua Road. $10 Registration Fee. Register and more information HERE.
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BUDGET AND CIP DEVELOPMENT PROCESS UNDER WAY FOR FY 2022 –and CIP to be discussed with Planning Board on Sept. 8th. 29th
Durham’s department heads, as well as the Town’s various boards, committees, and commissions (as well as external organizations to which the Town makes payments for services such dispatch, ambulance, social service agencies, etc.) have been preparing their proposed budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests for FY 2022 for consideration by the Administrator, Todd Selig, as part of the annual budget development process.
Beginning in September Business Manager Gail Jablonski and Mr. Selig will begin to meet with each of the Town’s department heads and members of their department to better understand budget requests, as well as departmental CIP requests. Members of the Town Council will also be invited to each of these meetings if they have an interest in doing so.
One of the Town’s Council’s approved goals for FY 2021-2022 states: “Task the administrator with meeting the following budget goals for 2022. Hold the municipal tax rate at the 2021 level or less. For the medium and long-term, the Town will continue to make an effort to control its spending, broaden the tax base, and explore innovative ways to stabilize or reduce the municipal tax rate.”
A second goal states: “Pursue opportunities to broaden the tax base that are consistent with Council goals and be mindful of the economic impact they may have on the Town’s operational and long-term fiscal health.”
Per Town Charter, the Administrator is charged with the development of the annual budget and CIP program. The proposed annual budget must be submitted to the Town Council by the last business day in October. The Town Council by Charter then has until the last business day in December to adopt a budget or the Administrator’s budget becomes the budget of the Town by default.
The requested CIP projects had been planned to be presented to and discussed with the Planning Board on Sept. 8th. but this has been rescheduled for Sept. 29th at the Planning Board's request.
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TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES HAVE COMMENCED AROUND ORMS CONSTRUCTION SITE IN ADVANCE OF 2021/2022 ORCSD SCHOOL YEAR
At the Town Council meeting on July 12, 2021, Stephen Haight from CivilWorks New England, the Project Engineer for the Oyster River Middle School project, updated Council members on changes to be made to the traffic patterns around the new middle school. The traffic reorientation plan will include Coe Drive, Dennison Road, Garrison Avenue, Bagdad Road. This plan has been reviewed with town department over the course of several meetings.
The implementation of these changes has now taken place so drive with caution around this area as traffic flow has changed.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bulky waste items (anything that does not fit in your garbage bin) require the purchase of a bulky waste sticker for disposal. You can purchase a sticker for your items at the Durham Public Works office (cash and checks) and/or at the transfer station (checks only) . Single item stickers are $15 and a sticker for a truckload of bulky waste is $30.$10 is the cost for an electronic bulky waste sticker (i.e. televisions, refrigerators, etc.).
When arriving at the transfer station with your. bulky waste, please be sure to check in with an attendant.They will help assist you with where to dispose of these items.
Please remember that the Swap Shop is run by volunteers and can only accept limited items.They cannot accept any upholstered furniture or liability-related items like cribs, car seats, helmets and skis/boots.
View more details about Bulky Waste fees HERE.
For details about what the Swap Shop cannot accept HERE.
Brought to you by the IWMAC Committee
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ADMINISTRATOR SELIG TENTATIVELY PLANS TO ATTEND ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND, OREGON – Pending trends associated with the pandemic.
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is preparing for its 2021 annual conference in Portland, Oregon, October 2-6.
ICMA reports that members have expressed concerns regarding the safety of conference attendees in Portland. Marc Ott, ICMA Executive Director/CEO, and Troy Brown, ICMA President-Elect, visited Portland in mid-April to assess its public safety. Portland, like many cities, is confronting issues related to social justice, livability, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid it all, it is reported that Portland is a safe place to visit and that attendees exercise the same caution, concern, and common sense as when traveling to any conference destination.
The conference will include keynote speakers with diverse backgrounds and expertise; tools and techniques presented by experts in the local government management profession for consideration by attendees; an array of innovative products and services from solutions providers in the exhibit hall; a place where local government leaders and professionals from all backgrounds can stand together as a profession and learn from one another, and networking opportunities with local government professionals from around the world. Mr. Selig, an ICMA member, is actually on the conference planning committee this year.
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l-r: Detective Carrington Cazeau, Andrew DiFraia, Detective Sergeant John Lavoie. Courtesy DPD.
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DURHAM POLICE INTERN GRADUATING IN DECEMBER 2021 FROM UNH WITH DUAL DEGREES IN JUSTICE STUDIES AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Andrew DiFraia is a rising senior at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in December 2021, with dual degrees in Justice Studies and Homeland Security.
After successfully completing an internship with the United States Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., Andrew was selected to intern with the Durham Police Department to further his learning and understanding of the law enforcement field.
Throughout Andrew’s internship, he has provided the Detective Division with mission support services by assisting in some of their investigations, clerical work, case reviews, and training sessions.
Andrew aspires to become a law enforcement officer after college, and has accepted a role as an Analyst with the United Stated Department of Homeland Security, in Washington, D.C.
Andrew’s last day with the Durham Police Department is today. We wish him the best of luck in his law enforcement career.
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FY 2020 DURHAM FINANCIAL AUDIT BY MELANSON HEATH & COMPANY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND TO BE PRESENTED TO TOWN COUNCIL SEPT. 27TH
Durham has received its annual Audit report from the auditing firm of Melanson Heath & Company of Nashua, NH for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2020.
A formal presentation by the Auditors to the Town Council is scheduled for September 27, 2021.
View the 2020 Audit and previous Audit documents HERE.
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT TO BE HOSTED BY RAVI'S MARKET - Thursday, September 9th, 4 - 9PM
Ravi's Market, located at 7 Madbury Road, will hold a Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. This is a FREE event for the community with food and drinks to be provided. Vendors will also be in attendance with samples. There will be music, raffles, and prizes.
Members of the Council are encouraged to stop by. Ravi Kumar, owner of the former Sammy's Market (now Ravi's Market), has been working hard to make improvements to the store and wants to make it more a part of the non-UNH student portion of the Durham community.
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OYSTER WORKSHOPS AT DURHAM'S COMMUNITY OYSTER GARDEN - At the Town Landing.
Have you ever wondered what oysters are up to? Where do they live, and what types of animals make their home among them? Come learn and explore at the new Durham's Community Oyster Garden with our Oyster Workshops! The Durham Community Oyster Garden is located at the Town Landing where The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will be installing cages full of young oysters. TNC will be hosting oyster workshops for the public, where they will be doing presentations about oysters and the environment. There will be interactive activities, including examining inside the oyster cages and exploring what types of animals and plants occur in an oyster habitat. If they like, volunteers will also be able to help collect data on the oysters in the garden to help in an ongoing conservation study.
The event is free, but spots are limited to 6 per event because of COVID restrictions. Luckily the events will be happening through September!
Learn more and register on the Nature Groupie website.
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DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL POSITION - Starting Salary $71,386
The Town of Durham, NH is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal.
The full position posting and Town of Durham application may be found on the Town’s website HERE.
Applications will be reviewed on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Position to remain open until filled.
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Durham resident Alex Meissner demonstrates how sheep shearing is done during this year's Farm Day. This demonstration was held at the LaRoche Farm in Durham. Courtesy Theresa Walker
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OYSTER RIVER SCHOOL BOARD NEWS - August 18, 2021
Classes begin on Monday, August 30 in Oyster River. The school day will run from 8:00am-2:50pm for ORMS and ORHS, and from 9:00am-3:35pm for Mast Way and Moharimet schools. Fall sports practices at ORHS began August 16. The change in school hours is to align with school bus routes and timing.
Designer Ryan Tirell of Lavallee Brensinger Architects presented the plans for furnishings of the new Oyster River Middle School. Classrooms and furniture are designed to be flexible and easy to reconfigure to support a wide variety of student and teacher needs. Construction is on track for the new school to open after February break in 2022.
ORCSD will be partnering with UNH through New Hampshire's Safer At School Screening (SASS) program to offer voluntary COVID-19 screening testing. Watch for details early in the school year.
With school starting, School Board meetings will be in the High School Library beginning with the next meeting on September 1.
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SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE NH BIOBLITZ COMING THIS SEPTEMBER!
A BioBlitz is a species scavenger hunt where anyone can help find and record data on as many different species (plants, animals, insects, fungi) as possible in a certain area and a short amount of time. UNH Extension is sponsoring the NH BioBlitz during the month of September to get community members outside exploring species found on town-owned land in NH!
Find out how to participate HERE.
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GIFT CARD SCAM WARNING FOR THE DURHAM COMMUNITY
Gift Cards are great for birthdays, holidays, and thanking those who have done something above and beyond for you, like your children’s teachers. But, when you get an email, text message, or phone call you were not planning on asking you to purchase a gift card – beware! According to AARP, about 1 in 4 people who report losing money in a scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) say they paid with a gift card, and the median loss in such cases is $840.
Chief Kelley and the Durham Police Department offer these tips so you do not fall victim to what is one of the most prevalent scam schemes we see in Durham:
- Don’t give gift-card information to callers claiming to be from government agencies, tech companies, utilities or other businesses. Only scammers ask you to pay fees, back taxes or bills for services with gift cards.
- Don't respond to an unsolicited email or text message offering you a gift card. Delete it.
- Don’t give personal information to anyone in exchange for a gift card.
- Don’t buy the top gift card right off a store rack. That’s where impatient scammers usually put doctored cards, according to the Better Business Bureau.
- Don’t buy gift cards from online auction sites. They could be counterfeit or stolen, according to the FTC.
IF you do buy a gift card, never respond to a message requesting a photo of the card information, or provide the gift card number to someone you do not know.
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Photo courtesy Michael Behrendt
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NEW MURALS INSTALLED BEHIND BIG BEAN RESTAURANT IN SAMMY'S/STORE 24 LOT
Many thanks to Jon Wells, proprietor of the Big Bean, for the wonderful murals he has installed behind the restaurant. The site, known generally as “Sammy’s Lot,” is owned by UNH but managed by the Town of Durham. Jon made arrangements with the Town to build a stockade fence to screen a large generator and then to commission various local artists to paint murals for the fence. Jon said, “The Big Bean Mural Project was [established] to bring creative and unique local art to beautiful downtown Durham for both locals and visitors to enjoy... The owners have been privileged to work with such a diverse and talented group of artists…[They] are given complete artistic freedom to express themselves and the results are unique expressions that we can all appreciate, admire, and enjoy.”
Step around to the left to see this captivating view of a scenic property on Newmarket Road. The image was created by Ruth George, an oil and acrylic painter from Newmarket.
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UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION HOSTS INVASIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION WALK FOR DURHAM COMMUNITY - Wednesday, Sep 1, 2021, 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Riverside Gardens, Dover, NH
Whether you own a quarter acre residential property or a 50-acre woodlot, non-native invasive plants present landowners with challenging management considerations. These plants can reduce biodiversity, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and inhibit forest regeneration. Join landowners and native plant growers Leslie and Ken Herd and Strafford County Forester Rebecca DiGirolomo for an educational evening walk to learn about invasive plant identification, ecology, and management considerations.
Registration: Please email rebecca.digirolomo@unh.edu or call 603-749-2529
Space: Limited to 20 participants, pre-registration required. Additional information on the location and where to park will be provided upon registration.
Special COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Participants will be required to complete a simple online health screening before leaving home.
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, water, snacks, and sturdy footwear.
Additional details: This event will be held rain or shine, please dress appropriately as we will be outdoors and walking through fields and forest edges.
Cost: This event is free and open to the public.
About UNH Cooperative Extension: UNH Cooperative Extension puts trusted information and practical knowledge in the hands of citizens and businesses in New Hampshire. UNH Cooperative Extension is at work in every New Hampshire county, making the state’s critical industries stronger; developing vibrant communities and municipal leaders; fostering healthy families and an informed and engaged citizenry; and keeping the state’s natural resources healthy and productive.
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OYSTER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATORY WEEKEND OF SOCCER
In an effort to recognize the phenomenal 60 year success of the Oyster River High School Soccer program, Paul Bamford, OR’s golf coach and soccer alum, is organizing a celebratory weekend of soccer to be held September 24-25, 2021 at the high school. The event is doubling as a fundraiser for the proposed press box/sound system ($175,000+) to be attached to the newly installed bleachers. “The Voice of the Boston Bruins” and former OR/UNH soccer star Jack Edwards will serve as MC.
To commemorate the weekend, a unique event T-shirt, co-designed by Elijah Edwards, Jack’s son (front of shirt), along with Wolfe Ramsay, a star member of this year’s OR basketball team (back of shirt) is being offered. T-shirts can be ordered separately for $25. All orders are on-line only, to be picked up at the event.
Registration instructions for attendance, game/food ticket purchase, and all other information are included HERE.
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DURHAM'S SWAP SHOP
Ellie Lonske, a resident of Riverwoods, shared her latest rendering (pictured above) of a Durham icon. Ellie hopes this image “captures the hustle and bustle of the wonderful Swap Shop.” And indeed, the Swap Shop is a Durham icon and a beloved local institution. You can check out the write up about the Swap Shop, located at the Transfer Station on Durham Point Road, in the August 6 Friday Updates if you didn’t see it then.
Before you go out to buy something, consider visiting the Swap Shop. You may be surprised to discover lots of great things, both practical and beautiful. You can also drop things off that others will appreciate. It’s a good way to reuse and repurpose.
The Swap Shop is also referred to as Linda’s Swap Shop in memory of Linda Hollister who died last year. Linda was instrumental in creating the swap shop. Her daughter Karen Dyer co-chairs the operation with Sally Needell. [See photograph below]
The Durham Swap Shop is open Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Items must be functional and clean and have no missing parts. Please check the guidelines HERE. And we want to thank Ellie for her fine work in getting residents of Riverwoods involved in the Town’s recycling program. You may also spy the steadfast Ellie picking up stray aluminum cans on her regular walks around town.
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TOWN OF DURHAM FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS
Did you know that the Town has a Facebook & Twitter account and frequently posts Durham & UNH news, happenings, and articles of interest in our area and the seacoast?
Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
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Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
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What's happening at DPL this fall?
Beginning on September 13th, we will be open on Mondays at 10:00 am! All other hours will remain the same.
Check out our Upcoming Events page to read about some great programs coming this fall, including several on NH history and infrastructure from the NHHC, a lecture on Nicholas Black Elk just in time for Indigenous Peoples Day in Durham and a variety of adult art and employment and college interview related programs! In early September, join us to welcome New Hampshire Humanities Council founder Steven Taylor for two programs, New Hampshire's One-Room Rural Schools: The Romance and the Reality and New Hampshire Roads: Taken or Not! Also back the first week of September, is Ask Your Ambulance with McGregor EMS bringing us the best CPR Tips on September 9th! Register for these and many other programs today!
The Youth Services 2021 Fall Calendar Is Coming Soon!
This year's fall programs will include Preschool Storytime, Baby Lap-sit, the YA Compassion program, STEAM Saturdays, Book groups and more! Once again, the Patch Club will resume on September 1st, 2021 and run through May 31, 2022. All youth programs will begin after Labor Day.
Did you know that DPL offers free access to a great number of digital resources including: ebooks and audiobooks, language and CE courses, streaming films and music, daily digital newspapers, job search and business marketing databases as well as much, much more? Questions? Check out our website at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/! As always, library staff is available by phone during business hours at 603-868-6699 or by email at mailto:durhampl@gmail.com
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HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A Brief History of Durham, NH 1600 - 1976 (A little volume that was the Heritage Project of the Durham Historic Association Bicentennial celebration)
Preface - "Since before God made the first little green apples, oysters have probably been growin in the Oyster River; and some of the largest and juiciest to be found anywhere in the world are still growing here today. The following vignettes from rollicking history of Durham town on the Oyster River are therefore presented between the shells of an oyster."
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1774 - Nathaniel Folsom and John Sullivan were elected to represent N.H. at a General Congress in Philadelphia. Resolved -- that the Selectmen ought forthwith to add to the stock of powder so as to make it up to 200 pounds and to lay in 400 pounds bullets and 500 flints.
1774 - John Sullivan was in charge of 2nd attach on Ft. Wm. and Mary and brought back ammunition and arms by gundalow, which were stored in the Meeting House near his home. He held command in all major battles of the Revolution and was a favorite of General Washington.
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Have a very nice weekend.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
a: 8 Newmarket Rd., Durham, NH 03824 USA
t: 603.868.5571 | w: www.ci.durham.nh.us
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