Friday Updates - July 19, 2013

Friday, July 26, 2013

       Durham's newest restaurant owner, Sergio Ramos and his staff member Caitlin,

       stand inside the entrance of Mixteca mexican restaurant on Jenkins Court.

With summer upon us and the students away, it is a great time for residents to check out the many excellent restaurants in Durham's downtown core.  One of them, Mixteca, opened just three months ago on Jenkins Court.  Mixteca is open 7 days/wk, 11:30 AM to 10 PM (closing at 9 PM Sundays). 

Administrator Selig has taken advantage of Mixteca for lunch many times this summer and highly recommends.  The food is made fresh to order (it really is!) so feel free to ask for "mild" or "extra hot." 

YOUNG’S RESTAURANT TO OFFER DINNER SERVICE STARTING AUGUST 1ST

Kenny Young at Young’s Restaurant has announced that he will be offering dinner service beginning August 1st, Tuesday thru Saturday, from 4 PM until 9 PM.  A Tappa`s Hour will be featured between 4 PM and 5:30 PM each night.


In addition, Young’s will be featuring Kid`s Eat for Free on Wednesday nights.


The restaurant plans to sell locally brewed bottle beer and wines featured from around the world.


To view the menu, click HERE.

2013 ROAD PROGRAM UNDER WAY

The Department of Public Works began the 2013 road program this week.  Roads to be upgraded this year are Wiswall Road, Garrison Avenue, Beech Hill Road, Pinecrest Lane, and Young Drive. 

Work will continue on this project for the next three weeks. 

             View of the UNH Outdoor Pool from Edgewood Road from Edgewood Rd.

PETITION DRIVE UNDER WAY TO PRESERVE THE UNH OUTDOOR POOL

Longtime Durham resident Dudley Dudley has kicked off a petition drive to build awareness around preserving the historic UNH Outdoor Pool. The petition states:


Dear UNH President Huddleston, UNH Vice President Rubenstein, Town Council Chair Gooze and Durham Town Administrator Selig:

We, the undersigned urge you to please take immediate steps to insure the preservation and continuing operation of the UNH/Durham outdoor pool.

For generations UNH students, faculty, staff and the residents of Durham have enjoyed the outdoor pool at UNH. The pool is a precious part of what makes Durham a viable town/gown community and one of the few “perks” that Durham receives in exchange for having its largest landowner -- UNH -- pay no property taxes to the town. UNH must preserve and not shrink or close the pool to expand Snively Arena, as it is threatening to do.

The pool is an actively managed, fenced pool; water quality tests are made on a regular basis and the pool regularly passes. The pool is more than a place for exercise – it is a place for building community; generations of mothers – some who are professors, and some who are stay-at-home moms -- have sat on the stone wall keeping watch over their children and talking with other parents. Many friends have been made there; many alliances between faculty and towns-people have been formed at the pool.

The pool plays an important role in the life of UNH and the Town of Durham. PRESERVE AND SAVE THE POOL!

To view the petition, click HERE.

A similar petition was circulated last summer which read:

We strongly urge UNH to reconsider its plan to extend the recreation center over much of what is now the UNH Outdoor Pool. This pool is a historic landmark, a truly unique Durham attraction, and a community centerpiece. It is one way in which UNH gives back to the community, and its removal would be a blow to college/community relations. Once made, this decision can never be undone.

Between the two petitions, there are nearly 1,000 signatures to date.

UNH Outdoor Pool located in front of the Hamel Rec. Center/Snively next to

the large H-Lot parking lot.

STATEMENT BY UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE REGARDING FUTURE OF THE UNH OUTDOOR POOL

On Thursday morning of this week, 7/18/13, UNH issued the following statement regarding the UNH Outdoor Pool located next to the old Snively Arena/Hamel Recreation Center on Edgewood Road:

The University of New Hampshire is committed to having an outdoor pool, both for its own programming purposes and as a resource to share with our neighbors in Durham. Our goal in the next few months is to develop a plan for a facility that is both safe and financially sustainable. A town/gown working group has developed alternatives which we will discuss at an open forum to be scheduled early in the fall.

 

Everyone should understand that we at the university are very concerned about the extensive list of deficiencies associated with the existing facility. We are no longer able to accept the health and safety risks they present for our community. Moreover, there is no realistic scenario that will mitigate these risks sufficiently to continue to operate the current pool, despite the attachment many of us feel to its history. Instead, the working group has looked at replacement scenarios for the current site, which would augment the pool’s functioning for all users as both a swimming pool and community resource.

 

While any solution for this site also will contribute to a solution for a long-standing need to address the demand for expanded recreational fitness facilities for UNH students (and community members who choose to join), this should not be mistaken for the impetus for our decision as the safety and health issues surrounding the outdoor pool are paramount in our thinking.  Regardless, we believe that the site is adequate in size to accommodate both an expanded recreation center and an outdoor pool that meets the needs of the university and the town.

 

We look forward to discussing sustainable alternatives with members of the community this fall and to developing a plan that will serve the needs of both residents and students.

UNH Outdoor Pool from the Alumni Center side of the parcel. 

CORRESPONDENCE FROM TOWN TO UNH REGARDING FUTURE OF THE OUTDOOR POOL

In response to the University’s statement, Administrator Selig sent the following correspondence to the University of New Hampshire on the afternoon of 7/18/13:

The Town Council Monday evening (7/15/13) assured the numerous members of the public in attendance at the public meeting that Durham would do everything it could to work with UNH to find ways to preserve the existing facility.  The Council also asked the Durham Heritage Commission to invite a representative from UNH to talk with it about the resource.  


Unfortunately, the University's message to the community will be met with deep disappointment and frustration.  


Despite the assurances from NHDES that the pool meets required standards, the Town is ready and willing to work with UNH to identify shortcomings that might exist and to discuss and if appropriate and financially feasible to participate in solutions.  Until we have exhaustively undertaken such an exercise and assured the community, both on campus and off, that it has been done in an earnest and open manner, the topic will not be easily resolved.  


In addition, members of the pool committee (the town/gown working group) indicate that the announcement does not accurately characterize the activities of the committee.  The committee itself has apparently not developed any plans or voted on plans.  It was only presented plans by the consultants working with UNH on the recreation center expansion project.  One member indicates that since it was so clear from the outset that UNH had no interest in preserving the existing pool, the only work left was to talk about new designs presented by the consultants.  


With respect and in friendship, I must convey that I believe this course of action by UNH to be a mistake.  The pool is a wonderful resource.  It is cherished because it is so unique in its physical characteristics.  It brings town and gown together in innumerable ways like few other resources can.   Its clear waters serve to wash away frustrations many (though not all) residents have with respect to student noise and periodic problematic behavior off campus.  It is a magnificent historic artifact and a rare glimpse into an earlier time.  UNH and Durham are stewards of this resource and it deserves our full consideration.   


A meaningful process to evaluate shortcomings and to find solutions should occur before any conclusions are reached.


Proceeding on this course will sew discontent both on campus and off.  I urge UNH to change course.

Intersection of Madbury and Emerson Roads. A 3-Way stop will be tested in this 

location to slow speeding cars in the next few weeks thru October,

MADBURY ROAD SPEED CONCERNS
Trial Program Moving Forward:  Three Way Stop at Madbury/Emerson thru October


At its July meeting, Durham’s administrative Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) reviewed the concerns of several Madbury Road residents regarding the continuation of speeding vehicles along this corridor. Over the years, the Town has attempted a number of strategies to slow vehicles using Madbury Road.  In spite of our efforts and periodic police presence more is required and it was this in mind that the TSC discussed several alternative approaches.  


The first option is more police presence.  However, with higher priority criminal matters pending, police presence to monitor speeds on Madbury Road cannot be counted upon with any scheduled regularity.


Speed tables, possibly two, are felt to be the most reliable option but there are no funds in the 2013 operating budget to install them.  However, two speed tables will be proposed for 2014 unless funding can be identified sooner.  


Attempting to address the immediacy of the problem, the most rapid and effective solution is to create a stop intersection along Madbury Road.  Several options were discussed with the reality that the most heavily used connector is Emerson Road.  While this intersection has not had a high number of accidents, pedestrian activity with significant turning maneuvers and speeding/accelerating vehicles does offer an option.  


After much discussion, the TSC unanimously agreed to recommend that the Administrator ask Durham Public Works to install a stop sign on Madbury Road at this intersection essentially creating a three-way stop intersection FOR A TRIAL PERIOD until sometime in October when the TSC will review comments, feedback, and the impact upon traffic.  Administrator Selig is agreeable to this solution and has asked Pubic Works to move forward.


Residents with are encouraged to offer feedback via email at dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us if they have any opinion and/or questions.

TAXES 87% COLLECTED AS OF DUE DATE |
Town Clark/Tax Collector Lorrie Pitt reports that property taxes were 87% collected as of the due date.  


In addition, 15% of dogs were still not registered by their owners.  As a reminder, dogs must be registered annually.  Please don’t necessitate a police officer having to follow up on a tardy dog registration.

NEW TOWN HALL BUILDING, 8 NEWMARKET ROAD

Building permit and approvals have been received for the new Town Hall site at 8 Newmarket Road, allowing the Department of Public Works to begin site work.  In an effort to save money on the project, the DPW will be conducting all site work involved with the new building. Residents will see a DPW employee and equipment on site for next few months. 

BEAR, FOX INCIDENTS IN DURHAM REMIND US WE LIVE AS PART OF NATURE

Resident Cicely Buckley was kind enough to report that her neighbor this week saw a six or seven foot long large black bear near Orchard Drive in Durham.  The bear was simply ambling along, likely looking for food.  It is recommended that bird feeders, etc. are brought inside so as not to attract the animals.  


In addition, there were two incidents on Monday where a fox that is suspected to have been rabid bit two residents at different locations. (Read more about this in the item below). Another fox was sighted on Nobel K. Peterson Drive, which treed two domestic cats!


As always, please exercise caution around wild animals. 

POTENTIAL RABID ANIMAL BITES TWO RESIDENTS

Two Durham residents had separate encounters with a grey, dark colored fox like animal in the Meserve and Worthen Road area.  On Monday evening July 15th during dusk hours, a man was working in his garden and noted a dark dog like creature running at him.  While he was able to turn quickly, the animal still bit him on the arm and hand.  He was able to deflect the animal which he identified as a grey, dark colored fox. 

About an hour later, a similarly described incident occurred on Worthen Road where a woman was bit by a gray fox.  NH Fish and Game were notified of the incidents and both residents sought treatment.  On Wednesday morning Durham Police were notified by the Meserve Road resident that a/the fox was back in his yard. Durham Police and NH Fish and Game responded and were able to quickly locate the fox that turned and began to approach a Durham Officer baring its teeth.  The officer shot the fox which was then turned over to Fish and Game for diagnosis.


One of the joys of living in Durham is the close proximity to nature and all that it has to offer but on occasion, animals contract diseases and become less alarmed of people.  When this occurs, residents are advised to contact Durham Police @ 868-2324 or if an emergency, always dial 911!

A NEW BABY AT THE DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sergeant Kathryn Mone and her husband Tim celebrated the birth of their second son Declan Timothy Mone on June 18th.  Declan arrived at a solid 8 pounds 8 ounces and immediately began conspiring with his older brother Michael to give Mom and Dad a run for their money!  Congratulations to the Kathryn and Tim!

DURHAM JOINS CRIME STOPPERS

As criminal activity knows no boundaries, Durham Police have joined with the Seacoast Crime Stoppers with the goal to provide an alternative, anonymous avenue for persons to report criminal activity.  As we know, getting involved is not always the easiest decision but at times it is just the right thing to do. Crime Stoppers makes this decision a little easier by keeping the callers confidential. 

Information on crimes is not always reported to the police for many different reasons. Sometimes the victims don’t want to make a fuss or it doesn’t seem serious enough to report.  The same is true for individuals who are a witness of a crime. A simple phone call to Crime Stoppers could solve a crime that is on-going or was never reported by a victim and is an anonymous way to report unsolved crimes to the police.  Crime Stoppers is also serving the communities of Exeter, Greenland, Kensington, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, Portsmouth, Rye, or Stratham, NH or Kittery, Eliot or York, ME.

The phones are answered 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Any information called into Crimes Stoppers is forwarded to the proper town and investigated. When you call you do not provide any information about yourself, just the information on the crime you are reporting. Anyone with information on these or any other crimes are asked to call CRIME STOPPERS. All callers remain anonymous and rewards are paid in $$CASH$$. Rewards up to $1,000.00 are paid for information on any unsolved, unknown or on-going crimes within these thirteen communities.  

The Seacoast Crime Stoppers program is made up of a citizen Board of Directors with the cooperation from all the local police departments listed above. After Chief Kurz consulted with the Durham Business Association, community member and realtor Johanna Knight stepped forward to represent Durham.  Thanks Johanna for your continued involvement in serving the Durham community!

ISO NEW ENGLAND REQUESTS VOLUNTARY ELECTRIC CONSERVATION Due to High Temperatures

As the heat wave persists in New England, ISO New England, operator of the bulk electric power system, is extending its request for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity through the end of the week. This request continues to be a precautionary measure to help keep supply and demand in balance as consumer demand is forecasted to increase.

 

Taking simple, practical steps to reduce electricity use, particularly between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., will help the ISO manage system conditions. Suggestions include:

• Raise air conditioning thermostats by a few degrees if health permits. A suggested temperature range is between 74°F–78°F.
• Turn off unneeded lights and appliances.
• Turn off unnecessary office equipment.
• Shut off air conditioners when leaving home for extended periods of time.
• Defer laundry and other chores requiring electricity until the early morning or late evening hours.

POLLUTION SNIFFING DOGS COME TO DURHAM!

As part of the Town of Durham's Integrated Watershed Management Plan, the Town of Durham and FB Environmental out of Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire are pleased to be hosting Sable and Logan, the dogs from Environmental Canine Services (based in Vermontville, MI), for a day of pollution source tracking focused on bacteria. Come see the dogs in action! The dogs will be in Durham on August 1st, 2013 to assist with illicit discharge detection in Durham’s waterways, through scent. These sources include septic system failures, sewage leaks, and illicit connections to storm sewer systems.

Interested citizens and the press are welcome to attend a meet and greet demonstration by the dogs during a sampling event in Durham, NH on Thursday, August 1st from 2 - 3 pm (Durham Town Landing). Environmental Canine Services is the first and only company in the world to scent train canines as a rapid screening method to track contaminants in stormwater. Field tests have shown the dogs are approximately 90% accurate compared with traditional laboratory water tests and are a very cost effective screening approach.

MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY

The Public Works Department is busy at this time of year undertaking a variety of projects:

• Rehabilitation of Old Concord Road Wastewater Pump Station
• Traffic control markings
• New Durham Library assistance
• Sidewalk installations on Garrison and Madbury Road
• Rehabilitation of sidewalks in downtown area
• Miscellaneous park area upgrades
• Town wide tree removals
• Roadside mowing/vegetation control
• Miscellaneous maintenance at Wagon Hill Farm
• Painting of Town fire hydrants
• Cleaning of the wastewater collection system
• Engineering Division continues to work on multiple projects
• Administration is beginning the work on the 2014 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and operating budget

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

The 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2013.  As in the past, all hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only.  To register, you must call the Department of Public Works at 868-5578 or e-mail publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us. Remember- The maximum collected per household is five gallons.  

Consider reducing your purchase of products with hazardous ingredients; read labels thoroughly. Use and store products containing hazardous substances carefully to prevent any accidents at home. Never store hazardous products in anything other than their original containers and never remove labels. Never mix HHW with other products. Incompatible products might react, ignite, or explode, and contaminated HHW might become un-recyclable. Remember to follow any instructions for use and disposal provided on product labels.

LATEX AND OIL BASED PAINTS , MOTOR OIL, AND ANTI-FREEZE ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY! 

These items can be brought up to the Transfer Station with your permit throughout the year.  Latex paints must be dried out first, motor oil, anti-freeze and oil based paints can go up as is. Typically, hazardous waste is categorized as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive or otherwise hazardous. Please check the manufacturer’s label.

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.

Agricultural Commission - Monday, July 22, 2013. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.

Planning Board - Wednesday, July 24, 2013. 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://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.

1ST ANNUAL DURHAM FARM DAY - SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

Farms and gardens across Durham and the UNH campus will be open to the public with many free, family activities, including an antique tractor show, livestock demonstrations, and garden tours.  More information will soon be posted on the Agricultural Commission's website: http://www.ci.durham.nh.us/boc_agricultural

FARMERS' MARKET EVERY MONDAY, 2:15 - 6:00 PM, THRU OCTOBER 7TH
The Farmers' Market organized by the Seacoast Growers Association, is located in Durham at the Town Office lot located at 15 Newmarket Road just behind the Town Offices. New hours this year are from 2:15 - 6:00 PM every Monday, rain or shine, until October 7th. 

For more information on the market, and to view an interactive market map with details on each vendor, visit the Seacoast Growers Association website:

http://www.seacoastgrowers.org/durham-farmers-market/.

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.

Join Use for HoopFIT: Interested in FUN cardio activity that burns up to 600 calories per hour? Do you like MUSIC? Then don't miss our FREE HoopFIT class at Durham Town Landing (Old Landing Road) on Monday, July 29th at 6PM. Just bring yourself, water, comfortable chairs, and a FRIEND. See you there.

Looking for Local Artisans:  Do you have a special talent or craft you would like to share with the community? We are looking for local artisans and talent for Durham Day. Please email sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us for more information.

Meet & Greet Event @ Cottages of Durham: Durham Parks & Recreation invites you to this special meet and greet event. Curious about the Cottages of Durham? Come check them out on Wednesday, July 24th from 6-8 PM! Event will feature tours of facilities, movies for children, and introduction of their new GM, Jack Williams. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Free Afternoon Yoga: Get outside! Join us for a complimentary, relaxing 1-hour yoga session at WHF by the bay on July 11, 18, 25 (12-1PM). No sign up. Just show up!

Summer Concert Series:  Two great shows coming up in August at Wagon Hill Farm. Bring a chair, bring a friend, bring family!

     Westminster Hillbillies - Thu, August 8th, 5:30 - 8:00 PM. For more information, click HERE

     Fling - Thu, August 15th, 6:30 PM. For more information, click HERE

It's Kayak Time:  We have tours scheduled all summer! 

For more information, click HERE.  Visit Seven Rivers Paddling.

Adventure Paddle Camp:  Durham Parks & Recreation is teaming up with Seven Rivers Paddling to offer kids kayaking camps this summer!  We are offering a series of week-long sessions for kids ages 6-8 and 9-13. Each session will guide the participants through basic paddling techniques. For more information, visit Seven Rivers Paddling on FB, or email sevenriverspaddling@gmail.com
Mad Science Summer Camp starts in one week - don't miss out!:

      Rockin’ Rockets & Fantastic Flight - From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket, Fantastic Flight will allow campers to build many different flying devices from balloon copters and kites to rockets! Learn about navigation tools and see how Newton’s Laws of Motion help explain how things move and how rockets fly!  July 29-Aug 2, 2013; Ages 7 to 12 years old; 9AM-3:30 PM, ORMS, $250.

      Secret Agent Lab - Look out 007 – the Mad Science Secret Agent Lab is in session! From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, you will get a chance to check out cool spy equipment and even create your own edible message in a hands-on look at the science that spies use! Aug 5-9, 2013, Ages 7 to 12 years old, 9AM-3:30 PM, ORMS, $250.  Register/ find out more HERE.

Mark Your Calendars:

Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series – June, July, August 2013 @ WHF 

Dam Centennial Celebration – September 15th @ Three Chimneys Inn

Durham Day – September 21st (rain date September 22nd) @ WHF

A Spooktacular Day in Durham – October 25th

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Great Bay Rowing Offering Adult & Youth Workshops and Camps beginning late July 2013. Rowing is a low impact workout that benefits the entire body. Great Bay Rowing is a community-based program developed to foster interest in the sport of rowing in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire for the adults and youth. Participation is open to anyone interested in, or engaged in rowing to seacoast area residents.  For additional information and to register click HERE.
Food Drive to Benefit Cornucopia Food Bank at Waysmeet Center, July 1-31, 2013, being held by Nationwide Insurance. Collection box is located upstairs in the Nationwide Insurance office located at 20 Madbury Road, Suite 1, Durham.

UNH MUB Summer Series. FREE movies. For the full printable schedule, click HERE.

Resource for Orphaned and/or Injured Wildlife. Anyone finding or needing assistance with an injured or orphaned bird/small mammal including, birds of prey, raccoon, fox, squirrel, possum, skunk, groundhog etc., please call Maria Colby at 603-428-3723 or Patsy Pratt in Durham at 603-868-2125. For more information, click HERE.

Oyster River Summer Camps 2013, July 9-August 9. Click HERE for registration information and form. 

SAVE THE DATE! DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

The Durham Public Library Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. There will be scores of events for all to enjoy, including the official ribbon cutting ceremony, dedication of the sculpture honoring Margery and Lorus Milne, music by the always amazing band Bliss, as well as the ORMS Jazz Band alums, activities for children and teens, a performance by Puppeteer Carol Sanborn & Crew, self-guided tours, "green" tours, and of course refreshments!  The library will also be asking attendees to help with the creation of a time capsule to commemorate the day. Needless to say, there will also be books that can be checked out. Stay tuned for more details.

The courtyard comes alive. Courtesy Walter Rous

 

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE   

With the end in sight, we could count on the weather to complicate work one final time.  All the rain in June and into July frustrated the completion of site work.  When the rain stopped, the completion of the site work could move ahead.  However, Friday was the day set for final paving and with temperatures approaching or passing 100 degrees, for the safety of the workers, paving is being delayed until Monday (7/22).  Right now, the library opening is still scheduled for Tuesday, 7/23!


Exterior work at the site this week included spreading topsoil, installing the plantings and mulching.  Plus lots and lots of watering.  Concrete sidewalks on the east side of the building were cast, the enclosures for the trash bins were erected, the outside book bin was set and the sunshade over the south-facing curved bay window was constructed and installed.  Cleaning of the exterior and interior is ongoing.


On the interior, the bookshelves, end panels and canopies have been installed, furniture has been delivered and positioned (not all furniture will be in place on Tuesday – consult Murphy’s Law), the phone system is installed and computers are being networked.  Paint and tile have been touched up and on Wednesday the books from the plaza location were moved to the new library and the staff and volunteers have spent hours shelving and sorting.  It really is quite an amazing process.  No new materials have been purchased for some time and yet, although there is ample space for growth, the library looks comfortably full.  A testament to how cramped materials were in the old space.  Incidentally, there is a “clean-out-the-old-space” yard sale at the plaza this Saturday, 9am to 2pm.


Finally, our town inspectors - building, plumbing, electric and fire - have been vigilant and supportive working with the crew to deliver a building that is well built, code compliant and safe.  The fire alarm, sprinkler and elevator inspections have been made, hot water tested and exit ways scrutinized.  All necessary tweaks will be complete by Tuesday.  There will be non-life safety issues that still need to be addressed over the next week or so but your Durham Public Library will be ready to receive you on Tuesday, 10am to 8pm!  Please stop by and check us out!

Testing the valves, tamper switches, and alarms associated with the sprinkler system. Courtesy Walter Rous

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

The Library will open at its new location at 49 Madbury Road on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10 a.m.  See you then!  Any items that you have checked out should be held and returned to the new library on/after Tues. July 23rd.  Thank-you!

Library Yard Sale at the old location (Mill Plaza), Sat. July 20th, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  Everything must go!

A big welcome to our two new Children’s Librarian Assistants, Alyssa Boucher and Candace Yost.  Miss Alyssa and Miss Candace are great additions to the staff at the Durham Public Library.  Stop by the new library and say hello!

Week 5 of summer reading at the new library (49 Madbury Road)!
Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – Things that go/Dirt!  
Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. – (9-12 yr.old group) – Cupcake decorating and game night!  
Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m. – All ages Family night – NH Children’s Museum Visit, Fish Aren’t Afraid of the Dark!  Learn about why sea animals glow and make a glowing fish art activity!  
Thursday, July 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – Lego Afternoon (Egypt)!  
Thursday, July 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (young adult group) - Write for our library blog!
Friday July 26, 10:30 a.m. at the Durham Library – All ages Finale Celebration with Wayne From Maine, Musician, with the Durham and Madbury Libraries!  Join us in celebrating your summer reading accomplishments.  Wayne from Maine is a talented and interactive musician for all ages.  He will have everyone on their feet moving to his music. Wayne from Maine’s performance is generously sponsored by the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell  Benevolent Trust, the NH Library Association, the NH State Library and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. A special thank-you to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for all their support. Prize books, reading certificates, and Bagel Works Prize will be handed out. Cake will also be served.  A big thank-you to the The Bagel Works, The Sea Dogs, Dunkin Donuts, Pauly’s Pockets, The Candy Bar, Hayden Sports, Young’s Restaurant, Froyo World, Durham House of Pizza, Wildcat Pizza, The Stratham Fair, the Durham Market, the Happy Market, Franz’s Food, Water Country and other local businesses for their prize donations.

Check out our website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more info.

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.

1625 - The forests abounded with game, which provided food. Fur-bearing animals proved a valuable asset as barter with England. Beaver pelts were most in demand; but bear, muskrat, mink, rabbit, and fox were exported. Trading with neighboring Indians brought furs from inland areas.

Have a very nice weekend.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, New Hampshire

T:  603-868-5571    F:  603-868-5572

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us    http://www.ci.durham.nh.us

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