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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Towns of Durham, Guilford, and Madison, in coordination with their local land trust organizations, are pleased to announce a ceremonial boundary walk to be conducted by the First Selectman of each town on Friday, October 18, 2024. For well over a century, Selectmen from the neighboring towns of Madison, Guilford, and Durham have walked their towns’ boundaries to place a “Selectmen Stone” marked with the year and their initials on the town lines, which meet in the Mica Ledges Preserves. Such a walk is sometimes referred to as the "perambulation of the line" or "beating the bounds" and was historically completed to ensure the accuracy of the town boundaries. The last boundary walk to occur by the three towns was completed in 2008.

This year, on October 18, the public is invited to join the three First Selectmen at the intersection of the three town lines at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the Mica Ledges Preserves. The Mica Ledges Preserves is located within the Madison Land Trust and Middlesex Land Trust. A rain date of October 25 has been set in the event of inclement weather. Please see the reference maps linked below for additional information on the origins in each town for the hike and the meeting point at the Selectmens Stones.

The Durham walk will depart from Cream Pot Road at 1 p.m., with the hike expected to take approximately 30 minutes to reach the Selectmen Stones at approximately 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Durham’s First Selectman Brendan Rea at (860) 349-3625.

The Guilford walk will depart from the Braemore Trailhead at 12:30 p.m., with the hike expected to take approximately 30-45 minutes to reach the Selectmen Stones at approximately 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Guilford’s First Selectman Matt Hoey at (203) 453-8015.

The Madison walk will depart from the Rockland Preserve parking lot on Renee’s Way at 12:15 p.m. and is expected to take approximately 60-75 minutes to reach the Selectmen Stones at approximately 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please visit the town website or contact Madison’s First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons at (203) 245-5601.

Those joining the walk should bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. For additional resources about the meet-up points and pathway for the Boundary Walk, please visit:

Braemore Preserve Map for Guilford https://scrcog.org/wp-content/uploads/trails/guilford/alt/RecTrails_G2_Alt_5-25-18.pdf

Mica Ledges Trails Map for Durham and Madison https://madisonlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MLCT_MicaLedges.pdf

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the start of work on Route 68 in the area of Sawmill Brook beginning on September 21, 2024. This project consists of the replacement of Bridge No. 02442 on Route 68 in two stages in Durham. The curb-to-curb width of the roadway at the bridge will be widened to 34 ft to accommodate a 12-foot travel lane and 5-foot shoulder in each direction. Route 68 will be reconstructed to improve a sag curve and allow for stopping sight distance to meet current standards.

CTDOT Project No. 0037-0103 was awarded to New England Road, Inc. at a cost of $1,861,208.00 on August 22, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed on September 19, 2025.  The project is being administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Rocky Hill.

 

Beginning on September 21, 2024, with anticipated completion of September 19, 2025, motorists can expect temporary traffic control utilizing one-way alternating traffic on Route 68 between Pent Road and Ozick Drive until the signalized one-way alternating traffic is implemented for the duration of the project.

Media Contact:

860-594-2560
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Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Applications for the State Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Programs and the Town of Durham’s Senior Tax Relief (Freeze or Deferral) Programs are available for income-qualifying residents.  The filing period for same is February 1st - May 15, 2025.

Applications for the Veterans’ Additional Exemption Tax Relief Program are available for income-qualifying residents. The filing period for same is February 1st - October 1, 2025. 

Applications will be taken by appointment only.  Please call the Assessor’s Office 860-343-6709, or the Human Service's Office 860-349-3153, to arrange a time or obtain more information.