NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: AUGUST 11, 2026 EARLY VOTING
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Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town
on August 11, 2026 for nomination to each office indicated below.

Office Party Candidate Address
Governor Democratic *Ned Lamont 4 Ashton Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831
Governor Democratic Josh Elliott 28 Cobbleston Dr., Hamden, CT 06518
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 23 day of June, 2026

As provided such
primary will begin with early voting on August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026, and the
primary of the referenced party for nomination to the state or district offices therein specified
will be held on August 11, 2026. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary
and the location of the polls will be as follows:
Early Voting - Hours of Voting: Location: Durham Community Center
August 03, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 144 Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422
August 04, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 05, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 06, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 07, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 08, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 09, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
HOURS OF VOTING: 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

CURBSIDE VOTING IS AVAILABLE

ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE IN TOWN CLERKS' OFFICE -HERE


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Aug 3, 2026
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: AUGUST 11, 2026 EARLY VOTING
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The Town of Durham Public Works Department will be starting the annual Chip Sealing project August 10, 2026, weather permitting.  The chip sealing process involves the laying of oil and stone and is expected to take approximately one week.  Residents are reminded to adhere to the posted 15 miles per hour speed limit on freshly sealed roads and to use alternate routes during working hours to avoid delays.

The following roads are scheduled:  Laurel Terrace, Ridge Road North, Cedar Drive, Creamery Road, Ridge Road South, Meeting House Hill Road, Anthony Terrace, Thody Drive, Augur Lane, Etzel Drive, and Pleasant Terrace.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Public Works department at 860-349-1816.
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Jul 24, 2026
Chip Seal 2026
Public Works
Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on August 11, 2026 for nomination to each office indicated below.
SEE FULL LEGAL NOTICE2026 Notice of Primary.pdf
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Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: AUGUST 11, 2026
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The Transfer Station will be completing essential repairs and will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 30th. We will remain open on Monday, July 27 and Saturday, August 1. Thank you for your patience during our temporary closure. 
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Jul 27, 2026
Transfer Station CLOSED Thursday 7/30
Transfer Station