Welcome to Durham, CT

Welcome to the official website of the Town of Durham! Our town, nestled in the heart of Middlesex County, is a tapestry of scenic beauty, historic charm, and community spirit. Durham, with its serene landscapes and deep-rooted history, offers a unique blend of tranquility and vibrancy, embodying the essence of a quintessential small town.

This website is your digital window into Durham, providing a wealth of resources, latest updates, and a peek into the aspects that make our town extraordinary. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, we invite you to explore, connect, and discover all that Durham has to offer.

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The Town of Durham Annual Budget Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane.

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Apr 24, 2026

2026-2027 Budget Information

Finance Department

Click to view -- >> Update from the First Selectman Brendan Rea - April 2026

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Apr 24, 2026

Update from First Selectman Brendan Rea - April 2026

First Selectman

The town will hold a Special Town Meeting(click link to view Call) on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Durham Community Center to consider adopting an Ordinance Establishing the Use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) .

Click here to view the proposed ordinance <---

To view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), plus additional information including Durham Speed Studies, and the CT DOT ATESD Manual Guide use the links listed under Resources on this page.

To hear more from the First Selectman on these devices, please view -->>Update from First Selectman Brendan Rea - April 2026

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Apr 24, 2026

Town Meeting to Consider Approving an Ordinance Establishing Speed Cameras in Durham

First Selectman

Applications are now being taken for the State Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Programs, the Town of Durham Senior Tax Relief Programs (Freeze or Deferral), and the Additional Veterans’ Exemption Program.

To qualify for the State Elderly/Disabled or the Town Senior Tax Relief Programs, applicants must be at least 65 years of age OR be classified as totally and permanently disabled (regardless of age) and meet state and local income requirements.

This year’s state income requirements are shown below:

The state tax relief application form is here: M-35H Owners Application.pdf

Do not complete the qualifying income portion of the application or return it to the State. It is to be completed in your appointment with the Human Services Department or the Assessor’s Office.

The municipal income requirements and applications can be found here: Senior and Disabled Tax Relief

Applications are by appointment only. To arrange a time, once you’ve filed your 2025 income tax return, call:

Morgan Perry, Social Services Coordinator, at (860) 349-3153

Note: The Human Services Office has moved and is now located on the 1st floor of the Durham Community Center at 144 Pickett Lane.

Lynn Riotte or Barbara Hammarlund, Assistant Assessors, at (860) 343-6709 or (860) 343-6723

The Assessor’s Office is located on the 2nd floor of Town Hall at 30 Town House Road.

You must bring your filed 2025 IRS TAX RETURN (if applicable) and ALL INCOME STATEMENTS, including W-2 forms, Social Security Statements (SSA-1099), dividend and interest statements, pension statements, Veteran’s Disability Payment letters, etc. to your appointment.

For those already enrolled in a program, failure to re-file will result in benefits being removed from the July tax bill. Late filing is not allowed by ordinance.

For the Additional Veterans Tax Relief information and application, please click this link: Additional Veterans Tax Relief Program

January 29, 2026 Press Release, Middletown Press: