Photo by Martin Anderson

Photo by Martin Anderson

Photo by Martin Anderson

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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Notice is hereby given to the residents of the Towns of Durham and Middlefield, which are the member towns of Regional School District 13 of the State of Connecticut, that a Public Hearing/District Meeting will be held and conducted by the Regional School District 13 Board of Education on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Coginchaug Regional High School for the following purpose:
To present and discuss the proposed budget for the next fiscal year,
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
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Apr 3, 2024
BOE Warning of Public Hearing/District Meeting for the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Board of Education Regional School District 13
The Durham Public Works Department will start its annual brush pick-up beginning the week of April 8, 2024. Residents should place brush along the curb prior to that date. Homeowners are reminded each house is limited to one truckload of brush. Please stack brush for easy and efficient pick-up following the guidelines below. The town crew will make ONE PASS ONLY on each street. 

Brush Pile Specifications:
 • Piles need to be placed cut end toward the curb.
 • Piles cannot be stacked more than 4 feet tall.
 • Brush must be less than 8 foot in total length.
 • Trunks or branches are to be no larger than 4 inches in diameter.
 • NO processed wood or stumps. 
• Do not place piles within 15 feet of any electrical transformers or phone/cable boxes that may be located along the roadside. Please be careful when working near power lines. 
• Piles need to be located 10 feet from telephone poles and mailboxes. 

Brush piles not conforming to these requirements will not be picked up. They will be left for the homeowner to dispose of. The town crew will make ONE PASS ONLY on each street. 

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Mar 25, 2024
Brush Pick-Up 2024
Public Works
EARLY VOTING Hours of Voting:
March 26, 2024- 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 27, 2024-10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 28, 2024- 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 30, 2024- 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
Location of Early Voting Voting Districts: 2, 3, 4
Durham Town Hall 2nd Floor
30 Town House Road, Durham, CT
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Mar 18, 2024
Early Voting and Presidential Preference Primary
Elections