2026 Annual Brush Pick Up
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Town of Durham
Public Hearing
Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. 3rd floor, Town Hall, and Remote via Zoom
Meeting ID: 815 8239 8049 Code: 463867

The purpose of this public hearing is to present information, discuss and provide an opportunity for public comments on the following:
1. Proposed revisions to ordinance § 14-1 Removal of snow from sidewalks.

The Public Hearing will start at 7:30 p.m. and take place during the Board of Selectmen meeting. To view the proposed revisions, click here 
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Mar 30, 2026
Public Hearing: Proposed revisions to ordinance § 14-1 Removal of snow from sidewalks.
Board of Selectmen
Gather for a lecture on colonial gardening with
Leslie Martino, landscape designer. Light refreshments provided by Durham and Middletown Garden Clubs. This lecture is free, please register with Carolyn at the Community Center 860-894-7837 or chavrda@townofdurhamct.org
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Mar 30, 2026
April Lecture Series: Colonial Gardening
America 250 Committee
Durham Recreation's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28th at Allyn Brook Park. For more information visit the link to RecDesk <--
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Mar 28, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt
Recreation Department
Annual Brush Pick-Up
The Durham Public Works Department starts its Annual Brush Pick-up beginning the 2nd week of April. 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 requirements below. 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.

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. 

If you have a question or need additional information, please call the Public Works Department at 860-349-1816 during the hours of 8:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m.
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Mar 27, 2026
2026 Annual Brush Pick Up
Public Works