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The Holiday Giving Tree is located in the lobby of the Durham   Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane. Tags on the tree list gift ideas for individuals and families who are in need. No names are given out, just a number, age and gender. 

Residents and organizations are welcome to participate in this program by taking a tag and purchasing the items on the tag.

Please fill out the sign up form next to the tree once you take a tag off the tree.

Wrapping using gift bags and tissue paper is encouraged. If you do not have time to shop but would like to help, there are gift card ideas on most of the tags, or Visa cards will work just fine. We can  also relay the information over the phone or email.

Gifts must be returned no later than Tuesday, December 16 to the Durham Community Center. Gifts can be left at the Community  Center Monday—Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM or by appointment (note the Center will be closed 11/27 & 11/28). 

If you have any questions about the Giving Tree program, please contact Morgan: 860-349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org 

Thank You and Happy Holidays!
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Nov 21, 2025
The Giving Tree Is Up!
Social Services
The Durham Resident State Trooper’s Office will host our Annual Stuff a Cruiser event on Saturday, December 6th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., on the town green. Tree Lighting Event to immediately follow.

Please bring new and unwrapped toys and gift cards! All donations will be distributed to families in need through Durham Social Services and DMYFS. Contact Morgan Perry or Carolyn Havrda for any questions, 860-894-7837

Gifts can also be dropped off at the Community Center main lobby prior to December 6th 
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Nov 19, 2025
Stuff A Cruiser Event 2025
Emergency Management/Services (Fire, EMS & Resident State Trooper)
Road construction on the culvert will begin on Bear Rock Road in the area of Naples Farm (see map below) during the anticipated dates of November 10, 2025 to December 19, 2025. During this time, this section of the road will be closed to all traffic except for emergency vehicles.

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact the Public Works Department at 860-349-1816.
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Nov 6, 2025
Bear Rock Road Detour 11/10/25 - 12/19/25
Public Works

Tax Collector’s Office Hours November 2025


Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 with the following exceptions:

Tuesday November 11, 2025         Closed for Veteran’s Day
Thursday November 13, 2025       Closed for Training
Monday November 17, 2025          9:00 – 4:30
Tuesday November 18, 2025        11:00 – 4:30
Wednesday November 19, 2025     9:00 – 3:00
Thursday November 20, 2025         9:00 – 3:00
Monday November 24, 2025           9:00 – 3:00 
Tuesday November 25, 2025           9:00 – 4:30
Wednesday November 26, 2025    9:00 – 12:30
Thursday November 27, 2025       Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday November 28, 2025            Closed for Thanksgiving

Martin French, CCMC
Tax Collector
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Nov 5, 2025
Tax Collector's Office Closings and Modified Hours November 2025
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