This year’s Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 25th. The parade will step off at 9:15 a.m., at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street and then continue down Main Street to the Town Green. Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. The parade will take place rain or shine.
Immediately following the parade there will be a ceremony at the Town Green to honor our nations servicemen and servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom
For any questions, comments, or concerns please contact: durham.memorialday.parade@gmail.com
Any Durham or Middlefield Veteran wishing to ride in the Durham Veteran Float, please meet at the corner of Haddam Quarter and Rt 17 at 8:45 a.m. 🇺🇸
Grand Marshal
The town is proud to announce Bob Chadd as the 2026 Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. Bob is a Coast Guard veteran and a long time resident of Durham. While in the Coast Guard, he was stationed in New York City as a Shore Patrolman. Bob and his wife Kathy still reside in town, where they raised their two children, Cindy and Rob.
Memorial Day History Observed on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who died in service to the U.S. during peacetime and war. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers place American flags on graves at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time.
The observance began as Decoration Day when flowers were placed on graves of the fallen, with the first national celebration held at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 1868. At the turn of the century, it was designated as Memorial Day. In 1971, federal law changed the observance to the last Monday in May.
ART CREATIVES 250 Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Durham Community Center
An inspiring exhibition of Durham historic and patriotic art- Featuring works by talented local artists including the Durham Bicentennial Quilt and select William Kent pieces.
There will be a Mini-Lecture at 6:15 p.m., by Alicia Miller about local artist William Kent followed by a Town of Durham Proclamation naming June 5th ‘William Kent Day’.
Local Artists or Art Collectors: Please contact Carolyn Havrda (860-894-7837 or chavrda@townofdurhamct.org) by May 15th if you are interested in showing your Historic Durham or Patriotic Art.
Star Spangled Town-Wide Picnic Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:00 p.m. at the Durham Community Center and Allyn Brook Park
Join us for town wide picnic honoring America 250. Activities will include:
Durham Patriotic Artists Exhibition & Old Fashioned Fun and Games
An All-American Picnic (picnic foods available for purchase)
Apple Pie Eating Contests
America250 Birthday Song/Cake
Patriotic Concert at Allyn Brook Park featuring The Middletown Symphonic Band
Coginchaug Little League Majors Baseball, Finale played ‘under the lights’
Community Organizations: Please contact us to volunteer or donate toward the day's activities!
Old Fashioned Games: Brian Medeiros (860-894-7836 or bmedeiros@townofdurhamct.org)
Food & Supplies: Carolyn Havrda (860-894-7837 or chavrda@townofdurhamct.org)
The Special Town Meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2026, voted to adopt an Ordinance Establishing the Use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) .
To view the approved Ordinance, 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.
The Assessor’s Office is mailing income and expense statements to owners of apartments, commercial and industrial real estate in April. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 12-63c, these forms are mailed annually by April 15th and are due back to the Assessor’s Office by June 1st.
The Assessor will use the information received to develop valuation methodology assessments in the next revaluation. The income information requested is essentially rent, although miscellaneous income, such as laundry income in an apartment complex, may also be relevant. Business income, such as sales of manufactured goods or retail income, is not requested and is generally not relevant to the valuation of the real estate.
Expense information requested includes utilities costs, insurance premiums, snow plowing, garbage collection, and legal and advertising expenses – all expenses necessary to support the rent for the real estate. Expense information requested does not include business expenses, such as retail employee salaries or inventory purchases – expenses that are not generally relevant to the valuation of the real estate.
CGS Sec.12-63c requires owners of rental real estate to submit this information or incur a 10% assessment penalty. Although owners of commercial property whose space is primarily owner-occupied may not be subject to the assessment penalty, to avoid future requests, the assessor’s office asks that such owners simply return the form with the “owner-occupied” box checked. Information received is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act and will be treated confidentially.
The Assessor may grant a 30-day extension to owners who may have difficulty meeting the June 1st deadline. An extension request must be submitted in writing prior to May 1st.
Save the Date! Saturday, June 6th EVENTS FROM 2-8 pm At the Community Center and Allyn Brook Park 2-4 pm Durham Patriotic Artists Exhibition & Old-Fashioned Fun and Games 4-6 pm All-American Picnic (picnic foods available for purchase) 5 pm Apple Pie Eating Contests 5:30 pm America250 Birthday Song/Cake 6-7:30 pm Patriotic Concert at Allyn Brook Park featuring The Middletown Symphonic Band
Notice is hereby given that at a duly warned Special Town Meeting held on Monday, May 11, 2026, amendments to the Durham Code of Ordinances were adopted as follows:
1. Removal of Snow From Sidewalks
Per the Town of Durham Charter, Chapter 3, Section 3.5.2 said ordinance shall be effective June 10, 2026 but not before a notice of the ordinance has been published.
Copies of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk’s Office, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT at no charge to any person making a request. A copy is also available on the Town of Durham website HERE
Dated in Durham, CT this 15th day of May 2026. Nicole Charest Durham Town Clerk
May 15th is the deadline to file for Senior Tax Relief. To apply, call Morgan Perry at (860) 349-3153, extension 3004. She can accept applications in the Human Services Department at the Community Center between 7am – 12pm on May 15th.
Wednesday, May 20th, CLOSING at 2:00pm
Thursday, May 21st, CLOSED
Friday, May 22nd, CLOSED
Tuesday, May 26th, OPEN 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday, May 27th, OPEN 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday, May 28th, and Friday, May 29th, CLOSED
Monday, June 1st, Tuesday, June 2nd, and Wednesday, June 3rd, OPEN 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday, June 4th, and Friday, June 5th, CLOSED - UConn
Thursday, June 18th, OPEN 8:00am - 9:30am
Monday, June 22nd, and Tuesday, June 23rd, OPEN 9:00am - 2:00pm
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.Click here for more information.
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:
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.
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.
Join us for a free lecture with local historian Brendan Rea Jr. as he discusses the Town of Durham's historic origins and presents a survey of the surviving colonial architecture seen around town.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 3:00 p.m. Durham Community Center
There is no fee for this program. Register with Carolyn at the Community Center, 860-894-7837
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
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
Discover Durham! Put on those comfy shoes and join us for a Main Street stroll to learn about local history. Approximate length: 1.4 miles (from the town green to Rt. 68 and back at a leisurely pace). Gather at Town Hall on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Register with Carolyn at the Community Center, 860-894-7837
Discover Durham! Put on those comfy shoes and join us for a Main Street stroll to learn about local history. Approximate length: 1.4 miles (from the town green to Rt. 68 and back at a leisurely pace). Gather at Town Hall on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Register with Carolyn at the Community Center, 860-894-7837
Discover Durham! Put on those comfy shoes and join us for a Main Street stroll to learn about local history. Approximate length: 1.4 miles (from the town green to Rt. 68 and back at a leisurely pace). Gather at Town Hall on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Register with Carolyn at the Community Center, 860-894-7837
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 <--
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Michael Good about people in the Haddam Quarter section of town who struggled with and succumbed to illnesses and accidents between 1886 and 1913, all of whom would have survived 100 years later. There is no fee.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 3:00 p.m. Durham Community Center
There is no fee for this program. Register with Carolyn at the Community Center, 860-894-7837
Notice is hereby given that a copy of the Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board (DMIAAB) for year ending June 30, 2025 is available for public inspection at the Durham Town Clerk’s office, 30 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT.
Dated in Durham, CT this 27th day of March 2026. Nicole Charest Durham Town Clerk
A certified list of party-selected candidates for the Democratic and Republican Parties in the Town of Durham for participation as Delegates to the conventions of said Party specified below is on file in my office at:
30 Town House Road, Durham, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution:
CONVENTIONS Judge of Probate Convention State Convention State Senate District 12 State Senate District 34 Assembly District 101 Assembly District 86 3rd Congressional District Convention
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.
Join local baker and cake decorator Sheryl from Frosted for a fun and creative evening learning the art of mini cake decorating! In this hands-on class, you’ll decorate four mini cakes from start to finish — and take home your completed creations.
Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to sharpen their skills, you’ll learn essential piping techniques including simple borders, rosettes and swirls to create professional looking designs. I’ll guide you step-by-step through frosting application, piping bag control, and share decorating tips I use in my own custom orders. I will also share some cupcake and frosting recipes to use at home!
-All supplies included -Pre-baked mini cakes ready for decorating -Buttercream + piping tools provided -Hands-on instruction from an experienced cake decorator -Take home your finished cakes
Tuesday, March 3 - Due to the upcoming inclement weather, Community Center afternoon programs have been cancelled. This includes: mobility exercise, mahjong, and youth gym/game room session.
Please be advised due to the forecasted winter storm, the towns Emergency Operations Center/Storm line will be monitored and can be reached at 860-343-6735. Please remember, if you have an emergency to dial 911.
PARKING BAN: a parking ban on town streets and highways will be in effect starting at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd. Violators of this ban will be subject to a fine and the cost of towing, per town ordinance. We will advise when parking ban is lifted.
Public Hearing Postponed: The Public Hearing on the Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) scheduled for Monday, February 23rd has been postponed to Monday, March 2nd. More information can be accessed on the town website.
As the storm progresses, updates will be provided including any potential town building closures. As a reminder, to stay informed about local emergencies and community updates please register for Everbridge. You can also sign up for the towns newsletterthat includes notifications and alerts.
Board of Selectmen will be holding a public informational Q&A on Saturday, March 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the library room at the Community Center.
The board would like to use this time to allow members of the public the opportunity to ask questions and/or to speak about any of their concerns. Coffee and light refreshments provided.
Town buildings including Town Hall, Community Center and Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day. The Transfer Station will be OPEN.
Town buildings will open at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday 1/27 due to the ongoing winter storm cleanup. This includes Town Hall, Community Center and Library. The Transfer Station will operate at normal hours.
The Parking Ban is lifted effective 12:00 p.m./noon on Monday, January 26th
Town buildings, including Town Hall, Community Center, Library and Transfer Station, will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26th due to the winter storm. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, unless otherwise notified.
The Transfer Station will be OPEN on Tuesday January 27th.
Winter Storm Update and Parking Ban
Please be advised due to the forecasted winter storm, the towns Emergency Operations Center/Storm line will be monitored and can be reached at 860-343-6735. Please remember, if you have an emergency to dial 911.
PARKING BAN: a parking ban on town streets and highways will be in effect starting at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24th. Violators of this ban will be subject to a fine and the cost of towing, per town ordinance. We will advise when parking ban is lifted.
As the storm progresses, updates will be provided including any potential town building closures. As a reminder, to stay informed about local emergencies and community updates please register for Everbridge. You can also sign up for the towns newsletterthat includes notifications and alerts.
Informal hearings with eQuality Valuation Services, LLC have closed. The results of those hearings will be mailed no later than February 1, 2026. Next steps will be included for those dissatisfied with their results.
Appeals For those who missed the informal hearings, you may appeal through the municipality's Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). A written appeal and an appearance at a formal hearing are required by law. Instructions and dates for filing are listed on the appeal form found to the right under "Resources".
BAA members will only consider appeals of assessments based on facts that affect value, not when a taxpayer feels that their taxes are too high. Appraisals may be presented with the appeals as justification for a change in value. Appeals may also be taken directly to the Superior Court.
Revaluation Property Cards
Please review the information on your property record card. You can also review sales in your area that were used for analysis using the sales search. When searching sales, be sure to search using the correct design type for your property and the sale dates from 10/1/2024 - 10/1/2025.
A revaluation does not raise revenue. It redistributes the tax burden based on the current value of the property. The State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 12-62 of the General Statutes requires that all municipalities update assessments every five years. The last revaluation was completed in October of 2020. Since that time, changes in economic conditions have created inequities. The new mill rate will not be established until the budgetary process has been completed in Spring-Summer 2026. It is not possible to estimate your new tax bill at this time.
SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REMINDER: Per Town Ordinance, property owners or occupants are responsible for removing snow from the sidewalks abutting their property. Residents have 24 hours after the end of the snowstorm to clear sidewalks . Thank you for helping to keep your neighbors and students safe!
In accordance with the requirements of the CT DEEP General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, residents of the Town of Durham are hereby informed that a draft pdf of the 2025 MS4 Stormwater Annual Report, which summarizes municipal stormwater compliance activities conducted within the Town of Durham during calendar year 2025, will be posted on the town website on or before February 15, 2026 for a forty-five day public review and comment period prior to the draft being finalized and submitted electronically to the CT DEEP on or before April 01, 2026. Residents are hereby encouraged to review the report and submit written comments between February 15, 2026 and March 31, 2026. All comments should be addressed to Wade Thomas, Town MS4 Consultant at wthomas@nlja.com.
🎄✨ Durham Holiday Lights Contest Results Are In! ✨🎄
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Durham Holiday Lights Contest whether you decorated, toured the homes, or cast a vote. We received 334 People’s Choice votes, and the creativity across town was incredible!
🌟 People’s Choice Winner with 17.7% of the Votes
🏆 The Woodford Family – 59 Howd Road
Congratulations on earning the most community votes!
🎉 2025 Category Winners
🎈 Best Inflatables
🥇 55 Guire Rd
🥈 126 Parmelee Hill Rd
🥉 39 Howd Rd
✨ Simple & Spirited
🥇 22 Pent Rd
🥈 29 Maiden Lane
🥉 11 Wagon Wheel Rd
🎬 Clark Griswold – Over the Top
🥇 59 Howd Rd
🥈 60 Old Farms Rd
🥉 93 Ernest Dr
🎨 Most Creative
🥇 29 Maiden Lane
🥈 29 Oak Terrace
🥉 55 Guire Rd
🚜 Best Farm Theme
🥇 456 Maiden Lane
🥈 110 David Rd
🥉 2 Cherry Lane
🏪 Best Business
🥇 2 Cherry Lane
🥈 422 Main St
🎄 Thank you to all the families and businesses who shared your holiday spirit with our community and to everyone who came out (or voted from home!) to enjoy the lights. Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and Happy Holiday season!
📬 The Committee will be reaching out to winners after Christmas and coordinating times to deliver certificates and prizes earned! 🎄🎉
Notice is hereby given that a copy of the Annual Financial Report and State Single Audit for the Town of Durham for the year ended June 30, 2025, is available for public inspection at the Durham Town Clerk’s office, 30 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT. Dated in Durham, CT this 22nd day of December 2025 Nicole Charest, CCTC Durham Town Clerk
Please note the Town Clerk's Office 2025 Holiday Hours:
Monday, December 22 - 8:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday, December 23 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday, December 24 - 8:30am -12:30pm Thursday, December 25 - TOWN HALL CLOSED Friday, December 26 - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE CLOSED Monday, December 29 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday, December 30 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday, December 31 -8:30am - 12:30pm Thursday, January 1 - TOWN HALL CLOSED Friday, January 2 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
The Kick-Off Event for our year-long project to gather information on RiverCOG Town Centers on November 14, 2025 gathered input from Town CEO's, Staff and Economic Development Committees. RiverCOG's goal is to understand how each town center/business district is perceived and contributes to the region as a whole. A recap of the workshop can be viewed here: Workshop Recap
The next step it to gather input from the general public through a Regional Survey. Anyone who lives in, visits and works in the RiverCOG Region is asked to respond to the survey and provide their opinions. Take the Survey.
Please share the survey with residents, workers and visitors in your town by distributing the survey information and link through your town commissions, library, town hall, schools, businesses, community centers, senior centers, senior housing and employees. Prepared posts are available through these links for Instagram, Facebook, Newsletters and Businesses. Each has a QR code to the survey.
🎄✨ Durham Recreation 2025 Holiday Home Lights Tour ✨🎄
Our Holiday Home Lights Tour is officially live ! 🎉
If you’re not able to take the tour in person sit back, enjoy the video showcasing all the beautifully decorated homes, and then cast your vote for People’s Choice!
Please make time to answer thisimportant survey to help us develop a 5-year strategic plan that represents the goals and needs of the RSD 13 school community.
All Town Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. This includes, Town Hall, Community Center, Durham Public Library and the Transfer Station.
The Durham Public Library will also be CLOSED on Saturday, November 29th.
The Transfer Station will re-open on Saturday, November 29th.
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
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.
All are invited to attend a Veterans Day observance ceremony on the Durham Town Green on Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held rain or shine.
As a reminder, the Town Hall, Community Center, and Public Works Department will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11th. The Durham Public Library will be open normal hours.
• If you have a balance from previous months, you will still be able to use it after November. Carryover benefits already on EBT cards remain accessible.
• No new benefits will be added to cards until the shutdown ends. This means that starting November 1, households will not receive their regular monthly SNAP allocation.
• DSS is still accepting and processing SNAP applications. If someone is approved for benefits for October, those benefits will appear on their card when the federal government reopens.
Donations of nonperishable, unopened and unexpired food items, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies are accepted to the Durham Community Center Monday-Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM or by appointment. In particular we need low-sodium, protein based soups, dinner side packets, peanut butter, baked beans, canned chicken, coffee, canned tomatoes (sauce, crushed, diced), black beans, mac and cheese, rice, pasta, hygiene products (shampoo, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste), and cleaning products (multi-purpose cleaners, disinfectant sprays, laundry detergent). We also accept gift card donations (Aldi, Walmart, Stop and Shop, Visa). Check donations can be made out to Durham Neighbors in Need. For questions contact the Durham Human Services Office: 860-349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org. Durham Thanksgiving Drive information can be found here: https://www.townofdurhamct.org/articles/help-feed-people-in-need-this-thanksgiving. For Middlefield donation questions, contact the Middlefield Senior and Social Services Office: 860-349-7121 or sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org.
Early Voting will take place on the 2nd floor of Town Hal: Oct 20th, 2025 to Nov 2nd 2025 10am-6pm Oct 28th + 30th 8am-8pm ID is required
Curbside Voting
Navigate to your polling place’s designated curbside voting area.
Notify the poll worker stationed by the curb or call the number posted to request someone to bring you your ballot.
The Registrars of Voters (or their assistants) from opposing parties will facilitate the process.
Show proper identification, mark your ballot, then place it in a privacy sleeve for your Registrars to deliver to the tabulator.
You do not need to provide any proof of your incapacity.
Where is it Available?
All polling places and early voting
locations. You can help your town prepare by telling your Registrar in advance that you may want to use curbside voting.
How is my Vote Kept Private?
While voting, your Registrars must remain in a location that prevents them from seeing your choices. After voting, place your ballot in the provided privacy sleeve for your Registrars to deliver for counting. No candidates or electioneering allowed in the curbside voting area.
The Durham Human Services office has moved to the Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7AM - 3PM; Friday: 7AM-12PM. Appointments suggested as this position works from the Community Center, Town Hall, and within the community and flexes time based on needs.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts this month, running from October 15-December 7. Here are a couple of tips from the SHIP Director at the CT Bureau of Aging:
►Read all Medicare and plan notices in general but especially this time of year. (Look for the Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)!).
►If you are happy with your plan, you do not need to take further action BUT be aware of any changes that your current plan might be making to services/care and medications as these could affect you.
►If considering a Medicare Advantage plan, consider the impact of a network to your care: Are your preferred providers in the network of the plan you are choosing?
►Any changes made during Open Enrollment will go into effect January 1 of the following year.
►Don’t wait until the end of Open Enrollment (December 7) to review and decide.
If you’d like to make an appointment to go over your options you can contact Morgan: 860-349-3153 or the Senior Resources CHOICES program: (860) 887-3561 x132.
Energy Assistance Season is here. Appointments can be made with the Human Services Office or folks can apply online: https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/applyonline?language=en_US
Documents you will need include: Income documents for everyone 18 or older in the household (4 consecutive pay stubs from within the last 2 months (or 2 if paid biweekly)), social security award letter, pension letters or 1099s, any other income); SNAP award letter (if applicable); Current electric bill ; Oil vendor information; For renters, landlord name, address, and phone number (the lease is only required if heat is included in the rent); and current rent or mortgage payment information.
Holiday Programs: Information will be coming soon!
Town Hall and the Community Center will close at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday 9/25 and will be closed all day Friday 9/26. **Please note, individual office hours may vary this week. Please call the department to confirm. Contact information can be located on the town website by --> Clicking Here <--
The Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED Thursday 9/25
The Assessor's Office will be remote after 10:00 a.m., on Thursday 9/25
The Tax Office will be closed at 12:30 p.m., on Thursday 9/25
A Remembrance of 9/11 will be held at the Town Green, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00pm (rain for shine) to honor the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
For more information please contact Town Hall, 860-349-3625.
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF DURHAM Notice is hereby given that at a duly warned Special Town Meeting held on Monday, August 18th, 2025, amendments to the Durham Code of Ordinances were adopted as follows:
1. Building Permit Fees
Per the Town of Durham Charter, Chapter 3, Section 3.5.2 said ordinance shall be effective September 17, 2025 but not before a notice of the ordinance has been published. Copies of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk’s Office, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT at no charge to any person making a request. A copy is also available on the Town of Durham website at townofdurhamct.org Dated in Durham, CT this 19th day of August 2025. Nicole Charest Durham Town Clerk
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