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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
Tax Collector
Revaluation Update

The Assessor’s Office has been notified that Durham’s Hearing/Assessment Notices are scheduled to be mailed by eQuality Valuation Services, LLC (hereinafter “eQuality”) on December 19, 2025.

After that, eQuality will hold informal hearings.  They have provided the following information regarding those hearings:

Informal Hearings: What to Expect

Informal hearings are one of the busiest times during the revaluation process. eQuality’s goal is to ensure that every taxpayer who requests a hearing receives one within the designated timeframe. If appointment slots begin to fill, we will extend the hearing schedule one day at a time as needed.

Taxpayer Process

1. Receive Hearing Notice

The hearing notice will include:

  • Prior and Current Assessment
  • Authorization Code: Unique to each property. This code is required in order to book an appointment via any scheduling channel.
  • Appointment Scheduling Phone Number
  • Appointment Timeframe: The last day to schedule is the day before the final day of hearings.
  • Web Address to View New Assessment Data
    • Format: https://Durham.equalitycama.com   
    • Do not include "www." – this will result in an error.
    • THE WEBSITE WILL NOT HAVE NEW VALUES POSTED UNTIL THE HEARING NOTICES ARE MAILED.  CHECKING VALUES BEFORE THEN WILL DISPLAY THE 2020 REVALUATION VALUES. The website goes live on the day hearing notices are mailed.
    • Note: The website is static—values will not change. The taxpayer must wait until the Results Notices are mailed.

2. Scheduling an Appointment

All hearings are conducted via phone call. eQuality will call the taxpayer at their scheduled appointment time.

  • Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling the call centerThe Call Center phone number will be provided in the Hearing Notice Letter.  

  • Taxpayers may also choose to complete an Informal Hearing Form during the same timeframe instead of a phone hearing.  These forms will be on the appointment scheduling web.

Appointment Durations

  • Residential Properties: 15 minutes
  • Commercial Properties: 20 minutes

Call Center Guidelines

  • The Call Center is for appointment scheduling only and cannot answer questions.
  • Any issues will be escalated to a dedicated Hearing Escalation Email, monitored throughout the day.

3. Appointment Confirmation

  • If the taxpayer provides an email address, they will receive a confirmation email.
  • No email address = no confirmation.

4. Phone Call Procedure

  • eQuality will call from a number that may appear as "Unknown".

  • If the taxpayer does not answer:
     
    • We will make one additional attempt.
  •  
    • If still unanswered, the appointment will be marked as a No Show

5. Submitting Documentation

  • Taxpayers may send documentation to a town-specific email:  Durham@QDS.Biz 

  • Important:
     
    • Documentation will only be reviewed if the taxpayer has either had a hearing or submitted a hearing form.
  •  
    • Taxpayers have 3 days after their appointment to send supporting documents.
  •  
    • The documentation email will remain open for 5 days after the final hearing date.
  •  
Automated Email Responses

  • Upon submission, taxpayers receive an automatic confirmation:

“Thank you for your email. This reply serves as confirmation of its receipt. No questions will be answered through this email, as its sole purpose is to receive documentation. An Informal Hearing appointment must be had for the documentation to be reviewed. Thank you for your understanding.”
(Taxpayers should check their spam folder if they don’t see this reply.)

  • After the documentation window closes, the auto-reply changes to:

“The Informal Hearings for Town Name have ended. This email box is no longer being monitored. The results of the Informal Hearings will be mailed by early February. Please contact the Town Name Assessor's Office for information about appealing to your local Board of Assessment Appeals. Thank you.”

6. Hearing Review and Results

  • Each appointment will be reviewed and decisioned by the Valuator.
  • The property record will be marked as “Change” or “No Change” in the CAMA system.
  • After all hearings are completed, taxpayers will receive a Results Notice with instructions on how to proceed with a Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA), if necessary.  The results will be mailed no later than February 1.

Common Questions & Concerns

  • Back-to-Back Scheduling: Appointments are tightly scheduled. If a taxpayer misses their time, they must:
     
    • Rebook (if still within the scheduling window),
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    • Submit the hearing form within the hearing period, or
  •  
    • Work directly with the Town Assessor.
       If the Assessor identifies an issue or correction, they may email the Valuator with supporting information, and eQuality will process the change.
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Phone Line Limitations:
eQuality’s phone lines are reserved for municipal clients—not taxpayers. All taxpayer communication must follow the outlined informal hearing procedures. 
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REVALUATION UPDATE
Assessor's Office
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. 
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Nov 6, 2025
Veterans Days
Town Hall
Food Access Update

211 Food Access Locator by Town:
https://uwc.211ct.org/findhelp/

SNAP:  
• 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.

Resources:
The Towns of Durham and Middlefield both have food pantries available to families and individuals who live in our communities. To schedule an appointment, contact Morgan Perry for Durham: 860-349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org or Sue D’Orvilliers for Middlefield: 860-349-7121 or sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org. Additionally, Amazing Grace in Middletown is open to Durham and Middlefield residents and the Mobile Food Pantry stops at Middlesex Community College twice monthly. The schedule can be found here: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/find-food?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=838229409&gbraid=0AAAAAD_FtT-Sg5mgvoDlmtAbw73WERqHa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzL-286jOkAMV8V1HAR3X1yOrEAAYASAAEgI1FvD_BwE

Donations: 
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.
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Oct 31, 2025
Food Assistance Update
Social Services
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.

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Oct 20, 2025
Early Voting and Curbside Voting 2025 Municipal
Elections

Town of Durham Thanksgiving Program

Donations Needed


During the holiday season, the Town of Durham and volunteers prepare Thanksgiving baskets for families and individuals in need. Stresses from financial difficulties, unemployment, medical problems, and other personal or family issues often create unanticipated hardships.
 
We are gratefully accepting:


Frozen Turkeys: Please let Morgan know by 11/14 if you are bringing a turkey.


Fixings: Gravy, canned vegetables (french-style green beans, yams), cranberry sauce, cream of mushroom soup, crispy fried onions, instant potatoes, corn bread (boxed), & stuffing. 


Please drop turkeys off by 11/18 and non-perishable foods by 11/14.


Donations can be dropped off to the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane Monday – Friday between 8:30 and 4:30 or by appointment. 


Contact Morgan for questions: 860-349-3153.


 
Gift cards (Stop & Shop, Aldi, Walmart, Visa, Gas) also needed.
 

Families or individuals having difficulties are encouraged to call the Durham Human Services office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Basket no later than November 6th. 


Phone: (860) 349-3153                     
Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org
Mail: Human Services, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422
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Oct 17, 2025
Help Feed People in Need This Thanksgiving
Social Services
All Town offices, including the Community Center and the Durham Public Library are closed on Monday, October 13th

The Transfer Station is OPEN 
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Oct 9, 2025
Town Buildings Closed on Monday
Town Hall

Social Services Update

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.

Contact Information:
Phone: 860-349-3153
Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org

A couple of reminders:

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!

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Oct 7, 2025
NEW LOCATION: Social Services Update
Social Services
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

Durham Public Library will be closed Thursday 9/25, Friday 9/26 and Saturday 9/27.

The Transfer Station is open on Monday 9/22 & Thursday 9/25 and CLOSED Saturday 9/26. Normal hours resume on Monday 9/29.  
 
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Sep 22, 2025
Town Building Hours Durham Fair Week
Town Hall

Food Pantry Needs

Please, nothing opened or expired!

►Protein-based, low sodium soups

►Baked beans

►Black beans

►Canned chicken

►Mac and cheese

►Instant potatoes

►Jelly/jam

►Coffee

►Canned tomatoes (crushed, diced)

►Sauce

►Condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressing)

►Rice

►Granola bars, crackers, healthy snacks

►Cleaning products (laundry detergent, disinfectant sprays)

►Paper towels

►Hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, body wash)

 
Items can be dropped off at the Durham Community Center Monday-Friday between 8:30 - 4:30 or by appointment. Thank you!

Flyer: 
Food Pantry Needs August 2025.pdf
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Aug 29, 2025
Food Pantry Needs
Social Services
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. 
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Aug 26, 2025
September 11th Remembrance on the Green
Town Hall
All Town Offices, including the Community Center will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st.

Durham Public Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, August 30th and Monday, September 1st.

The Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st and OPEN on Tuesday, September 2nd. 
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Aug 25, 2025
Labor Day Closures
Town Hall

Town of Durham Vaccine Clinics 2025


September 23, 2025
12PM - 6PM
Durham Community Center
144 Pickett Lane

October 14, 2025
12PM - 6PM
Durham Community Center
144 Pickett Lane

November 4, 2025
8AM - 12PM
Durham Town Hall, 3rd Floor
30 Town House Road

Flu, COVID-19, Pneumonia, RSV, and Shingles vaccines available. 


Open to all, residency not required. Walk-in style, no appointment needed. Please bring your insurance card. 


No out-of-pocket payments will be taken at these clinics. Please go to a pharmacy directly if needing to pay out-of-pocket. 


Children can receive the flu shot for free with or without insurance at these clinics.


Thank you to our partners:
Stop & Shop Pharmacy 
CT River Area Health District


For questions call 860-661-3300 or 860-349-3153.



Click HERE for a list of additional local clinics.


Feel free to fill out the paperwork ahead of time:

Flu vaccine only

All vaccines

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Aug 21, 2025
Vaccine Clinics 2025
Social Services
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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Aug 19, 2025
Notice of Ordinance Revision Sec 6-1 Building Permit Fees
Town Hall
The Chester Fair is the first traditional country fair in New England to offer a Zero Waste Program, and they are in need of help monitoring Zero Waste Sorting Stations and guiding fairgoers on how to dispose of items properly. The Fair is from Friday night, August 22nd, to Sunday night, August 24th. 
 For questions, please contact Kim Price at: kpricechester@gmail.com
Below is the link to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities at the event.  
 
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Aug 12, 2025
Volunteer Opportunity
Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (LCRVCOG)

Durham and Middlefield Senior and Social Services Presents: 


Prepared & Empowered: A Life Planning 5-Part Series for Older Adults and Their Families



Feeling overwhelmed by life's growing to-do list? You're not alone. If you're ready to stop putting off the "someday" tasks that keep you up at night, want to be that organized person who has all of their ducks in a row, refuse to stick your family with a chaotic mess when you're gone, or you're stretched thin caring for both your kids and your parents—this series is your solution.

The Prepared & Empowered Series gives you real solutions for the stuff that's been weighing on your mind: 
✓ Drowning in clutter but paralyzed about where to begin 
✓ Critical documents and passwords buried somewhere you'll "never forget" 
✓ Clicking nervously online, wondering if you're about to get scammed 
✓ Putting off those awkward but necessary conversations about death and money 
✓ Breaking into a cold sweat at the thought of packing up and moving

Led by nationally recognized life organizer and bestselling author Lynn McPhelimy. She has already helped thousands of people go from scattered and stressed to organized and in control.

What to Expect
Each 60 minute presentation includes practical strategies and actionable steps you can use immediately, open Q&A time, tailored take-home materials and fun. Even some surprises!

Upcoming Presentations:

September 11: Too Much Stuff? Let's Fix That!
Declutter, Downsize & Take Control Now! Learn to confidently decide what to keep, sell, donate, or toss—without second-guessing yourself.

October 9: Organize Your Life – Not Just Your Stuff!
Be ready for anything: Essential planning for life's unexpected challenges Organize key information so others can easily step in during emergencies.

November 13: Stay Safe Online
How to Click with Confidence and Avoid Scams Protect yourself from digital fraud with safer, more confident online habits.

December 11: Your Day, Your Way!
Plan Your Funeral with Confidence Take control of your legacy and leave clarity—not guesswork—for your loved ones.

January 8: Ready, Set, Move!
A Stress-free Plan for Downsizing & Moving Make your next move manageable, meaningful, and even joyful.

Mark Your Calendar & Register Today!
When: 2nd Thursday [September-January]
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Durham Community Center • 144 Pickett Lane
Registration: Call: Morgan @ 860-349-3153 • E-Mail: mperry@townofdurhamct.org

Proudly sponsored by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Educational Foundation.

Flyer: ##Prepared Empowered - Info Sheet.pdf



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Aug 8, 2025
Prepared & Empowered: A Life Planning 5-Part Series for Older Adults and Their Families
Social Services
AUGUST 2025 Tax Collector's Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm

Monday August 11, 2025   CLOSED
Tuesday August 12, 2025   CLOSED
 

Martin French, CCMC         Tax Collector, Town of Durham

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Aug 6, 2025
AUGUST 2025 Tax Collector's Office Hours
Tax Collector
JOIN OUR DURHAM & MIDDLEFIELD RESIDENT TROOPERS for
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT which culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
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Aug 5, 2025
National Night Out August 5th 5-8 pm
Community Center
If you want to be involved in the National Night Out see the attached application. 
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Aug 5, 2025
National Night Out 2025
Recreation Committee

Reopening of Route 68 Bridge over Saw Mill Brook in Durham

7/31/2025
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the planned re-opening of the Route 68 Bridge over Saw Mill Brook starting on August 5, 2025. The road opening signifies a substantial milestone on the project associated with a bridge replacement carrying Route 68 over the Sawmill Brook.  The alternating one-way traffic will be reopened back to one lane in each direction.

CTDOT Project No. 0037-0103 was awarded to New England Road, Inc. at a cost of $1,861,208.00 on August 22, 2024. The project is being administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 Rocky Hill.

 

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Route 68 one-way alternating traffic will cease and be fully opened providing one lane in each direction to the travelling public on August 5, 2025. Up to this date, motorists can still expect temporary one-way alternating traffic on Route 68 until the remaining construction and utility work activities are completed.  These lane closures may occur Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.

Media Contact:
860-594-2560
DOT.CustomerCare@ct.gov
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Jul 31, 2025
Re-Opening of Rt 68 Bridge
Town Hall
PUBLIC NOTICE 
USACE CONNECTICUT RIVER HYDRILLA  
RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT 
PUBLIC MEETING 
Interested parties and stakeholders are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, in partnership with the Lower Connecticut (CT) River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG), the CT Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Aquatic Invasive Species (CAES-OAIS), and Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (MA DCR), is conducting a research and demonstration project to better understand and control the invasive aquatic plant northern hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) currently spreading throughout the lower Connecticut River and its tributaries. A public stakeholder meeting will be held to notify interested parties and stakeholders about the USACE demonstration project, to give more details about the research that is being conducted, and to address questions or concerns members of the public may have about the project. One of the goals of the demonstration project is to assist the local communities in their planning and control efforts to reduce current populations of hydrilla, and to contain further spread outside of its current known locations.  
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Jul 30, 2025
USACE CT River Hydrilla Research Project Public Meeting
Town Hall
An appointment is now required at least 24 hours in advance to apply for a new marriage license in Durham.

You may contact the Town Clerk's Office by 
Phone: 860-349-3453
or Email: ncharest@townofdurhamct.org

An appointment is not required to request a certified copy.
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Jul 25, 2025
Appointment Required for New Marriage Licenses
Town Clerk
This Saturday's market will be held at Allyn Brook Park IF RAINING. Otherwise, it remains at the community enter. 
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Jul 10, 2025
7/12/25 Summer Market Location Update
Farmers Market
In conjunction with tomorrow’s concert:
 
                     SONIC NATION 
 
The following food Vendors will also be there:
 
GMonkey 
Chef Mark Shadle and is delicious  Vegan foods!!!
 
Dreamtreatsllc
 
Ice Cream
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Jul 9, 2025
Vendors for Summer Concert 7/10/25
Recreation Department
LAND RECORDS (Sec.7-34a):
ONLY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MAY BE RECORDED
UPDATED RECORDING FEES HB7087 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025


Recording documents: $70.00 first page, $5.00 each subsequent page or portion thereof. (Public Act 13-247)

Recording Nominee (MERS) Assignment/Release (Grantor only): $160 flat fee with no additional page fee for Assignments and Releases of Mortgage where the nominee is the Grantor

Recording Nominee (MERS) Other Documents - Mortgage, Subordination, etc., (Nominee is Grantee): 
$160 for first page and $5 for each additional page for all documents except nominee as Grantor of Assignments and Releases
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Jul 8, 2025
Update to Recording Fees
Town Clerk
All Town Offices including the Community Center and the Durham Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

The Transfer Station will operate normal hours
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Jun 30, 2025
Town Offices Closed 4th of July
Town Hall
Get ready for an ice cream social filled with fun, laughter, and ice cream! Spend an afternoon CT State Police Troop F and Major Crime. 

Durham Dari Serve
Saturday, July 19th
1:00 p.m. tp 6:00 p.m. 
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Jun 18, 2025
Scoop with a Troop
Emergency Management/Services (Fire, EMS & Resident State Trooper)
All Town Offices including the Community Center, and the Durham Public Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19th.

The Transfer Station will be OPEN. 
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Jun 17, 2025
Town Offices Closed for Juneteenth
Town Hall
Construction for the Pickett Lane sidewalks will begin the week of June 16th through August 1st. There will be no access to Pickett Lane from Main Street. Traffic will have to enter from Maiden Lane during this time. Please plan accordingly. 
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Jun 12, 2025
Temporary Road Closure: Pickett Lane
First Selectman
OUR MARKET IS HERE-AND IT STARTS TOMORROW!!  
SATURDAY-JUNE 7TH…….9AM-12PM. 
RAIN OR SHINE-IF IT RAINS WE ARE INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER! 
 
ENTRANCE IS VIA THE FRONT DOORS, TAKE A LEFT AND PROCEED TO THE CAFETERIA!
 
CHECK OUT OUR VENDOR LIST BELOW…….A GOOD SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM.
 
ALSO, RICK WILBER, WILL PROVIDE MUSIC. RICK OPENED FOR US LAST YEAR. 
 
AGAIN, SATURDAY 9AM-12PM AT THE DURHAM COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 144 PICKETT LANE (next to the High School).  RAIN OR SHINE……IF IT RAINS, BRING THE SMILES! 
 
 Dog treats, local
vendor items, and books
 
Pasta sauces (meat,
marinara, tomato basil, vodka, pizza), and salsas (original, peach mango,
pineapple chipotle)
 
 
Handcrafted Luxury All Natural Soy Wax Candles and Wax Melts
 
 
Spice Blends, Lil’Kick, Sweet Kick, Fiery Kick
 
 
McLean Organics
Blueberries, blackberries,tomatoes (heirloom)peppers, eggplants,
Sugar snap peas
 
Sourdough bread, Italian bread, French bread, sweet breads such as blueberry, lemon poppy seed, cinnamon, apple biscotti,
scones, bagels, bread crumbs, croutons, Italian cookies, dried herbs packs, pancake mix
 
 
Flavored lip Balms, Hand Made Soaps, Personal Care items, Natural Products
 
 
Farm Fresh eggs, Chicken, Duck and Turkey
 
Raw honey, bees wax candles, bee pollen and other bees wax products such as lip balms soaps and hand salves breads and baked goods
 
 
Variety of homemade fudges, cookies&cream fudge,birthday celebration fudge, toffee fudge, chocolate fudge, and more……..
 
 
Music
Rick Wilber 
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Jun 6, 2025
6/7/25 Summer Farmers Market
Farmers Market
TOWN OF DURHAM CALL TO THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 

The eligible voters of the Town of Durham are hereby warned that a SPECIAL TOWN MEETING will be held in the Gymnasium at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane, on Wednesday June 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following item: 

  1. To elect one member to the Regional School District #13 Board of Education, said term to expire December 1, 2025 

Brendan Rea, First Selectman  
Robert Chadd, Selectman
Thomas Hennick, Selectman 

Dated in Durham, Connecticut, this 4th day of June 2025 
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Jun 4, 2025
Special Town Meeting 6/25/25
Board of Selectmen
Just an update as to where we are with this year’s 2025 Summer Market. As always, growing a Market with a new schedule is never easy, since most Vendors have committed to specific days with other Markets. However that does not mean the well has run dry and affords new Vendors the opportunity to hop on board. With that said, I have attached our new schedule with dates, hours and locations. 
We will have Vendors that will bring fruit, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, breads, honey, crafts and more. Some are returning Vendors and others totally new!!! 
I am excited and continue to recruit Vendors., I have visited in person a bunch of Farms and will continue to do so to provide the best selections to offer our Local Customers and those that travel to Durham to experience a small town Market.
So ALL come out and Support the Vendors that are here bringing you their labors of food and crafts.
I will be providing weekly updates on Vendor attendees for you following and shopping! 
Thank You for your patience……
 
 
 
Market Manager

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May 20, 2025
Summer Farmers Market Update
Farmers Market
NOTICE OF REVALUATION

As required by state law, the Town of Durham is revaluing all properties in town. Durham's most recent revaluation was completed for the 2020 Grand List. 

eQuality Valuation Services, LLC (hereinafter “eQuality”) of Waterbury, Connecticut, has been contracted by the Town of Durham to assist the Assessor in conducting the October 1st, 2025, revaluation. Under the Assessor's supervision, employees of eQuality will collect and analyze information about all properties. An important part of the valuation process involves measuring the outside and listing the interior of each improved parcel. 

A Data Collector will visit your property. A list of Data Collectors is to the right of this Notice under "Resources", "Related Documents". Each Data Collector will carry photo identification and the original letter of introduction. Their cars will be registered with the State Police and Durham Resident Troopers. After making a complete inspection, property owners may be asked to sign a form. The signature is only a verification of inspection and does not commit the homeowner in any way. The inspection will take between 10 to 15 minutes.

Additional information regarding the Revaluation Process can be found in the Revaluation Q & A pamphlet to the right and at www.townofdurhamct.org/subpages/revaluation-information.

To respond online to eQuality's Data Mailer, go to:

https://datamailer.equalitycama.com

and enter the Identification QR Code printed on your Data Mailer.

Respectfully, 

John Philip, Assessor



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May 19, 2025
NOTICE OF REVALUATION
Assessor's Office
The First Selectman's Office will close at noon on Friday, May 23rd. 
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May 16, 2025
First Selectman's Office Closing Early Friday 5/23/25
First Selectman
CONNECTICUT BOBOLINK AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
JULY 12-13, 2025 - FREE

Register for one or for all sessions.

The free Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham is made possible with grants from the Hartford Audubon Society and Connecticut Ornithological Society with a partnership with Durham Public Library.

 The Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham begins on Saturday July 12, 2025 with a morning bird/nature walk at Frederick White Farm, then presentations, workshops and socializing at the Durham Community Center. Light lunch will be available. Ending with an afternoon walk to count the Bobolinks.

Youth activities are planned for Sunday July 13 at Allyn Brook Park pavilion 
from 1 - 4 PM for students grade 5 and up.
 
 Below are links to register.
 Register for one or all sessions. 🐧
 
Session 1: Saturday, July 12  7:55 AM - 9:15 AM 
 Count the Bobolinks and More About Habitats - A guided bird walk at Frederick White Farm.  Free.
 
https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558215

Session 2: Saturday, July 12  at 9 AM - 3:30 PM 
 Keynote Presentations, Exhibits, free prizes at the Durham Community Center and an afternoon bird walk around 2:15PM.  Free.
 
https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558448

Session 3:  Saturday, July 12  at noon.
 The Making of The Fledgling 4
 Joe Gowac Photography. Register to attend the lunch workshop. Free.
 
https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558492

Session 4:  Sunday, July 13  at 1:00 - 4:00 PM
 Young Adults Connect with Birds, Bugs and Nature
 For students 5th grade and up  Free
 Must Register to Attend Registration.
 
https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558546

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May 16, 2025
Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival
Library
Memorial Day Parade
The 2025 Durham Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 26th. 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

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May 14, 2025
Memorial Day Parade
Town Hall
This week marks the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week! To celebrate, we're holding a raffle! Enter by taking a short quiz using the link here. It's a great way to learn more about the important work we do. Be sure to participate and spread the word. Raffle winners will be announced at the end of day on Friday. Good Luck!
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May 5, 2025
56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Raffle
Town Clerk
The Annual Budget Meeting will take place Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., at the Durham Community Center
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May 1, 2025
Annual Budget Meeting
Board of Finance
All Town Offices including the Durham Public Library will be closed on Friday, April 18th. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 21st. 

The Transfer Station will have normal hours this week
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Apr 14, 2025
Town Offices Closed Friday
Town Hall
   Discover the best of our community’s bounty at the Local Durham Grown Page. Sign up your farm, farmstand, or farm store to let the community know what you have to offer. Go to Durham Grown today!

https://www.townofdurhamct.org/subpages/durham-grown

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Apr 14, 2025
Durham Grown Farmers Wanted
Durham Agriculture

The Assessor’s Office is mailing income and expense statements to owners of apartments, commercial and industrial real estate in April in preparation for the 2025 Grand List revaluation. 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.
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Apr 14, 2025
Apartment/Commercial/Industrial Property Owners can Expect Income/Expense Statements from Assessor Office
Assessor's Office
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, 2024 is available for public inspection at the Durham Town
Clerk’s office, 30 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT
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Apr 4, 2025
DMIAAB Audit 2024
Durham Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board (DMIAAB)
Thursday March 27th
7:00-8:30 pm
at the Durham Community Center
Presented by: Durham Resident Troopers STEFAN INGLIS & PATRICK SULLIVAN and Durham Liberty Bank Branch Manager JIM BRAINERD
OPEN TO ALL AGES!
SIGN UP AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER, on Rec Desk OR CALL Carolyn at 860-894-7837
Scam Fraud Seminar 3 27 25 FLYER.pdf
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Mar 27, 2025
Scam & Fraud Seminar on March 27th at Durham Community Center
Community Center
See flyer to get information about well water testing. 
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Mar 18, 2025
Have You Tested Your Water Lately?
Town Hall
Click here -> Farmers Market Event: 3/8/25 Winter Market to see the vendors for the last winter market of the season. 
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Mar 5, 2025
3/8/25 Winter Market
Farmers Market
Join us at the Durham Community Center for our last market of the WINTER SEASON.  Shop Local. Discover unique handmade crafts by artisans. Indulge in delectable sweet and savory items.

WHILE YOU SHOP, have the kids join us for St. Patrick's Day Cookie Decorating with the Recreation Committee!

March 8 Market Flyer.pdf.pdf
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Mar 4, 2025
Last WINTER MARKET of the season at the CC! Sat. 3/8 10-1 pm
Community Center
Town Hall is experiencing phone issues this morning. If you have trouble reaching staff, please call 860-349-3453 or 860-349-3625. Staff is also available via email, please see staff directory here. 
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Feb 28, 2025
Phones Down Friday 2/28
Town Hall
Wednesday February 26th
12:30-1:30 pm
at the Durham Community Center
Presented by: Liberty Bank Corporate Security, Durham Resident Troopers STEFAN INGLIS & PATRICK SULLIVAN and Durham Liberty Bank Branch Manager JIM BRAINERD 
OPEN TO ALL AGES! 
SIGN UP AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OR CALL Carolyn at 860-894-7837 
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Feb 18, 2025
Scam & Fraud Seminar on February 26th at Durham Community Center
Community Center
Click here -> Farmers Market Event: 2/22/25 Winter Market to see who will be at this week's winter market. 
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Feb 18, 2025
2/22/25 Winter Market
Farmers Market
Town Hall, Community Center and Durham Library are closed Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents Day.

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The Transfer Station is OPEN today, Monday, February 17th, normal hours.

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Feb 17, 2025
Town Hall Closed Monday
Town Hall
Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
144 Pickett Lane, Community Center and Remote via Zoom
Meeting ID: 821 1422 7431 Passcode: 356037
 
Proposed North Main Street Sidewalks Design

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to present information and discuss the Proposed North Main Street Sidewalks Design. A presentation will be made by members of the Town of Durham and Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates. All interested persons are invited to attend. Public comments and questions welcomed. 

This hearing is accessible to the handicapped. Proposed drawings will be available on the town website on Monday, March 3rd or for more information please call the Office of the First Selectman, 860-349-3625. 

Brendan Rea, First Selectman 
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Feb 5, 2025
Public Hearing Proposed North Main Street Sidewalks Design
Board of Selectmen
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