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!
After nearly 20 years, the town is forming a Charter Revision Commission and is seeking volunteers to serve. This is an opportunity to impact your local government!
Please send your contact information and background to jlehet@townofdurhamct.org
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.
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
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.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO One-way alternating traffic will be implemented on Route 68 between Brayson Drive and Ozick Drive beginning November 4, 2024, through September 19, 2025. This will be conducted using trailer mounted traffic signals to guide motorists through the work zone.
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.
09/2024 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the start of work on Route 68 in the area of Sawmill Brook beginning on September 21, 2024. This project consists of the replacement of Bridge No. 02442 on Route 68 in two stages in Durham. The curb-to-curb width of the roadway at the bridge will be widened to 34 ft to accommodate a 12-foot travel lane and 5-foot shoulder in each direction. Route 68 will be reconstructed to improve a sag curve and allow for stopping sight distance to meet current standards.
CTDOT Project No. 0037-0103 was awarded to New England Road, Inc. at a cost of $1,861,208.00 on August 22, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed on September 19, 2025. The project is being administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Rocky Hill.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Beginning on September 21, 2024, with anticipated completion of September 19, 2025, motorists can expect temporary traffic control utilizing one-way alternating traffic on Route 68 between Pent Road and Ozick Drive until the signalized one-way alternating traffic is implemented for the duration of the project.
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 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
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 linkhere. 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!
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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
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.
Applications for the State Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Programs and the Town of Durham’s Senior Tax Relief (Freeze or Deferral) Programs are available for income-qualifying residents. The filing period for same is February 1st - May 15, 2025.
Applications for the Veterans’ Additional Exemption Tax Relief Program are available for income-qualifying residents. The filing period for same is February 1st - October 1, 2025.
Applications will be taken by appointment only. Please call the Assessor’s Office 860-343-6709, or the Human Service's Office 860-349-3153, to arrange a time or obtain more information.
NEW FAMILY ART CLASS January 28, 2025 6-8 pm at the Durham Community Center!
Winter Wonderland Wood Craft. Come Create a magical winter craft (18'L x 9"H) complete with two snowmen and a magical winter tree. The snowmen will be clothed with hats, scarves, and mittens, plus the tree will be decorated with multiple craft options.
Sign up on Rec Desk or call Brian at 860-894-7836.
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 2024 MS4 Stormwater Annual Report, which summarizes municipal stormwater compliance activities conducted within the Town of Durham during calendar year 2024, will be posted on the town website on or before February 15, 2025 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, 2025. Residents are hereby encouraged to review the report and submit written comments between February 15, 2025 and March 31, 2025. All comments should be addressed to Wade Thomas, Town MS4 Consultant at wthomas@nlja.com.
Town Hall, Community Center, Public Works and the Durham Public Library will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Transfer Station will be open for normal business hours on Monday January 20th.
The Board of Selectmen has received multiple requests to improve safety at the Maple Avenue/Rt 68 intersection. Crash data for the past three years can be located on the town website.
The town has worked with the Department of Transportation to remove stumps and regrade the slope, remove trees, remove brush/trees at the bottom of the hill, remove the church parking lot sign, and backfill the washout areas by the edge of the road and install curbing where it is necessary.
The town will hold an informational meeting to present further ideas and to hear feedback from residents. The meeting will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., on the 3rd floor of the Town Hall and remote via Zoom. More information, including meeting access can be found here
If you cannot attend the meeting and would like to send correspondence to be read into the record, please email jlehet@townofdurhamct.org by Monday, January 27th at 4:00 p.m.
Community Renewal Team in collaboration with the Connecticut Art Education Association, Inc. are thrilled to announce the opportunity for local artists to showcase their art within a community exhibit at CT State Capital Community College, Hartford.
Youth, teens, amateurs, intermediate and professionals from Middlesex and Hartford Counties are all invited to participate. Cash Prizes Awarded! All prizes are determined by a panel of judges with experience in the arts. All Skill Levels Welcome!There is no fee to enter the program.
Looking for something to Do this weekend?! Start your day with us at the Durham Winter Market, Saturday January 11th, as we begin our second round of bi-monthly Markets. The Market runs from 10am -1pm at the Community Center (144 Pickett Lane). We have a wide variety of Vendors from crafts to foods! I’m sure you wont be disappointed. Click here -> Farmers Market Event: 1/11/25 Winter Farmers Market to see the complete list of vendors.
Do you have Arthritis? Or simply just want to get moving? Join this class to improve Joint Flexibility and Muscle Strength! Wednesdays 11:00am at the Durham Community Center *WINTER SESSION STARTS WEDNESDAY 1/8/25*
Marcy Henehan has been trained in the Arthritis Foundation's Exercise Program and will teach techniques for improving joint flexibility and muscle strength. We will move all our joints from head to toe! We will exercise to music, learn tips for managing arthritis, and have fun!
Please register on Rec Desk or call Brian, the Recreation Director, at 860-894-7836.
Town Hall, Community Center and Public Works will close at noon on Tuesday, December 31st and will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st. Normal hours resume Thursday. The Transfer Station will operate at normal hours this week.
The Library will be closed Tuesday December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st and will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Come on down to the Community Center at 144 Picket Lane this Sat. 12/21! Kids ages 3-14 can enjoy making seasonal crafts while adults enjoy the 23+ vendors at the Winter Craft Market. Santa will also be visiting from 10:30am-12:30pm! Holiday Crafting for Kids is a free activity sponsored by the Recreation Committee.
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Durham that the total Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax and the second half of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes on the Grand List of 2023 are due and payable to the Town of Durham on January 1, 2025.
No bill is sent for the 2nd installment of Real Estate.
ChooseOnline Tax Paymentsfrom the home page, processing fees apply. Payments may be mailed to: Town of Durham
P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422.
If not paid by Monday, February 3, 2025, these taxes will be considered delinquent and interest will be charged at the rate of 1.5% per month from the due date, with a minimum interest charge of $2.00.
Note: Feb. 4th payments will be charged a 3% penalty. (for Jan. & Feb.)
Tax Collector’s office hours are
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm.
Additional hours for this collection period: Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 10:00am-noon. After-hours appointments upon request.
Martin French, CCMC - Tax Collector - Town of Durham, CT
The office will be closed on: Wednesday January 1, 2025 - New Years' Day Monday January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Please be advised, due to the high winds, rain fall, and possible power outages, the towns Emergency Operations Center is currently on monitor mode. You can reach the storm line at 860-343-6735. Please remember if you have an emergency to dial 911.
The Town Hall, Community Center, Public Works and Durham Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving break.
The Transfer Station will be closed Thursday, November 28 and open Saturday, November 30
The Durham Resident State Troopers Office will host our 1st Annual Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m., on the Town Green.
Please bring new and unwrapped toys or gifts card! All donations will be distributed to families in need through Durham Social Services and DMYFS. Contact Jaclyn at 860-349-3625 for any questions.
The Annual Tree Lighting Event to take place immediately after.
If you are a family in Durham in need of assistance or if you are looking for other ways to give back this holiday season, please contact our Social Services Coordinator, Morgan Perry at 860-349-3153. For more informationClick Here
All are invited to attend a Veterans Day observance ceremony. The ceremony will be held on the Durham Town Green on Monday, 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 onMonday, November 11th.
The Transfer Station will be open 8:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m., and the Durham Library will be open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, November 11th.
I spent last week at the Coginchaug HS craft Fair. First, great job to all that put it together! NOT an easy task. I spoke to Vendors and those attending to further recruit for our Market. Definitely, time well invested!!
This week‘s Market continues to grow. I see the marketing outreach by some of the Vendors who will be in attendance. I ask that you go to the our town website and Facebook page on the list of Vendors. They have been tagged to bring you to their FB page.
Also, G Monkey will be in attendance parked outside of the Community Center serving their food.
Also, the Market is collecting goods for the Community food pantry. Items needed, cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper. we will have a table set up to collect these in the gym.
Looking forward to seeing our Community Support and our Out of Town travelers!!
Extreme fire danger is expected again today. Warmer temperatures are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 60’s on Tuesday and mid 70’s on Wednesday. Stronger southwest winds are expected on both days. However, higher RH% on Tuesday may help to limit fire spread somewhat. Red Flag Warnings are likely for Wednesday and may be needed again on Friday. CONTINUED EXTREMELY DRY WEATHER THIS WEEK… Long range computer models are currently indicating no significant rainfall for the next 7 days. Persons wanting further information should monitor the DEEP Forestry Website at https://portal.ct.gov/deep/forestry/forest-fire/forest-fire-danger-report for updates. If you have received a permit from our local Open Burning Official to burn brush on your property, the permit is not valid if the Forest Fire Danger is rated high, very high or extreme and you are burning within 100 feet of a grassland or woodland.
🎃 Trunk or Treat Event: Join us for a fun-filled day of costumes, candy, decorated trunks, scavenger hunts, music, and more from 11-1pm! Sign up on Rec Desk to host a Trunk! Once you’ve celebrated with Durham head over to Middlefield’s Trunk or Treat at Peckham Park from 2-4pm!
💊 RX Take Back Day: This important event is happening in conjunction with our day hosted by the Resident Troopers. Safely dispose of unwanted medications at the Community Center during the event. Let’s do our part to keep our community safe and healthy!
🍂 Durham Fall/Winter Market: Support local vendors at the Fall/Winter Market from 10-1. From handmade crafts to delicious seasonal goodies, there’s something for everyone. Grab a warm drink, stroll the tables, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
🎃Let’s make our events the heart of our community spirit! We hope to see you all there! 🎃
Durham's Fall Adopt-a-Road Weekend Saturday, October 26th & Sunday, October 27th Allyn Brook Pavilion
FOR 40+ YEARS, THE EXCHANGE CLUB HAS HOSTED A ROAD CLEAN-UP EACH FALL & SPRING. WE’D LIKE TO KEEP THIS TRADITION GOING & WE NEED YOUR HELP!
For those of you who would like to clean up your road/neighborhood, you can come pick up trash bags & tags & claim your road(s):
Saturday, October 26th at the Allyn Brook Park Pavilion between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Clean up when you’re able to over the course of the weekend. Full trash bags will be picked up by Public Works starting on October 28th. For Questions or to claim your road before the 26th, please contact Erica at: edamiatafisher@gmail.com 860.685.8793
This event is sponsored by Durham Public Works, Sustainable Durham and CRHS ECO Club. With help from former Exchange Club Members!
🎃 Trunk or Treat Event: Join us for a fun-filled day of costumes, candy, decorated trunks, scavenger hunts, music, and more from 11-1pm! Sign up on Rec Desk to host a Trunk! Once you’ve celebrated with Durham head over to Middlefield’s Trunk or Treat at Peckham Park from 2-4pm!
💊 RX Take Back Day: This important event is happening in conjunction with our day hosted by the Resident Troopers. Safely dispose of unwanted medications at the Community Center during the event. Let’s do our part to keep our community safe and healthy!
🍂 Durham Fall/Winter Market: Support local vendors at the Fall/Winter Market from 10-1. From handmade crafts to delicious seasonal goodies, there’s something for everyone. Grab a warm drink, stroll the tables, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
🎃Let’s make our events the heart of our community spirit! We hope to see you all there! 🎃
Early voting has begun and hundreds of thousands of CT voters have already cast their ballots! Come vote in person this weekend at Durham Town Hall. 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Go to MyVote.CT.gov for trusted info about elections!
FIRE DANGER IS VERY HIGH: With Northwest winds forecasted to gust up to 30 MPH at times Saturday afternoon, DEEP Forestry is likely to issue an Extreme Fire Danger level for parts of the state. The NWS will also likely issue Red Flag Warnings for parts of Connecticut. Connecticut is near the peak of fall foliage and recent dry weather has dried out ground fuels (leaves, twigs, brush) adding to the risk of brush fires. Any fires that ignite are likely to spread. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/forestry/forest-fire/forest-fire-danger-report for updates.
If you would like to receive notification regarding Connecticut's wildfire danger by e-mail, please subscribe to the Forest Fire Danger listserv. To subscribe to the listserv: Compose an e-mail to listserv@list.ct.gov from the e-mail address you wish to have added.
If you have received a permit from our Open Burning Official to burn brush on your property, the permit is not valid if the Forest Fire Danger is rated high, very high or extreme and you are burning within 100 feet of grassland or woodland. If you spot a forest fire, remain calm, go to the nearest telephone and dial 911 to report the fire as quickly as possible to your local fire department. Calmly tell the emergency dispatcher when you saw it and where you saw it. Stay on the telephone until the dispatcher tells you to hang up.
As Smokey Bear says "Only you can prevent wildfires!"
Our Durham Fall Winter Market kicks off in a few days………
Saturday October 26 from 10am to 1pm at the Durham Community Center located at 144 Pickett Lane.
I am excited with the new Vendors that are on boarding with Foods, Baked Goods, and Unique Crafts. However, this is just the start! As we ramp up, other Vendors will be on boarding as the Fairs throughout the State begin to wind down.
In coordination with the Market, the Recreation Committee is holding their Trunk or Treat! We are still looking for sponsors for the Trunk part of it. It’s fun and a great way for Community Give Back! All you need is a Trunk, Some Candy which we can also supply and Creativity!! Let the kids do the rest! Time is from 1100 am to 1pm…….so come down and participate one way or another.
State Police National Drug Take Back Day………you’ve seen plenty of reasons via the media to rid your house of unused drugs-it’s a Reality!! So here is another reason to come to the Market and Trunk or Treat!!
Flowers pottery: Flowers pottery is both functional and artistic. Or hand built using different clay types. Vibrant or softly muted glaze colors finalize the piece. All the pottery I create is food safe.
GlastonBabyby by Nancy: Colorful crocheted critters and dolls. Items for infants through adults
The Town of Durham mourns the tragic loss of Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighter (former City of Hartford Firefighter) Robert Sharkevich Sr., who died while bravely and courageously responding to the brush fire at Lamentation Mountain in Berlin and we echo the sentiments of Governor Lamont who ordered flags to half-staff and stated “His selfless dedication to public service and the safety of his community and the surrounding towns is nothing less than heroic. On behalf of the people of Connecticut, I thank him for the service he has provided to our state, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and Hartford Fire Department.”
Join us as Leslie Ware gives a talk about her ahead-of-the-times and inspirational great aunt along with her book, Dear Miss Bryant, the true crime account of Miss. Bryant’s murder in 1967 in Durham, Connecticut.
POPS partners with Pay It Forward Recycling, a nonprofit organization out of Westfield, MA. The donated items are sent either to needy areas in the south, or third world countries where the population cannot afford to pay full price for new items. Items that are not usable are sold to be used as a part of insulation material. Pay It Forward was started by a Westfield law enforcement officer, to provide jobs for young men who he identifies in his service area as at risk.
Sustainable Durham & CRHS Eco Club will be collecting Plastic Film for our TREX Recycling Challenge! *Bubble Wrap * Dry Cleaning Bags * Plastic Shipping Bags * Newspaper Sleeves * Clean Cereal Bags* Grocery Bags*
Check out our FB Pages: @Sustainable Durham and @crhsecoclub for more acceptable items!
The Towns of Durham, Guilford, and Madison Announce a Ceremonial Boundary Walk by the First Selectmen on October 18th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Towns of Durham, Guilford, and Madison, in coordination with their local land trust organizations, are pleased to announce a ceremonial boundary walk to be conducted by the First Selectman of each town on Friday, October 18, 2024. For well over a century, Selectmen from the neighboring towns of Madison, Guilford, and Durham have walked their towns’ boundaries to place a “Selectmen Stone” marked with the year and their initials on the town lines, which meet in the Mica Ledges Preserves. Such a walk is sometimes referred to as the "perambulation of the line" or "beating the bounds" and was historically completed to ensure the accuracy of the town boundaries. The last boundary walk to occur by the three towns was completed in 2008.
This year, on October 18, the public is invited to join the three First Selectmen at the intersection of the three town lines at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the Mica Ledges Preserves. The Mica Ledges Preserves is located within the Madison Land Trust and Middlesex Land Trust. A rain date of October 25 has been set in the event of inclement weather. Please see the reference maps linked below for additional information on the origins in each town for the hike and the meeting point at the Selectmens Stones.
The Durham walk will depart from Cream Pot Road at 1 p.m., with the hike expected to take approximately 30 minutes to reach the Selectmen Stones at approximately 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Durham’s First Selectman Brendan Rea at (860) 349-3625.
The Guilford walk will depart from the Braemore Trailhead at 12:30 p.m., with the hike expected to take approximately 30-45 minutes to reach the Selectmen Stones at approximately 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Guilford’s First Selectman Matt Hoey at (203) 453-8015.
The Madison walk will depart from the Rockland Preserve parking lot on Renee’s Way at 12:15 p.m. and is expected to take approximately 60-75 minutes to reach the Selectmen Stones at approximately 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please visit the town website or contact Madison’s First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons at (203) 245-5601.
Those joining the walk should bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. For additional resources about the meet-up points and pathway for the Boundary Walk, please visit:
Braemore Preserve Map for Guilford https://scrcog.org/wp-content/uploads/trails/guilford/alt/RecTrails_G2_Alt_5-25-18.pdf
Mica Ledges Trails Map for Durham and Madison https://madisonlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MLCT_MicaLedges.pdf
Please bring Thanksgiving items to the Town Hall, Human Services office (first floor)
All other items can be brought to the Community Center Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
Contact Morgan with any questions: 860-349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org
We also accept donations of gift cards such as food cards to Stop & Shop and Aldi, gas cards, and Visa’s. Additionally, we accept donations to our Durham Neighbors in Need fund which helps support Durham residents in emergency situations. our holiday programs, and our food pantry. Checks made out to Durham Neighbors in Need can be mailed to: Human Services, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422 or can be dropped off to the Human Services office.
WELL HERE WE ARE-THE LAST FARMERS MARKET FOR THE 2024 SEASON!
WE HAVE A FEW NEW VENDORS THAT WILL MAKE THEIR DEBUT TO MAKE READY FOR THE 2024-2025 FALL/ WINTER MARKET TO BE HELD ON SATURDAYS 10AM-1PM STARTING OCTOBER 26-MARCH 8, 2025!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US FOR ONE LAST HOORAH WITH VENDORS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR TIME, SUMMER AND PRODUCE TO BRING PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER!!
THANK YOU!
VENDORS FOR OCTOBER 3
Broke Chef- Breads
All Hands Farm- Organic romaine, tomatoes, berry tomatoes,radish, peppers, Kale
Tom McCleans- Organic butter baby winter squash, bell pepper, egg plant, cherry tomato, hot pepper
AS A REMINDER, THE NEXT TWO THURSDAY THERE ARE NO SCHEDULED FARMERS MARKET DUE TO THE DURHAM FAIR.
AS A REMINDER, OCTOBER 3RD WILL BE OUR LAST FARMERS MARKET FOR THE SEASON!
AS WE GET CLOSER, I WILL POST AN UPDATED LIST OF VENDORS.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US FOR ONE LAST HOORAH WITH VENDORS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR TIME AND PRODUCE WHILE BRINGING TRAVELLERS AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER!!
The 104th Annual Durham Fair September 26–29, 2024
For information on tickets, parking, entertainment, schedules and more, please visit the Durham Fair website at https://www.durhamfair.com/index
The Durham Fair is owned and operated by the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., and it’s a private, not-for-profit corporation.
Please note: Town Hall, Public Works, and the Community Center will close at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday 9/26 and will be closed all day Friday, September 27th. Normal hours resume Monday.
The Tax Collector’s Office will close at 12:30 pm on Tuesday September 17, 2024 due to training. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday September 18, 2024.
Notice is hereby given that at a duly warned Special Town Meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2024, modifications and/or amendments to the Durham Code of Ordinances were adopted as follows:
1. Senior Tax Relief Benefit Program
2. ARPA
Per the Town of Durham Charter, Chapter 3, Section 3.5.2 said ordinance shall be effective on a date set by the town meeting or thirty (30) days after adoption, but not before a notice of the ordinance has been published.
Copies of the amendments to the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk's office, 30 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT at no charge to any person making a request. A copy is also available on the Town of Durham website.
Dated in Durham, CT this 17th day of September 2024.
September 11th Remembrance on the Green A Remembrance of 9/11 will be held at the Town Green, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 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.
If you have not visited the park lately, please DO! Of course, Kids also!
You will notice the new “Story Walk” along the walkway, planned and built by Eagle Scout Chase Willett. It’s both educational and will definitely stir the imagination!!!
COMMUNITY!! IT’S SEPTEMBER ALREADY AND WE HAVE 3 MARKETS LEFT……TWO IN SEPTEMBER, THE 5TH AND THE 12TH!! WE BREAK FOR THE DURHAM FAIR AND RETURN FOR OUR LAST MARKET IN 0CTOBER TO BE EXACT THE 3RD. THIS WEEK DOUG “ALL HANDS FARM” WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL GREENS , LETTUCE , SPINACH ARUGULA…….DOUBLE TEAMED WITH THE “BROKE CHEF” BREADS! HAD HIS KALAMITA OLIVE BREAD LAST WEEK-DYNAMITE!!
COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT OUR VENDORS!
LINDA’S BAKED GOODS (YUM!) and SUE AND SHEILA’S TRAVELING SISTERS ROASTERS COFFEE IS PERFECT AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR! STOP BY AND SEE THEIR WIDE SELECTIONS OF COFFEES!
VENTURE OVER TO TJJ SEWS AND SEE THE NEAT EMBROIDERY AND FABRIC ITEMS TRICIA HAS TO OFFER.
DOG COLLARS AND LEASHES, TOO!
OUR LOCAL MUSICIAN RICHARD WILBER WILL ENRICH THE AIR WITH SONGS OF YESTERYEARS….
SO WHAT IS IT WITH THE G MONKEY FOLLOWERS? THEY ARE THERE PRETTY MUCH LIKE CLOCKWORK!! THEY LINE UP AND KEEP MARK AND ANDREA BUSY. CURIOUS-MY SPIN- VENTURE INTO SOMETHING YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED BEFORE. THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND HEALTHY!! IVE TRIED THE SOUP, THE NOODLES AND THE FRIES!!SOOOO-GOOD!
IF YOUR NEW COME UP AND TAP ME ON THE SHOULDER AND SAY HELLO!! I ENJOY MEETING NEW PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE THE SAME INTERESTS AND ENJOY SUPPORTING LOCAL VENDORS……….
The following work is being conducted as part of the original playground upgrade and renovation. The swing set area is being prepped to allow better drainage and elevated to reduce the ponding that has been a constant problem.
Caution tape is up for your Safety. Please bear with us as we finalize the work. We will update you on the progress.
