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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
All Town Offices including the Community Center and the Durham Public Library will be closedon Friday, July 4th. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
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.
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!
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:
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!!
