The Community Drop Off is back and will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9:00-12:00. Groups made up of families and learners will be stationed at Coginchaug Regional High School to unload and pack your donations to be delivered to our local food banks. During these hours, community members are encouraged to bring any donations of food, toiletries, paper goods, pet supplies, grocery gift cards, or cash to CRHS and drop them off to our volunteers. If you would rather mail in a monetary or gift card donation, please send them to Strong Middle School (address below). All checks should be made out to the DMYFS. This community project has been an annual Durham and Middlefield event for the last 18 years and has filled both towns’ food pantries each year. Additional food items are also delivered to the Amazing Grace food pantry in Middletown . Last year 10,500 pounds of food and over $2,100.00 in cash and gift cards were collected!
This cross-age project, co-sponsored by DMYFS, allows learners and adults to work together and experience the true spirit of the holiday season. For further information, please contact Rebecca Sinusas or Kathy Bottini, Co-chairs at the Strong Guidance Department (860-349-2011).
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
Donations of frozen turkeys will gratefully be acceptedfrom now until 11/20/24 at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane. Turkeys can be dropped off at the Community Center Monday – Friday between 8:30 and 4:30. Let Morgan know if you need alternate arrangements.
***Please let us know ahead of time if you will be donating a turkey by calling Morgan: 860-349-3153.***
We are also in need of the fixings: Gravy, canned vegetables (french-style green beans, yams), cranberry sauce, cream of mushroom soup, crispy fried onions, instant potatoes, corn bread (boxed), & stuffing. Non-perishables may be dropped off prior to 11/15/24 at the Town Hall Monday-Friday.
Gift cards (Stop & Shop, Walmart, Visa, Gas) always needed and appreciated.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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! 🎃
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
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!"
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!
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
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.
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.
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!!
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.
COMMUNITY!! AUGUST IS AT ITS END, SCHOOL IS STARTING AND OUR FARMERS MARKET CONTINUES TO SEE NEW VISITS FROM SURROUNDING TOWNS AND OUR LOCALS. NOW THAT THE SCHOOLS ARE SOON TO BEGIN TRAFFIC TO AND FROM STRONG AND COGINCHAUG HS WILL INCREASE. NO REASON NOT TO STOP BY AND SUPPORT THE MARKET VENDORS.
ALSO, LOCAL MUSICIAN BLAIR ST LAURENT WILL BE STRUMMING HIS GUITAR WHILE YOU SHOP OR……..
GRAB A BITE TO EAT AT G MONKEY!! G MONKEY FOLLOWERS-WALK THROUGH THE MARKET AND TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER.
IF YOUR NEW COME UP TO ME AND SAY HELLO!! I ENJOY MEETING NEW CUSTOMERS!!
SEE YOU THERE!!
Vendors for Thursday’s Aug 29 Farmers Market Final
TOWN OF DURHAM PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M. GYMNASIUM, DURHAM COMMUNITY CENTER, 144 PICKETT LANE, AND REMOTE VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE Meeting ID: 815 8239 8049 Passcode: 463867 The purpose of this Public Hearing is to present information, discuss, and provide an opportunity for Public Comment on current and proposed American Rescue Plan Act Projects. All are encouraged to attend. This hearing is accessible to the handicapped. Any disabled persons requiring special assistance or non-English speaking persons should contact Brendan Rea, First Selectman at 860-349-3625 at least five days prior to the hearing. This hearing is being held in accordance with Section 3.5-4 of the Town of Durham Code of Ordinance. To view additional documentation, go to www.townofdurhamct.org or call 860-349-3625.
SUMMER IS ROUNDING THE CORNER. AUGUST IS COMING INTO THE HOME STRETCH!! THIS WEEK AT THE FARMERS MARKET, GARY FROM RONNIES CANDLES WILL BE PROVIDING AN ACTIVITY FOR THE KIDS…..MAKE YOUR OWN TAPERED CANDLES!!! SHOULD BE FUN-SO PARENTS MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND.
ALSO, I SAW IN SUE’S JAMS POST -SHE WAS AT THE NORTH HAVEN FAIR AND PICKED UP FIGS!!! WONDER WHAT SHE HAS IN MIND!
THURSDAY LOOKS LIKE ALL THE MAKINGS OF A GREAT DAY. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR VENDORS. COME BY AND GIVE ME A HELLO.
144 Pickett Lane Thursday…….will have a lot of activity starting with the Farmers Market. Candle making event with the kids! Food and music by G Monkey and Richard Wilber!!!! Then head down to Allyn Brook Park for the Concert Series featuring Small Town Roots and Grande Apizza……… Italian Ice is being brought in also! BTW across from the Concert our Youth Football Team will be hosting a scrimmage against Wallingford!! Come and support our future Blue Devils!!!!
Parents there for the football please ensure you place your order with the food vendor so it’s ready by the end of practice!!
Great line up for tomorrow’’’’ ALL IN ONE LOCATION!!
The weather has been cooling off a bit as our Summer months are winding down. However, I cannot speak for the rain. This week’s Vendors list below- please come out and support them. Also bring the kids and enjoy our new playground while listening to Blair playing his music for all to enjoy!
And all you G Monkey followers-missed a lot of you last week! Do some shopping at the Market and end it with Mark’s awesome selections!!
Last but not least, there is a purpose for all things growing, some think they are weeds, others unique plants, flowers-so before you pull them from there roots, bring a few to the Market and see Aubree at the Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center. She will be able to identify the plant!
Looking forward to seeing all!! Pass it along!
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Ronnies Candles
All Hands Farm LLC
Linda’s Cucina
The Broke Chef LLC
Elmers Acres
Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats
Traveling Sisters Roasters
VinylDelites
Handmade in Madison
Saving Angels
Brencher Farms
Sue’s Jams
McCleans Organics
AJ’s Homemade Treats
Food Vendor
G Monkey
Musician
Blair St. Laurent
Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center (COEC)
Local Botanist - Aubree Keurajian
Got mystery plants in your yard? Bring a sample and come by the Coginchaug Outdoor Enrichment Center (COEC) table to get them identified by a local botanist, and learn about many other common plants in Durham. The mission of COEC is to inspire outdoor and nature related experiences that will foster appreciation and stewardship of the Earth. We aspire to provide programs to connect people of all ages and abilities to their local environment and cultivate a thriving sustainable community.
Our Concert Series at Allyn Brook Features the Spellbound Band!
Good Evening All ! Sharing some news from last week’s Farmers Market and the Vendors who will be attending this Thursday’s Market. Rain or Shine, the Market will take place and if required we will take it indoors at the Community Center you know the address 144 Pickett Lane!!
Last week we had a great turn out! Some Families rolled in a little late but still walked away with something!
The Pizza truck was new and the oven pie’s aromas drifted across the Market…….hmm get the picture.
Our musician Richard Wilber’s selection as always was excellent. Very fitting for the occasion.
So let’s get down to this Thursday’s August 8th Farmers Market Vendors and Community gathering:
Ronnies Candles
All Hands Farm LLC
Linda’s Cucina
The Broke Chef LLC
Elmers Acres
Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats
Traveling Sisters Roasters
Lisa’s Soaps
Olive Rose, LLC
Sue’s Jams
McCleans Organics
AJ’s Homemade Treats
Food Vendor
Welcome Back from a Much needed R&R
G Monkey
Musician
Richard Wilber ……..lets see what comes up in his latest repertoire
My wife made a delicious dish of breaded garden squash and Kale cooked in garlic and chicken broth over jasmine rice!! Very good…….reach out and talk to our Vendors about recipes that their produce can be used for.
Hey All!!! Thursday is almost here and you know what means? DURHAM FARMERS MARKET!!
I urge ALL, who are reading this, to come out and Support the Vendors that come week in and out to provide their goods for you to enjoy. Please share with Family, Friends and maybe some people you don’t know! One can always use more Friends.
The Market is adjacent to the Community Center located at 144 Pickett Lane. Not hard to find!! If so…..let’s shed a little light on it!! See Gary at Ronnies Candles! Keeper of the Light……
This week corn is making its way to our tables! YAY!!
As well as various assorted vegetables…….
Also it may not be a vegetable, but definitely an essential -check out the baked breads and desserts! Maybe spread some of the jams, Sue has been working on this week at Sue’s Jams.
On another note-WE WERE FEATURED ON THE TOWN TIMES FRONT PAGE LAST WEEK AND THE MIDDLETOWN PRESS ON-LINE THE PRIOR WEEK. (THANK YOU GARY KLEEBLATT)
You can read about all our vendors and their products………get to McCleans Organics…..they go quick!!
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All Hands Farm LLC
The Broke Chef LLC
Elmers Acres
Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats
Traveling Sisters Roasters
Lisa’s Soaps
McCleans Organics
AJ’s Homemade Treats
TJJ Sews
Food Vendor
Pizza Grande
Musician
Richard Wilber
The Summer Concert Series at Allyn Brook features the Rob Glassman Band.
Come One, Come All!! We are into week 7 of the Durham Farmers Market with Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables provided by our local Farmers. Cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes and bell peppers are now adding color to the stands. Let’s not forget the baked breads and goodies that are always an eye catcher….
And hard to resist. And a DEFINITE requirement with any baked goods
COFFEE!!
Stop by and see Sue and Sheila for their wide assortment of
Coffee, ground, whole bean or k-cup! Traveling Sisters Roasters Here, one jam you don’t mind being in 😉!! Stop by and see Sue with all the flavors she has to offer. I’m sure she is somewhere behind the set up! Swing by Ronnies Candles and see (Gary), as I am typing this message out- his black currant & jasmine candle definitely sets in on the senses!! Who let the Dogs out!!!
Stop by AJ’s Homemade Treats or Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats!
I’m sure our furry friends FAMILY members would definitely appreciate it! 🐾🐶 Our Food Vendor-G Monkey!
Beautiful People preparing amazing food! Music will be provided by Rob Glassman who by the way is
Next week’s venue at Allyn Brook Park. In addition to our Farmers Market Vendors there will be a table set up for a young girl Bella who will be selling items (she crocheted) to support: swing by and help her out❤️
Minor party and unaffiliated electors may apply for Unaffiliated Justice of the Peace between August 1, 2024 and November 1, 2024
Incumbent JPs who reapply shall be reappointed. If there are more applications than openings, a lottery will be held and applicants will be put on a list to fill vacancies as they occur within the unaffiliated JP office.
Thursday’s July 18th Farmers Market is back in full swing! We have picked up additional Vendors that will be providing fruit and greens. Music will be provided by Blair St Laurent and Mark, will be providing his savory food from G Monkey!
Vendors
Ronnies Candles
D’s Country Breads and More
Flower Pottery
Elmers Acres
Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats
Linda’s Cucina
Lisa’s Soaps
Traveling Sisters Roasters
McCleans Organics
AJ’s Homemade Treats
Libations
VinylDelites
Handmade in Madison
Sue’s Jams and Crafts
GlastonBaby Crochet
Patriot Garden Flower Farm
Food Vendor
G Monkey
Musician
Blair St. Laurent
Also this will be the second week of our Concert series, featuring a popular local favorite “KINGS of KARMA”. So start your visit early by stopping by and supporting our local vendors, grab a bite to eat at GMonkey and head on down to the concert and grabbing an ice cream from Paul’s Ice Cream!!!
I want to thank all our Customers who came out to support our Market Vendors today! The arrival of Vegetables, blueberries and honey complimented the baked goods, breads and crafts.
We were visited by the Middletown Press, allowing the Market and Vendors the opportunity to share our story.
Todays Vendors : Thank You! Ronnies Candles. D’s Country Breads and more All Hands Farm LLC. The Olive Rose , LLC Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats. Linda’s Cucina AJ’s Homade Treats. Traveling Sisters Roaster McCleans Organics. Sue’s Jams and Crafts Elmers Acres
Rob Glassman, provided today’s entertainment. Rob will be back on August 1 with Glassman Music as part of the Allyn Brook Concert Series.
GMonkey was our food vendor and as always, it was well attended. The Gazpacho soup-sold out!! Mark and Andrea, Great job as always!!
The Market ahead has new vendors coming on board next week, more greens! I am told blackberries are about ready.
Customers Thank You once again, please get the word out to family, friends. Facebook, Instagram, share at your workplace.
Today’s Durham’s Farmers Market will be held outside! It appears the weather will hold out. Please come down to 144 Pickett Lane (Community Center) and support our Vendors. All Hands Farms will be onsite and McCleans Organics bringing the first produce of the season!
GMonkey will be on site providing their delicious food while Rob Glassman Music provides our Market Music.
Following the Farmers Market head on down to Allyn Brook for our First Concert of the Year- Blue Rhythm Band their show begins at 6pm!!
Thursday’s July 11th Farmers Market is back in full swing! We have picked up additional Vendors that will be providing fruit and greens. Entertainment will be Rob Glassman and our Food Vendor will be G Monkey.
Vendors
Ronnies Candles
D’s Country Breads and More
All Hands Farm LLC
Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats
Linda’s Cucina
Traveling Sisters Roasters
Lisa’s Soaps
McCleans Organics
AJ’s Homemade Treats
TJJ Sews
The Olive Rose, LLC
Libations
Food Vendor
G Monkey
Musician
Rob Glassman
***Special note to our Pet Lovers** we have AJ’s Homemade Treats and Pawsitively Homemade Pet Treats for all you dog walkers that I see at Allyn Brook Park! Take a walk up top to the community center and treat that family member to something Special!!
There is something for everyone! From Candles, Soaps,Coffee to Crafts and Baked goods. So spread the news around town to family and friends! It’s a great opportunity to see some old connections.
Also this will be the start of the Concert series- so what better way to start than to get an early jump at the Farmers Market and support our Vendors and end it with a short stroll to Allyn Brook Park for the concert!
Hopefully you all weathered today's storm!! Just a reminder, the Durham Farmers Market will not be in operation Thursday July 4th! I wish all a restful holiday and see you all July 11th...... As a note we have more vendors coming on board and looking forward to seeing you all!! - David Mastroianni Jr.
Extensive damaged was caused by last night’s storm. Eversource restored over 950 customers since the start of the storm in Durham thus far. 1,440 customers in town remain without power. Eversource is focusing on clearing all blocked roads first to ensure safety, making sure critical facilities are restored, and then restoring outages that impact the largest number of customers to the lowest number of customers. We have brought on additional crews to assist in the restoration efforts.
We are looking at the possibility of a multi-day restoration process due to the damage sustained. The town will keep you up to date on an estimated time of restoration once we have more information from Eversource.
The towns Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane, is open today until 6:30 p.m., for residents in need of cooling, charging, wifi, or bottled water. When new information is received this alert will be updated.
The towns storm line can be reached at 860-343-6735. Please remember if you have an emergency to dial 911.
Week 4 of the Durham Farmers Market attendees. In addition, G Monkey will be on site as one of our Food vendors. Looking forward to a great Thursday! Our Vendors count on the support of our Local residents! Do your part and please share with your family, friends and neighbors!!!
Here is the final rundown on the list of Vendors attendees for Week 4 of the Durham Farmers Market . In attendance and no stranger to Durham, will be our first Food Vendor for the season, G Monkey !! Bring your appetite!
Looks like the weather will cooperate too!! What better way to end the week!🙂
Please be reminded Durham Farmers Market will not operate fourth of July. We will return the following week July 11th. Let’s make this the best before the break!! Our Vendors count on the support of our Local residents! Do your part and please share with your family, friends and neighbors!!!
All Town Offices, including the Community Center, will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Normal hours will resume Thursday, June 20th. Thank you.
The Town’s tree removal contractor is scheduled for large tree removals near the intersection of Howd Road and Mauro Drive. These large trees have sustained injuries from lightning strikes or are dead and are a hazard to traffic and users of the public property. At request of our contractor, Howd Road will be closed to thru traffic for the day of June 18, with a rain date of June 20, to complete this work. Road closures are only expected for one day of these two and will be inside the hours of 7 am - 5 pm. Please follow detours and be mindful of the workers’ safety on site. Local emergency services have been notified and our contractor will ensure there will be no disruption to emergency services.
Estimated detours for road closure are:
-7 am - noon: Howd Road closed at Mauro Drive. All residents west of Mauro Drive enter/exit via Whirlwind Hill Rd. All Mauro Dr residents enter/exit east towards Tri-Mountain Road.
-Afternoon: Howd Road closed between Mauro Dr and Tri-Mountain Road. All local traffic enter/exit west via Whirlwind Hill Road.
Notary Services will not be available in town hall from Wednesday June 18th to Friday June 21st. Notary services will be available as usual the following Monday the 24th. We apologize for the inconvenience
A referendum vote of the electors of the Town of Durham, Connecticut will be held in the Town of Durham at the following place:
Durham Community Center
144 Pickett Lane
Durham, Connecticut 06422
and simultaneously in Middlefield, Connecticut on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. pursuant to Section 10-47c of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, as amended, upon a resolution adopted by the Regional School District No. 13 Board of Education at a meeting held on May 1, 2024.
The resolution will be placed on the ballot labels as the following question:
“SHALL THE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 PLAN OF REGIONALIZATION BE AMENDED TO AUTHORIZE THE REGION 13 BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A THREE-SCHOOL MODEL WITH PRE-K-GRADE 5 AT MEMORIAL SCHOOL IN MIDDLEFIELD, GRADES 6-8 AT STRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DURHAM AND GRADES 9-12 AT COGINCHAUG REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN DURHAM AND TO CLOSE FREDERICK F. BREWSTER SCHOOL IN DURHAM AND JOHN LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN MIDDLEFIELD UPON THE TRANSITION TO THE THREE-SCHOOL MODEL?”
YES NO
Voters approving the question shall vote “Yes” and those opposing the question shall vote “No”.
A copy of the full text of the amendment to the District’s Plan of Regionalization is on file, available HERE and available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots will be available from the Town Clerk’s office.
EPA will be hosting an informational meeting to discuss the proposed changes and provide an update regarding the Site cleanup activities. Public Information Meeting June 11, 2024 at 7 pm Durham Town Hall, 3rd Floor Meeting Room 30 Town Hall Road, Durham, CT 06422.
For more information and additional documents, please Click Here
Assessor's Office The office is currently closed. All inquiries can be directed to John Philip at jphilip@townofdurhamct.org or a voicemail can be left at 860-343-6709. Please visit the Assessor's webpage for further information.
Building, Health, Zoning Offices Starting Thursday, June 13th through Friday, June 28th this office will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m., - 12:00 p.m. Please note: the Administrative Assistant will be out of the office during this time and the the Building Inspector may be out doing inspections during that time.
Building Inspections, please contact Rich French, Building Official at 860-343-6713.
Septic, well, or other health department issues please call the CT River Area health district at 860-661-3300.
Zoning questions or concerns, please contact Robin Newton, Town Planner/ZEO at rnewtown@townofdurhamct.org or 860-785-3018.
Further information for these departments can be found on the town webpage
Social Services Office Closed Monday June 24 to Friday June 28 Further resources can be found on the Social Services webpage
Building, Health, Zoning Offices Starting Thursday, June 13th through Friday, June 28th this office will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m., - 12:00 p.m. Please note: the Administrative Assistant will be out of the office during this time and the the Building Inspector may be out doing inspections during that time.
Building Inspections, please contact Rich French, Building Official at 860-343-6713.
Septic, well, or other health department issues please call the CT River Area health district at 860-661-3300.
Zoning questions or concerns, please contact Robin Newton, Town Planner/ZEO at rnewtown@townofdurhamct.org or 860-785-3018.
Further information for these departments can be found on the town webpage
REMINDER- it's that time of year again to get your dogs updated rabies shot and renew their license. - It is state law to license your dogs. - Rabies required, spay neuter documentation if applicable. - $8 for spayed or neutered, $19 for intact dogs. - All dogs licensed in June will be entered into the Top Dog drawing for the #1 tag!
Clinic Location and Time- Brenda's Main Street Feed 58 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 June 2nd and 23rd 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The 2024 Durham Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th. The parade will step off at 9:15AM at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street, and then continue down Main Street to the Durham Town Green. Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 and 8:30.
Immediately following the parade there will be a ceremony at the Town Green honoring our nation’s servicemen and servicewomen. The parade will take place rain or shine.
Mr. Elmer Clark will be the 2024 Durham Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. Clark is a life long resident of the Town of Durham and a US Army veteran. He graduated from Durham High School in 1959 and Quinnipiac College in 1963.
Upon completing college, Clark volunteered for the Army in July of 1963. He was assigned to the 9th Hospital Medical Command in Heidelberg, West Germany for 31 months. He served honorably in a Personnel Office assigning orders to Doctors and Nurses to one of eleven hospitals under the 9th Hospital’s command. While in Germany, he attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5).
While in West Germany, Clark attained permission to travel through East Germany into the divided City of Berlin. Interestingly, Clark is one of the few people in the world who can say he’s seen the Berlin Wall from both sides. Clark left the service in 1966. He returned to his home town, and he has lived with his wife in Durham ever since.
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The 2024 Durham Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th. The parade will step off at 9:15AM at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street, and then continue down Main Street to the Durham Town Green. Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 and 8:30. Immediately following the parade there will be a ceremony at the Town Green honoring our nation's servicemen and servicewomen. The parade will take place rain or shine.
KORN/ALLYN BROOK PLAYGROUND UPDATE MAY 15, 2024 (FINAL)
Korn and Allyn Brook Playgrounds are now open to the Public. A final walk through was conducted on Tuesday May 14th. Below are pictures of the playground equipment including our new addition the “Cruiser” our first Inclusive playground equipment with ease of access ramp.
Allyn Brook still has two fenced off areas while the cement bases cure. Childscapes will remove the Safety fences Friday morning. This includes the new rockers and a relocation of a park bench.
We are working to get additional trash receptacles to ensure the sites are kept clean- your assistance in this matter is appreciated.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Now enjoy!!
TOWN OF DURHAM CALL TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING The eligible voters of the Town of Durham are hereby warned that THE ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING will be held in the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane, on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following items: 1. To elect two members to a two-year term on the Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board, said terms to expire June 30, 2026 2. To fill 1 Democrat vacancy for the term expiring 2024 on the Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Board 3. To fill 1 Republican vacancy for the term expiring 2026 on the Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Board 4. To authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept any and all Town Aid highway funds (Transportation Infrastructure) that may be due and available to the Town of Durham for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. 5. To adopt a five-year Local Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 6. To adopt a total town budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 of $7,761,316, less State and Local Revenue of $2,733,801, for a Net Town Budget of $5,027,515 as recommended by the Board of Finance at their May 2, 2024 meeting
Brendan Rea Robert Chadd Thomas Hennick First Selectman Selectman Selectman Dated in Durham, Connecticut, this 3rd day of May 2024
