Dear Stratham Residents,
Please read below for news and notes from the Town of Stratham. In this edition:
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The Select Board
Michael Houghton, Chair Allison Knab, Vice-Chair Joe Anderson
Including the first ever Cornhole Tournament!
Starting August 1, residents will see new electric rates on the Supply portion of their Unitil bills. The default electric supplier for Stratham is the Community Power Coalition of NH (CPCNH), a nonprofit Joint Powers Agency operating to lower energy costs through competition and innovation. This appears as “Stratham Community Power” on participating customer bills. Stratham saw lower electric rates in the first year of membership relative to the utility basic service, but the Unitil energy supply rate was lower than CPCNH on 2/1/2025, and will be lower than CPCNH again for a period of 8/1/2025 - 1/31/2026. Please visit the Stratham Energy Commission web page for more details on this initiative, and to review your options in pursuing alternative electric rates. Any resident or business can remain with CPCNH, return to Unitil for electric service, or contract with a qualified third party.
CLERK'S CORNER
Date: July 18
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Front Pavilion at Stratham Hill Park
FREE for residents. $6.00 for non-residents.
Join us for a fun and flavorful Community Cookout! Bring your favorite summer cookout side dish to share, and enjoy a delicious afternoon with neighbors and friends. Zach and Seth will be serving up fresh-off-the-grill hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and water for all to enjoy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer together in the park. Let’s eat, laugh, and connect as a community!
Please register NO LATER than July 16th so we can plan accordingly. The more the merrier!
These are fast and fun races that rips through the trails in and around SHP. They are designed to help you get ready for your weekend races. Nothing like a little timed competition to get your heart rate up! A great way to get out during the week and maybe see a few familiar faces and meet some new folks with a similar passion for riding bikes!
Races start at 6pm
July 24th and 31st, August 7th and 14th
Please keep all dogs on leash during these times for everyone's safety
Register here
100% of the proceeds are reinvested into the trails!
When: Friday, September 26th, from 9:45am-5pm
Cost: $145 for residents. $174.00 for non-residents.
Includes; transportation via coach bus, buffet lunch, boat ride, and bus driver's gratuity.
Youth Soccer Registration is open for the fall season! Register here
Wiggin Memorial Library will welcome best-selling author Keith O’Brien on Monday, July 14 at 6pm. O’Brien has just recently been named the winner of the prestigious PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Best Biography of 2024. He will give a full audio-visual presentation on his book “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball.” This event coincides with the 2025 Major League All-Star Break, and the 55th anniversary of the famous home-plate collision between Pete Rose and catcher Ray Fosse. Whether you respected or reviled Pete Rose, come hear and see the stories behind the stories about one of the most controversial ballplayers to ever take the field. Signed copies of Charlie Hustle will be available for purchase at the event, thanks to Water Street Bookstore.
Prepare Now for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day! Mark your calendars—Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th. Now’s the perfect time to start gathering items from around your home that qualify as hazardous waste. As in previous years, advance registration is required. For full details, including how to register and applicable fees, please refer to the flyer linked here. There is a new and important update this year - please note, fluorescent bulbs will no longer be accepted at the collection site. Check out this flyer for information about how to properly dispose of bulbs.
To improve safety and waste management, Governor Sununu has signed a new law into effect (RSA 149-M:27) that bans the disposal of rechargeable batteries in regular waste streams. This law will took effect on July 1, 2025 and aims to prevent fires caused by improper battery disposal, reduce disposal costs, and protect the health and safety of waste management workers. Lithium-ion batteries are used in a variety of products, including electric toys, automotive vehicles, electric bikes and scooters, lawncare equipment, portable electronics such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, wireless headphones, speakers, toothbrushes and other rechargeable electronic devices. More information about this change can be found here.
Use the Call2Recycle Locator Tool to find a convenient battery recycling location near you and spread the word! Residents should contact the NHDES Household Hazardous Waste Program via email at hhw@des.nh.gov or by phone at (603) 271-2047.
