Dear Stratham Residents,

Please read below for news and notes from the Town of Stratham.  In this edition:

• Extra hours to register your dog!  April 5
• Stratham Historical Society Program - Antique Appraisal Day - April 6
• New Tax Exemptions and Credits - Application Deadline is April 15
• Conservation Commission Clean Up Day - Date Change!  May 3
• Food Truck Festival - May 10
• Summerfest is coming!  Save the date!  July 19
• Events at Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Wiggin Memorial Library Programs

To sign-up for these updates and other notifications, please visit this section on our website and check the "Select Board" box under News and Announcements.

The Select Board
Michael Houghton, Chair                   Allison Knab, Vice-Chair                   Joe Anderson

CLERK'S CORNER - Special Weekend Hours for Dog Licensing

On Saturday, April 5, the Town Clerks will be open from 8:00am -11:00am for dog licensing only.  Please bring most recent rabies certificate for each dog.  Each dog that is licensed before April 30 will be entered into the Top Dog of Stratham contest!

STRATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM - Antiques Appraisal Day - April 6

Sunday, April 6th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Morgera Room, Stratham Fire Station, 4 Winnicutt Road 
Come find out what your family heirlooms and treasures are worth!  Our experts will appraise a variety of antiques and collectibles including: furniture, works of art, jewelry, military memorabilia, photographs, china, glass, etc.  You can bring a photo of large furniture and other large items.  $5 for one item, $8 for two items, $12 for three items and $15 for four items.  We ask that you respect a limit of five items.  Fees benefit the Stratham Historical Society.  Click here for more details!

NEW TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CREDITS

Are you eligible for tax exemptions or credits?  Town Meeting held on Saturday, March 15th, adjusted eligibility and exemption levels that may make you eligible.  If you already qualify for an exemption or credit you do not need to do anything at this time.  Click here for more information.  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 15. 

CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPONSORS ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY! - May 3

Please come help clean up our community during this fun, family-friendly event!  We will be meeting on Saturday, May 3, at the Scamman Pavilion (located near the playground) at Stratham Hill Park from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Pick your favorite area of the park or any area in town!  Gloves, safety vests and trash bags will be provided.  E-mail planning@strathamnh.gov with questions.

GREAT BAY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL - May 10

Get your tickets today for the Great Bay Food Truck Festival!  Spend an afternoon with family and friends while dining on delicious foods in beautiful Stratham Hill Park.  See you there!

SUMMERFEST 2025!

Save the date - Saturday, July 19.  Stay tuned for more info about this fun, family-friendly event!

EVENTS AT GREAT BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

Making the Invisible Visible - April 22, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join us for an informative and enlightening evening with Exeter-based woodcut printmaker Sarah Koff as she discusses the concept of invisibility and how it connects to art, environmental activism, and education.  Learn more here.

Green Grass, Clean Water - May 9, 2:30 - 4:30
Join us for this free hands-on lawn care clinic led by UNH Cooperative Extension.  Learn how to grow a healthy and attractive lawn using techniques that help keep our lakes, rivers and bays clean.  Free soil tests will be offered to all participants.  Learn more and register here:

WIGGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Mary Ann Esposito Garden Talk & Book Signing - Wednesday, May 14, 6:00—7:30 pm
Click here for more info on the library's calendar/website

Register here for the Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Register here for the Poop Museum