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
We wish you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, peace and joy.
Join us on Sunday, December 1st at 4:50pm at the Stratham Fire Station for our annual community tree lighting event. Dress for the weather as this event is outdoors. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa served by our Stratham Fire Department Auxiliary. Great way to kick off the holiday season. All are welcome!
If you have never been inside the Stratham Historical Society, please consider a visit on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 during our Open House from 5:00-7:00pm located at 158 Portsmouth Avenue at the corner of Winnicutt Road. The unique stone architecture of the building is matched by an equally unique arched wood interior. Even if you have visited before, come see what’s new. In addition to our usual displays, we will be introducing guests to three new exhibits: The Pearson Family scythe, see the Toll Bridge sign crossing into Newfields, and visit the frying pan for which Frying Pan Lane was named.
Stratham Fire Department Auxiliary and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive in the Morgera Room at the Fire Station on Thursday, December 12 from noon to 5:00pm. Please join this lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Click here to make an appointment
Tax Bills were sent out on 11/18 with a due date of 12/18. You can access your information and make online payments through the tax collectors’ website. 
Hello from Stratham Parks & Rec,
In this season of gratitude, we send our heartfelt THANK YOU for helping us build a vibrant community! As always, we welcome any feedback and suggestions on how we can better serve you.
Cookie Competition - December 6th 2:00 - 4:00pm
Please join us on December 6th from 2:00-4:00 for a fun-filled Cookie Competition in support of Family Promise of the Seacoast. Put your baking caps on and bake 2 dozen of your favorite cookies. There is a minimum donation of $15.00 which will go toward Market Basket Gift cards. Our cookie judges will be Seth Hickey & Zach Cherry! Bring along an empty cookie container to fill with the yummy cookie contributions to take home. Surprise Guest! Bring family and friends.
New England Christmas - December 11th 1:00 - 2:00pm
I hope you will join us as the Pontine Theater of Portsmouth will be presenting a New England Christmas featuring a trio of holiday stories. Cookies will be served. Bring family and friends! Free!
Movie Matinee - December 19th 2:00-4:00pm
Love Story Around the Corner
Come with your cozy slippers and enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn as we enjoy this old fashioned Christmas story.
Mark your calendars! Please review these flyers for important meeting dates regarding Stratham Memorial School and the Exeter Region Cooperative School District.
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 take 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.
What does this mean for you?
Proper Disposal: Rechargeable batteries must not be placed in regular trash. While the Stratham Transfer Station does not accept batteries, you can find a nearby recycling location through Call2Recycle’s Locator Tool.
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.
