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
Please note, there will be a delay in trash and recycling collection due to the Labor Day holiday. If your pick up is usually Tuesday, it will be on Wednesday. Wednesday's pick up will be on Thursday, etc. If you have any questions, please call DPW 603-772-5550 x503.
Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. We wish you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
SAU16 schools open on Monday, August 26th. We would like to remind everyone of the importance of road safety, particularly with regards to school buses. It is crucial to adhere to the law and come to a complete stop when a school bus is picking up or dropping off students.
The Fire Department Auxiliary and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, September 5 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm in the Morgera Room at the Stratham Fire Station. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Please consider donating. Register today!
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYMark your calendars! The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be Saturday, October 19th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Exeter Public Works Garage, 13 Newfields Rd. Pre-registration is required! There will be a $15 per vehicle user fee, which covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of waste. Click here for further details.
Smyk Park Improvements Underway!
The Stratham Department of Public Works is excited to announce that the much-anticipated driveway and drainage improvements at Smyk Park have begun. The park will be closed while the work is being done. This project, funded by the Smyk Trust, includes new fencing at the park entrance, along with the creation of rain gardens and vegetative swales that will enhance both the beauty and environmental sustainability of the park. We are thrilled to see Smyk Park becoming an even more enjoyable space for our community.
Upcoming Roadwork Notice
In the coming month, the DPW will be starting road line painting and paving projects throughout the town. For details on which roads will be affected and the expected timeline, please visit the DPW website home page.
Septic Smart Week is September 16 – 20 and the Town is seeking artwork to update our bulletin boards in Town Hall. Parents, ask your kids if they know what a septic system is and if they can draw it. Then email the artwork to Planning@StrathamNH.gov or drop off the hard copy at the Planning Office (10 Bunker Hill Avenue) and we will proudly display it on the wall during Septic Smart Week! Here is a link to a flyer you can download: SepticSmart Flyer or use your own blank paper!
The SHS kicks off our programs for 2024/25 on Monday, September 9, at 7:00 pm with the program below. Dr. Alexander was able to access and use items from our SHS collection in her program.
For more information about the Stratham Historical Society, click here.
