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 need you, Stratham!
New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) has included the signalization, turn lanes, and intersection realignment at the NH108 / Bunker Hill Intersection on its Ten-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and there are scheduled public hearings across the state in September and October. The purpose of these hearings is to gather public comments and testimonies on transportation projects and priorities included in the draft 2027-2036 Ten-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, as recommended by NHDOT to GACIT.
The dates set are:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Hampton Beach Sea Shell beginning at 6:00pm
Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Plaistow Town Hall beginning at 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Greenland Central School beginning at 5:00pm
Additional information and updates can be found here and also here: NHDOT Route 108/Bunker Hill Proposed Improvements
FIRE DANGER CONDITION: VERY HIGHAll burn permits including seasonal permits (including fire pits/solo stoves, etc) are suspended per Order of the Fire Chief until further notice.
Due to the lack of rain and hot dry conditions the fire danger is now at the VERY HIGH level and is continuing to rise throughout Stratham and the Seacoast. All burn permits including seasonal permits (including fire pits/solo stoves, etc.) are suspended per order of the Fire Chief until further notice. Please report any smoke or active burning to the fire dept via 911 immediately. Thank you for helping keep Stratham Fire Safe.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY - OCTOBER 4Prepare 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.
CLERK'S CORNERCertain waterbodies in Stratham are impaired for contaminants such as nitrogen which is worsened by improper disposal of yard waste. Your leaves and grass clippings can be a valuable resource OR a source of water pollution - Rake It or Leave It Flyer. Never dispose of leaves or grass clippings in or near wetlands, waterbodies, or in drainage areas. Take your yard waste to the transfer station or compost away from surface waters. The Stratham Transfer Station accepts leaves and yard waste at no cost. For more information on home composting visit the US EPA’s website here: Composting At Home | US EPA
Coming this Veteran's Day: a "Field of Flags" display at Stratham Hill Park. The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites you to honor your veterans and active duty personnel in a large display of American flags to be planted at the park this November. Each flag will bear a name, rank and military conflict they were involved in. The display will stay up for Veterans Day week (Nov. 6 - 16). Order forms are in the lobby of the Stratham municipal center, 10 Bunker Hill Ave. Place your completed form with payment in the drop box. Deadline for submission is Tuesday, October 14. The five dollar donation for each flag you order will be used to support several veterans organizations as part of DAR's mission.
Stratham has joined communities which are experiencing drought conditions. The Select Board is urging water conservation and is advancing its lawn watering restrictions in accordance with RSA 41:11d. At this time, the Town is moving to Level 1 lawn watering restrictions.
Until further notice, lawn watering will be limited as part of a statewide strategy for preserving groundwater supplies that serve as critical resources for Stratham households and businesses. All efforts to curb and reduce use of water during this time will benefit water supplies we all rely on. Residents should be aware, the Board may advance to additional restriction levels as drought conditions persist or worsen.
Following are Level 1 restrictions:
i. Lawn watering by odd numbered addresses is allowed on odd numbered days.
ii. Lawn watering by even numbered addresses is allowed on even numbered days.
iii. Lawn watering shall not occur between the hours of 8am and 7pm.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
You've seen them crossing the roads, darting through fields, and poking around your yards. You've seen pictures of them on your trail camera and you've seen the pictures of them on Facebook's Stratham Talks. You've heard them skulking and howling at night. On September 23, come and join your neighbors at the library to learn all about what's "Wild in Your Backyard!" In this second presentation of this 3 part series we'll learn about bears! On September 30 we'll discuss bobcats, lynx, mountain lions and other cats of prey. All events start at 6pm. Please register on the library's calendar for each!
