Dear Stratham Residents,
Please see below for news and notes from the Town of Stratham.  In this edition:
•    One Year Anniversary of ALS Intercept Program
•    Stratham Historical Society's Annual Appraisal Day - April 12
•    Heritage Commission Program - The Story of Stuart Farm - April 10
•    Conservation Commission Sponsors Annual Clean Up Stratham Day - April 25
•    Transfer Station Summer Hours Have Begun
•    Clerks Corner
•    Stratham Memorial School Board Update
Stratham Select Board
Allison Knab, Chair            Joe Anderson, Vice Chair            Tedd Tramaloni



ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ALS INTERCEPT PROGRAM
On March 20, Chief Denton and Select Board Chair Allison Knab attended the one year anniversary of the ALS Intercept Program—launched after Exeter Hospital unexpectedly ended its long running paramedic intercept service. Thanks to the tremendous work of Chief Denton and numerous members of the department, Stratham stood up its own ALS program in record time.  As part of that effort, former Exeter ALS paramedic Hearshell VanLuven was hired as Stratham Fire’s first full time employee and Paramedic Coordinator, guiding the department through licensing, staffing, and equipping the new service. Today, seven experienced paramedics provide daytime Advanced Life Support coverage for our community. 



STRATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S SPRING APPRAISAL DAY
"Stratham Antiques Road Show"
Sunday, April 12th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Morgera Room, Stratham Fire Station
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.  Fees benefit the Stratham Historical Society.   Find out more! 
 
HERITAGE COMMISSION PROGRAM
The Story of Stuart Farm
If you've ever wondered about the rolling fields and maple-lined laneway nestled on the edge of the Squamscot River estuary, now is your opportunity to learn about this picturesque farm's dramatic evolution over four centuries.  The presentation will be given on Friday, April 10, at 7:00pm in the Morgera Room at the Stratham Fire Station.  Flyer here.  

CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPONSORS ANNUAL CLEAN UP STRATHAM DAY
Help keep Stratham beautiful during this fun, family friendly volunteer day!  Meet us on Saturday, April 25, at the Front Pavilion at Stratham Hill Park between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.  Pick your favorite spot in the park—or anywhere in town—and pitch in.
We’ll provide gloves, safety vests, and trash bags.  You bring the energy and community spirit!  Clean Up Stratham flyer. 


TRANSFER STATION SUMMER HOURS HAVE BEGUN
The Transfer Station is now operating on its summer schedule.  The facility is open weekly on:
Thursdays:  2:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturdays:  9:00am – 4:00pm
These hours will remain in effect through November.  We look forward to serving residents during the extended seasonal hours!

 
CLERKS CORNER
•    The Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office will be closed on Wednesday, April 15th for a Regional Tax Collector's Conference.  Please plan ahead.
•    Are you harboring the Top Dog of Stratham for 2026?  Please register your dog not later than April 30th for your faithful friend to be entered for a chance to win and claim this prestigious title.  Register your dog. 



STRATHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
The Town voted to approve the SMS operating budget, the Teachers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement ‘26-30, limits on Open Enrollment and investment in the technology trust fund. Limits on Open Enrollment allow the District to limit the number of students coming to SMS from other districts and leaving SMS to 0. This gives our town tighter financial control over the SMS budget. If an Open Enrollment Bill is passed in Concord the district’s legal counsel will be consulted, and the town updated on next steps. Almost 300 people showed up in person to vote. Thank you!
 
The renovation project is under budget and the new spaces are looking fantastic. If there are remaining funds after the renovation is complete, the money will be used for urgent projects such as failing windows.
 
The Board was briefed on mid-year student data and scores are looking excellent, right where they should be– thank you to SMS staff and administration!
 
For more, please see the full meeting minutes here
For questions, email Board Chair Jennifer Scrafford at jscrafford@sau16.org.  Our next board meeting will be on Wednesday April 15th at 6pm at the SMS library/learning commons.