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Town of Stratham Select Board Newsletter
May 1, 2026
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Dear Stratham Residents,
Please see below for news and notes from the Town of Stratham:
- Memorial Day Ceremony - May 25
- 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week - May 3 - 9
- Clerk's Corner
- Great Bay Food Truck Festival - May 9
- Coffee With A Cop - May 15
- 911 Reflective Signs
- Spring Lawn Care Tips
- Stratham Memorial School Board Update
- In Case You Missed It - The History of Stuart Farm
Stratham Select Board
Allison Knab, Chair Joe Anderson, Vice Chair Tedd Tramaloni
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57th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK - May 3 - 9
In celebration and recognition of the importance of municipal clerks and the vital services they provide to local governments and communities, the State of New Hampshire has determined that May 3 - 9, 2026 be designated as Professional Municipal Clerk's Week. Our clerks perform essential duties such as ensuring fair, transparent and accurate elections, maintaining vital records, processing property tax payments, motor vehicle registrations and dog registrations. Thank you Deb, Jim, Lisa and Bettina for the outstanding services you provide to the residents of Stratham.
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CLERKS CORNER
- The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office will be closed on Wednesday, May 13 for the Town Clerk Regional Spring Workshop in Manchester. Please plan accordingly.
- 2026 Voter Registration Black Out Period: Voter registration and party affiliation changes will be accepted up until June 2. View the Black Out Notice here. State Primary Memo here.
- Did you buy a new car? Don’t forget to keep that current registration (not a copy) from the previous vehicle if you want to keep those plates and get any credit available. As a reminder, it must be owner to owner. Credits are only available on a transfer.
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JOIN US AT STRATHAM HILL PARK FOR THE
GREAT BAY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
May 9, noon - 4:00pm
Get ready for a delicious day out! Our food truck lineup is packed with amazing flavors, friendly faces, and plenty of good vibes. Bring your friends, bring your family, and definitely bring your appetite. Great food + great people + the great outdoors — what more could you want. We can’t wait to see you there!
Get your tickets today!
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COFFEE WITH A COP
We invite everyone to stop by the Senior Room in the Municipal Center on Friday, May 15 at 9:15am for a warm cup of coffee and an important conversation about scams and fraud. It’s a relaxed chance to meet a Stratham Police Officer, ask questions, and learn how to protect yourself. All are welcome.
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911 REFLECTIVE SIGNS - ORDER YOURS TODAY!
Did you know you can purchase a 911 Reflective Sign from Stratham Fire Auxiliary? Cost is $25 and all proceeds go directly to support the Stratham Fire Department. These signs are highly visible markers designed to be mounted at or near the roadside, are easy to see both day and night, and allow police, fire, and ambulance personnel to quickly identify the correct address from a distance, especially when seconds matter most. Order yours today! Order forms are also available at the Stratham Fire Department. Questions: Email strathamauxiliary@gmail.com
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SPRING LAWN CARE TIPS
Spring is here along with tips for treating your lawn right!
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension provides soil analysis and nutrient recommendations for home lawns. See link here - Soil Testing Services | Extension. The cost is $25 for standard gardening parameters including extractable calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, soil pH, organic matter content, and a lead screening analysis. Soil test results provide important information about nutrient and mineral levels in your soil, characteristics of the soil, and recommendations for both conventional and organic fertilizers. Without this information, we may end up applying products or using practices that waste time and money, inhibit plant growth, and contribute to pollution. Soil tests are recommended before seeding a new lawn and at least once every three years following establishment.
Other temptations in the spring include fertilizing too early and mowing too short. Different formulations of fertilizer require different minimum temperatures. Hold off on applying until you are sure your soil needs it and the soil temperature is adequate. Likewise, resist the temptation to mow too low. Encourage the early season grass roots to grow deeper into the soil by keeping more of the grass blade growing above ground.
More information on grass seed, watering, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn is available on Stratham’s Webpage at this link: Grass and Fertilizer.
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STRATHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
- The Board discussed the projected cost savings from the building renovation project and how to transparently discuss with the community how to use that money once the project is completed. More to come, stay tuned!
- SMS 4th grade students built a small four foot boat that will be released in Myrtle Beach over Spring Break and tracked by students.
- Teacher appreciation week starts on May 4, so be sure to thank our amazing teachers!
For more, please see the full meeting minutes here:
For questions, email Board Chair Jennifer Scrafford. Our next board meeting will be on Wednesday May, 13 at 6pm at the SMS library/learning commons.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - 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, listen to this presentation given by Nate Merrill, Heritage Commission Chair. Learn about this picturesque farm's dramatic evolution over four centuries.
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