April 23rd Select Board Newsletter
Dear Stratham Residents,
Please read below for news and notes from the Town of Stratham.
In this edition:
- Masks in Town Buildings
- Town Clerk/Tax Collector Retirement Celebration May 12th
- Route 33 Neighborhood Heritage District Community Input Sessions slated for May 13 and May 15
- Protect Your Vaccine Card
- Compost Bins & Rain Barrels For Sale
- Stratham Police Dept. Drug Take Back Day - April 24th
- Trail Management Advisory Committee Update
- Parks & Recreation News
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The Select Board
Michael Houghton, Chairman Joe Lovejoy, Vice Chair Allison Knab
RESCHEDULED SELECT BOARD MEETING
Please note: The Select Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled and will take place Monday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. The second meeting of May will take place on May 17th.
MASKS IN TOWN BUILDINGS
At its April 19th meeting, the Select Board reaffirmed its mask requirement for all Town buildings, including the municipal center. Further, the Town recommends use of remote access to Town services wherever possible and that social distancing within the buildings be maintained. Please continue to follow all signage.
TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
After 17 years of service, our Town Clerk/Tax Collector Joyce Charbonneau is retiring! Please join us in wishing her well on Wednesday, May 12th from 2-4pm. This will be an open "tent" event outside at the Municipal Center. See invite. We hope to see you there!
ROUTE 33 NEIGHBORHOOD HERITAGE DISTRICT COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONS SLATED FOR MAY 13 AND May 15
Representing the largest concentration of historically significant properties in Stratham, the Route 33 section of Portsmouth Avenue is a vital part of our community. The Stratham Planning Board is considering the creation of a Neighborhood Heritage District for the unique properties along the corridor. How does a Neighborhood Heritage District work? What would it mean for property owners? Learn more by participating in one of the Route 33 Community Input Sessions slated for Thursday, May 13 at 6 pm or Saturday, May 15 at 10 am. Please note that both dates will include the same presentation. Residents have the option to participate in person at the Stratham Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue (face coverings and social distancing required), or to participate from home electronically. Simply e-mail planning@strathamnh.gov to receive the log-in information to participate over ZOOM. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about a potential Neighborhood Heritage District designation and include plenty of time for you to pose your questions or offer your opinions. We want to hear from you! Your input is important and will help guide this initiative. Learn more by visiting www.strathamnh.gov/route33
VACCINE CARDS... HOW ARE YOU PROTECTING YOURS?
The library can protect your card inside of a plastic sleeve. It's not lamination - no plastic is adhered. Our book covering machine can use scraps to create pouches or envelopes to protect your card. The pouch/envelope can be opened easily to remove the vaccination card.
Give us a call to set up a time to bring in your vaccination card and we'll get it protected at no charge! 772-4346
COMPOST BINS AND RAIN BARRELS FOR SALE
The Conservation Commission would like to thank everyone who showed up on April 17th for Clean Up Day! Your time and effort is appreciated. The commission is still accepting orders for compost bins and rain barrels. Sales will continue until the bins and barrels sell out. They are offering these items at cost. Compost bins cost $58 each and rain barrels cost $65 each. Please see this flyer. If you are interested in placing an order, please fill out this order form.
STRATHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Please properly dispose of your expired and unused prescriptions by bringing them to the Stratham Police Department from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 24th.
TRAIL MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Trail Management Advisory Committee (TMAC) held their first official Committee meeting on April 21st at the Stratham Municipal Center. The SHP Trails Advisory Committee is an ad hoc committee that consists of 7 members appointed by the Select Board. The Committee will meet at least once a month as it works towards meeting the goals outlined in their charge provided by the Stratham Select Board. For more information on TMAC, please visit their page on the town website. https://www.strathamnh.gov/parks-recreation/stratham-hill-park-trail-management-advisory-committee
Parks & Recreation UPDATES
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We're looking to hire dynamic individuals with lots of energy to keep up with elementary-aged children in our fun recreation day camp held in Stratham. You'll actively participate with campers throughout the day engaging in sports activities, arts & crafts, hikes, physical activity, games and songs. Review the full job description here.
All qualified candidates shall submit a Town of Stratham job application. Electronic submissions should be sent to shickey@strathamnh.gov.
The Town of Stratham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TENNIS COURTS
The tennis courts are OPEN at Stevens Field from dawn to dusk each day. Did you know Stratham offers pickleball? If you are interested in playing stop by the courts on Monday, Thursday and/or Saturday mornings from 7:30am – 11:30am. For additional pickleball information please contact Joanie Gough at jlgteach@gmail.com .
We are also offering Pickleball clinics in May and June. Register today!
If you are curious when the courts are available for use, please check out our reservation calendar.
For further information on any of these items please visit: https://www.strathamnh.gov/parks-recreation