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August 11th Select Board Newsletter

Posted on: August 11, 2023 - 3:31pm

TOWN SEAL
Dear Stratham Residents,
Please read below for news and notes from the Town of Stratham.  In this edition:

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Oct. 21
  • Committee Openings
  • Parks & Recreation Summer Camp
  • Reminder:  Stratham Historical Society Fundraiser
  • Clerk's Corner
  • DPW Reconstructs Apple Way

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The Select Board
Michael Houghton, Chair                   Allison Knab, Vice-Chair                   Joe Anderson

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
The 2023 Exeter HHW Collection is scheduled for Saturday, October 21 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.  Like recent years, preregistration is required. There is a $15 registration fee to help offset the cost of the event.  
•             Preregistration is required. (30 minute time slots)
•             Survey must be completed before registering.
•             One ticket per household, however you may carpool with other households.
•             Please arrive during your 30 minute registered time slot to minimize delay.
•             Please adhere to waste limits and eligible types of waste.

Here is the survey and registration.  View the flyer here.

ALTERNATE OPENINGS ON STRATHAM LAND USE BOARDS
Interested in putting your stamp on how Stratham develops?  The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment both currently have openings for alternate member positions.  The Planning Board reviews and decides on development proposals, advances long-term planning efforts, oversees the town’s development regulations, and proposes annual zoning amendments. The Zoning Board reviews and decides on special permits and variance applications (requests for property owners to use their land in a way that would otherwise contradict the zoning regulations).  Alternate members participate fully in board reviews and discussions, but do not vote on items unless a regular member is not present at a meeting.  There are also current openings for the Recreation Commission and Trail Management Advisory Committee.  If you’re interested in serving on a Stratham board or commission, consider submitting an application.  Or for more information, contact planning@strathamnh.gov 


summer campPARKS & RECREATION SUMMER CAMP
Stratham Parks and Recreation offered another successful summer camp this year at Stratham Memorial School. Today was the last day of a five-week program.  The camp hosted over one hundred campers each week, nearly 30 middle school students in their counselor training program and employed over 25 staff. The camp grew by over 50% this summer over last.  Campers enjoyed sports and games, arts and crafts and weekly bus trips to the beach.  This program provides social interaction, physical activity and assistance to Stratham families in providing child care.  This program is entirely self funded.  Registration for next years camp will take place in mid-January.  A big thank you to our summer camp counselors, staff and our Parks & Recreation Department for this wonderful program. 


STRATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
Stop by The Fabulous Find in Kittery this month for your "new find", or to drop off your donations: new or gently worn clothes, pottery, china, small household furnishings and decorative goods.  Stratham Historical Society will benefit from a portion of the August profits.  


CLERKS
CLERK'S CORNER
Are you a registered Stratham voter and interested in assisting with the upcoming 2024 elections?  We need your help!  Please email the Town Clerk at dbakie@strathamnh.gov   It’s going to be a busy year!
 

apple way
RECONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE ON APPLE WAY
The heavy rains in early July caused the edge of the road on Apple Way to wash out.  The issue was exacerbated by an overgrowth of trees and weeds blocking the culvert and not allowing for proper drainage.  Our DPW team worked diligently to clear the culvert and regrade the slope of the hill properly.  This project took several weeks to complete.  We are very happy with the results!  Thank you to our dedicated Public Works team!


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