March 5th Select Board Newsletter
Dear Stratham Residents,
This newsletter includes information about Tree Removal in the Maple Lane Cemetery, Update on the Bartlett-Cushman house, Automated Curbside Collection Project, information on touring the Old Town Hall, Town and School District Meeting Reminders, and 2019 Dog Licensing! Thank you for reading.
The Select Board
Michael Houghton, Chairman Joe Lovejoy, Vice Chair Allison Knab, Selectwoman
Voter Information
Reminder: Voter Information Night will be hosted by the Wiggin Memorial Library on Tuesday March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Center. In addition, the Town Report is now available in a number of locations throughout Town as well as the Library and the Municipal Center.
Preparations for Town Meeting
The Town Warrant and DRA budget form has been posted to the Town’s website, please visit the Voting/Elections section of the Town’s website: https://www.strathamnh.gov/voting
- The Town election will take place on Tuesday March 12th (Voting on elected offices, school budgets, and zoning related articles). Polling hours are 8:00am – 8:00pm.
- The 2018 Town Report is ready for pick-up at various locations throughout Town including the Library and Municipal Center. An electronic version of the Report can be found here: https://www.strathamnh.gov/town-administration/pages/town-meeting-minutes-town-reports
- On Friday March 15th, voting will take place on all other remaining articles related to Town business at the Town Meeting to be held at the Stratham Memorial School beginning at 7:00pm.
Hold the Date: Roadside Clean-up Day Sponsored by the Conservation Commission
The Roadside Clean-up Day sponsored by the Conservation Commission will be held on Saturday May 18th, 2019. Please hold the date and be on the look-out for additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions: Automated Curbside Collection Program:
In follow-up to community forums held late last year and in response to inquiries from the community about the planned transition to automated curbside collection, a Frequently Asked Questions document has been developed as a resource for background information for the community. The document can be found: https://www.strathamnh.gov/highway-department/news/curbside-collection-automation-project-faq
Upcoming School Related Meetings, Sessions and Hearings
- Friday, March 8, 2019 - Stratham School District Meeting - 7:00 PM SMS Cafeteria
- Monthly Board meetings are posted on the Stratham School Website: https://sms.sau16.org
Notice Regarding Schedule for Tree Removal in Maple Lane Cemetery (off of Emery Lane)
In the coming weeks, the Cemetery Trustees will be moving forward with significant safety and landscape improvements in Maple Lane Cemetery. The work will include removal of several large Norway spruce trees, thinning and pruning of Maple trees to promote health and undergrowth, and, later in the spring, replanting of new trees. This work follows coordination with the Cemetery Trustees, Select Board, and direct outreach to abutters. For more information about this topic, please refer to this notice posted last week: https://www.strathamnh.gov/home/news/notice-regarding-schedule-tree-remo...
2019 Dog Licensing
2019 dog tags are in! Don’t let your four legged family member go unlicensed. Must be licensed by April 30th! Please visit the City Clerk’s webpage at: https://www.strathamnh.gov/certified-town-clerk-tax-collector/pages/dog-licensing
From the Heritage Commission….
Are you curious about what has been going on at Stratham’s Old (1877) Town Hall? The Heritage Commission – in coordination with owner/developer Mark Perlowski – is hosting an opportunity to look inside Saturday, March 9, 9-11 AM. All members of the public are welcome.
Bartlett Cushman Purchase and Sale Agreement
In February, the Select Board entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ellen Falk and Bob Daros of North Salem, New York for the sale of the Bartlett-Cushman House at 82 Portsmouth Avenue. The sale includes the stately Federalist-style home at the corner of Bunker Hill and Portsmouth Avenue; the purchase price is $310,000. The Town will be retaining over 1.1 acres of land, which lies adjacent to the Municipal Center. The couple, who have also agreed to interior and exterior historic preservation restrictions, plan to use their home as their primary residence following rehabilitation of the property. The Stratham Heritage Commission and the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance assisted in the crafting of the easement terms. A closing is expected the next couple of months.
Reminder: Public Works Director Search
The search for a Public Works Director is ongoing; it is an exciting opportunity to lead a great team and serve as supportive and engaged community. The Director is responsible for all Highway Operations, Transfer Station/Recycling/Solid Waste Management, Cemeteries, Vehicle, Equipment and Grounds Maintenance, and implementation of wide variety of Public Works projects. This is a highly responsible position expected to provide leadership in delivering high quality services; safety awareness education and training; ongoing evaluation and systems improvement; and team building.
Please share this posting www.strathamnh.gov/town-administration/pages/open-positions with anyone who may be interested or advise those interested to contact Town Administrator David Moore by calling (603) 772-7391 x181