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September 23rd Select Board Newsletter

Posted on: September 23, 2022 - 3:24pm

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

  • SAU16 Superintendent Search - Your input is requested
  • Wiggin Memorial Library Fundraiser - Oct. 1
  • 2nd Annual First Responder Golf Tournament - Oct. 6
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Oct. 15
  • Honoring Barbara Mann, Former Stratham Historical Society President
  • Town of Stratham SPD to conduct day-long training - Oct. 27
  • Trick or Treat Night Set
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • NH DOT Public Informational Meeting
  • Request from DPW - road reconstruction

Please remind your neighbors about this resource for keeping on top of information from the Town.  To sign-up for these updates and other notifications, please visit this website and check the "Select Board" box under News and Announcements.

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

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SAU16 SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH - YOUR INPUT IS REQUESTED
SAU 16 is currently undertaking a search for their next superintendent.  Since this position plays a key role across the numerous communities SAU 16 serves, input from community members is very important.  Read more here.  You can also access the survey and parent/community discussion group registration on the Sau16 website: Superintendent search.  Please note:  The deadline to submit your survey responses is Sept. 27th.  Please reach out to Kate Davis, the Stratham School Board Search Committee Representative, with any comments, concerns or questions. kadavis@sau16.org  

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Saturday, October 1st: IT'S WIGGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY DAY AT CHIPOTLE!  When you eat at Chipotle of Stratham on 10/1 between 4 and 8 pm, the Wiggin Memorial Library will get a donation of a percentage of their sales!  Just use the code XHQ7MKT or mention the library when you're ordering.  Here's the flyer!

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2nd ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDER GOLF TOURNAMENT
On Thursday, October 6th, Stratham First Responders will hold their second annual golf tournament.  Support Stratham's Fire and Police Departments by registering for the 2022 First Responder Golf Tournament today!


HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection day will be Saturday, October 15 from 8 am - 12 pm at the Exeter Public Works Garage, Newfields Rd (Rt 85).  Preregistration is required.  There is a flat fee of $15 to offset the costs of collection.  Click here for important information.
 

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BARBARA MANN - FORMER PRESIDENT, STRATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
It is with profound sadness that we pass along news of Barbara Mann’s passing on Wednesday, Sept. 7.  Barbara was a former president of the Stratham Historical Society.  Her profound impact benefited many over her three plus decades with SHS, and her legacy lives on in programs, such as Antiques Appraisal Day.  It was under Barbara's tenure that SHS initiated the SHS scholarship program, giving over $120,000 in scholarships and grants to over 100 Stratham recipients.  Read more about Barbara here.  

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DAY-LONG TRAINING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING
The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) along with the Town of Stratham will conduct a training on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Stratham Hill Park.  The training is a full-scale exercise involving several area police and fire departments and other agencies.

Stratham Hill Park, along with the dog park on Jack Rabbit Lane, will be closed all day on Thursday, October 27th.

Members of the public can direct questions to the Stratham Police Department at (603) 778-9691. Members of the media can direct questions to Vanessa Palange, Community Outreach Coordinator, NH Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at (603) 545-9499.

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TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT SET
Happy Halloween!  The Select Board has determined that this year's Trick or Treat night will be held on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.  Be safe and have fun! 
 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking to get more involved with your community?  Consider joining one of our Boards or Commissions!  We currently have openings on the Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission.  For more information and to fill out an application, click here.  
 

SQUAMSCOTT ROAD CULVERTS NH DOT PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING - Oct. 13th at 6:00 pm
This meeting is to present information regarding replacement of two culverts on Squamscott Rd.  Click here for more info.


PROTECT YOUR TAXPAYER INVESTMENT!  DPW REQUEST 
Please aware that there have been recent instances where newly reconstructed roadways have been damaged by private contractor’s equipment within days of the reconstruction.  This damage can result in potholes and cracks and lead to long term problems.  Damage results not only from equipment but also from materials such as stone, gravel, soil and mulch on top of our roadways; this practice scars and contributes to silting of storm drains.

Please assist us to to protect your investments.  Be present when contractors or rented equipment is being used on your property.  Require equipment to be off loaded onto private driveways or lawn.  Replacement of a few yards of soil and grass seed is far less costly than the tens of thousands that goes into paving the roadway past your private frontage. Thank you for your consideration.