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Aerial view of Durham, Maine
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M a i n e ’s 6 9 t h To w n Photo credit: Jeff Gervais 2 3 2 n d A n n ual Re p or t January 1, 2021 ~ December 31, 2021
232nd Annual Report & Warrant Town of Durham, Maine
For the year ending December 31, 2021 O.H. Lamb Cash Store
Durham Town Office E.S. Warren Store 630 Hallowell Road Durham, ME 04222 Tel: (207) 353-2561 Fax: (207) 353-5367
Website: durhamme.com
Shiloh Temple Photo Credits Front Cover: Kimberly Garneau, Jeff Gervais and Stephanie Roy Back Cover Photos: Jeff Gervais Inside Cover Photos: Durham Historical Society
Design Credit Kimberly Garneau
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Helpful Phone Numbers Table of Contents
Androscoggin Humane Society 783-2311
Androscoggin Sheriffs Department 911 (Emergency)
Town Office Information 3 Code Enforcement 26
753-2500 (Business)
Androscoggin County Commissioners 753-2500 (Ext: 1801) Helpful Phone Numbers 4 Conservation Commission 27
Androscoggin Registry of Deeds 753-2500 (Ext: 1981) Table of Contents 5 Cemetery Committee 28
Animal Control Officer 353-2500 (Ext: 340)
Town Officers, Committees & Officials 6 Historical Society Report 29
Casella 1-888-485-1469
Dedication 7 Historic District Commission 30
Coastal Humane Society 725-5051
Codes Official 376-6558 Select Board Report 8 Planning Board 31
Durham Fire & Rescue 911 (Emergency) Town Clerk Report 9 RSU5 Report 32
Durham Fire & Rescue & Health Officer 353-2473 (Non-Emergency)
Transitions 10 Solid Waste Report 33
Durham Community School 353-9333
Treasurer’s Report 11 Eureka Committee Report 34
Durham EMA Director 353-2473
Durham Public Works 353-3281 2021 Real Estate Tax Receivables 12 ~ 13 Telecommunications 35
Durham Town Office 353-2561 Trust Accounts 14 Proposed Municipal Budget 36 ~ 39
Durham Town Office (Fax) 353-5367
2021 Payroll 15 2021 Town Warrant Report 40 ~ 47
Game Warden Service 1-800-452-4664
Personal Property Tax Receivables 16 Governor Janet Mills Letter 48
General Assistance 353-2561 (Ext: 10 or 11)
(Hotline) 1-800-442-6003 Real Estate Tax Lien Receivables 17 Senator Susan Collins Letter 49
Lisbon Post Office 1-800-275-8777 or 353-4935
Fire, Rescue & EMA Report 18 ~ 19 Chellie Pingree Letter 50
Maine Department of Human Services 287-3707
Maine DEP 1-800-452-1942 or 287-7688 Forest Warden Report 20 Jared Golden Letter 51
Maine DOT 624-3000 Animal Control/Humane Law Enforcement 21 Jeffrey Timberlake Letter 52
Maine Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Road Commissioner Report 22 ~ 23 Braden Sharpe Letter 53
Maine State Police (Troop B) 1-800-452-4664 or 624-7076
Board of Assessor Report 24 ~ 25 Holiday Closings 54
Mid-Maine Waste Action Corp. 207-783-8805
Registry of Deeds 782-01914 5
Town Officers, Committees & Officials
Dedication
Select Board Emergency Management Director Planning Board
Kevin Nadeau, Chair 2023 Robert J. Tripp Anne Torregrossa, Chairman 2022
Rob Pontau, Vice Chair 2022 Fire Rescue Chief/Fire Warden Juliet Caplinger, Vice Chair 2022
Richard George 2024 Robert J. Tripp Ron Williams 2023
Marc Farrin 2022 Curtis Dimock, Assistant Allan Purinton 2022
Todd Beaulieu 2023 Wesley Grover 2022
Fire/EMS Office Manager John Talbot, Alternate 2026
Town Manager/Treasurer/Deputy Diana Dimock, Captain Tyler Hutchison, Alternate 2026
Clerk/GA Admin/Tax Collector
Kathy Tombarelli EMS Deputy Chief Capital Improvement Committee
John Faith Paul First, Chair
Clerk/Registrar/Deputy Tax Joseph Tomm, Vice Chair
Collector/Deputy Treasurer Budget Committee Michelle Rouleau
Jessica Landberg Milton Simon, Chair 2023 Brian Pike
Jill Gastonguay, Vice Chair 2022
Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Clerk/ Leigh Fisher 2024 Cemetery Committee
Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Lois Kilby-Chesley 2023 Tia Wilson, Chair
GA Administrator Neil Berry 2024 Linda Bowie, Vice Chair
Janet Bowie Richard Emmons, Jr. 2022 Greg Wilson
Paul First 2022 Joseph Donovick
Code Enforcement Officer Allan Purinton 2023 Lindsey Lopes The Town of Durham would like to dedicate the
Robert Forrest Heather Roy 2024 Natasha Skelton
Philip Baker
2021 Annual Report to our dedicated members of the
Town Planner
George Thebarge
Board of Appeals Richard Thompson Durham Fire and Rescue. Their tireless commitment
Barbara Schneider 2024
Dean Clark 2026 Conservation Commission to keeping our residents safe and responding to
Public Information Technician &
Meeting Secretary
Gary Wood 2023 Alex Finamore, Co-Chair countless calls, at any hour of the day, has not gone
Milton Simon 2022 Samantha Cuccaro, Co-Chair
Kathy Dion unnoticed! We appreciate your call to duty!!!
Heather Roy 2025 Catherine Oldham-Creamer
Paul First 2025 Joseph Roy
Animal Control Officer
Terry Kirk 2025 Juliet Caplinger
Thank you for your service!
Jeff Cooper
Roberta Brezinski
Road Commissioner Historic District Commission Zack Labbay
Calvin Beaumier Candance deCsipkes, Chair 2022
Mary Fallon, Secretary 2023 Memorial Day Parade Committee
Public Works Part-Time Anita Sellars 2024 Chad Burke
Ron Dube Elmer Allen Linda Litchfield 2023 Colette Wagner
Brian Wilson Brandon Wilkins Page Atherton 2022 Joseph Howe
Michael Rivera Alex Brookhouse Lois Kilby-Chesley 2022
Thomas Griswold Mark Blake Paula Erdmann-Purdy 2022 Scholarship Committee
Bradley Bisbee Christine Cormier
Eureka Center Committee Kendra O’Connell
RSU5 School Board Pearl Scribner Jonathan Pollock
Michelle Ritcheson, Chair 2022 Anita Sellars Kristen Nam
Candace deCsipkes 2024 Linda Litchfield
Jennifer Galletta 2023 Elizabeth Fertig-Burd
Kathleen Lowe Board, Committee or Commission
Martha Lewis Members with dates are appointed or
Nancy Doherty elected for multiyear terms.6 7
Select Board Report Town Clerk Report
The Town Clerk’s office is the record keeping department for the Town of Durham. The office issues licenses and maintains
2021 was another year full of change and challenges. The Town hired its first Town Manager in April of and preserves vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates), the Municipal Code of Ordinances and other official
2021, only to see her resign the position in February of 2022. While unfortunate, the Board feels the documents. The office is also responsible for the following: dog, hunting, fishing, boat, ATV, snowmobile, and business
Town is in a good position for managing this unexpected transition. The search for a replacement will licenses. The Town Clerk administers all aspects of elections, voter registrations and campaign finance as well as Board,
begin right away. Committee and Commission openings and applications and Notary services.
Other changes in 2021 included welcoming a new Treasurer, a new Town Clerk, and a new Fire Chief to Vitals
replace people moving on due to retirement or career moves. As of this writing, we are still searching for Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates are available at the Town Office during regular office hours. Certificates are $15
a new Code Enforcement Officer as well. The infusion of new people and new ideas, coupled with the for the first one and $6 for each additional of the same certificate requested during the same visit.
valuable experience of many of our long-term staff members at Public Works and the Fire Department,
Marriage licenses are available at the town office during regular office hours. One of the parties must be a Durham resident
ensures the business of the Town will continue to be done, and done well.
or, if both reside outside of Maine, they must intend to be married in Maine. If either party has been married previously, a
certified copy of the Divorce or Death certificate is required. The cost of a marriage is $40 and both parties must be
The current economic environment presented many challenges in building the budget for 2022. Inflation present. The marriage license process takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, therefore appointments are required.
is driving significant increases in the cost of energy, equipment, services, materials, and supplies. Marriage licenses are valid for ninety days from issuance.
Tremendous upward pressure on wages is something the Town will need to continue to manage in 2022
and beyond. Overall, the Board feels the recommended budget does a good job balancing the needs of
the Town, addressing the realities of current inflationary and workforce market forces, while keeping
spending at a reasonable level. We look forward to having this discussion at our first in-person Annual Elections 2021
Town Meeting in three years on April 2, 2022.
Election Dates Voter Registration
The Select Board meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. We Municipal Election April 6, 2021 Democrat 1060
provide a “Public Comment” opportunity at the start of each meeting. Meetings can also be streamed
Town Meeting April 6, 2021 Green Independent 225
live through our web site or viewed live on Durham Public Access Channel if you have cable TV.
Recordings of past meetings are available on our website. The Town also has a weekly newsletter that is Special Town Meeting May 22, 2021 Republican 1122
sent via email. Sign up for the News Blast at www.durhamme.com .
RSU 5 Budget June 8, 2021 Unenrolled 1277
The Board would like to thank the committee members and volunteers that devote many hours of Referendum Election November 8, 2021 Total 3684
service to the Town. Without their efforts, the Town could not function. There are many ways to become
involved in your Community. Please reach out if you are interested in finding out more about
opportunities that might be a good fit for you. Dog LicensesFinally, a heart-felt thanks to Rob Pontau and Marc Farrin for their many years of service as Select Issued for 2021: Male / Female 38, Neuter/Spay 247, Total = 285 Board members. They helped navigate the Town through a very challenging period. They will be missed! Dog licenses are done by calendar year. The expiration date is December 31. Licenses are available for the following year Respectfully Submitted, on October 15. A late fee of $25 per dog is applied beginning on February 1. To avoid a late fee, either come to the town office Office or register you dog online between October 15 to January 31. The cost to register a neuter/spayed dog is $6, or $11 Durham Select Board for an intact male or female. Online registrations can be done at Maine.gov, the cost is $7 for a neuter/spayed, or $12 for Kevin Nadeau, Chairman an intact male or female. Rob Pontau, Vice-Chairman Todd Beaulieu Per Maine law, all dogs six (6) months and older are required to be registered. Current rabies certificate and certificate of Rich George spaying if applicable are required to process the registration. Marc Farrin
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2021 Transitions Treasurer’s Report
Births
There were 39 Births in Durham in 2021. Congratulations and Welcome!
Account YTD Net
Deaths Real Estate & Personal Property Commitment $7,514,716.86
Residents who have passed in 2021. We send our condolences to the families and friends of these deceased individuals. Automobile Excise $952,368.55
Boat Excise $5,133.60
Gene L. Brown Donna Jean Dion Randall Keith Miller Paul Richmond Thurlow
Wanda Spring Brown David Albert Dufour Timothy George Morrill Jean Ann Verrill
Animal Control $1,100.00
David M. Chase Jeremy Shawn Faith Loanne Crafts Morse Frank Wilfred Vertilla Conditional Use Permits $300.00
Timothy Alan Cleaves Sandra Katherine Faragi Michael Neil Raskin Danny Mike Voisine Site Review Fee $100.00
Carolee Condon Scott C. Farling Bill Jonathan Schneemann James Harvey Washburn
Eunice Pauline Craig Nancy C. George James A. Smith Elizabeth Wilkinson-Sitarz Subdivision Review Fee $1,800.00
Andrew Paul Daignault Betty Jean Locke David R. Stewart Municipal Revenue Sharing $568,057.64
Urban Renewal Init. Program $55,024.00
Bete Reimbursement $3,012.00
Marriages
Homestead Reimbursement $319,568.00
Andersen, Claire Nicole to Thibeault, Tyler Daniel Moore, Sean Joseph to Koenig, Taylor Lynn User Fees ~ Collections $28,690.00
05/21/2021 11/06/2021 Building Inspection Fees $20,414.26
Balaban-Garber, Emily to Banks, Theodore Paul Morris, Joan Marie to Verhoeven, Robert Michael
08/13/2021 01/25/2021
Electric Inspection Fees $8,210.00
Bennett, Kelly A. to Smiley, Carroll R. Norzow, Norman Tyler to Oliver, Margaret Joan Plumbing Inspection Fees $8,962.50
09/19/2021
Bisbee, Bradley R. to Brewer, Amy Joe
09/04/2021 Town Clerk Fees $5,677.65
Palmer, Kayla Elyse to Dyer, Nicholas Patrick
11/27/2021 02/27/2021 Reregistration Fees $19,320.00
Bradstreet, Anthony Lewis to Carter, Kimberlei Lynne Parker, Thomas Nathanael to Hill, Ginger Melissa Admin Interest $32,486.07
09/25/2021 05/28/2021
Brennick, Nicole Elizabeth to Mutchler, Joseph Stewart Map Sales $23.50
Poulin, Cheryl Marie to Brill, Debbie Lynne
09/11/2021 06/12/2021 Photocopies $123.00
Carll, John William to Tibbetts, Chelsea Jean Pottle, Kristy Lynn to Beury-Moore, Gabriel Phiste Junkyard Fees $180.00
09/19/2021 01/01/2021
Carlson, Roxanna Elizabeth to Peacock, Dillon Thomas Prescott, Amy Elizabeth to Hotham, Vean Thomas
Snowmobile Fees $2,204.46
10/02/2021 09/25/2021 Tree Growth/Ve Reimbursement $23,859.94
Colby, Elliot Egan to Hugel, Laura Elizabeth
10/09/2021
Reily, Michael Lee to Berube, Crystal Anne Miscellaneous $5,388.80
09/20/2021
Conner, Frank Teahan to Espana Heads, Maureen P. Rice, Beck to Johnson, Brittany Doane Appeals Admin Fees $70.00
08/26/2021 09/22/2021 FD Hydrants & Insurance $44,184.26
Doughty, Kristyn Elysha to Faith, Steven Matthew Russell, Jessica Ann to Abbott, Ronald Alan Jr.
09/25/2021 10/16/2021
Cemetery Lot Sales $200.00
Ford, Savannah Sue to Shepherd, Lucas Paul Shea, Michael James to Danesino, Maria Laura Cable Franchise Fees $44,860.57
05/22/2021
Forrest, Clayton McCall to Plaisted, Olivia Kathryn
02/24/2021 FD Training/Education Grant 0.00
Sheehan, Keeley Ann to Grillo, Scott Robert
09/18/2021 10/09/2021 Capital Improvement Inter $2,132.58
Groat, Evan Andrew to Headley, Haely Clementine Sloan, Karen Patricia to Rogers, Danny John Jr. General Grant Match Reimbursement $1,200.00
07/17/2021 04/03/2021
Harriman, Nicholas Adam to Hubbard, Gabrielle Noella American Recovery Plan Grant $210,861.95
Smith, Brandon Michael to Britton, Katernina Christine
11/30/2021 10/09/2021 Eureka Rental Fees $1,050.00
Herling, Abigail Elizabeth to Blais, Matthew Patrick Smith, Joshua David to Raymond, Kelsey Alyne
06/12/2021 11/13/2021
Jennison, Casey Litchfield to Mars, Shannon Elizabeth Smith, Kimberly Charlene to Enman-Curtis, Korey Heath
Total Revenues $9,885,946.22
01/23/2021 11/20/2021
Jenison, Dagmar to Sullivan, Dana William Stowe, Benjamin Rodney to Brigham, Sara Louise
08/21/2021 Total Expenditures $9,578.284.53
06/16/2021
Kerr, Brenda Jean to Hardin, Reid Jackson Vining, Dustin Lee to Hamilton, Alissa Jill
10/09/2021
Lothrop, Kelly Marie to Verhoeven, Ryan C.
08/06/2021 Taxes receivable 2021 $234,500.99
Walsh, Emily Elizabeth to Liberis, Jonathan Christopher
04/08/2021 09/11/2021 Tax Commitment 2021 $7,518,820.89
Luttrell, Jessica Rose to Mayhew, Cody Marc Wenzler, Roseann Marie to Vanderheiden, Marc Earle Percentage of commitment 3.12%
10/17/2021 07/03/2021
Madsen, Julia Lauren to Jones, Cody Ray Wright, Jason Grant to Hickey, Kimberly Theresa
03/15/2021 09/17/2021 Automobile excise tax collected $952,368.55
McKittrick, David Andrew to Hidalgo, Paula Andrea
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2021 Real Estate Tax Receivables Real Estate Tax Receivables (Cont.)
Allen, Kimberly Jane $4,445.33 Emerson-Mains, Heather L. $3,479.67 Laflamme, Philip A. $2,884.55 Pessant, Marcel $2,410.52
Atherton, Zachary D. $2,835.90 Fairpoint $712.08 Lane, Gary L. $1,514.21 Peterson, Troy $3,324.42
Autumns Kaleidoscope, LLC. $12,170.57 Fairpoint Communications, Inc. $20.70 Lane, Gary P. $3,172.28 Powers, Paula Marie $113.85
Bailey, Joshua D. $3,477.60 Fairservice, Michael $4,501.22 Lane, Scott $807.30 Pratt, Evone $2,375.32
Bailey, Kenneth D. $1,758.47 Fairservice, Michael $1,190.25 Lenentine, Erika $782.46 Quigg, Patrick $6,683.00
Bailey, Kenneth D. $1,376.55 Fisher, Daniel A. $2,399.13 Libby, Stephen $1,839.20 Rugan, Jeremy F. $1,088.82
Balfour, James $3,889.53 Fisher, Daniel A. $790.74 Maclean, Peter $2,610.27 Sansonetti, Benjamin R. $5,272.29
Bassett, Stephen $6,916.91 Fortin Construction, Inc. $575.46 Maine Custom Woodlands, LLC $6,959.34 Scammon, Rose $5,895.36
Bigelow, Robert B. $1,928.21 Fortin Construction, Inc. $1,078.47 Margolis, David $6,408.72 Schlichting, Douglas E. & Pamela B. $233.91
Blais, William H. $5,616.95 Frank, Richard A. $1,362.06 Mayes, Charity Haskin $5,196.73 Scribner, Diane E. $3,319.25
Bowie Inc. $1,388.97 Freedom Home Properties, LLC $4,448.43 McKay, Jolene, P.R. $1,811.25 Sevigny, Robert, Trustee $3,392.73
Brown, Elizabeth C. $2,038.95 Gillespie, Kristine $1,996.52 McNierney, Lisa M. $1,163.34 Shute, Richard L. $2,075.18
Clark, Courtney E. $7,197.39 Gillespie, Kristine $767.97 Merrill, Kevin $199.76 Smith, Dean $327.06
Collins, John A. $1,345.50 Goulet, Andrea $207.00 Merrill, Royce E. $3,308.90 Smith, Eric $3,797.42
Costa, Jessica L. $2,774.84 Harkins, Micah J. $2,768.63 Merrill, Royce E. $3,194.01 Southeast Property Acquisitions, LLC $3,028.41
Craig, Paul E. $977.04 Harkins, Sandra $1,533.87 Merrill, Royce E. $51.75 St. Germain, Thomas $1,809.18
Cunningham, Dale B. $3,420.68 Hinderks, Susan $2,887.65 Merrill, Royce E. $1,045.35 St. Pierre, Tammy $1,666.35
Daigle, Ronald J. $4,869.68 Huntington, Vincent W., II $1,087.79 Millhime, James D. $72.45 Stanley, Barbara $3,946.46
Dewitt, Kevin Andrew (Party in Possession) $927.36 Huntington, Vincent W., II, $3,107.07 Newell, Ronald E., Jr. $2,593.71 Thompson, Jeremy $127.31
Dewitt, Lisa $1,426.23 Jenkins, Linda E. $3,058.43 Newell, Steven D., II, PR $1,631.16 Thompson, Richard O. $2,381.54
Dobson, Herbert R., Jr. $510.26 Johnson, Ture G. $5,735.97 Northern New England Telephone $649.98 Thurlow, Paul R. $3,268.53
Doyon, Jayce $672.75 Jones, Alisha M. $2,324.61 Nye, Kenneth A. $2,115.54 Tremper, Beverly $2,536.79
Drown, Karon Morneault $2,561.63 Kays, Shawn $7,340.22 Osgood, David & Linwood $950.13 Utecht, Ronald S. $1,190.25
& Glenn & Arthur
Easler, Doreen B. $2,995.29 Knickrehm, Douglas P. $8,162.01 Vertilla, Frank $2,437.43
Osgood, Derek $1676.70
Edwards, Michelle $7,409.57 Koenig, Nicholas R. $1,078.47 Wallace, Chelsea Stewart $2,020.32
Osgood, Derek J. $4,795.16
Ekstrand, Yennika A. $3,365.82 Koenig, Seth B. $3,576.96 Williams, Brandon T. $1,248.21
Paszkowski, Linda J. $2,291.49
Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,587.50 Lacasse, Michael R., Jr. $1,200.60
Perry, Angela $262.89 Total $284,236.0012 13
Trust Accounts 2021 Payroll
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Employee Gross Pay Employee Gross Pay
Balance Interest Donations Expenditures Balance Elmer Allen 26,168.65 Lauren Larrabee 112.39
Todd Beaulieu 1920.00 Noah Larrabee 1136.05
01/01/2021 12/31/21
Calvin Beaumier 63,585.11 Joseph Lemont 14,033.68
Stephen Benedict 3860.05 Liam Love 14,416.25
Cemetery Fund* $7,629.08 $21.55 $7,650.63
Margaret Bertocci 442.50 Fred Mason 860.00
Restoration Fund $38,119.62 $107.70 $1,209.68 $37,017.64 Bradley Bisbee 12,225.39 Brea McKechnie 3633.31
Mark Blake 4036.00 Cheryl McMahon 37.50
River Park Project $7,923.82 $11.17 $7,934.99 Janet Bowie 17,436.75 Kevin Merrill 12.15
Anthony Bradstreet 124.53 Richard Merrill 978.10
Scholarship Fund $14,597.20 $41.25 $1,000.00 $13,638.45
Phyllis Brannon 428.29 Beth Morrill 394.88
$68,269.72 $181.67 $2,209.68 $66,241.71 Stephen Brezinski 151.88 Joseph Moore 27,432.62
Lorrie Cardwell 48.60 Kevin Nadeau 2640.00
*Denotes Perpetual Care Samuel Carpenter 4274.50 Miranda Negley 228.00
Jaison Ciaranello 428.05 Dale Newton 20,968.53
John B Hasty $50.00 Helen Trufant Loring $200.00 Pamela Cloutier 22,424.40 Ronald Parker 2237.26
Kenneth Coslet 150.00 Peter Pierce 1128.08
Harriet Novel $200.00 Marjorie Taylor $200.00 Curtis Dimock 10,447.65 Robert Pontau 1920.00
Diana Dimock 20,247.25 Allan Purinton 550.00
Hattie White $600.00 D. & A. Blakely $400.00 Kathleen Dion 25,203.27 Michael Quigg 3676.25
Ronald Dube 53,439.60 Tammy Quimby 2855.17
L.O. Morse $200.00 Emille Haskell $100.00
Roxanna Dobson 54.68 Michael Rivera 50,065.70
Burton C. Gee $100.00 John C. Merrill $50.00 Timothy Dobson 4207.49 Keith Russell 480.25
Korey Enman-Curtis 2399.52 Adam Salve 786.50
A. Waterman $100.00 Charles Harmon $200.00 Wendy Enman 488.00 Rebecca Schlegel 48.60
John Faith 23,179.80 Barbara Schneider 376.83
Marcine Russell $500.00 Mrs. Walter White $100.00
Steven Faith 2860.00 Kenneth Scribner 860.72
Kate Miller $150.00 Eve B. Butcher est. $200.00 Marc Farrin 1920.00 Pearl Scribner 282.75
Ishmael Flynn 220.50 Milton Simon 4256.85
Charles W. Thomas $100.00 Robert Forrest 42,803.96 Catherine Simonitis 94.16
Laura Gagnon 113.21 Daniel Simonitis 1181.53
Richard George 1920.00 Gerald Spring 370.50
Total Perpetual: $3,450.00 Ruth Glaeser 29,808.20 William St.Michel 981.75
Thomas Griswold 43,036.13 Nancy Swinton 157.96
Wesley Grover 600.00 Rebecca Taylor-Chase 17,485.48
George Harris 9242.13 George Thebarge 18,603.86
Christopher Higgins 20,281.75 Daniel Thibeault 1140.08
D. Priscilla Higgins 455.64 Kathy Tombarelli 55,576.43
Caleb Hunter 1518.75 Anne Torregrossa 1100.00
Barbara Jabaut 230.86 Robert Tripp 21,462.34
Kevin Karnes 246.05 Jere Waterman 7957.29
Christopher James 11,737.50 Brandon Wilkins 1422.25
Jessica Landberg 18,685.13 Ronald Williams 600.00
Clifton Larrabee 155.65 Brian Wilson 43,467.1814 15
Personal Property Tax Receivables Real Estate Tax Lien Receivables
Personal Property 2010 Personal Property 2017 2010 Tax Lien Receivables 2018 Tax Lien Receivables
Harkins, Sandra $141.38 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,350.31 Beaulieu, Jean $404.17
Harkins, Sandra $97.88
Hale Brothers $81.52 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,666.03
Total $97.88 Huntington’s Truck Repair $47.13
Total $2,431.83 Total $3,070.20
Total $188.51
Personal Property 2011 2011 Tax Lien Receivables
2019 Tax Lien Receivables
Personal Property 2018 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,359.31
Harkins, Sandra $98.25 Bailey, Benjamin H. $94.56 Baker, Dale M. $4.05
Hale Brothers $84.62
Total $98.25 Beaulieu, Jean $366.76
Harkins, Sandra $139.87 Total $2,443.93
Demers, Glenda $1,898.90
Huntington’s Truck Repair $47.28
Easler, Doreen B. $3,183.16
Personal Property 2012 Total $281.71 2012 Tax Lien Receivables Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,757.67
Harkins, Sandra $100.12 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,585.24 Maclean, Peter& Dupont, Gladys A. $2,781.43
Total $100.12 Personal Property 2019 Hale Brothers $60.89 Perry, Angela $332.20
AT & T Mobility, LLC $2,061.45 Total $2,646.13 Total $11,320.12
Bailey, Benjamin H. $93.15
Personal Property 2013 Harkins, Sandra $139.73 2013 Tax Lien Receivables
Harkins, Sandra $112.13 Huntington’s Truck Repair $46.58 2020 Tax Lien Receivables
Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,905.43
Sitarz, Jon J. & Elizabeth W. $46.58 Beaulieu, Jean $289.58
Total $112.13 Hale Brothers $69.71
Total $2,387.49 Brown, Elizabeth C. $2,162.29
Total $2,975.14
Easler, Doreen B. $3,139.06
Personal Property 2014 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,719.59
Personal Property 2020 2014 Tax Lien Receivables Emerson-Mains, Heather L. $3,644.28
Harkins, Sandra $124.87
AT & T Mobility, LLC $1,891.35 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $3,240.40 Frank, Richard A. $1,459.04
Huntington’s Truck Repair $41.62 Bailey, Benjamin H. $89.10 Hale Brothers $23.31 Gillespie, Kristine $2,107.99
Total $166.49 Harkins, Sandra $131.63 Total $3,263.71 Gillespie, Kristine $793.82
Huntington’s Truck Repair $44.55 Harkins, Sandra $1,642.74
Sitarz, Jon J. & Elizabeth W. $44.55
Personal Property 2015 2015 Tax Lien Receivables
Huntington, Vincent W., II $1,166.26
Total $2,201.18 Johnson, Ture G. $5,958.26
Harkins, Sandra $130.50 Cummings, Idalyn A. $129.26
Laflamme, Philip A. $3,021.45
Huntington’s Truck Repair $43.50 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,295.06
Personal Property 2021 Hale Brothers $24.36
Maclean, Peter $2,743.01
Total $174.00
AT & T Mobility, LLC $1,297.89 Total $2,448.68
McKay, Jolene, P.R. $1,941.98
Autumns Kaleidoscope $440.91 Merrill, Kevin $259.75
Personal Property 2016 Bailey, Benjamin H. $89.01 2016 Tax Lien Receivables
Merrill, Royce E. $3,343.48
Harkins, Sandra $141.00 Harkins, Sandra $132.48 Cummings, Idalyn A. (Estate Of ) $134.73
Newell, Steven D., II, PR $1,735.85
Huntington’s Truck Repair $43.47 Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,530.94 Perry, Angela $328.39
Huntington’s Truck Repair $47.00
Sitarz, Jon J. & Elizabeth W. $43.47 Total $2,665.67 Peterson, Troy $3,484.58
Total $188.00 Total $2,047.23 Pratt, Evone $2,497.64
2017 Tax Lien Receivables Scammon, Rose $4,725.97
Aubens, Carroll V. Jr., PR $134.91 St. Pierre, Tammy $1,766.98
Emerson, John (Heirs Of ) $2,533.04 Stanley, Barbara $3,743.54
Total $2,667.95 Total $54,385.9516 17
Fire, Rescue & EMA Report In 2021 our requests for services increased by 15% overall to 494 total responses.
With a new fire chief comes expectations and the opportunity to blaze a new path forward. Pride and ownership are the orders of the day. The department members, town officials and citizens have welcomed me as one of their own. “While unprecedented was certainly the word of 2021, perseverance is a strong candidate for 2022. Amid a slew of challenges, both new and old, you stepped up, every day and in every way”. Janelle Foskett, Editor-in-Chief, FireRescue1.
This past year brought family members back to serve, while advancing the careers of many of our members. A first for our department was with the delivery of a healthy baby boy this past December. A stork emblem now resides on our Rescue. The dedication and commitment of your volunteers amazes me every day. There is not a challenge that they cannot overcome while acting as a team.
As always, if you want to volunteer and become a family member, just stop in or call. We never close. 207-353-2473
Respectfully Submitted,
Responses for 2021 Rob Tripp
Fire & Rescue Chief
Structure Vehicle
Chimney 2 Accidents 33
Fire 1 Extrication 2
Alarms 10 Fires 4
Total 13 Total 39
Forestry Other
Grass/Woods 4 Wires Down 9
Unattended/Unpermitted 2 Mutual Aid Fire 20
Smoke/Odor Investigation 7
Total 6 Rescue Assist 74
Total 110Total Combined Fire Department Responses: 494 Girl Scout Troop 500 presented the department Total Rescue Responses 295 members with the Fire Department Survival Kit.
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Animal Control
Town Forest Warden Report 2021 Animal Control
Calls For Service
2021 Calls For Service
Lisbon Sabattus Bowdoin Durham
Animal Related Issues 36 12 12 5
Missing Animals 39 11 11
Cat Complaints 64 17 10 9
Burning Permits Issued in 2021 Cruelty 12 7 3 6
Dog Bites 16 3 4 7
Barking Dog 21 3 2 1
On-Line Wardens Report………… 924 Dangerous Dog 6 1
Loose Dog 146 40 37 13
Injured Animal 14 1 3
Rabies 15 3 4 5
2021 was a very busy year for burn permits as many had the time and ability to clean up and manage Wildlife 83 15 3 1
their property once again due to the pandemic. Assist Other Agency 63 55 3 1
Poultry 9 1 2 6
We are encouraging the public to utilize the Wardens Report website (www.wardensreport.com) Swine 1 1
which can be accessed on your computer, smartphone or tablet. If you do have technical issues, Institutionalized 1
please call the station at 353-2473 and the on-duty staff will assist you. This method has transitioned Animal In Car 1 12
to a free service.
Total Calls 526 170 92 69
Any person wanting to burn logs, brush, grass, pasture, blueberry land or have a campfire is required by Humane Law Enforcement
Total Combined Calls 857
Maine Law to obtain a burning permit. If you have a question about whether it is permissible to burn
the material you are considering, please call the station and we’d be happy to come out and inspect it.
Call For Service History
There are time frames in which burning can and cannot be done. Permits cannot be taken before 9AM. Humane Law Enforcement
The class day and local weather conditions play a part in determining whether burning permits will be
issued as well. Please understand that changes in weather conditions may require us to suspend permits CALL FOR SERVICE HISTORY
that have already been issued. You will be contacted by the fire department directly should this happen.
YR LISBON SABATTUS BOWDOIN DURHAM
The individual who applies for the permit is legally responsible for the fire. They are required to make 2003 569 528
sure all safety precautions and time frames are adhered to. The fire must be attended at all times. The 2004 564 583
person signing the permit is legally responsible for any damages or suppression costs resulting from the 2005 570 384
Fire Department being called to contain the fire should it get out of control. 2006 620 401
2007 593 396
Respectfully Submitted, 2008 536 403
2009 632 278 40
Rob Tripp 2010 667 217 97 17
Fire Chief 2011 412 232 95 77
Town Forest Warden 2012 448 236 78 122
2013 642 246 76 96
2014 585 261 69 69
2015 729 270 94 44
2016 616 461 115 0
2017 490 137 97 0
2018 542 169 74 25
2019 487 100 83 76
2020 423 131 79 6720 21
Road Commissioner Report In 2022 we will be focusing on:
• Ditching and culvert replacements in connection with a very aggressive
maintenance overlay paving program that will include 3 miles of roadway.
In 2021, the Durham Public Works Department ditched
5.44 miles of roadside (that’s 10.88 miles of ditch-line) and • In November of 2020, with the permission of the Select Board, I applied for
paved 2.2 miles of roadway, which put us one year ahead on two separate grants with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection
ditching for the first time since the department was created. agency for stream crossing structures. These structures would allow for safe fish
These efforts resulted in an extremely ambitious work load passage, mitigate road flooding, and reduce future expenses to the Durham tax
that included paving, surfacing, shouldering, ditching and -payers. We were awarded both non-matching grants of $125,000 apiece, one
resurfacing 2.2 miles (4.4 lane miles) of Durham’s roadway at Meadow Brook on Swamp Road, and the other at Newell Brook on Quaker
network, including: Meeting House Road. These projects did not get done in 2021, due to
permitting issues and material availability. We are in the permitting process at
this time and are planning to award the project to the low bidder once the
permitting is complete.
2021 Maintenance Paving:
• Chickadee Lane .35 miles
Once again, I would like to thank the many Durham citizens for another year of support and
• Whippoorwill Lane .19 miles
the many compliments and thanks, we at the department have received over the past year. We
• Puritan Lane .28 miles
will continue to make every effort to Earn your support and trust as we move forward.
• Harlie Woods Road .32 miles
• Smith Farm Road .19 miles
~ Calvin Beaumier, Road Commissioner
• Evergreen Lane .30 miles
• Wires Hill Road .17 miles
• Beaver Woods Road .34 miles
• Public Works Facility Parking Lot Resurface Existing Pavement
Total 2.2 Miles (Plus 1460 Square Yards at Public Works FacilityScope of Maintenance Paving We ditched and replaced cross culverts along with driveway culverts as needed. Shimmed and overplayed existing pavement with 9.mm hot mix asphalt, and applied new shoulders.
Remaining Road Bond Project Work Completed: In 2021, we finished the surface layer on Day Road with 12.5 mm hot mix asphalt. This wrapped up the 2019 road bond project.
Scope of Bond Work: Completed final surface paving and added final shoulders. Due to cost saving measures, we were able to add Day Road to the bond reconstruction work.
Winter Roads: As of February 23. 2022, we have responded to 50 winter weather related events using 2,102.5 tons of road salt and 700 yards of winter sand.
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS REPORT Current Use Programs
The State of Maine offers the following “current use programs” which give the property owner a reduction in
their assessed value. Applications for all these programs are available at the Town Office or at the Maine
Revenue Services web site and must be filed on or before April 1st. In order to be eligible each program has
Donna M. Hays, CMA serves as agent of the Board of Assessors. She reviews all new construction and certain criteria that must be met and any change in use of the land warrants withdrawal from the program and a
properties that have building permits or are being carried as unfinished on the Town’s records. This is done in penalty assessed.
the spring of the year after April 1st. The agent also processes all the property transfers and reviews the
applications for exemptions. Ms. Hays works the first and third Mondays of the month and if you wish to speak Tree Growth
with her about your valuation, please call the Town Office. The assessor can also be reached via email at This program provides for the landowner with at least 10 acres of forested land who wishes to maintain
dhays@durhamme.com but will respond during office hours only. land for the planting, culture and continuous harvesting of trees. A Forest Management and Harvest Plan must
be prepared and submitted with the application. Applications must include a map of the parcel indicating the
forest type breakdown as well as all other areas not classified as tree growth. The 100% valuation per acre for
WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR PROPERTY TAX each forest type by county is determined by the State Tax Assessor each year. If the classified parcel no longer
meets the criteria of eligibility or the landowner withdraws from the program a penalty of an amount between
The following information is provided in an effort to help reduce your property tax burden. All applications are 20 and 30% of the difference between the tree growth value and the fair market value will be assessed depending
available at the Town Office or by visiting the Maine Revenue Services web site at www.maine.gov/revenue/ on the amount of time in the program.
propertytax.
Farm Land
Property Tax Exemptions In the farmland program the land must be used for farming, agriculture, horticulture and can include
woodland and wasteland. At least 5 contiguous acres of land is required and the tract must contribute at least
Homestead Exemption $2,000 gross income from farming activities per year in one of the two or three of the five calendar years
Under this law, homeowners are eligible for a $25,000 reduction in valuation. In order to qualify you preceding the date of application. If the property no longer qualifies as farmland or the landowner withdraws
must have owned homestead property in Maine for at least twelve months prior to April 1st and make the from the program then a penalty equal to an amount of taxes that would have been paid in the last five years had
property you occupy your permanent residence. it not been in the program, less the taxes that were originally assessed, plus any interest on that balance will be
assessed.
Veteran’s Exemption
Open Space
A homeowner may be eligible for a reduction in the valuation of their property if they: Under this program no minimum acreage is required and the tract of land must be preserved or
1. Have their permanent residence in Durham on April 1st restricted in use to provide a public benefit such as public recreation, scenic resources, game management or
2. Are a veteran who was honorably discharged preserving wildlife habitat. Classified land is valued by reducing the fair market value in accordance with a
3. Served during a recognized war period in the U.S. Armed Forces cumulative percentage reduction for which the land is eligible according to certain categories.
4. Are 62 or older or an un-remarried widow/widower of a qualifying veteran 1. Ordinary Open Space – 20% reduction
5. Are under 62 but 100% disabled due to a service-related disability 2. Permanently Protected – 30% reduction
An application along with proof of service and discharge, such as a copy of their DD214 must be 3. Forever Wild – 20% reduction
provided. For veterans who served during World War II or later the exemption is a $6,000 reduction in 4. Public Access – 25% reduction
valuation. If the property met all of the above requirements, the owner would see a cumulative reduction of up to 95% on
the classified land. If the classified parcel no longer meets the criteria of eligibility or the landowner withdraws
Paraplegic Veteran from the program a penalty of an amount between 20 and 30% of the difference between the open space value
A veteran who received a federal grant for a specially adapted housing unit may receive an exemption of and fair market value will be assessed depending on the amount of time in the program.
$50,000 in valuation.
Property Tax Fairness Credit
Blind Exemption
A homeowner who is determined to be legally blind by a medical doctor receives a $4,000 exemption. The State of Maine also offers a Property Tax Fairness Credit. Eligible Maine taxpayers may receive a portion
of the property tax or rent paid during the tax year on the Maine individual income tax return whether they owe
All of the above exemptions require a completed application and may require additional information to support Maine income tax or not. To claim credit, file Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC for the tax year during
the claim for exemption. All applications must be submitted to the Town Office no later than April 1st. which the property tax or rent was paid. For more information call 207-626-8475 or visit http://
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Code Enforcement Report Conservation Commission
Durham Conservation Commission
The Code Enforcement Officer promotes, coordinates, and enforces land use activities
within the Town of Durham in accordance with all applicable State Statutes, ordinances, and The Durham Conservation Commission shall work on conservation-related issues in a climate of mutual
building codes. The CEO also assists current and prospective landowners, developers, and respect with all Durham employees, volunteers and residents, other communities, and advocacy groups.
businesses with the local permitting process. We will seek to foster a collaborative working relationship with public and private groups organized
around the preservation and enjoyment of the natural environment.
The Code Enforcement Officer provides information and conducts inspections to protect
safety, health and public welfare. Permits are required for new home construction, modular
homes, new and re-located mobile homes, in-ground pools, communication towers, sheds,
garages, decks and other additions to the above ground structure. Certain activities located near This year brought forth some of the same challenge as 2020. We continued to meet via Zoom for
lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands require Shoreland Zoning permitting. most of the year. In August, we were able to return to in-person meetings. Our mission remains
strong and we have a lot of enthusiasm within our small group. The Commission is still seeking
The Code Enforcement Officer: one additional member and will continue that search when meetings resume in the new year.Meets with members of the public and permit applicants to explain Commission goals: ordinance requirements and procedures.
Reviews and approves building, electrical and plumbing permits. • To protect current and potential water resources.
Inspects aspects of the process to ensure compliance with all applicable • To conserve natural resources in the Town of Durham. State and local codes.
• To create and preserve open space for recreational use and wildlife habitat. Investigates complaints and possible violations of the Durham Land Use • To advise Board of Selectmen and Planning Board on sustaining our Town’s Ordinance and initiates procedures for correcting verified violations. natural resources, including land, water, air, wildlife habitat, and scenic views. Works with residents and other stakeholders to obtain compliance. • To conduct research, in conjunction with the Planning Board, into local land areas that are being considered for development. Works with the Planning Board. Discussion topics of 2021: The Durham Land Use Ordinance can be viewed online at www.durhamme.com. For further information please call the Durham Code Enforcement Officer at 207-353-6558. • Shoreland Zoning Discussions/Educaiton with George Thebarge, Town Planner Durham’s Resource Protection Zoning Analysis
There were a total of 276 electrical, conditional use and internal plumbing issued for 2021 by • Continued revision of Conservation Commission’s long-term action plan
Code Enforcement including: • Attended the Maine Conference of Conservation Commissions in Brunswick
This gave us an opportunity to hear what other Towns are up to,
challenges they are facing, and successes they have had.
New single-family homes 21 Additions 7
Garages/Barns 12 Replacement septic fields 9 Meetings are held the last Thursday every month, unless otherwise noted on the Town’s website.
Solar arrays 6 Conditional use 4 Members: Roberta Brezinski Juliet Caplinger Jess Costa
Generator’s 21 Samantha Cuccaro Zach Labbay Joe Roy26 27
Cemetery Committee Report Durham Historical Society
The Cemetery Committee works for and under the authority of the Board The Durham Historical Society’s 2021 year was unfortunately still slowed by the pandemic.
of Selectmen. Our members are unpaid volunteers whose mission is the Members of the society have started collecting items for a yard sale fundraiser, planned for
care and maintenance of the sixteen (16) cemeteries for which the town the spring or summer of 2022. In December, members of the society held a Holiday Cookie
has responsibility. We also offer
Bake-Off competition at the Bliss Farm Inn. It was a small event, but it was wonderful to
cemetery plots for those wishing to
be buried in town. The Committee meet new people and see members of the community come together. We hope to make this
has no affiliation with the private an annual event that will get bigger each year.
cemetery associations located in
Durham. The society also issued its first annual calendar fundraiser, with historical pictures of the town
throughout it’s pages. We plan to continue to make this an annual fundraiser.
The society is optimistic that 2022 will enable us to continue the organization of the
historical documents and artifacts within the Union Church. The ultimate goal is to create a
At our April meeting we elected officers and awarded a mowing contract to Yankee Yardworks of more functional town historical museum. We also hope to work with the Historic District
Durham, Maine. Commission to bring the Durham Historical Tour back. Stay tuned for more details.
This year the committee members performed the following: The society welcomes new members to join the committee. If you are interested in becoming
a member of the society, the annual membership dues are $10. The Society meets every 3rd
• Inspected all the cemeteries under our jurisdiction. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. During the winter months, the meetings are held at the Eureka Center
• Cleaned up three cemeteries: Gerrish Family, Old Town &
Bradbury and during the summer, they meet at the Union Church.One (1) cemetery plot was sold in 2021. Please remember to follow the Durham Historical Society on Facebook at facebook.com/durhammainehistoricalsociety to keep up with society activities, as well as look We would also like to thank those individuals and groups who help through historic photos and articles about the town. maintain our cemeteries. Special thanks to the Acacia Masonic Lodge for their work at Cedar Grove Cemetery and Boy Scout Troop #145 for Durham Historical Society Officers: helping to place the Veteran’s Memorial Day flags.
Tia Wilson ~ Chair/Secretary Paula Erdmann-Purdy ~ Vice-Chair Rita Merrill ~ Treasurer
Respectfully submitted,
Phil Baker Natasha Skelton
Linda Bowie, Vice Chair Dick Thompson
Joe Donovick Greg Wilson
Lindsey Lopes, Secretary Tia Wilson, Chair28 29
Historic District Commission Report Planning Board Report
Durham’s Historic District Commission continued to review and advise property owners in
the district who were planning additions/alterations to their property. We worked with the The Durham Planning Board is responsible for implementing certain portions of the Durham
Codes Enforcement Officer for this work. Land Use Ordinance, including considering and approving subdivision, conditional use, and site plan
applications. The current Planning Board members are the Chair Anne Torregrossa, Vice Chair Juliet
Union Church
Due to COVID we weren’t able to plan any “history” events for the Caplinger, Allan Purinton, Ron Williams, Wesley Grover, and alternates John Talbot and Tyler
Hutchinson. The Planning Board also recommends changes to the Land Use Ordinance as appropriate,
town in 2021. We look forward to doing these events again in 2022.
and has held numerous workshops over the past several years on various changes to try to make the Land
We also provided the town with several photos of historic Durham Use Ordinance easier to understand and implement, and to keep it current with required state laws. The
Planning Board is supported in its work by the Code Enforcement Officer, Town Planner, and Planning
buildings and locations. These photos are on display in the town office
Board Secretary.
and the Eureka Center.
The Planning Board meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month, with additional meetings or
workshops scheduled as needed. Recently, the Planning Board has been making an extra effort to ensure
that all materials for any application that will be coming before it are posted on the website so that
Union Church and Masonic Hall
The Union Church, built in 1835, and remodeled in 1927, was abutters and interested members of the public can review these materials before any meeting.
used for services and as the Town Hall, after sitting empty for
many years. The Durham Historical Society renovated the steeple The Planning Board can only consider applications that are in front of it, and citizens can find out more
which is known to house a Revere Bell, which was cast by Paul about the process of filing an application by contacting the Code Enforcement Officer or Town Planner.
Revere’s son. The building was placed on the National Register of When applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to make sure that they have provided all required
Historic Places in 2002. The Acadia Lodge of Free Masons was information and anything else that they think the Board might find helpful in making its decision. Many
established next door to the Union Church, on the site at the top of projects have been delayed because applicants did not provide enough information or documentation. The
the hill in Southwest Bend on Route 136 in 1845, and torn down more prepared the applicant is, the more quickly the application moves through the process.
in the mid-1900’s.
Work continued on updating the Land Use Ordinance and Zoning Map to make these land use regulatory
codes more workable and consistent with State legal requirements. Another important goal is to
implement policy recommendations in the new Comprehensive Plan adopted by voters in 2019, which set
Parker School House ~ Bowie Hill Road a vision for preserving the rural character and low development density of the community while
The Parker School on Bowie Hill Road was one of eleven strengthening our regulations to protect our natural resources and neighborhood integrity of existing
local schools in Durham in 1920. By 1950, only a handful residents. The next phase of upgrades to the growth management program include:
remained. As the town grew, and more space was needed, a
larger consolidated school was built in 1960, on the site of • Revisions to the Zoning Map to realign the Resource Protection District boundary with the latest
the current Durham Community School. The Parker School and most accurate natural resources data, correcting outdated and inaccurate information that
remained open until the mid-60’s when all children were served as a basis for restricting development over the past two decades;
moved to the “new school”.
• Updating the road standards to allow simple driveways to serve single back lots, give clear
standards and a streamlined process for approving small roads outside of subdivisions, and cleaning
up outdated provisions for roads in subdivisions approved by the Planning Board;
West Durham Methodist Church
Built in 1804 The West Durham Methodist Church • Clarifying the role of the Appeals Board in hearing appeals of decisions of the Planning Board,
was built in 1804 and was used until Select Board, Code Officer, and Road Commissioner; and,
the early 2000’s. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the church • Moving all fees contained in Land Use Ordinance to a separate Fee Schedule adopted annually by
was transformed from a hip roof to a the Select Board, ensuring that fees are adequate to cover the costs of providing services and are in
Greek Revival gable roof during a line with similar communities in the region.
renovation in 1867. Located on
These amendments to the Land Use Ordinance will be considered as warrant articles at the April 2, 2022
Runaround Pond Road, the church is
owned by a non-profit and is no longer West Durham Methodist Church Town Meeting.
open for church services.30 31
RSU5 Superintendent Report Solid Waste Report
Dear Citizens,
We want to thank all the residents for the passage of our current budget. The adopted budget for 2021-22 is The Town of Durham contracts with Pine Tree Waste (also known as Casella) for curbside sold waste and
$35,714,763. Most of the expenditure increases included additional costs in the following areas: contractual salary recycling collection. Requests for Proposals are submitted every three years and run on a fiscal ( July 1 to June
and benefits, funding for additional support staff, an additional computer tech position, one additional bus driver/ 30) year. The most current contract began on July 1, 2020.
custodian position, an additional second grade teacher due to increased enrollment, and the establishment of a
tennis court reserve account for eventual replacement of the tennis courts. We are excited that students have Each bag of regular household waste picked up at curbside must be tagged. There is a weight limit of 25
returned to in person learning five days a week. We hope to maintain this throughout the year except in cases that pounds per bag. Residents may put out 32 gallon trash cans which do not exceed the 25 pounds and tag the
require a class or grade level to quarantine. In those instances, we will provide remote learning. can. Residents are allotted 26 tags free of charge per year which are available the first Monday after Town
Meeting. New property owners are entitled to a pro-rated number of tags, One (1) for every two weeks
We are grateful for the individuals willing to volunteer and serve on the RSU5 Board of Directors. Current Board remaining until the next Town Meeting. Tags for rental units are limited to 26 regardless of tenant changes.
members from Durham are Candace deCsipkes, Jen Galletta, and School Board Chair Michelle Ritcheson; Additional tags can be purchased at the Town Office for $3 each.
members from Freeport are Jeremy Clough, Susana Hancock, Maddy Vertenten, Lindsey Furtney, Valy Steverlynck,
and Maura Pillsbury; and members from Pownal are Jill Piker and Vice-chair Elizabeth Munsen. Our current Recyclables do not need to be tagged and should be placed curbside in a container, cardboard or plastic box.
student representative on the Board is Brady Grogan. Acceptable recyclables are:
All Board goals aim to ensure every student has an engaging, student-centered education, and graduates ready to Corrugated cardboard (wavy center layer) Glass bottles (food jars, beverage)
enter college or the workforce. In June, 141 students graduated from Freeport High School, ready to venture into Boxboard (dry food boxes, paper bags, egg cartons, rolls) Junk mail, periodicals and office paper
their post-graduation lives. Plastic containers (#1 ~ #7, 5 gallon pails) (catalogs, newspapers, magazines, soft
Over the past year, to support students in this effort, a newly created Freeport High School Scholarship Foundation
was formed. The Foundation’s goal is to raise money in order to provide scholarships to Freeport High School Metal and food cans (aluminum, tin, foil) cover books, envelopes)
students annually. The scholarships are unique in the size of the awards and allow eligibility to 11th graders to help
incentivize their post-graduation plans. Two scholarships, in the amount of $5,000 per year for up to four years,
Items Prohibited at Curbside:
were awarded this past spring. John Paterson, President of the Foundation said, “Our long term goal for the
Foundation is to raise $2,000,000 so that we can extend our impact to more students.” To learn more about the
Foundation, visit the website at: www.fhsscholarships.org. Large metal objects or appliances Construction debris
Animal body parts Tires
To attain the Board goals we have an extremely dedicated, qualified staff serving our students. We educated 1949
students during the 2020-21 school year, which was a decrease of 63 students from the October 1st enrollment Furniture Batteries
from 2019. We believe this decrease was primarily due to the pandemic. Currently, the non-certified enrollment is Small Appliances Compostable materials (leaves, trees,
2,018. If this remains stable, this will be an increase of 69 from last year’s October 1st certified enrollment.
Large plastic items mulch, pumpkins, pet litter)
Through the collective efforts of our staff, parents, students and community members, we strive to provide a quality
education for all of our students. As we strive “to inspire and support every learner by challenging minds, building Durham residents can use the services at Maine Waste-to-Energy in Auburn for a fee and can recycle waste
character, sparking creativity, and nurturing passions,” we appreciate your support and involvement in educating our
students in RSU 5!
oil for free by bringing it to the Durham Public Works garage. The waste oil is collected and re-used by a
neighboring town to heat their town garage. For more information on Solid Waste Collection and
Durham Durham
informational
Disposal
Disposal Tonnage - CY links
Tonnage - CY
2021 regarding recycling, please visit the Town’s website at www.durhamme.com.
2021
Sincerely, Account:
Account: Town of DurhamTown of Durham
Becky Foley
Superintendent of Schools Material Material Jan Feb Jan Mar Feb Apr Mar May Apr Jun May Jul Jun Aug Jul Sep Aug Oct Sep Nov Oct Dec Nov TotalDec Total
MSW / Trash MSW / Trash 65.78 46.8465.78 60.4246.84 62.2060.42 55.7962.20 63.0455.79 70.3763.04 52.8670.37 68.3152.86 61.6168.31 59.3561.61 80.0059.35 746.57
80.00 746.57
Recycling Recycling 30.29 19.1430.29 26.3019.14 24.4826.30 25.0524.48 24.0525.05 27.6824.05 26.8727.68 27.0926.87 24.0427.09 24.7624.04 36.7724.76 316.52
36.77 316.52
Total Total 96.07 65.9896.07 86.7265.98 86.686.72 80.8486.68 87.0980.84 98.0587.09 79.7398.05 95.4079.73 85.6595.40 84.1185.65116.7784.11,063.09
116.77 1,063.0932 33
Eureka Community Center Telecommunications Report
January and February were very quiet. The first rent The Town of Durham Telecommunications Department
managed to make it through 2021’s town transitions and
was in March. There were eleven rents in total for world news by keeping Durham informed of the news
the year. The three Girl Scout troops were the first to and information they needed to know.
request meeting dates.
Technology continues to change at a rapid pace and
The Center’s Main room is open and allows for Durham is embracing new ways of connecting with the
community.
spacing so it was used for different town board
Thank you for all of your support, and stay tuned for a
meetings and trainings. great 2022!Weekly cribbage has not been open due to the fluctuation of covid. The annual plant sale was also canceled for the second year. We are looking forward to the Center being used as it was before Covid in the coming year.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pearl Scribner, Committee Chairperson
Anita Sellars Elizabeth Fertig-Burd Kathy Lowe Linda Litchfield Martha Lewis Nancy Doherty
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Proposed Municipal Budget Proposed Municipal Budget (Cont.)
Municipal Budget Overview Town Manager Request
2022 2022 2022
2021 2021 2021
$ +/- vs. $ +/- vs. $ +/- vs.
Budget Transfer Raise
Budget Transfer Actual Expenditure LY Budget LY Budget LY Actual
Operating Budget Operating Budget
Operations Articles Operations Articles
Administration 454,941 20,591 4.74% 10.81% 124,716 330,225
Administration 434,350 112,974 410,550
Animal Control 18,686 926 5.21% 10.08% 662 18,204
Animal Control 17,760 1,205 16,975
Assessing 21,300 600 2.90% 2.93% 0 21,300
Assessing 20,700 0 20,694
Cemeteries 4,950 300 6.45% 7.83% 200 4,750
Cemeteries 4,650 0 4,590
Conservation, Park & Recreation 9,330 0 0.00% 289.98% 7,338 1,992
Conservation, Park & Recreation 9,330 9,330 2,392
Donations 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 0
Donations 0 0 0
Eureka Center 6,848 35 0.51% 74.13% 1,050 5,798
Eureka Center 6,813 2,754 3,933
Fire/Rescue/EMA 499,993 27,240 5.76% 5.97% 0 499,993
Fire/Rescue/EMA 472,753 0 471,835
General Assistance 600 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 600
General Assistance 600 420 0
Planning Board/Appeals 47,421 15,679 49.40% 61.30% 3,200 44,221
Planning Board/Appeals 31,742 800 29,399
Public Works 1,312,353 162,353 14.12% 18.72% 1,007,393 304,960
Public Works 1,150,000 1,011,552 1,105,372
Solid Waste 307,821 7,821 2.61% 4.50% 28,690 279,131
Solid Waste 300,000 17,274 294,576
Bulky Waste Day 10,300 300 3.00% 3.00% 0 10,300
Bulky Waste Day 10,000 0 10,000
Telecommunications 54,065 4,065 8.13% 13.74% 44,861 9,204
Telecommunications 50,000 50,000 47,532
Raise Pool 26,152 13,789 111.53% 0 26,152
Raise Pool 12,363 0 0
Emergency Fund 0 0 0 0
Emergency Fund 0 0
Grant Matching 0 0 0 0
Grant Matching 0 0
Transfer from Undesignated 0 0
Transfer from Undesignated
2020 Solid Waste Budget Deficit 0 (2,092) -100.00% -100.00% 0 0
2020 Solid Waste Budget Deficit 2,092 2,092 2,092
Operations Articles Sub-Total 2,774,760 251,607 9.97% 14.66% 1,218,110 1,556,650
Operations Articles Sub-Total 2,523,152 1,208,401 2,419,941
Debt Service (last payment)
Debt Service (last payment)
2018 Fire Truck Bond (2028) 58,894 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 58,894
2018 Fire Truck Bond (2028) 58,894 0 58,894
2019 Ambulance Bond (2026) 41,110 0 0.00% 0.00% 41,110 0
2019 Ambulance Bond (2026) 41,110 41,110 41,110
2014 PW Equipment Bond (2024) 141,524 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 141,524
2014 PW Equipment Bond (2024) 141,524 0 141,524
2014 PW Building Bond (2029) 91,120 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 91,120
2014 PW Building Bond (2029) 91,120 0 91,120
2016 Road Bond (2023) 162,408 (2,357) -1.43% -1.43% 0 162,408
2016 Road Bond (2023) 164,765 0 164,765
2018 Road Bond (2028) 238,160 (4,720) -1.94% -1.94% 0 238,160
2018 Road Bond (2028) 242,880 0 242,880
2019 Road Bond (2029) 236,587 (3,982) -1.66% 414.32% 0 236,587
2019 Road Bond (2029) 240,569 46,000 46,000
Debt Service Subtotal 969,803 (11,059) -1.13% 23.34% 41,110 928,693
Debt Service Subtotal 980,862 87,110 786,293
Operating Budget Total 3,744,563 240,548 6.86% 16.79% 1,259,220 2,485,343
Operating Budget Total 3,504,014 1,295,511 3,206,234
Capital Budget
Capital Budget
Fire - Breathing Apparatus 63,000 3,000 5.00% 10.62% 63,000 0
Fire - Breathing Apparatus 60,000 60,000 56,950
Public Works - Stream Crossings 60,000 60,000 0 60,000
Public Works - Stream Crossings 0 0 0 Public Works - Plow Truck 242,000 53,400 28.31% 28.33% 220,089 21,911
Public Works - Plow Truck 188,600 0 188,580 Fire - Capital Reserves 100,000 70,000 233.33% 233.33% 0 100,000
Fire - Capital Reserves 30,000 0 30,000 Market Revaluation Project 60,000 60,000 60,000 0
Market Revaluation Project 0 0 Public Works - Capital Reserves 100,000 70,000 233.33% 233.33% 0 100,000
Public Works - Capital Reserves 30,000 0 30,000
Administration - Office Study 0 0 0 0
Administration - Office Study 0 0 0 281,911
Capital Budget Total 625,000 316,400 102.53% 104.56% 343,089
Capital Budget Total 308,600 60,000 305,530
4,369,563 556,948 14.61% 24.43% 1,602,309 2,767,254
GRAND TOTAL
3,812,614 1,355,511 3,511,764
GRAND TOTAL36
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Proposed Municipal Budget (Cont.) Proposed Municipal Budget (Cont.)
Budget Committee
Select Board Recommendation
2022 2022 2022 Recommendation 2022 2022 2022
$ +/- vs. $ +/- vs. $ +/- vs. $ +/- vs. $ +/- vs. $ +/- vs.
Budget Transfer Raise Budget Transfer Raise
LY Budget LY Budget LY Actual LY Budget LY Budget LY Actual
Operating Budget Operating Budget
Operations Articles Operations Articles
Administration 470,000 35,650 8.21% 10.48% 164,716 305,284 Administration 447,869 13,519 3.11% 9.09% 154,716 293,153
Animal Control 18,686 926 5.21% 10.08% 1,447 17,239 Animal Control 18,686 926 5.21% 10.08% 1,447 17,239
Assessing 21,300 600 2.90% 2.93% 0 21,300 Assessing 21,300 600 2.90% 2.93% 21,300
Cemeteries 4,950 300 6.45% 7.83% 200 4,750 Cemeteries 4,950 300 6.45% 7.83% 200 4,750
Conservation, Park & Recreation 6,000 (3,330) -35.69% 150.79% 6,000 0 Conservation, Park & Recreation 6,000 (3,330) -35.69% 150.79% 6,000 0
Donations 0 0 0 0 Donations 0 0 0
Eureka Center 5,000 (1,813) -26.62% 27.14% 3,930 1,070 Eureka Center 6,848 35 0.51% 74.13% 3,930 2,918
Fire/Rescue/EMA 495,000 22,247 4.71% 4.91% 0 495,000 Fire/Rescue/EMA 496,153 23,400 4.95% 5.15% 496,153
General Assistance 600 0 0.00% 600 0 General Assistance 600 0 0.00% 600 0
Planning Board/Appeals 47,421 15,679 49.40% 61.30% 5,596 41,825 Planning Board/Appeals 44,861 13,119 41.33% 52.59% 5,596 39,265
Public Works 1,250,000 100,000 8.70% 13.80% 1,047,151 202,849 Public Works 1,272,000 122,000 10.61% 15.07% 1,047,151 224,849
Solid Waste 307,821 7,821 2.61% 4.50% 28,690 279,131 Solid Waste 307,821 7,821 2.61% 4.50% 28,690 279,131
Bulky Waste Day 10,300 300 3.00% 3.00% 0 10,300 Bulky Waste Day 10,300 300 3.00% 3.00% 10,300
Telecommunications 54,065 4,065 8.13% 13.74% 46,732 7,333 Telecommunications 46,732 (3,268) -6.54% -1.68% 46,732 0
Raise Pool 26,152 13,789 111.53% 11,510 14,642 Raise Pool 11,510 (853) -6.90% 11,510 0
Emergency Fund 0 0 0 0 Emergency Fund 0 0 0
Grant Matching 0 0 0 0 Grant Matching 0 0 0
Transfer from Undesignated 0 0 0 Transfer from Undesignated 0 0 0
2020 Solid Waste Budget Deficit 0 (2,092) -100.00% -100.00% 0 0 2020 Solid Waste Budget Deficit (2,092) -100.00% -100.00% 0
Operations Articles Sub-Total 2,717,295 194,142 7.69% 12.29% 1,316,572 1,400,723 Operations Articles Sub-Total 2,695,630 172,478 6.84% 11.39% 1,306,572 1,389,058
Debt Service (last payment) Debt Service (last payment)
2018 Fire Truck Bond (2028) 58,894 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 58,894 2018 Fire Truck Bond (2028) 58,894 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 58,894
2019 Ambulance Bond (2026) 41,110 0 0.00% 0.00% 41,110 0 2019 Ambulance Bond (2026) 41,110 0 0.00% 0.00% 41,110 0
2014 PW Equipment Bond (2024) 141,524 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 141,524 2014 PW Equipment Bond (2024) 141,524 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 141,524
2014 PW Building Bond (2029) 91,120 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 91,120 2014 PW Building Bond (2029) 91,120 0 0.00% 0.00% 0 91,120
2016 Road Bond (2023) 162,408 (2,357) -1.43% -1.43% 0 162,408 2016 Road Bond (2023) 162,408 (2,357) -1.43% -1.43% 0 162,408
2018 Road Bond (2028) 238,160 (4,720) -1.94% -1.94% 0 238,160 2018 Road Bond (2028) 238,160 (4,720) -1.94% -1.94% 0 238,160
2019 Road Bond (2029) 236,587 (3,982) -1.66% 414.32% 0 236,587 2019 Road Bond (2029) 236,587 (3,982) -1.66% 414.32% 0 236,587
Debt Service Subtotal 969,803 (11,059) -1.13% 23.34% 41,110 928,693 Debt Service Subtotal 969,803 (11,059) -1.13% 23.34% 41,110 928,693
Operating Budget Total 3,687,098 183,083 5.22% 15.00% 1,357,682 2,329,416 Operating Budget Total 3,665,433 161,419 4.61% 14.32% 1,347,682 2,317,751
Capital Budget Capital Budget
Fire - Breathing Apparatus 63,000 3,000 5.00% 10.62% 63,000 0 Fire - Breathing Apparatus 63,000 5.00% 10.62% 63,000 0
3,000
Public Works - Stream Crossings 101,000 101,000 0 101,000 Public Works - Stream Crossings 101,000 101,000
101,000
Public Works - Plow Truck 242,000 53,400 28.31% 28.33% 220,089 21,911 Public Works - Plow Truck 242,000 28.31% 28.33% 220,089 21,911
53,400
Fire - Capital Reserves 59,000 29,000 96.67% 96.67% 0 59,000 Fire - Capital Reserves 50,000 66.67% 66.67% 50,000
20,000
Market Revaluation Project 60,000 60,000 60,000 0 Market Revaluation Project 60,000 60,000 0
60,000
Public Works - Capital Reserves 49,000 19,000 63.33% 63.33% 0 49,000 Public Works - Capital Reserves 49,000 63.33% 63.33% 49,000
19,000
Administration - Office Study 0 0 0 0 Administration - Office Study 0
0
Capital Budget Total 574,000 265,400 86.00% 87.87% 343,089 230,911 565,000 83.08% 84.92% 343,089 221,911
Capital Budget Total 256,400
4,261,098 448,483 11.76% 21.34% 1,700,771 2,560,327 4,230,433 10.96% 20.46% 1,690,771 2,539,662
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2022 DURHAM TOWN WARRANT 2022 DURHAM TOWN WARRANT
To: Kimberly Garneau, a resident of the Town of Durham, Androscoggin County, State of Maine
Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $49,000 for the Public
Greetings:
Works Capital Fund for future equipment purchase.
In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes
the Town of Durham in said county and state, qualified by law to vote in Town affairs, to assemble
at Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine on Saturday, April 2, 2022
at 7:45 a.m., then and there to act upon Article 1 and on Articles 2 through 36 as set out below. ORDINANCE WARRANT ARTICLES
(Polls shall be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to enact amendments to the Land Use Ordinance
Article 1 To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting. and Zoning Map as set forth in the document "Town of Durham, Land Use
Ordinance as Adopted at Town Meeting, April 6, 2021, Proposed Revisions for
Article 2 To elect all municipal officers, school committee members, and budget committee Town Meeting, April 2, 2022, PART 1 – AMENDMENTS TO RESOURCE
members as are required to be elected. PROTECTION DISTRICT STANDARDS & BOUNDARY (Article 2 and the
Official Zoning Map) to revise the Resource Protection District criteria and
boundary to match the most recent natural resource inventories and replace
Article 3 To see if the Town of Durham will vote to raise and appropriate an amount not to outdated and inaccurate restrictions on property use and development.
exceed the 2021 Durham Municipal Budget for any budget articles not approved Copies are available at the Town Office or online at www.durhammaine.com
in this warrant.
Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to enact amendments to the Land Use
Ordinance as set forth in the document "Town of Durham, Land Use
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ARTICLES Ordinance as Adopted at Town Meeting, April 6, 2021, Proposed Revisions
Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer $63,000 from the Fire for Town Meeting, April 2, 2022, PART 2 – AMENDMENTS TO ROADS
(Articles 5, 6, 8, & Appendix 1) to allow driveway rather than road access to
Department Capital Fund for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus single back lots, give clear standards for approving private roads outside of
Airpack Replacements. Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes subdivisions, and update the road design standards for subdivisions."
Copies are available at the Town Office or online www.durhammaine.com
Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer $ 220,089 from the Public
Works Capital fund and raise and appropriate $21,911 for the purchase of a Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to enact amendments to the Land Use
Tandem-axle Plow Truck. Ordinance as set forth in the document "Town of Durham, Land Use
Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes Ordinance as Adopted at Town Meeting, April 6, 2021, Proposed Revisions
for Town Meeting, April 2, 2022, PART 3 – AMENDMENTS TO
APPEALS PROCESSES (Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, & 18)" to
Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $101,000 for Stream eliminate redundant and conflicting appeals provisions and clarify the
Crossings/Culvert Replacements on Swamp Road and Quaker Meeting House authority of the Board of Appeals to modify decisions made by other boards
Roads. Municipal share $101,000, State share from Stream Crossing Grant and town officials. Copies are available at the Town Office or online at
$250,000. www.durhammaine.com
Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes
Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to enact amendments to the Land Use
Ordinance as set forth in the document "Town of Durham, Land Use
Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer $60,000 from the Ordinance as Adopted at Town Meeting, April 6, 2021, Proposed Revisions
Municipal Capital Account for a Market-based Revaluation. for Town Meeting, April 2, 2022, PART 4 – AMENDMENTS TO FEE
Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes SCHEDULE (Article 18)" to allow the Select Board to periodically set fees
for permits and applications based on analysis of actual costs and
Article 8 To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate and raise for the Fire comparison with similar towns. Copies are available at the Town Office or
Department Capital Fund for future fire apparatus expenditures. online at www.durhammaine.com
cue Department Budget:
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation
Raise and Appropriate 59,000 Raise and Appropriate $50,000Page 2 of 7
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BUDGET ARTICLES
Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $10,300 for Bulky Waste
Day. Funding Source: Raise 10,300
Article 14 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire and
Rescue Department Budget. Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $969,803 for the Town of
Durham’s annual debt service. Funding Source: Transfer $41,110 from fees
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation received for EMT Emergency Ambulance Services and Raise $928,693
Raise and Appropriate $495,000 Raise and Appropriate $496,153 Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes
Article 15 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Public Works
Operating Budget: Article 20 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the for the
following budgets: Animal Control, Assessing, Cemeteries, Conservation,
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation Recreation and Parks, Eureka Community Center, and General Assistance.
Transfer from Revenue Funds* $1,007,393 Transfer from Revenue Funds* $1,007,393
Transfer from Undesignated $39,758 Transfer from Undesignated $39,758
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation
Raise $202,849 Raise $224,849
Animal Control 18,686 Animal Control 18,686
Total Appropriation $1,250,000 Total Appropriation $1,272,000
Assessing 21,300 Assessing 21,300
*Transfer $1,007,393 from the Cemeteries 4,950 Cemeteries 4,950
Following Revenue Funds: Excise Taxes $952,369 and LRAP (Local Roads Conservation, Recreation & Parks 6,000 Conservation, Recreation & Parks 6,000
Assistance Program) $55,024. Eureka Community Center 5,000 Eureka Community Center 6,848
General Assistance 600 General Assistance 600
Article 16 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the
Administration Budget: Transfer from Revenue Funds* $7,912 Transfer from Revenue Funds* $7,912
Transfer from Undesignated $4,265 Transfer from Undesignated $4,265
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation
Raise $44,359 Raise 46,207
Transfer from Revenue Funds* 124,716 Transfer from Revenue Funds* 124,716
Total Appropriation $56,536 Total Appropriation 58,384
Transfer from Undesignated 40,000 Transfer from Undesignated 30,000
Raise 305,284 Raise 293,153
*Transfer $7,912 from the following revenue funds: Animal Control $662,
Total Appropriation 470,000 Total Appropriation 447,869 Cemetery Lot Sales $200, Conservation, Park and Recreation $6,000, and Eureka
Community Center $1,050.
*Transfer $124,716 from the following Revenue Funds: Building Permits $20,414
Electrical Permits $8,210, Plumbing Permits $8,963, Vehicle Registration 19,320, Article 21 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for a raise pool to be
Delinquent Tax Interest $32,486, Tax Exemption Reimbursement $23,860, Town distributed through the following departments: Administration, Public Works,
Clerk Fees $5,678, and Miscellaneous Revenue $5,785 Fire Department, Telecommunications and the Eureka Community Center and
Planning.
Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $307,821 for Solid Waste.
Funding Source: Raise $279,131 and transfer $28,690 from the Solid Waste Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation
Revenue Fund. Raise $26,152 Raise 11,510
Select Board and Budget Committee recommend yes
Total Appropriation $26,152 Total Appropriation 11,510
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Article 22 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the
Telecommunication Budget: Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to leave the appointment of standing committee
members and officials in the hands of the Select Board.
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation
Transfer from Franchise Fees $46,732 Transfer from Franchise Fees $46,732
Raise $7,333 Raise $0.00 Article 29 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to dispose of town
Total Appropriation $54,065 Total Appropriation $46,732 owned property which they determine is no longer needed or usable by the town, on
such terms as they deem advisable.
Article 23 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Planning
Board/Appeals Board/Historic District Commission Budget: Article 30 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board, on behalf of the Town,
to sell and/or dispose of any property acquired by tax liens and allow the Selectmen
Select Board Recommendation Budget Committee Recommendation to authorize the Treasurer to waive automatic lien foreclosures when it is in the best
Transfer from Revenue Funds $3,200 Transfer from Revenue Funds $3,200 interest of the Town.
Transfer from Undesignated $2,396 Transfer from Undesignated $2,396
Raise $41,825 Raise $39,265
Article 31 To see if the Town will vote to set the interest rate to be paid by the Town on
Total Appropriation $47,421 Total Appropriation $44,861
overpayment of abated taxes at 2% pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506-A.
PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMIT
Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Tax Collector or Treasurer to accept
Article 24 To see if the Town will vote to increase the maximum property tax levy limit prepayments of taxes not yet due or assessed, and to pay interest thereon at an
established by State Law, in the event that the municipal budget approved by this interest rate of 0% pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506.
referendum results in a tax commitment in excess of the maximum property tax
levy limit otherwise allowable.
Article 33 To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to resolve any disputes with
The levy limit is: $1,690,543.00
parties having an interest adverse to that of the Town which do not involve the
expenditure of public funds or where there are sufficient funds in budgeted
BUSINESS ARTICLES accounts to allow payment of any claim which is to be settled.
Article 25 To see if the town will vote to appropriate an amount not to exceed 5% of the
total 2022 Net Assessment for Commitment to pay tax abatements and applicable Article 34 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to spend an amount not to
interest granted during the 2022 fiscal year. exceed one third (1/3) of the budget amount in each category of the Town of Durham
2022 annual budget during the period from January 1, 2023 to the close of the 2023
Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to seek, accept and annual town meeting.
disburse grant funds from private, state or federal agencies, for the purpose so
designated in each specific grant.
Article 35 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow money on notes
Article 27 To see what action the Town will take in regard to fixing interest on delinquent approved by at least three members of the Select Board and countersigned by the
taxes and establishing a date for interest to start. Interest shall begin to accrue on all Select Board Chair, to pay for the operating costs of the Town.
unpaid taxes forty-five days after the date taxes are committed. The interest rate on
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Given under our hands this 8th day of March, 2022 by the Durham Select Board:
_____________________________________ Kevin Nadeau, Chair
_____________________________________ Rob Pontau, Vice Chair
_____________________________________ Richard George
_____________________________________ Marc Farrin
_____________________________________ Todd Beaulieu
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Friends Meeting House
2022
Holiday Closings
New Year’s Eve Friday, December 31, 2021
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 17, 2022
President’s Day Monday, Februatry 21, 2022
Race Track on Southwest Bend (Late 1890s)
Patriot’s Day Monday, April 18, 2022
Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2022
Juneteenth Monday, June 20, 2022
Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2022
Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2022
Indigenous People’s Day Monday, October 10, 2022
Veteran’s Day Friday, November 11, 2022
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2022
Thanksgiving Friday Friday, November 25, 2022
Christmas Monday, December 26, 2022
New Year’sDay Monday, January 2, 2023
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