Casey Conley
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Dover, NH, United States
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Durham pedestrians carry red flags for safety at Route 108 crossing
DURHAM — Town officials are hoping Route 108 motorists will start seeing red. It’s likely some already have.The red in question stems from → Read More
Durham considers pay-as-you-throw trash service
DURHAM — Town officials are moving closer to a pay-as-you-throw model to address rising trash and recycling costs.The plan is still in the early stages and would not take effect until next year at the earliest. The move would remove trash costs from property taxes and treat trash removal like a utility by charging based on household usage. Revenue from the program would be used to offset… → Read More
Durham seeks contractors for dam removal study
DURHAM — The town is seeking consultants to perform a detailed assessment of Mill Pond Dam removal.The town has issued a formal request for qualifications inviting engineering firms to demonstrate their expertise and background for such a project. Those proposals will be whittled down following an internal review process, town engineer April Talon said."One of the things I hope to get out of it… → Read More
Police ready for UNH's post-Super Bowl crowd
DURHAM — Whether the Patriots win or lose, University of New Hampshire and town officials and police are gearing up for a large student gathering → Read More
Durham tax rate falls, but tax bills could rise
DURHAM — The town’s combined property tax rate fell sharply for 2018, but some residents will see higher tax bills.The decline stems from a → Read More
Hannaford opposes latest Durham Mill Plaza plan
DURHAM — Hannaford has come out against the latest Mill Plaza redevelopment plan, and the supermarket chain claims its approval is required for any plaza upgrades.The company’s position, outlined in a June 25 letter, comes on the eve of a June 27 Planning Board public hearing on the redevelopment proposal. It also deals another blow to the project first introduced more than three years… → Read More
Police charge Rochester man in Dover sexual assault case
DOVER — A Rochester man was charged with aggravated felonious sexual assault after allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old acquaintance, according to a Dover Police.Police investigators allege that Williams, 43, of Farmington Road in Rochester, sexually assaulted a Dover woman on May 17 while visiting her home, according to the release.After an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant and… → Read More
Councilor: ‘Writing on the wall’ for Mill Pond Dam
DURHAM — The Mill Pond Dam needs substantial repairs and enhancements to meet state standards, and the finished product likely would not resemble the current structure, according to town officials.Weston & Sampson Engineers recently issued a report suggesting the dam effectively would need to be rebuilt to satisfy state regulators. The rebuilt structure likely would lose key historic elements on… → Read More
Oyster River students add artistic touch to police station
DURHAM — With a steady hand and careful eye, Audrey Ammann applied a thin layer of blue paint to the lobby wall inside Durham’s newly → Read More
Durham's Mill Plaza developer submits formal plans
DURHAM — The developer looking to revamp Mill Plaza with new apartments and commercial space has submitted a formal application for Planning Board review.The newest plan proposes tearing down the rear strip mall on the property and building three new structures with 85 student housing apartments and 330 total beds. It also contemplates 60,000 square feet of new commercial space for a total of… → Read More
Durham Church's birthday sign spurs zoning kerfuffle
DURHAM — Town officials are considering a zoning amendment targeting temporary signs following a potential issue involving the Community Church of Durham.The amendment, which will be introduced at a Planning Board meeting next week, would allow the town administrator to approve temporary signs larger than those allowed under current rules.If approved, the amendment would allow the Community… → Read More
Durham Church's birthday sign spurs zoning kerfuffle
DURHAM — Town officials are considering a zoning amendment targeting temporary signs following a potential issue involving the Community Church of → Read More
Bradley Commons' exterior irks some
DOVER — The Bradley Commons development on Central Avenue is nearly finished, but not everyone is thrilled with its red and gray appearance.Former city councilor Doug DeDe considers the mixed-use residential building an eyesore, and criticizes the city for approving changes to the exterior that differ from renderings released when the $11 million project was first introduced.DeDe, who left the… → Read More
Durham arrests fall 14 percent for UNH academic year
DURHAM — Police are reporting a sharp decline in arrests and overall crime during the University of New Hampshire school year that just ended.Data released by Durham police show arrests fell 14 percent, while noise events fell by 30 percent and assaults dropped by 5 percent. DWI arrests were off by 9 percent and alcohol arrests dropped 3 percent.Chief Dave Kurz attributed some of the improvement… → Read More
Durham swap shop named for longtime volunteer
DURHAM — The swap shop at the Durham Transfer Station is a bargain hunter’s dream, with shelf after shelf of books, kitchen gadgets, toys and other used items not yet ready for the landfill.According to many in town, longtime volunteer Linda Hollister is one reason for its success. Last week, the Town Council voted to name the swap shop in her honor — catching the 80-year-old retiree by… → Read More
Candy Bar owner planning Dover sweets shop
DOVER — Downtown Dover will soon be a little bit sweeter.Chris Guerrette, owner of The Candy Bar in Durham, will open a new sweets shop this summer in Cocheco Mill. The new shop, called Lickee’s & Chewy’s Candies & Creamery, will be across from the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire.The 5,000-square-foot space will be have a retail candy and ice cream shop as well as a chocolate production… → Read More
Residents decry DOT plan to lower Durham pond level
DURHAM — Residents who live around Beard’s Creek Pond are concerned about a state agency’s plan to lower water levels in the artificial water body.The state Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to permanently reduce the shallow pond by 2 feet starting this week. The gradual drawdown will occur by removing boards in a small dam located at Route 108 east of the downtown.DOT officials also are… → Read More
Durham event to focus on smart social media use
DURHAM — Social media has become an omnipresent force in our lives, but left unchecked it can lead to myriad problems — particularly among teenagers.Durham police are hosting seminars on April 9 for Oyster River middle and high school students aimed at promoting safe and respectful social media use. Later that night, another session is planned specifically for parents.“This is something that has… → Read More
Durham finishes 2017 on strong financial footing
DURHAM — Fiscally speaking, 2017 was a good one for the Durham town coffers.The town government finished in the black for the fourth straight year, according to unaudited estimates released earlier this month. It also added more than $100,000 to its cash reserves, which now exceed $2.5 million, and continued its longstanding trend of above-average tax collection rates. Durham’s budget year… → Read More
UNH staffers charged with stealing from federal grants
DURHAM — Two University of New Hampshire employees face federal charges for allegedly buying personal items with UNH-issued credit cards then creating false receipts to justify the purchases.UNH later sought reimbursement for those purchases totaling more than $90,000 from a series of federal grants — including those issued by NASA and the National Institutes of Health.The FBI arrested Hailong… → Read More