Welcome to Durham, CT

Welcome to the official website of the Town of Durham! Our town, nestled in the heart of Middlesex County, is a tapestry of scenic beauty, historic charm, and community spirit. Durham, with its serene landscapes and deep-rooted history, offers a unique blend of tranquility and vibrancy, embodying the essence of a quintessential small town.

This website is your digital window into Durham, providing a wealth of resources, latest updates, and a peek into the aspects that make our town extraordinary. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, we invite you to explore, connect, and discover all that Durham has to offer.

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Jul 9, 2025

2025 Hunting Lottery Application Available Now!

Conservation Commission

Click here to watch --> Update from First Selectman Brendan Rea 7-2-25

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Jul 2, 2025

Update from First Selectman Brendan Rea

Town Hall

Construction for the Pickett Lane sidewalks will begin the week of June 16th through August 1st. There will be no access to Pickett Lane from Main Street. Traffic will have to enter from Maiden Lane during this time. Please plan accordingly.

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Jun 12, 2025

Temporary Road Closure: Pickett Lane

First Selectman

LEGAL NOTICE
Town of Durham, CT

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Durham that the Town Tax on Real Estate and Personal Property from the Grand List of October 1, 2024, is due and payable in two installments, July 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. All Motor Vehicle Taxes and Taxes in the amount of $100 or less are due and payable in full July 1, 2025.

If the first payment is not paid on or before August 1, 2025, interest must be charged from July 1, 2025, at a rate of 18% per annum (1.5% for each month or fraction thereof) with a minimum interest charge of $2.00 applied to each delinquent tax bill.

No bill will be sent for the January 2026 installment.

Payments may be mailed to: Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422, or visit: www.townofdurhamct.org. to find other accepted forms of payment by clicking on “Online Tax Payments”. Processing fees apply.

The Tax Collector's office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm

Additional hours for this collection period: Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 10:00am-noon. After-hours appointments upon request.

The office will be closed on:
Friday July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
Monday August 11, 2025

Martin French, CCMC Tax Collector, Town of Durham

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Jun 11, 2025

Upcoming Taxes due July 1, 2025 (additional hours available)