Welcome to Durham, CT

During the holiday season, the Town of Durham and volunteers prepare Thanksgiving baskets for families and individuals in need. Stresses from financial difficulties, unemployment, medical problems, and other personal or family issues often create unanticipated hardships.

 
We are gratefully accepting:

Frozen Turkeys: Please let Morgan know by 11/14 if you are bringing a turkey.

Fixings: Gravy, canned vegetables (french-style green beans, yams), cranberry sauce, cream of mushroom soup, crispy fried onions, instant potatoes, corn bread (boxed), & stuffing. 

Donations can be dropped off to the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane Monday – Friday between 8:30 and 4:30 or by appointment. 

 

Gift cards (Stop & Shop, Aldi, Walmart, Visa, Gas) also needed.

 

Families or individuals having difficulties are encouraged to call the Durham Human Services office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Basket no later than November 6th. 

Phone: (860) 349-3153                     
Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org

Mail: Human Services, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422

 

Flyer: Thanksgiving Flyer 2025.pdf

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7AM - 3PM; Friday: 7AM-12PM. Appointments suggested as this position works from the Community Center, Town Hall, and within the community and flexes time based on needs.

Contact Information:
Phone: 860-349-3153
Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org

Medicare Open Enrollment starts this month, running from October 15-December 7. Here are a couple of tips from the SHIP Director at the CT Bureau of Aging:

►Read all Medicare and plan notices in general but especially this time of year. (Look for the Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)!). 

►If you are happy with your plan, you do not need to take further action BUT be aware of any changes that your current plan might be making to services/care and medications as these could affect you.

►If considering a Medicare Advantage plan, consider the impact of a network to your care: Are your preferred providers in the network of the plan you are choosing?

►Any changes made during Open Enrollment will go into effect January 1 of the following year.

►Don’t wait until the end of Open Enrollment (December 7) to review and decide.

If you’d like to make an appointment to go over your options you can contact Morgan: 860-349-3153 or the Senior Resources CHOICES program: (860) 887-3561 x132.

Energy Assistance Season is here. Appointments can be made with the Human Services Office or folks can apply online: https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/applyonline?language=en_US

Documents you will need include: Income documents for everyone 18 or older in the household (4 consecutive pay stubs from within the last 2 months (or 2 if paid biweekly)), social security award letter, pension letters or 1099s, any other income); SNAP award letter (if applicable); Current electric bill ; Oil vendor information; For renters, landlord name, address, and phone number (the lease is only required if heat is included in the rent); and current rent or mortgage payment information.

Holiday Programs: Information will be coming soon!

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 with the following exceptions:

Thursday October 23, 2025        9:00 – 4:30p

Monday October 27, 2025          9:00 – 3:00p

Tuesday October 28, 2025          9:00 – 1:30p

Wednesday October 29, 2025     9:00 – 3:00p

Thursday October 30, 2025         8:30 – 12:00p

Friday October 31, 2025             Closed

Monday November 3, 2025         9:00 – 3:00p

Monday November 4, 2025         9:00 – 3:00p

Monday November 10, 2025       9:00 – 4:30p

Tuesday November 11, 2025      Closed for Veteran’s Day

Thursday November 13, 2025    Closed for Training

Martin French, CCMC

Tax Collector

NOTICE OF REVALUATION

As required by state law, the Town of Durham is revaluing all properties in town. Durham's most recent revaluation was completed for the 2020 Grand List. 

eQuality Valuation Services, LLC (hereinafter “eQuality”) of Waterbury, Connecticut, has been contracted by the Town of Durham to assist the Assessor in conducting the October 1st, 2025, revaluation. Under the Assessor's supervision, employees of eQuality will collect and analyze information about all properties. An important part of the valuation process involves measuring the outside and listing the interior of each improved parcel. 

A Data Collector will visit your property. A list of Data Collectors is to the right of this Notice under "Resources", "Related Documents". Each Data Collector will carry photo identification and the original letter of introduction. Their cars will be registered with the State Police and Durham Resident Troopers. After making a complete inspection, property owners may be asked to sign a form. The signature is only a verification of inspection and does not commit the homeowner in any way. The inspection will take between 10 to 15 minutes.

Additional information regarding the Revaluation Process can be found in the Revaluation Q & A pamphlet to the right and at www.townofdurhamct.org/subpages/revaluation-information.

To respond online to eQuality's Data Mailer, go to:

https://datamailer.equalitycama.com

and enter the Identification QR Code printed on your Data Mailer.

Respectfully, 

John Philip, Assessor