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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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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)

Tax Collector

TOWN OF DURHAM CALL TO THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The eligible voters of the Town of Durham are hereby warned that a SPECIAL TOWN MEETING will be held in the Gymnasium at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane, on Wednesday June 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following item:

To elect one member to the Regional School District #13 Board of Education, said term to expire December 1, 2025

Brendan Rea, First Selectman
Robert Chadd, Selectman
Thomas Hennick, Selectman

Dated in Durham, Connecticut, this 4th day of June 2025

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Jun 4, 2025

Special Town Meeting 6/25/25

Board of Selectmen

After nearly 20 years, the town is forming a Charter Revision Commission and is seeking volunteers to serve. This is an opportunity to impact your local government!

Please send your contact information and background to jlehet@townofdurhamct.org

Deadline to apply: Monday, July 7th

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May 20, 2025

Charter Revision Commission SEEKING VOLUNTEERS