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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Step back in time and experience history! Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m. at the Durham Fairgrounds for a day of living history, music, and community. Battle will take place at 2:00 p.m.!

Events include:

Miliary Drills and Battle Demonstrations
Colonial Crafts, Trades and Dancing
Fife and Drum Corps
Sutlers & Food

This event is presented by the Durham America 250 Committee and the Durham Historical Society. For more information, please visit www.durhamhistory.com and follow us on Facebook at DurhamCT250

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Oct 17, 2026

America 250 | Revolutionary War Encampment and Battle

America 250 Committee

Thursday, September 24
Durham Library is CLOSED Thursday

Town Hall and Community Center will remain OPEN on Thursday,. Please note, there will be limited access to the buildings for the public starting around 3:30 p.m. Some individual office hours may vary:

Assessors Office: Closed
Town Clerk Office: Closing at 2:00 p.m.
Tax Office: Closing at 3:00 p.m.

The Transfer Station will remain OPEN on Thursday

Friday, September 25 thru Sunday, September 27
All town buildings will be CLOSED, including the Transfer Station

Monday, September 28
All town buildings will re-open, including the Transfer Station

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Sep 21, 2026

Town Building Hours Durham Fair Week

Town Hall

Copies of the Charter Revision questions to appear on the ballot are available in the Town Clerk's office for public review. Explanatory text will be made available at a later date

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Sep 3, 2026

Charter Revision Questions to appear on Nov Ballot

Elections

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF DURHAM

NOVEMBER 2ND FILING DEADLINE

PURSUANT TO CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES SEC 12-40

Owners and lessees of all tangible personal property located in the Town of Durham as of October 1, 2026 must file Personal Property Declarations in the Assessor’s Office on or before November 2, 2026. Declarations, extension requests, and exemption applications are available on the Town website and in the Assessor’s Office.

Tangible personal property includes, but is not limited to, UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES, FARM MACHINERY, BUSINESS COMPUTERS/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OFFICE FURNITURE & FIXTURES, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, etc. Failure to file will result in a penalty per CGS Sec 12-41.

Questions may be directed to the Assessor’s Office at (860) 343-6723 or (860) 343-6709.

For further information, click on the following link:

https://www.townofdurhamct.org/subpages/personal-property-information-and-forms

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Personal Property Legal Notice