Brush pick-up begins April 10

Public works in both Durham and Middlefield will start their annual brush pick-up beginning the week of April 10.

Residents should place brush along the curb prior to that date. Homeowners are reminded each house is limited to one truckload of brush.

The intent of the annual spring brush pick-up is to allow homeowners to remove branches and limbs that have fallen naturally over the course of the winter onto their property.

Land clearing or evidence of newlycut trees does not comply with these regulations.

DURHAM - Robert Lansing Newton, 92, of Durham, CT, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2023 in his home surrounded by family.

A lifelong resident of Durham, Robert was born to Abner and Melvina Newton in Scarsdale, NY. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Emily Gastler Newton, 4 children, Kyle, Kristin, Marlene (Patrick), and Charles (Cheri), 4 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, a greatgreat-granddaughter, 2 sisters, a brother, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He never met a stranger, was so incredibly loved, and will surely be missed by all his family, friends, and neighbors. He lives within each one of us and we will faithfully continue to share his legacy.

A graveside service and celebration of life will be held at Durham Cemetery on June 24th, at 1:00 pm.

Durham

Piles need to be placed cut-end toward the curb; Piles cannot be stacked more than 4 feet tall; Brush must be less than 8 foot in total length; Trunks or branches are to be no larger than 4 inches in diameter; No processed wood or stumps; Do not place piles within 15 feet of electrical transformers or phone/cable boxes that may be located along the roadside; Piles need to be located 10 feet from telephone poles and mailboxes.

Public Works can be reached at 860349-1816 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Middlefield/Rockfall

Brush piles need to be placed at the curb with cut-end toward the street stacked in piles no larger than 6-feet wide and 5-feet high, and branches not exceeding 8 feet in length or 4 inches in diameter.

Brush must be 10 feet from any obstacles, such as telephone poles, mailboxes, fences, vehicles, power boxes, etc. No stumps, processed wood, lumber or construction material is allowed.

Public Works can be reached at 860349-7118 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Or, email jwickham@middlefieldct.org.