Volume 20, Number 11
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
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Friday, July 4, 2014
Durham’s Town Green revitalization takes shape By Judy Moeckel Special to Town Times
One of the most attractive aspects of Main Street Durham is its town green. But age, disease and storms have taken their toll. Last year, the Board of Selectmen received a request from Tim Larkin, the town’s tree warden, and Bonnie Penders, Durham Garden Club Tree Committee chairman to plant some trees on the north side of the Green. After considering this request,
the BOS recognized the need for a long range plan for the historic space. In July 2013, the panel created the “Town Green Revitalization Project,” and appointed a committee representing diverse stakeholders and experts. Members include Bonnie Penders, chair, an advanced master gardener; Tina Gossner, a master gardener; Bob Isleib, a lighting specialist; Durham Tree Warden Tim Larkin; Duncan Milne of the Durham Historic District Commission; Bob Thody, represent-
ing the Durham Fair Association; and Chad Reddick, an interested Durham resident. The project’s mission statement is “to beautify the Green and create a renewed sense of pride for generations to come. The Durham Green is a vital part of our rich history, and this initiative will establish a structured plan to protect, enhance and celebrate our Green.” The committee is taking a broad approach, BonSee Revitalization / Page 17
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Go Far program inspires young runner By Thomas Liljedahl Special to Town Times
When Jennifer Schulten established a physical fitness program for Durham and Middlefield youths eight years ago, she never could have anticipated the influence it would have, specifically on her son Peter. Peter Schulten, 12, has always had a knack for running, spending elementary recesses running around alone rather than engaging in activities with friends. Recognizing this
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