Town seeking new deputy treasurer/tax collector
The town of Durham is looking for a full-time deputy treasurer/deputy tax collector/deputy clerk to replace Pauline Paradis, who is retiring.
According to the job announcement, which is available on the town’s website at www.durhamme.com, the job entails administrative and fiscal work involving a combination of duties, which includes the handling of the town’s money, the collection of taxes and the organization of departmental operations.
The position also requires a variety of bookkeeping, data processing, cash management and clerical functions. It also requires the person in the position to have a great deal of contact with the public, and as a result, the successful candidate must be friendly and tactful, as well as maintain a professional appearance.
The town is accepting applications until Thursday, Feb. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Applicants should send resumes and cover letters, along with three professional and three personal references to: Deputy Search, town of Durham, 630 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine, 04222.
More information on the position, along with a job description, can be found at www.durhamme.com.
Upcoming meetings, office hours
The Durham selectmen will meet Tuesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the town office.
The Durham code enforcement officer will be available to the public at the Durham Town Office on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 5-7 p.m.
Spinet piano needed
Do you have a small spinet piano to donate? A local resident is looking for one to play for a parent and other residents at a local Alzheimer’s assisted-living facility. The piano should be tunable, and appearance is not important. Call 865-9507 for more information.
Nomination papers available
Nomination papers for the April 2013 ballot are now available at the Town Clerk’s office during business hours.
Candidates will need to sign out the nominations papers from the Town Clerk. At least 25 signatures from registered voters of Durham but no more than 100 signatures will be needed. Nomination papers need to be back to the Town Clerk on or before Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 4:30 p.m., to have the name appear on the ballot for the April municipal election.
The open positions are: two seats on the Board of Selectmen, each a three-year term; three positions on the Budget Committee, each a three-year term; and one position on the Regional School Unit 5 board of directors, also a three-year term.
For more information, call 353-2561, ext. 11.
Kindergarten ?pre-registration open
The form to pre-register Durham students for kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year is now on Durham Community School’s website at dcs.rsu5.org. Residents who have a child who will attend kindergarten next year should fill out the form now so the school can plan for its upcoming budget.
Children must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 15, 2013, to qualify and live in Durham. Registration will take place in the spring with screening in early May. By pre-registering now, residents will be on the school’s list to receive the registration packet and information when it becomes available in the spring.
Dog licenses now due
All dog licenses expired on Dec. 31 and are now due. Starting Feb. 1, there will be a late fee of $25 per dog applied to the regular fee. The price for a spayed or neutered dog is $6 and for an unaltered dog is $11. You may license your dog by coming in to the Town Office during business hours or mail your information to: Shannon Plourde, Durham Town Clerk, C/O town of Durham, 630 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine 04222.
Include the dog’s rabies certificate, a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check (make checks payable to the town of Durham). In return Plourde will mail you the new tag and return all the paperwork. Those with questions can call Plourde at 353-2561, ext. 11.
Town seeking board members
The Durham planning and appeals boards are seeking new members to be appointed. There are also openings on the Historic District Commission as well as the Scholarship and Eureka committees. If interested, stop by the Durham Town Office and fill out a committee application, or for more information, call 353-2561, ext. 10.
Local church services
The First Congregational Church of Durham has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The pastor is Michael Johnson.
Services for the Shiloh Church are every Sunday at 10 a.m. The pastor is Ron Parker
Services for Friends Meeting are every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The pastor is Daphne Clement.
Lisbon Area Christian Outreach
The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach’s food pantry and clothing bank hours are: Wednesday: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday: 8 a.m.-10 a.m. LACO serves the communities of Bowdoin, Durham and Lisbon. The website is www.lacopantry.org.
The physical address for food and clothing is the Marion T. Morse Community Center, enter from the Berry Avenue side behind the Lisbon United Methodist Church. The clothing bank cannot accept furniture, appliances, etc., as they do not have the room to store them. For more, call Debbie at 240-1637.
Community Center ?for rent
The Durham Eureka Community Center is available to rent for small groups of 50 or less. The building is great for showers, birthday gatherings and meetings. Contact Anita Sellars for more information at 353-6217. The Community Center Committee is seeking new members. For more information call Nancy Decker at 751-1323.
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