Durham? (Albany, Catskill, Hudson: house, schools, live)

[sww117]

Can anyone provide information about the town of Durham? We are house hunting within a commutable distance to Albany and the Catskills. We saw a house in Durham that we liked, but we're wondering what people have to sazy about the town and schools?

[piperspal]

Sorry...the only thing I really know about Durham is that the town puts on some pretty good summer festivals. I believe Durham is considered part of the "Irish Alps" of the Catskills...but that could just be local pride talking. An aquaintance had a tavern in Durham...I remarked to him that I thought it was cool to see much older couples enjoying themselves right next to bikers. He said it has always been that way - live & let live.

Hudson Valley Magazine puts out an issue, I think every year, that ranks the schools in the region. I just sent my last copy of that out to my nephew (who is thinking about looking for a teaching job in that area) - otherwise I'd check it for you. You might be able to get archived reports thru NYS govt. websites.

[siamesecat]

It would be kind of a long drive. You would be coming down from the mountain, so no 55 mph speed limit, try 30. Catskill would be a better choice, the thruway is there for the commute, the road is clear, but housing prices have gotten high.