News and Notices

First-ever Collective Agreement ratified between Town of Pelham and CUPE Local 1287

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September 9, 2020

Pelham, ON – CUPE Local 1287 and the Town of Pelham are pleased to announce that they have negotiated and ratified their first-ever Collective Agreement. The negotiations took place between June and August 2020. 

Negotiating during a pandemic held its own unique challenges, but both parties were fair, flexible, and pragmatic in their approach which greatly facilitated the process. Working drafts were shared back-and-forth and negotiations occurred...

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Meridian Community Centre operations expand to include walking track, increased capacity

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September 4, 2020

Pelham, ON – On Tuesday, September 8, the Meridian Community Centre (MCC) will gradually increase operations by opening the walking track, team benches in both arenas, and furniture in the atrium.

The gradual integration of services at the MCC follows the Province’s and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association's guidance for facilities for sports and recreational fitness activities during COVID-19.

“People are eager to get back in the MCC for...

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Town of Pelham taking every safety precaution for by-election voting during COVID-19

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August 31, 2020

Pelham, ON – The first advance poll for the upcoming by-election is on September 3, with additional voting days on September 12 (advance poll #2) and September 15 (Election Day). The Town of Pelham is ensuring that all voters and election staff are safe during this very important process.

In addition to the regular election staff, three additional positions have been created to ensure electors have a seamless and safe voting experience. New positions...

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Advance polling dates for 2020 by-election just around the corner

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August 20, 2020

Pelham, ON – Pelham Ward One voters looking to cast their ballot before Election Day on September 15, 2020, can do so at advance polling sites on September 3 and 12. Advance and Election Day Polls are located at Fire Station #2 (766 Welland Road Fenwick) and Fire Station #3 (2355 Cream Street North Pelham).

Advance polling sites permit voters to cast their ballot as noted on the voter notification card. This year, to ease the number of people at the...

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Town of Pelham levies Part III charge for contravention of cannabis interim control bylaw

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August 19, 2020

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham issued a Part III charge under the Provincial Offences Act to Woodstock Biomed Inc. (Leviathan Cannabis Group Inc.) at 770 Foss Road for allegedly violating the Town’s Cannabis Interim Control Bylaw (ICB).

The charge is the result of what is alleged to be a large scale cannabis growing operation at that address.  While the ICB is in effect, the use of any land, building or structure for any agricultural,...

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