News and Notices

By-Election 2020 - Nomination/withdrawal important date

July 31, 2020, is an important date for this year's by-election to fill the vacant Ward One Council seat.

The date marks both the least day for filing a nomination as well as withdrawals. Please note that both applications must be completed no later than 2 p.m. 

Below is information about the role of a Councillor and what is required for filing to run for the seat. 

All other information about the 2020 by-election can be found at: www.pelham.ca/by-election-2020 

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Pelham’s first-ever Annual Report now available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2020

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham issued its first-ever annual report, for the year ending December 31, 2019. 

The report provides details about the Town’s financial performance and strategic goal achievements in the 2019 fiscal year, of which there were many. 

Highlights from 2019 include award-winning communications initiatives, updating and developing financial policies such as reserves, debt, and cash management, establishing an audit committee...

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Stage 3 sports and recreation - what you need to know

With Stage 3 of reopening beginning in Niagara last week, sports and recreational activities have increased. 

Under the Stage 3 guidelines, sports and recreation facilities are permitted to open and team sports can resume.

The Town, working with individuals and sports groups, have developed safety measures and approved plans by organizations to safely resume sports and recreational activities in Town facilities such as the Meridian Community Centre as well as outdoor areas such as baseball diamonds...

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Declaration of Emergency for Pelham Ward One by-election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2020

Pelham, ON – The Clerk for the Town of Pelham has declared an emergency under Sec. 53 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. 

With a provincial order declaring an emergency on March 17, and the Town of Pelham declaring an emergency on April 3, the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, provides that the Clerk is responsible for the conduct of the municipal election and may declare such an emergency to enact any measures the Clerk deems...

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Temporary Road Closure: Regional Road 529 (Effingham Street)

From the Niagara Region

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Structure Rehabilitation 

Regional Road 529 (Effingham Street) 

In the Town of Pelham 

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE 

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 until approximately Friday, October 30, 2020 

Motorists and the general public are hereby advised that Regional Road 529 (Effingham Street) from Regional Road 29 (Webber Road) to River Road, will be temporarily closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, August 4, 2020. 

The road closure...

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