News and Notices

Pelham restaurants allowed to utilize a maximum of six parking spaces for ‘pop up’ patios

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2020

Pelham, ON – Pelham Town Council approved  the temporary waiving of six parking space requirements for restaurants to allow ‘pop-up’ parking lot patios; the six spaces may be used for this purpose during the pandemic.

The decision to allow the parking lot patios comes as the Province announced the Region of Niagara will enter Stage 2 of reopening on Friday, June 19.

“We want all Pelham businesses to thrive and succeed,” said Mayor...

Notice of 2020 By-Election Ward 1

NOTICE OF BY- ELECTION – WARD ONE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1996 (S.40)

Municipal By-Election Day: September 15, 2020

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara, that
nominations may be filed as outlined below for the following Office: Councillor, Ward One (one to be elected).

How might one submit a nomination/file as a candidate?

Nomination Period: June 16, 2020 to July 31, 2020

Eligible Candidates may file a nomination paper (Form...

Statement from Niagara’s 12 Mayors and Regional Chair on moving to Stage 2

From the Niagara Region

Niagara’s 12 Mayors and Regional Chair offered the following statement regarding the announcement of the region moving into phase 2:

“This afternoon the Premier of Ontario announced that Niagara would be moving to Stage 2 as of this Friday at 12:01 a.m. This means many businesses and public facilities may begin to reopen, but incorporating measures to prevent the spread of infection.

This announcement means that COVID-19 in Niagara has been slowed to the point where some...

Free décor kits and singing collaboration for Canada Day

With public Canada Day celebrations going virtual this year due to COVID-19, Pelham residents are encouraged to display their Canadian pride with free home décor kits and submissions of their rendition of the national anthem; the latter coming with a chance to be featured in a special Canada Day collaboration.

The home décor kits are designed to help residents decorate their homes with Canadian pride. Kits will be delivered by Town staff and volunteers (contactless drop off) before June 26. A limited...

Farmers Market opens this week

The Pelham Farmers Market's first day of operation this year is June 11, 2020.

The market will have 13 vendors instead of its usual 26. The reduced number of vendors allows for appropriate distancing.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market is starting later in the year than usual. This late start allowed for significant consultation between Pelham staff, the Market’s Committee, and Niagara Region Public Health, ensuring best practices and safety measures are implemented for vendors and customers.

The...