News and Notices

Gypsy Moth aerial spray - rolling road closures

Please be advised that the Town of Pelham will erect temporary road closures on the morning of Thursday, May 20, 2021. These closures will be in place during the time the  helicopter is in close proximity of the road for the gypsy moth aerial spray program. Residents are encouraged to avoid walking and cycling in these areas at this time as well. 

Road closures will be limited in duration and emergency vehicles will not be impacted. 

Fonthill

Pelham Street: Overholt Road to Shorthills...

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Kenny Ng joins Town Community Planning and Development staff as newest Planner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2021

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is pleased to announce the hiring of Kenny Ng, assuming the role of Planner in the department of community planning and development. 

Ng begins his role with the Town on May 17, bringing experience and specialization in land development planning. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Planning School, Ng minored in geography and environmental management and completed co-op placements at the Town of Milton and the...

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First Gypsy Moth spray scheduled for May 20

The first application of the Gypsy Moth aerial spray program is scheduled for Thursday, May 20. The exact time of the spray has not yet been determined, though it is usually at first light, and is likely to occur between 5:30-8:30 a.m.

The spray is completed with a twin-engine helicopter; residents can expect high audible levels as the helicopter completes its path.

Weather is the primary factor in the day and time of the spray. If the weather is not cooperative, the spray will not occur and the...

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Green Bin use is up six months after launch of new collection contract

From the Niagara Region

Last October, Niagara Region moved to every-other-week garbage collection for residents and businesses while continuing to provide weekly collection of Green Bin, Blue Box and Grey Box materials. Based on the early results, Niagara residents are responding well as Green Bin tonnage is up more than 34 per cent and garbage tonnage is down almost 16 per cent. Recycling tonnages have also increased by almost 12 per cent since the new collection changes came into place.

The...

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Art Advisory Committee seeks outdoor art installations for this year’s Canada Day celebrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2021

Pelham, ON – As part of this year’s Canada Day celebrations, focusing on safe alternatives for interactive events, the Town of Pelham’s Art Advisory Committee and Canada Day Planning Group seek ambitious artists to create temporary outdoor art installations. 

The installations will be on display for Canada Day on July 1 and will be part of an interactive scavenger hunt as part of the overall Canada Day celebrations. Artists are asked to submit their...

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