May 2021 Town of Pelham Newsletter

May 2021 Town of Pelham Newsletter

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 Farmers Market returns to action May 6

The Pelham Farmers Market, an essential service provider, will operate for the first time this year on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at a limited capacity. The Market continues operation every Thursday through October 7, from 4 p.m. until dusk.

“Safety and access to fresh local produce are of the utmost importance as we continue to operate the Farmers Market for the second year amid the ongoing pandemic,” said Leah Letford, special events and festivals programmer. “The local vendors are excited to provide their services again this year, and a farmers market is a great way to help support local.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Market has again adopted regulations to keep patrons safe while visiting vendors. These regulations have been approved by Niagara Public Health and are similar to those that were in place during last year’s Market. 

This year, only 13 patrons may be in the market area at any given time (excluding vendors) to ensure physical distancing can be maintained. Patrons are to adhere to one-way traffic flow around the Market from the designated entrance and exit point.

Patrons to the Market can expect the following from their visit:

• All patrons are asked to please wear a face-covering at all times in a manner that covers
  their mouth, nose, and chin, unless they are entitled to exceptions

• Access to sanitize their hands before entry to the Market

• No handling or sampling of food will be permitted, no onsite consumption

• Maintain a safe physical separation of two metres from other shoppers while in line and the
  market area

• Follow the traffic-flow directions clearly marked out at the Market

• Exit the area when shopping is completed

Visit the Pelham Farmer’s Market webpage at www.pelham.ca/farmers-market  and follow the Town’s social media channels for updates.t and follow the Town’s social media channels for updates.

Visit: www.pelham.ca/mcc for more information.

More COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates are available for booking

The provincial government has announced that individuals 55 years old or older in 2021 are now eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the provincial booking portal. As demand for appointments increases, the following Niagara Region Public Health clinic dates have been added to the portal:

• May 9-10 – Fort Erie, Leisureplex

• May 15-16 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Community Centre

• May 16-22 – Pelham, Meridian Community Centre

• May 24, 25 & 28 – West Lincoln, West Lincoln Community Centre

• May 29 – Niagara Falls, MacBain Community Centre

Clinic dates for Port Colborne at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre on May 23, 26 and 27 will be added to the portal soon as well.

Those 45 or older in 2021 with a postal code starting with ‘L2G’ can also book an appointment through the portal. Pregnant individuals, as well as highest-risk individuals with health conditions, plus an essential caregiver can also book an appointment by calling the provincial booking system.

Eligible residents can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination either online through the provincial portal at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or by calling the provincial booking system at 1-833-943-3900.

As always, the most up-to-date and timely information about COVID-19 and Public Health vaccination efforts can be found on Public Health's vaccination webpage.

Gypsy Moth spray program lands a home on Town’s newest engagement site 

Have a question about gypsy moth? Want to see this year’s spray maps? Now you can access all reports, updates, and asks questions on the Town’s newest engagement tool Engaging Pelham. 

In 2020 Council Approved the Gypsy Moth Management Policy S802-03 to address the periodic infestation of the European Gypsy Moth experienced in the Town of Pelham.

In the fall of 2020, through a competitive bid process, the Town of Pelham awarded a three-year contract to Lallemand Inc./BioForest (BioForest) to:

1) perform annual egg mass surveys,

2) prepare a detailed population assessment and forecast report, including management options,

3) develop aerial spray blocks in accordance with Policy S802-03, 

4) coordinate an aerial spray program,

5) prepare an aerial spray summary report, and

6) implement a forest health volunteer program

The 2021 Operating Budget includes $150,000 for the Gypsy Moth treatment Program. The cost associated with the coordination of the areal spray program and implementation of a scaled-down forest health program is $39,000. Program communications costs are expected to be similar to 2020 at $5400. Based on preliminary pricing of $920/ha for urban aerial treatment, the remaining $105,600 will be utilized for the spraying of 114ha.

Visit: https://engagingpelham.ca/gypsy-moth-spray-program-2021