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Be mindful of what you flush during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on March 30, 2020 01:41 PM

While wipes might look a bit like toilet paper, there are major differences. Wipes are made from a very tough material, and are often infused with cleansing chemicals, disinfectants and cosmetic scents. Wipes behave very differently in sewers than toilet paper which is designed specifically to disintegrate in water.

When in sewer pipes the wipes do not break down and have a tendency to entangle with other wipes or waste to create blockages. Blockages can cause the sewage to back-up into your home...

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Water shut off notification - Pelham Street from Hurricane to Elm

Posted on March 30, 2020 12:54 PM

Please be advised that water service to homes on Pelham Street from Hurriance Road to Elm Avenue (including Linden Ave., Gilles Cresc., and Burton Ave.) will be shut off March 31, 2020 from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shutoffs may extend to April 1, 2020 if necessary. Updates will be provided as needed.

Residents in the area have been notified of this planned work for a watermain service connection. 

If you have any questions, please contact our public works department at 905-892-2607 x332.

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Council Highlights - March 23, 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 03:30 PM

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Odourous Industry Nuisance bylaw passes

Town of Pelham Council passed the Odorous Industries Nuisance bylaw this week, the final bylaw being presented by the chair, Tim Nohara, of the Cannabis Control Committee on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Complaints from residents established the need for the Town to review options available to regulate, control, and prohibit existing adverse effects and public nuisances...

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Town playgrounds, skate park, closed until further notice

Posted on March 27, 2020 03:16 PM

As the Town, residents, and businesses continue to work together to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Pelham has closed its playground equipment, tennis courts, and the skate park at Marlene Stewart Streit Park to the public. Signage has been posted in the parks indicating the closure; equipment is not cleaned or sanitized and residents are asked not to use the equipment or gather in crowds.

While playground equipment, such as swings, slides and play structures, are now closed, it...

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Town of Pelham Council passes Odourous Industries Nuisance bylaw

Posted on March 27, 2020 12:35 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2020

Pelham, ON – Town of Pelham Council passed the Odorous Industries Nuisance bylaw this week, the final draft of which was presented to Council by the Chair of the Cannabis Control Committee on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Complaints from residents established the need for the Town to review all options available to regulate and prohibit adverse effects and public nuisances caused by odourous industrial facilities. The bylaw seeks to address those concerns. 

“Working...

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