News and Notices

Recorded message from Mayor Junkin to reach residents March 26, 2020

As part of a communications strategy employed by the Region of Niagara and local municipalities, residents of Pelham may receive a recorded phone message from Mayor Marvin Junkin encouraging them to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. 

Some residents may be weary of recorded messages during the COVID-19 pandemic, as various scams have been reported, however, the Town of Pelham would like to assure residents that this recording from Mayor Junkin is an authorized message. 

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Town of Pelham extends burn permits from 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2020

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham Fire Department is extending 2019 burn permits into the 2020 season as part of measures to mitigate disruptions in the community during COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 

As warm weather approaches and residents practice social distancing and self-isolation, the Town recognizes the desire for residents to get out and enjoy the fresh air in a responsible manner. Even in your backyards, social distancing is still encouraged. 

Town of Pelham offers relief for tax and water/wastewater payments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2020

Pelham, ON –Town of Pelham Council voted Monday, March 23, 2020, to initiate a temporary change to the interest and penalty charged on taxes and water/wastewater accounts. This decision was made as an effort to mitigate impact on residents affected during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

The Town is waiving penalty and interest charged on April 1 ,2020 for tax and water/wastewater balances outstanding on March 31, 2020, at which time further assessment...

Pelham Support Network launches

As Pelham, and other municpalities around Niagara and the country, continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town and community have come together to launch the Pelham Support Network (PSN).

The Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club  joined forces with the Fonthill Lions , in conjunction with the Town of Pelham and Local businesses to develop a system brining needed supplies to those who find themselves in self-isolation or quarantine due to travel or close contact with someone who is infected...

Niagara confirms three new cases of COVID-19

From Niagara Region Public Health

​Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services is investigating three new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing Niagara’s total to seven cases. All cases are travel-related. All three cases had a different date of onset of illness.   

• Case #5 is a female in her twenties with a travel history to the United States.

• Case #6 is a male in his forties with a travel history to the Unites States.

• Case #7 is a male in his sixties...