Subscribe
Search
Pelham Designates “The Comfort House” as Heritage Site
Posted on September 21, 2016 04:15 PM
On Monday, September 19, 2016, Pelham Council unanimously approved designating 1732 Cream Street (also known as The Comfort House) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.
“Council is pleased to designate The Comfort House as a heritage site in Pelham due to its architectural, historical and contextual value,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn. “In making our decision, we reviewed the building’s heritage and took into consideration the owner’s desire to help preserve this...
WWI Cenotaph & Trench Mortar Rededication
Posted on September 13, 2016 02:30 PM
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Town Council and honoured dignitaries helped unveil and rededicate Pelham’s WWI Cenotaph and newly restored WWI Trench Mortar. (Watch the video.)
“We are honoured to have partnered with the Canadian Government, the Royal Canadian Legion, and caring citizens to ensure these historic artifacts now stand as a constant reminder of the ultimate sacrifices paid by Pelham residents and other Canadian soldiers in World War I to secure our freedoms,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn.
In...
Summerfest Committee Responds to Inaccurate Newspaper Reporting
Posted on September 07, 2016 04:00 PM
To Mayor Augustyn and Members of Council
As a response to recent articles in the local newspaper and the direction given by Council to the Summerfest Committee we provide our input as well as the direction we will take to address the concerns of the petition presented to council on August 22nd, 2016.
Pelham Summerfest has been in existence for 6 years and is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers and Town staff who put in countless hours to ensure we have a successful event. In the last two years...
Pelham Supports School Crossing Guard Safety Initiative
Posted on August 30, 2016 11:00 AM
On Monday, August 22, 2016, Pelham Council proclaimed September as School Crossing Guard Awareness Month to remind drivers and cyclists of the new Highway Traffic Act laws that went into effect earlier this year.
As of January 2016, motorists can NO longer turn left, right or proceed through a crosswalk on the clear half of the roadway. They now MUST wait until the entire crosswalk is empty of both pedestrians and crossing guards.
“The Niagara Regional Police would like to remind all cyclists and motorists...
Media Advisory - Welcome to Fonthill Sign Unveiling
Posted on August 30, 2016 08:45 AM
WHO: Members of Town Council, Members of the Fonthill Rotary Club and the Rotary District Governor Marlee Diehl
WHAT: Photo Opportunity
WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Entrance to Town at Hwy 20 and Hurricane Road
WHY: To unveil the new “Welcome to Fonthill” Sign that the Rotary Club of Fonthill and the Town of Pelham co-sponsored.
CONTACT:
Dave Augustyn, Mayor 905-892-2607, ext. 317
Paul Allen, President, Rotary Club of Fonthill 905-892-1132
AttachmentsContact Us