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Pelham, ON – With $2,000 in support from the Niagara Community Foundation Summer Camp grant, additional area youth can attend summer camp in Pelham this year. 

The Town of Pelham is launching a new pilot project to operate the concession at the Meridian Community Centre (MCC). This initiative represents a new approach to enhancing services for residents and visitors.

As part of the pilot, the Town is also inviting residents to take part in a short survey to share feedback on their preferences for the concession. The survey includes questions about menu options, operating hours, and overall expectations, and is designed to guide future decisions about the service.

The Town of Pelham is urging homeowners to take immediate preventative steps to continue to help protect the community’s tree canopy from the destructive impacts of the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), an invasive species currently spreading in the region.

The Town of Pelham is urging homeowners to take immediate preventative steps to continue to help protect the community’s tree canopy from the destructive impacts of the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), an invasive species currently spreading in the region.

The Town of Pelham’s newly redesigned municipal website, launched in January 2025, has received a Gold Award from the prestigious Hermes Creative Awards, an international competition that recognizes excellence in marketing and communications.

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has partnered with Carousel Players to host a Pop-Up event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Meridian Community Centre, as part of the activities in advance of the 2025 Niagara Children’s Festival.

The Town of Pelham is excited to announce Earth Week 2025, taking place from April 20 to 26. This week-long event will focus on green initiatives aimed at fostering environmental sustainability within the community. Highlights include a ceremonial tree planting with Earth Day Canada on April 22 and a community-wide clean-up, eco-expo and rain barrel pick-up on April 26.

Public Notice

Upcoming Town of Pelham Ward One Council Vacancy

TAKE NOTICE that a vacancy on Town of Pelham Council for Ward One is anticipated. Council has directed that this vacancy be filled by appointment through a call for applications, in accordance with in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and Council Vacancy Policy (S201-22).

The vacancy is expected to be formally declared by Council at its meeting on April 16, 2025, and will be effective shortly thereafter. This vacancy follows the recommendation of a sitting Council member for appointment to Niagara Regional Council to fill a vacancy for a Pelham representative. The successful candidate will serve on Council until the end of the current term, which concludes on November 14, 2026.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be qualified electors under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and fulfill all of the following requirements:

o   Resides in or be the owner or tenant of land in Town of Pelham, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;

o   Is a Canadian citizen;

o   Is at least 18 years old; and,

o   Is not prohibited from voting under Section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law.

Any qualified individual may submit a completed application package in person to the Clerk or designate, with identification. Application packages will be available online or in-person at 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON, by noon on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Applications will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, during regular business hours from March 31, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, by appointment.

An appointment must be scheduled with the Clerk or designate for this purpose.

Applicants may also submit a personal statement of qualification for Council’s consideration. Personal statements must be typewritten in 12-point font on letter-size paper (8½ x 11"), not exceed two (2) pages in length, and include the applicant’s name and address. Statements that do not meet these requirements will not be included in any Council meeting agenda or provided to Council by the Clerk.

Prior to submitting an application, interested individuals should refer to the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for further details relating to the required qualifications.

Inquiries regarding the council vacancy process may be directed to: 

Sarah Leach, Acting Town Clerk

905-980-6657 | sleach@pelham.ca  

Sarah Conidi, Deputy Clerk

905-980-6662 | sconidi@pelham.ca  

Jodi Legros, Legislative Coordinator

905-980-6664 | jlegros@pelham.ca

Dated this 28^th day of March, 2025.  

Public Notice
Niagara Regional Council Vacancy - Pelham Representative

TAKE NOTICE that a vacancy exists on Niagara Regional Council for one (1) Town of Pelham representative. Town of Pelham Council has determined that this vacancy will be filled by appointment through a call for applications, in accordance with the Council Vacancy Policy (S201-22).

Town of Pelham Council will make a recommendation for appointment to Niagara Regional Council, which will confirm the appointment at a meeting of their choosing, in accordance with Niagara Regional Policy (C2-001). The successful appointee will serve from the date of confirmation by Niagara Regional Council until the end of the current Council term on November 14, 2026.

To be eligible for appointment, candidates must be qualified electors under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and fulfill all of the following requirements:

• Resides in or be the owner or tenant of land in Town of Pelham, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
•  Is a Canadian citizen; 
•  Is at least 18 years old; and,
•  Is not prohibited from voting under Section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law.
  

Any qualified individual may submit a completed application package in person to the Clerk or designate, with identification. Application packages will be available online or in-person at 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill ON by noon on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Nominations will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, during regular business hours from March 10, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, by appointment.

An appointment must be scheduled with the Clerk or designate for this purpose.

Candidates may also submit a personal statement of qualification for Council’s consideration. Personal statements must be typewritten in a 12-point font on letter-size paper (8½ x 11"), not exceed two (2) pages in length, and include the Candidate’s name and address. Statements that do not meet these requirements will not be included in any Council meeting agenda or provided to Council by the Clerk.

Prior to submitting an application, interested individuals should refer to the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for further details relating to the required qualifications. 

Inquiries regarding the council vacancy process may be directed to:

Sarah Leach, Acting Town Clerk
905-980-6657 or sleach@pelham.ca  

Sarah Conidi, Deputy Clerk 
905-980-6662 or sconidi@pelham.ca  

Jodi Legros, Legislative Coordinator
905-980-6664 | jegros@pelham.ca 

Dated this 07^th day of March, 2025.  

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has, for the third year, received a Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Top 100 award recognizing the long-running Pelham Summer Chill Series, which combines live music from the Fonthill Bandshell committee, the Pelham farmers' market and the Thursday night supper market into a vibrant community event in Peace Park every Thursday each summer.