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Canada Post Strike Action
Due to the strike action by Canada Post postal workers, mailings for Town of Pelham residents, suppliers and customers will be impacted.
Town of Pelham property owners and residents are responsible for property tax and water payments.
Water Bills: The Town of Pelham’s bi-monthly water bills from July to August, were mailed to residents using Canada Post earlier in September. Residents should have received this bill prior to the current strike action.
The payment due date is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Payments can be made:
Regular penalties for late payments will apply.
Pre-Authorized Payment: Pre-authorized automatic withdrawal payment plans offer an easy, hassle-free payment option. Payments are always made on-time, avoiding any late payment charges and residents do not have to wait in line to make payments. There are no administration fees or charges by the Town to join any of these plans. To enroll in a pre-authorized payment plan, please visit www.pelham.ca/pap to review the terms and conditions and complete the application form.
Property Tax: Property tax reminders are typically mailed to owners in December. Residents can reach out to the Property Tax Team to inquire about any unpaid balances at taxes@pelham.ca.
Accounts Payable: For any vendor receiving cheque payments delivered by mail, there are expected delays in receiving reimbursement. Vendors may collect their cheques in person by providing valid identification at the time of pickup at Town Hall. Vendors can also enroll in EFT payment to receive payment more efficiently by contacting accountspayable@pelham.ca.
The Town is working to update all impacted addresses from the Canada Post postal code change for all Town accounts. Town staff will update postal codes for water billing, taxes, and accounts payable for impacted residents, no action is required by the homeowner. For a checklist designed to aid residents in updating their addresses elsewhere, click the "Postal Code Changes" text to be directed to the Resident Resources page.
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:
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 07th 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.
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has a new plow in the fleet that needs a name. With the launch of an online naming contest, Pelham residents are encouraged to submit their names for the newest plow in the town’s fleet.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the municipality of the Town of Pelham passed municipal-wide development charges By-law No. 83-2024 on the 4th day of December, 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended;
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2024
Pelham, ON – Council for the Town of Pelham has approved the 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets at their December 4, 2024, meeting of Council. The budget process begins each year in the late spring and is finalized with the annual approval.
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has won gold-level achievement in the 2024 dotCOMM Awards, an international competition honouring web creativity and digital communication excellence.
Pelham, ON – Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham was pleased to welcome the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra, Associate Minister of Housing Vijay Thanigasalam, and MPP Sam Oosterhoff to tour a standalone secondary dwelling unit in Fonthill on August 6, 2024.
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Duesling PhD, MAES, BES, MCIP, RPP, Ec.D., CMMIII, to the position of Director of Community Planning and Development, effective July 29, 2024.
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham will be hosting two upcoming events for National Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day with the support of a $10,000 grant from the Federal government through the Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program.
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has received $15,000 in funding from Farm Credit Canada to support Centennial Park Concession Stand operations. Funds will be used to purchase a commercial-grade beverage cooler, refrigerator and freezer.
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