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Burn Ban in Effect
As of August 11, 2025 until further notice
Due to ongoing dry conditions, all open-air burning and fireworks are banned until further notice. This includes campfires, brush burns, burn barrels, chimineas, and agricultural burns.
Only exception: Cooking fires in approved campgrounds, allowed from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. All fires must be fully extinguished after midnight.
If you see an open-air fire, call 9-1-1 immediately.
The Corporation of the Town of Pelham has submitted a By-law to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Any interested parties may contact the Office of the Clerk for more information. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at Town Hall, located at 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pelham passed By-Law No. 13 (2024) on March 6, 2024, being a by-law which amends Zoning By-law No. 4481 (2022), as amended, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has, for the second year, received two Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Top 100 awards recognizing the annual four-day Pelham Summerfest Festival and the Pelham Summer Chill Series, which combines live music, the farmers' market and the supper market.
As part of the 2016 Wastewater Master Servicing Plan, the Town of Pelham has been identified as an area of significant growth. To support existing and future flows and system connectivity associated with growth, more trunk sewer capacity is required on Quaker Road.
The Meridian Community Centre will be open on Family Day 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE family day activities are taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. including magic shows, face painting a community expo and more.
Pelham, ON – The Pelham Family Day Adventure returns to the Meridian Community Centre this year with a new lineup of activities for families to enjoy in celebration of Family Day.
Public Notice Change of Date: Town of Pelham - Development Charges Update Study and Public Meeting for proposed by-law
Public Meeting for a proposed Secondary Plan in accordance with Section 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 the Council of the municipality of the Town of Pelham will hold a special public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying background study.
Town Council approved hybrid meetings via By-law No. 4507 (2022). The Town of Pelham live webcast of the Public Meeting will be streaming at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TownOfPelham/live
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