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Arena & Indoor Recreational Facilities
As you know, the provision of recreational and cultural services in Pelham has been an issue for decades. Last year, I wrote about a creative problem solving session in December 2012 where Council...
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Draft Site Master Plan Helps Maintain Small-Town Feel
At our regular meeting last week, Council received three presentations regarding a draft Site Master Plan for most-northern portion of the East Fonthill lands – approximately 54 acres South of Regional...
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A “Thank You” Call about Pelham’s Property Taxes
I wasn’t surprised when Elaine (the Town’s long-serving and extremely dedicated taxation clerk) told me that “John” had called about his residential property taxes. But, I was pleased to learn that he...
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Happy Canada Day in Pelham!
As we take this opportunity to gather and to proudly celebrate all it means to be Canadian, let’s also celebrate all the wonderful features about our Town! From breathtaking vistas, to babbling brooks,...
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Construction “Season” Beginning in Pelham
I thought I better remind you of some road reconstruction projects in Pelham since we appear to be at the start of construction “season.” “Uptown Fonthill” Reconstruction: The Region is taking the lead...
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Transitioning to a New Pelham Council
With our last meeting of the 2014-18 Council term on November 17, some have asked me about our transition to a new 2014-18 Council. As a result of the municipal election on October 27, our new Council...
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Opening Up the Regional Chair’s Election
Niagara Regional Chair’s view in Council Chamber While Niagara Region Staff will host sessions to help orientate new (and returning) Councillors this week, the members of the newly elected Regional...
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Inaugural Address – 2014-18 Council Term
Mayor Dave Augustyn’s Inaugural Address Old Pelham Town Hall 1 December 2014 Councillor Rybiak, Councillor King, Councillor Durley, Councillor Papp, Councillor Accursi, and Councillor Junkin; Regional...
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Refresher on Council & Committee Meetings
As your new Pelham Council goes through an “orientation,” I thought I would offer a refresher about Council and Committee meetings. COUNCIL: As a general rule, your Town Council meets at 6:30 PM on the...
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Electing Niagara Regional Chair to Become More Accountable, Open & Democratic
Roger Anderson was victorious as the first electedchair of Durham Region, 2014. Since the Regional Chair holds an extremely important leadership role in Niagara, and now that we have appointed a Chair,...
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