Pelham Changing Through the Years
As you may know, Pelham is among the fastest growing communities in the Niagara Peninsula. Since our formation in 1970, we have grown from 9,855 to 17,110 in 2016. That’s a 74% increase!
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Pelham Art Festival - An Annual tradition
Over 70 artists and artisans from Ontario participate, and an estimated 2,000+ visitors attend the exhibition every year.
Too Long to Release Integrity Reports
But last week, after some other Councillors and I outlined our concern that the Chair neglected to include three Integrity Commissioner’s reports, 11 Councillors spontaneously voted against the incomplete agenda.
Pelham’s 2017 Residential Taxes Increase by 2.3%
Now that the Region draft-approved the property tax rates and ratios and that the Province set their rate this month, we know that the combined property tax increase for an average residential property (valued at $316,400) in Pelham will be 2.3%.
No Changes to Cherry Ridge Park in Pelham
After much deliberation, Town Staff recommended last week that the Town not proceed with the proposed partnership and the DSBN landscape and construct the soccer field solely on school property.
Anchors Aweigh for Ninth Annual Mayor’s Gala -Pelham
The Mayor's Gala Committee is seeking applications from local organizations serving residents of the Town for the proceeds from this year’s Gala.
Committed to Urban Boundaries & Preserving Agricultural Lands
A couple of weeks ago, for example, I (Mayor Dave) was the only one who opposed promoting development outside existing urban boundaries.
Demand Exceeded for Pelham Community Centre!
Town Council signed agreements with 6 community groups for their use of the new Pelham Community Centre.
4-Year Freeze Means Pelham Rates 20% Lower!
Council is set to approve the fourth year for a freeze on our residential and commercial water and waste water rates. Because of ongoing efficiencies and innovations, the Town will absorb the Region’s 8.5% waste water increase.
4.7% Increase for Pelham Portion of Residential Property Tax
Council recently approved the Town’s 2017 Operating Budget. The new budget translates into an increase of approximately 4.7% (or $69.60) on the Pelham portion of your property tax bill for the average residential property (assessed at $316,400).
