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Group collects used gift cards again, plan next steps in empire building

Group collects used gift cards again, plan next steps in empire building

Nurdles combine projects, save bees BY VOICE STAFF The Fonthill Nurdles, a local group of teenage scientist/entrepreneurs, are collecting used gift cards again.
Short Hills deer harvest begins

Short Hills deer harvest begins

Hunt to run November 11, 12, 25 and 26; December 4 and 5 BY VOICE STAFF The Haudenosaunee Short Hills Deer Harvest began last Saturday morning at the park’s Pelham Road entrance, with the hunt bringing with it the customary demonstrations and counter
Region to Pelham: Release the audit, seriously

Region to Pelham: Release the audit, seriously

Regional Council passes motion on Pelham’s finances BY VOICE STAFF Niagara Regional Council passed a motion regarding Pelham’s finances at its meeting on Thursday night.
Pelham attempts to preempt Niagara Regional Council

Pelham attempts to preempt Niagara Regional Council

BY DAVE BURKET The VOICE Through legal representatives, the Town of Pelham has threatened to hold Niagara Region responsible for “damages as a result of any premature or inappropriate action” by the Region, saying that the Town reserves its rights to
Raucous reaction at Council's special meeting

Raucous reaction at Council's special meeting

Demands for answers unsatisfied as Pelham Council attempts to address former councillor's allegations of "unethical and dishonest" actions BY VOICE STAFF On Wednesday night, Pelham Town Council held a special meeting to discuss an alleged breach of c
Audit Committee to Pelham: Release the audit

Audit Committee to Pelham: Release the audit

Niagara Region's Audit Committee lambastes Mayor Augustyn about reportedly undisclosed audit that revealed $17 million in missing debt BY VOICE STAFF At an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning, the Niagara Region Audit Committee called on the Town of
Pelham Town Council to hold special meeting

Pelham Town Council to hold special meeting

Four days after Junkin resignation, Town schedules ad hoc meeting BY DAVE BURKET The VOICE After a work-week of silence—apart from a Facebook post— Pelham Mayor Dave Augustyn responded late Friday to allegations made by former Ward 1 councillor Marv
Town holds “Natural Playgrounds” workshop

Town holds “Natural Playgrounds” workshop

Mayor, Council, staff get their hands dirty BY SAMUEL PICCOLO The VOICE Pelham Town Council held a special committee meeting Monday evening a week ago, forgoing council chambers and a conventional agenda for a hands-on workshop at Fire Hall #1.
Peter Moore’s Peter Piper’s

Peter Moore’s Peter Piper’s

BY SAMUEL PICCOLO The VOICE Before the lunch rush last Thursday, Peter Moore, the owner of the new Peter Piper’s Pubhouse, sat in his empty restaurant, looking tired.
TIMELINE: The Pelham Community Centre project—how we got to where we are today

TIMELINE: The Pelham Community Centre project—how we got to where we are today

1990 Council receives a study on the existing Haist Street arena from the Institute of Environmental Research, Inc. It concludes that the arena is sufficient for the Town at the time, and will remain so beyond the scope of the Council’s Master Plan.