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In candid interview, Ward 3 incumbent says that if re-elected, things will be different the next time around BY DAVE BURKET The VOICE A fter working for the majority of his career in various municipal staff positions in Niagara and Hamilton, Peter Pa

Wally Braun says that it's time to stop playing into the hands of developers BY JOHN SWART VOICE Correspondent Ward 2 council candidate Wally Braun has a question: How is it happening? "[Rather than developers] we need to have taxpayers and local cit

John Wink says Town needs a new council, better communication, and a solid business plan BY JOHN SWART VOICE Correspondent John Wink, council candidate for Ward 2, has a lengthy list of volunteer contributions to Pelham, including Chair of Pelham Sum

A portable sign parked off Canboro Road may turn out to be this election’s most memorable message BY SAMUEL PICCOLO and DAVE BURKET The VOICE C onflicts over real estate development in rural communities and the consequences of urban sprawl—intended a

BY VOICE STAFF Cathy Berkhout-Bosse, a Niagara realtor and sister-in-law to Pelham Mayor David Augustyn, has inaccurately stated the Voice is placing "Third Party" election advertising on Facebook.

Closed since 1974, former Pelham District High School still prompts fond memories

Mayor Dave Augustyn has some unhappy neighbours BY VOICE STAFF About 10 houses west of Mayor David Augustyn's home on Canboro Road in Fenwick reside Donna and Ted Bowman, who erected this roughly four-by-eight foot sign last week.

Longtime volunteer but first-time candidate says that trust is key BY JOHN SWART VOICE Correspondent Robert (Bob) Hildebrandt, Ward 3 council candidate, titles his draft campaign handout with this quote: "Government for the people, by the people.

Chris Fletcher hopes for a clean sweep of Pelham Town Hall BY REBECCA LOTT Special to the VOICE Remember Fletcher pianos? Council candidate Chris Fletcher was the owner of the well-known piano retail business for 25 years.

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