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Mark Cardwell and Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey at a League of Women Voters forum in October

Lapey and Cardwell trade verbal blows in final debate; incumbent Manor trustees spar with challengers over flooding, funds and safety

By Kiran Schwaderer and Leo Fanuele
October 30, 2025

In the final debate of a hard-fought campaign for political leadership in Pelham Manor, incumbent Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey defended her record last week against aggressive attacks from challenger...

Highbrook beginning to flood during storm

A fire, power outage, major flooding and two trees down after storm Wednesday evening

By Nate Reynoso, Managing Editor
July 30, 2025

Following a brief but heavy storm, several streets, including Fifth Avenue and Highbrook Avenue, among others, remained flooded on Wednesday evening. Some roads were temporarily closed to prevent drivers...

Traffic alert: construction on Highbrook between Colonial and Witherbee starts this week

Traffic alert: construction on Highbrook between Colonial and Witherbee starts this week

July 21, 2025

The Village's stormwater structures and materials for the Highbrook Avenue Stormwater Project 2025 have arrived! We are utilizing our municipally owned lot at the intersection of Highbrook Avenue and...

Mullen: Stormwater sewer work to start in late 2026; Lincoln Ave. repaving next week

Mullen: Stormwater sewer work to start in late 2026; Lincoln Ave. repaving next week

May 5, 2025

Dear neighbors, I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful spring weather. May is shaping up to be a busy month for the Village, and I’m writing to share four important updates on our work. First,...

The stormwater reservoir would be constructed under the blacktop and tennis courts (right) at Julianne's Playground. (Courtesy Google Maps)

After school district abandons Julianne’s Playground appeal, Mayor Mullen promises village will honor ‘highest’ appraisal for land it’s using

October 22, 2024

Following the Pelham school board's decision not to challenge the condemnation of parts of Julianne's Playground, Village of Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen said Tuesday the municipality plans to pay compensation...

Rendering of proposed pump house (right) next to the tennis courts at Julianne's Playground.

Reversal: Pelham Board of Education will not appeal condemnation of parts of Julianne’s Playground

October 21, 2024

In a reversal, the Pelham Board of Education said Monday it will not appeal the Village of Pelham's condemnation of portions of Julianne’s Playground for a major storm sewer project. The move came after...

School board president meets with Mayor Mullen on Julianne's Playground legal dispute

School board president meets with Mayor Mullen on Julianne’s Playground legal dispute

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
October 17, 2024

School Board President Jackie De Angelis announced at the Oct. 9 school board meeting that she and Village of Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen would be meeting privately on Oct. 11 to discuss the village's...

Board of education votes to appeal Village of Pelham's use of eminent domain at Julianne's Playground

Board of education votes to appeal Village of Pelham’s use of eminent domain at Julianne’s Playground

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
October 1, 2024

The Pelham Board of Education voted 7-0 Wednesday to challenge in appeals court the Village of Pelham's use of eminent domain to acquire the use of portions of Julianne's Playground by gaining easements...

The stormwater reservoir would be constructed under the blacktop and tennis courts (right) at Julianne's Playground. (Courtesy Google Maps)

Statement: As expected, school board says it will appeal condemnation of Julianne’s Playground, restates reasons it opposes Village of Pelham move

September 26, 2024

Editor's note: This statement was provided by the Pelham Board of Education. Dear Pelham Community, The board of education shares the village’s concern regarding the flooding in Pelham, as it...

Pelham village board votes 7-0 to condemn parts of Julianne's Playground for storm sewer project

Pelham village board votes 7-0 to condemn parts of Julianne’s Playground for storm sewer project

By Ava Paolucci and Kiran Schwaderer
September 18, 2024

The Village of Pelham Board of Trustees voted 7-0 Tuesday to use its eminent domain powers to condemn parts of Julianne's Playground for a storm sewer project. Specifically, the village board approved...

Mayor Mullen's summer update: Engineers developing designs for storm sewer project; village reserves rise to 20% of budget

Mayor Mullen’s summer update: Engineers developing designs for storm sewer project; village reserves rise to 20% of budget

August 30, 2024

Editor's note: This statement was provided by Village of Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received as a service to the community. I hope you’ve had...

(Courtesy Village of Pelham Manor)

Pelham Manor crews put in additional storm drain along section of Pelhamdale Avenue

August 14, 2024

Editor's note: This press release was provided by the Village of Pelham Manor. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. Stormwater mitigation...

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