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Members of the Pelham village board during the work session.

Village of Pelham board hears details on pumps, reservoir proposed for Julianne’s park, but says nothing new on acquiring land

By Gillian Ho, Contributing Editor
May 2, 2024

The Village of Pelham Board of Trustees reviewed in detail the diesel pumps and underground reservoir recommended for Julianne's Playground during a work session last Tuesday on the proposed overhaul of...

Junior League postpones upgrade to Juliannes park amid public tug-of-war between Village of Pelham and school district

Junior League postpones upgrade to Julianne’s park amid public tug-of-war between Village of Pelham and school district

April 26, 2024

The Junior League of Pelham has "temporarily postponed" its plans to provide a major resign and upgrade to Julianne's Playground, citing the talks between the Village of Pelham and the school district...

The stormwater reservoirs would be constructed under the blacktop and tennis courts (right) at Juliannes Playground. (Courtesy Google Maps)

As it preps for legal battle to block land seizure, school board says Village of Pelham rejects offer for Julianne’s park

April 23, 2024

The Pelham school board said Monday the Village of Pelham rejected its offer to trade district-owned Julianne's Playground for a piece of village property and that the school system is hiring special legal...

The stormwater reservoirs would be constructed under the blacktop and tennis courts (right) at Juliannes Playground. (Courtesy Google Maps)

Pelham village board to hold work session on flooding with focus on reservoirs and pumps proposed for Julianne’s Playground

April 18, 2024

Editor's note: This meeting notice was provided by Village of Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen. The Pelham Examiner publishes notices in the form received as a service to the community. Dear neighbors, I hope...

A CCTV image of a sanitary sewer conduit running through a Pelham Manor storm drainage pipe under Glover Field. The partial obstruction causes the Wolfs Lane area to flood during big storms.

Following budget adoption, Village of Pelham Manor provides update on renovating stormwater sewers

April 10, 2024

Editor's note: This update was provided by Village of Pelham Manor Trustee Maurice Owen-Michaane. The Pelham Examiner provides updates in the form received as a service to the community. As there...

Heavy wind and rain causes power outages, downed tree; county issues warning on storm

Heavy wind and rain causes power outages, downed tree; county issues warning on storm

By Matt Michailoff, Assistant Managing Editor
April 4, 2024

A heavy wind and rain storm persisted throughout the area Wednesday and into Thursday, causing power outages, flooding and at least one downed tree on Washington Avenue. As of midday Thursday, 2.55...

Athletic Director Joe Toombs III presents to the school board.

Three school board members negotiating with Village of Pelham over possible transfer of Julianne’s Playground

By Annika Halvorson, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024

School Trustees Sidney Burke, Will Treves and Jackie De Angelis have entered into negotiations with the Village of Pelham over the possible transfer of Julianne's Playground to the village, School Board...

Trustee Jackie De Angelis, far right, talks about Juliannes Park during the school board meeting.

School board votes to explore transfer of Julianne’s Playground to Village of Pelham for ‘consideration’

By Annika Halvorson, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024

The Pelham Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize the district "to explore a transfer" of Julianne's Playground to the Village of Pelham "for consideration," after several board members...

Trustee Will Treves discusses the boards unanimous decision to not grant the easement for the sewer project. (Source: Pelham Union Free School District video feed)

Village of Pelham denied easement by school board for Julianne’s Playground; use of eminent domain ‘an option’

By Pelham Examiner Editors
February 24, 2024

The Village of Pelham will not get an easement from the school district to build underground stormwater reservoirs and install pumps at Julianne's Playground. School Board President Dr. Michael Owen-Michaane...

The stormwater reservoirs would be constructed under the blacktop and tennis courts (right) at Juliannes Playground. (Courtesy Google Maps)

Mullen: Easement remains right plan for Julianne’s park, but school district lawyer threatens to end all talks. Village of Pelham explores eminent domain.

February 24, 2024

This letter to Village of Pelham residents from Mayor Chance Mullen was published Tuesday on the village's website. Dear neighbors, I write to share an update on the village’s flood mitigation efforts. As...

The damage done: Letter writer provides images of destruction wrought by flooding on Seventh Avenue by two September storms

The damage done: Letter writer provides images of destruction wrought by flooding on Seventh Avenue by two September storms

February 24, 2024

In a letter to the editor Tuesday on the need to overhaul the Village of Pelham's storm sewers, Thelma Bowling offered to let any readers see pictures she has of the damage done by flooding in and around...

Pelham Manor reps talk with Army Corps of Engineers, DEC about Hutch River flooding, plan more talks

Pelham Manor reps talk with Army Corps of Engineers, DEC about Hutch River flooding, plan more talks

February 16, 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 Village of Pelham Manor...

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