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Foto Feature: First look inside Village of Pelham's new Municipal Center

Foto Feature: First look inside Village of Pelham’s new Municipal Center

By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor
December 19, 2024

The Village of Pelham Municipal Center built to house the mayor and trustees, administrative employees, the fire department and the police department in one building is beginning to be used by board members...

Classroom 105E at PMHS, where the school board plans to hold a work session Wednesday to discuss facilities improvements and student performance.

School board turns ‘mid-year retreat’ on facilities and student data into work session after criticism by state official

By Rich Zahradnik
December 17, 2024

The school board will hold a public work session on district facilities and student performance Wednesday, rather than a "mid-year retreat" on those topics as originally announced on Friday. The switch...

PMS to reopen Tuesday following flooding in building that caused early-morning evacuation

PMS to reopen Tuesday following flooding in building that caused early-morning evacuation

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
December 16, 2024

Students will return to classes at Pelham Middle School Tuesday after a pipe burst around 7:40 a.m. on Monday, forcing the school to close and sending students and teachers home for the day. Superintendent...

Parents wait to pick up students after Pelham Middle School closes.

PMS evacuated after burst pipe closes school; parents wait in long line to pick up students

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
December 16, 2024

A pipe burst in Pelham Middle School at around 7:40 a.m. Monday, forcing the school to close for the day. Middle schoolers already in school at the time were relocated to the gym. Pelham Memorial High...

Kate Douglass bests her own 200m breaststroke world record at World Championships

Kate Douglass bests her own 200m breaststroke world record at World Championships

By Kira Findikyan, Assistant Managing Editor
December 13, 2024

Kate Douglass' strong performances continued at the 2024 Short Course National Championship in Budapest, Hungary, as she beat her own 200-meter short course world record on Friday. With a time of 2:12.50,...

New Trustee Krystal Howell (right) is sworn in by Mayor Chance Mullen.

Krystal Howell sworn in for first term on Village of Pelham Board of Trustees

By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor
December 13, 2024

Krystal Howell was sworn in as a new member of the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees on Tuesday evening after running unopposed in November for the seat vacated by Kim McGreal. Incumbent Trustees...

Adding more red-light cameras and lights to stop signs among resident ideas offered during Junior League roundtable on traffic safety

Adding more red-light cameras and lights to stop signs among resident ideas offered during Junior League roundtable on traffic safety

By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor
December 12, 2024

Audience members requested more red-light cameras and the addition of lights to stop signs during the Junior League of Pelham's Dec. 3 community roundtable on pedestrian and traffic safety. Village...

Kate Douglass sets two world records for Team USA in women's 200m IM, 4x100m freestyle relay

Kate Douglass sets two world records for Team USA in women’s 200m IM, 4x100m freestyle relay

By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor
December 10, 2024

Kate Douglass began the 2024 Short Course World Championships in Budapest, Hungary with a splash by breaking a decade-old world record in the 200 IM. Additionally, Team USA, consisting of Pelham native...

Retailing executive Jim Lofgren named to become Pelham Chamber of Commerce president in January

Retailing executive Jim Lofgren named to become Pelham Chamber of Commerce president in January

By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor
December 10, 2024

Jim Lofgren, an executive with more than 15 years in retailing, has been named to succeed Cristina Chianese as president of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce in January. The announcement comes after...

Lt. Sancho appointed chief of Pelham Manor Police Dept. following retirement of Atkins

Lt. Sancho appointed chief of Pelham Manor Police Dept. following retirement of Atkins

December 10, 2024

Pelham Manor Police Lt. Gregory Sancho has been named the department's new chief, taking over from Thomas Atkins, who retired Friday after 39 years on the force, according to an email from the Village...

(Photo: Thomas Vitale)

Car engulfed in flames after accident closes intersection of Pelhamdale Avenue and Shore Road

December 3, 2024

A burning car that also set alight utility lines following an accident shutdown the intersection of Pelhamdale Avenue and Shore Road on Tuesday morning. According to an email sent by the Village...

Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland Block Party sparks holiday cheer along Fifth Avenue

Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland Block Party sparks holiday cheer along Fifth Avenue

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
December 2, 2024

Winter Wonderland arrived downtown Saturday as the fourth annual block party organized by the Pelham Chamber of Commerce, bringing together residents to celebrate the holidays along Fifth Avenue Activities...

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