Letters to the Editor – Pelham Examiner

Help medical workers: Prepare health care proxy, DNR forms now

March 25, 2020

To the editor: As a medical social worker, it occurred to me that there’s a way we can all help to reduce the ongoing burden on our health care workers right now, and all it entails is filling out some paperwork. One of my...

Endorses Democrats Burke, Curtin and Kagan, who will make Pelham better

November 1, 2019

To the editor: We are very fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated people in the Town of Pelham who have served, are serving, and are putting themselves forward to serve our community. Thank you to all our official...

Pelhams should join other municipalities in composting food scraps

November 1, 2019

To the editor: Seventeen municipalities in Westchester operate food-scraps composting programs, with another three implementing in 2020. Pelham should join these municipalities. I’ll tell you why. Food-scraps composting...

Democrat Kagan for justice: Pelham village’s big achievements made possible by him

November 1, 2019

To the editor: I support Adam Kagan for Pelham Town Justice in the Nov. 5 elections. The same qualities that make Adam among the most effective village trustees in either village would make him an excellent justice for our...

SAM Chairman Volpe encourages early voting—and votes for SAM candidates

November 1, 2019

To the editor: Vote! Vote! Vote! And remember how fortunate we are to have the right! Next Tuesday, we go to the polls to elect officials across our state and country. For the first time in New York, we can vote early. It ...

Democrat Curtin backed for town council as effective volunteer and community organizer

November 1, 2019

To the editor: This Nov. 5, we will cast our votes for Maura Curtin for Pelham Town Council. Maura has proven herself as an effective volunteer and community organizer, always with the best interests of our town in mind. She...

GOP Councilman McLaughlin endorses Marcellino for town board

November 1, 2019

To the editor: I am writing to endorse Michelle Marcellino for town council. Some residents might know her from her maiden name, Michelle Perillo. I have been on the council for 13 years and I know very well what skills...

Former Pelham trustee says Democrats Curtin, Burke will bring fresh views to town council

October 28, 2019

To the editor: I support Maura Curtin and Kristen Burke for Pelham Town Council and hope you will join me in voting for them on Nov. 5. I learned from my three terms on the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees the type of...

Pelham Town Republican chairman ‘dismayed at the rhetoric displayed in this year’s campaign’

October 27, 2019

To the editor, Full disclosure: I have been a Republican my entire life. I am also the chairman of the Pelham Town Republican Party. I also know that many in our community have a diversity of opinions, and that is what makes...

Councilman McLaughlin gives full support to re-election of GOP Town Justice DeChiaro

October 27, 2019

To the editor, I am writing to show my full support for Judge John DeChiaro. Having worked with Judge John over the past eight years, I can attest there is no better person to represent the people of Pelham in the town court...

Town of Pelham needs more transparency, shouldn’t require FOIA request to obtain audited financial statements

October 26, 2019

To the editor: I’ve read recent letters to the editor of the Pelham Examiner on the issue of transparency and feel compelled to chime in as we consider who to vote for on Nov. 5. If you’re new to town, congratulations,...

Councilman McLaughlin endorses GOP’s Blake Bell for re-election to town board

October 26, 2019

To the editor: I would like everyone to know how special Blake Bell has been as a member of the town council for the last thirteen years. During this time, the board has relied on Blake for his in-depth knowledge of the various...