Wednesday May 16th, 2012, Mayor Dave Augustyn gave a brief update on Pelham's achievements over the last year.   After all the major road work that took place last year, there still remains a few 'quirks' to be straightened out.
Presently, 20K is being spent on fixing the intersection at #20 Highway and Rice Road.   There will be a median installed to 'calm' traffic, not to slow it down.  Effingham Road, near Killman Road will see some straightening out.  Some significant heritage features might be introduced in our community.   Harold Black Park will get new bleaches.   And 35K will be spent on a Dog Park, pending an appropriate designated location, possibly from the Region.   Peace Park will be levelled out a bit to prevent concert patrons from tipping over in their lawn chairs.   Mayor 'Dave' hopes all this will be done by Labour Day.
Pelham has received 50K from the province for cultural use, and 500K for breathing equipment for Pelham's Fire Department.
Staffing changes have taken place, but hopes are still high for a decision for 'Recreation Facilities' to be made by the end of this year.
New subdivision land has been added, and a new official plan has been approved.
Most recently, a new hospital serving the region has been put on the planning table.   Mayor Dave, along with all the other Mayors in the Niagara Region are presently putting their heads together looking for an appropriate location.   
It sounds like our city fathers have a busy year ahead of them.   Thank you very much Mayor Dave for taking time from your busy schedule to share some of your insight with us.
 
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