NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF PELHAM
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Victoria Day in Pelham: Monday, May 20
Closures:
The Meridian Community Centre, Town of Pelham Municipal Offices and all administrative services will be closed in observance of Victoria Day on Monday, May 20, 2024. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
The Lincoln Pelham Public Library will operate regular hours on Saturday, May 18, for the Fonthill Branch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and from noon to 4 p.m. at the Maple Acre Branch. The branches will be closed from Sunday, May 19 to Monday, May 20. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Essential Services:
For any after-hours emergency situations related to water, sewer, or road conditions and where there is imminent danger to public or private property, please call 905-892-2607 and follow the prompts or dial 905-734-0892 directly.
For all other non-emergency requests, please visit pelham.ca or send a Spot It Share It request.
Waste Collection:
Niagara Region will continue to operate the regular pick-up for waste collection; there are no changes to waste collection on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Find out more about all of the Niagara Region waste collection services and schedule here.
Fireworks:
Consumer fireworks may only be used on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Before you decide to purchase and use fireworks, ensure you know the laws, know your space and read all instructions. Aside from federal laws, the Town of Pelham has a fireworks by-law.
- Refer to the safety instructions on the fireworks label for minimum stand-off distances for you and spectators.
- Make sure you look up and ensure there are no overhead obstructions in the range of your fireworks.
- Know how your fireworks will act and work in your space. Once they are lit, they can't be turned off!
- Always have a charged hose or a bucket of water close by.
Learn more at www.pelham.ca/fireworks.
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