July 2008 – Sept 2008
THE PELHAM SLATE

PHONE: (413) 253-7129   FAX: (413) 256-1061   EMAIL: TownofPelham@comcast.net

Welcome to the Pelham Slate
Board of Selectmen’s Note to Residents
Pelham has a new Selectman!
Jim Huber was elected at the Town Election in May.

Jim has replaced Richard Hall on the
three member board which also includes Bill Martell and Ed Martin.
Jim is excited about helping to shape the future of Pelham
and about collaborating with veteran Board members
 to assure Pelham’s continued viability.

We applaud Mr. Hall for his years of service to the Town.
 Please be sure to thank Rich and say hello to Jim
 the next time you happen to see one of them around town!  

Board of Selectmen Summer Meetings:

Monday, July 14th and Monday, August 18th
6 p.m. at the Rhodes Building

Become Involved; Pelham Needs YOU
Currently, there are openings on several Town Boards.
The Recreation Commission is in need of six (!)  members and
the Personnel Board is one member short - just to name two!
Please, if you have any interest in serving on any Board or Commission
call the Selectmen’s office and let Kim know, Thank You.

A list of 2007 compensation totals for the employees of the Town of Pelham is available for review Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Selectmen’s office in the Rhodes bldg.Pelham Street Lists are also available at the Selectmen’s office and may be purchased for $5 In addition, there are still Town Reports available if you would like to pick one up!

From the Collector:

The Select Board has approved a proposal to establish an ad hoc committee dedicated to collecting, exploring, and formally proposing ideas for tax-relief revenue-generation and community-building in the Town of Pelham.

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Resident Nora Maroulis is spearheading the effort in response to discussion and suggestions from the May Town Meeting. If you would like to be a part of thinking creatively and strategically about the future of Pelham, please contact Nora by JULY 21st at 549-6156 or at nora@wunderarts.com

An initial brainstorming session (with tasty snacks and cold drinks) will be scheduled for late Summer/early Fall – location to be decided.

Remaining 2008 Dates for Recyclables:

FRIENDS OF THE PELHAM LIBRARY
If you haven't joined or renewed your April '08 to April '09 membership, please do so at your earliest convenience. Membership forms are available at the Library and dues should be paid as soon as possible so that we may continue to provide worthwhile programs and also to supplement the Town's budget allocation
for materials and equipment.

Please join us; we look forward to your participation!

The next quarterly meeting will be held on
Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
 in the Community Room at the Library.

Do You Ride?
A small group of Townspeople have expressed an interest in forming
a local motorcycle touring group. Selectboard member Jim Huber and Head Librarian Adam Novitt have agreed to oversee the development and start up of such a group.
The first riders’ meeting and accompanying trip is scheduled for
Sunday, July 13th at 1:00 PM, weather permitting.
Anyone interested in participating should meet at the lower Library parking lot. Our first trip will be a simple ride looping around the Quabbin Reservoir with stops for a photo or two, and a stop at the Petersham General Store for a lunch/snack break. The total estimated ride time is two hours. Rain date is July 20th at the same time and location. No open pipes, please.

PELHAM ENERGY COMMITTEE
The Selectboard has decided to initiate an Energy Usage and Resource Committee (EUR) for the purpose of performing energy evaluations in our major town buildings. This committee will assess fuel and electrical consumption for taxpayer-funded buildings, and make recommendations on appropriate measures to allow for future needs.

The EUR committee will include a Selectboard member, the head librarian, the head of building maintenance and four community members chosen by the Selectboard based upon their interest and experience.

The committee will address energy management and conservation issues, the viability of alternative types of fuels and power generation systems available.

If you are interested in joining, please stop by the Rhodes building or email Kim Leahey at townofpelham@comcast.net with a brief letter outlining your background and interest.

Thank you!

CALENDAR – JULY-SEPTEMBER

More complete information, if available, will be posted in the
“Calendar” section of the Town website: townofpelham.org

THE LION’S CLUB WILL BE HOSTING A BARBECUE ON SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 5PM – 7PM
AT THE TOWN GARAGE.

TICKETS ARE $8.00 FOR ADULTS, $3 FOR CHILDREN, FREE FOR KIDS UNDER AGE 3

THE MONEY RAISED SUPPORTS THE LION’S EYE RESEARCH, THE JOSLIN CLINIC FOR DIABETES & LOCAL CHARITIES INCLUDING DONATIONS OF LARGE PRINT BOOKS TO THE PELHAM LIBRARY.