Town of Pelham 2025 Proposed Budget: Town Budget Memo 2025 In recent discussions, the Town Council carefully reviewed and ultimately voted to break the tax cap to present the 2025 town budget. This decision was not made lightly, but it was necessary to cover critical increases in costs that affect the community’s essential services and operational needs. To provide context, the 2024 budget appropriations were $6,703,375.16, with revenues of $3,364,559.48, resulting in a need to raise $3,338,815.68 through taxes. For 2025, the town’s total appropriations have increased to $7,182,220.84, with projected revenues of $3,254,981.29. To help offset this, $280,000 is being drawn from the town’s fund reserve, but the amount to be raised by taxes will still increase to $3,647,239.55—a necessary rise to maintain vital town operations and improvements. Key areas requiring this additional funding include: Police Facility Renovation: $100,000 is being earmarked for capital improvements for our town hall which are critical to maintain and upgrade the facilities when the Village of Pelham Police department relocates to the new Village Municipal center in 2025. We are also actively seeking grant money to assist us with the costs of this necessary project. Ambulance Contract: Includes an increase by $64,000 – This is a contractual expense for timely, quality emergency medical services for all residents. Library Budget: Includes an Increase of  $54,000 – Supporting our library services, a community hub for education and resources, remains a priority for the town. Insurance: Rising costs include a medical insurance increase of 10% and a liability Insurance increase of 15% Mandated Retirement and Employment Benefits: Increased by $44,500 – As mandated costs rise, meeting these obligations is essential to support our employees’ future financial security. The impact taxpayers can expect is as follows: 2024 Tax on a home assessed at 1 Million  was $754.78 (homestead) 2025 Tax on a home assessed at 1 Million is $777.37 (homestead) The increase is $22.59 The Town Council will hold a budget hearing on Monday, December 2nd at 7pm on the 2nd floor of Town Hall. All residents are invited to review the preliminary budget and be heard during public comment. Preliminary Budget 2025  

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COVID-19 Update 12.5.2020

 

Dear Pelham Neighbors, 

We are alarmed at the rising numbers of positive cases in the Town of Pelham. On Thursday 12/3, the number of residents who tested positive was 50. Yesterday, 12/4, 80 cases were confirmed—a 60% increase in cases in one day. This trend is on the fast-track to bring us back to the month of March, where we saw the highest number of cases in our Town. The local hospitals are seeing an increase in hospitalizations and likely will soon become overwhelmed if we do not curtail the spread of this virus. Our healthcare workers and first responders deserve our partnership to be vigilant while protecting ourselves and our families.

To do your part:

-Please continue to wear a facemask at all times in public

-Maintain at least six feet of social distancing when in public

-Wash your hands and sanitize surfaces regularly

-Do not socialize with anyone outside of your immediate family members to the greatest extent possible.  

– And if you or anyone in your family has any COVID-19 symptoms, get tested immediately and quarantine until you receive a negative result.  

 

We have heard reports of youths who continue to gather without masks, playing sports and congregating without social distancing. We implore you to remind your children to adhere to the social distancing and mask guidelines at all times.

 

With the vaccine on the way, the end is in sight—but please bear with us a bit longer. While we all prefer to celebrate with friends and family this time of year, instead, we ask you to consider alternate activities at home writing cards to servicemen & women, baking, watching movies and playing games – there are free apps where you can get together virtually and play games like Kahoot! and house party. The town council is working to organize a Pelham Trivia Night and will share details shortly.

 

We urge everyone to remain vigilant and safe until the spring, when we hope to resume our lives and all be together again.  For anyone who is experiencing loneliness or depression during this difficult time, please contact the Westchester County Hotline at (914) 995-1900 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. or for emergencies contact (914) 925-5959.  

 

Please be safe!

The Pelham Town Board

Dan McLaughlin, Supervisor

Rae Syzmanski, Deputy Supervisor

Kristen Bowes Burke

Tim Case

Maura Curtin