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• Pelham Fire Department faces budget cuts

  BY DERRICK PERKINS Facing rising costs and potentially restricting budget constraints for next year, Fire Chief Michael Walker remains supportive of a move by selectmen to keep the budget under control. “They’re taking on the responsibility Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:30 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, fire department, budget

• Town ballot includes second attempt for new fire station

  By Darrell Halen A request for a new central fire station – the second attempt by officials in two years to win approval for a new building for firefighters – is on Pelham’s 2008 town warrant. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, voters will be able Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:03 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, fire department, voting, budget, taxes, town

• New high school tops warrants at deliberative session

  By Darrell Halen Some big ticket items are on the Pelham School District ballot this year, and voters will get a chance to weigh in on them, and other warrant articles, at the district’s deliberative session. Voters will meet on Wednesday, Feb. Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:59 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, sports, voting, budget, High School, taxes, school board, town

• Selectmen slash budget back to 2004 levels

  By Darrell Halen Trustees have cut back the Pelham Library’s weekly operating hours by eight hours following a cut to the library’s budget in the town’s proposed 2008 operating budget. The library is now opening at 10 a.m. instead of Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:52 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, budget, taxes, school board, money, children

• Three file for vacant seat

  BY DARRELL HALEN At least three people are interested in filling a vacant seat on the Pelham Board of Selectmen. Brian O’Hearn, school district moderator Ken Dunne, and former Selectman William McDevitt have applied to be appointed to the seat that Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2007 12:48 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, selectmen, budget, local government

• Teacher contract passes

  BY DARRELL HALEN When the results were announced, a group of teachers clapped and cheered. A three-year teacher’s contract was approved by Pelham voters 396-331 during a special vote on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Pelham Memorial School. “It was Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:22 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Pelham, teachers, voting, budget

• Thumbs down – Budget Committee won’t recommend teacher contract

  BY DARRELL HALEN For the second time in a year, a proposed teacher contract will go before Pelham voters without the blessing of the town’s Budget Committee. During its Thursday, Aug. 30, meeting, the panel voted 7-3 to not recommend the contract Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 05, 2007 4:09 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, teachers, voting, budget