The Pelham Engagement Project
Westchester County Β· New York State Β· Est. 1654

Your guide to Pelham civic life.

Our mission is to increase civic awareness and engagement in local matters in Pelham, NY β€” by making public information accessible, understandable, and actionable for every resident.

Pelham has layered government across a Town, two Villages, a School District, and County. This guide cuts through the complexity so you can show up informed, ask better questions, and make your voice count.

~13,000 Residents in the Town of Pelham

5 Distinct governing bodies affecting your taxes
$98.3M School District budget, 2026–27
1654 Year Thomas Pell purchased the land β€” oldest town in Westchester
πŸ—³ Election November 3, 2026 β€” 3 contested races, 14 candidates. Polls 6am – 9pm. See who's running β†’
What's Happening Now

Current Issues

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Personnel

Receiver of Taxes Vacancy β€” Appointment or Referendum Under Discussion

Active β€” replacement under discussion β€” board weighing appointment vs. referendum; October meeting scheduled
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Elections

November 2026 β€” First Contested Village Race Since 2019

Campaigns underway β€” election November 3, 2026
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Transportation

Pelham Manor β€” Tractor-Trailer Ban on Boston Post Road

Request submitted to NYS DOT
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Meeting Intelligence

Latest from each board

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Every public meeting is recorded. We process them automatically into three layers of detail β€” here is the most recent from each of the four boards.

Research Tool

Ask Pelham AI

Have a question about local government, your tax bill, a current issue, or how to get involved? This assistant answers using only vetted Pelham sources.

⚠ AI-generated Β· responses may contain errors Β· always verify at official sources Β· more about this tool β†’
Take Action

You don't have to run for office

Get involved β†’

The most consistent voices in local government are ordinary residents who show up. In Pelham the people making these decisions live on your street β€” most concerns start with a conversation, not a campaign.

Email a trustee, speak for two minutes at a meeting, or write to the Examiner. We'll show you exactly how each one works.