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

Your guide to Pelham civic life.

The Pelham Engagement Project exists to increase civic awareness and engagement in Pelham, NY β€” by making public information accessible, understandable, and actionable for every resident.

In Pelham, two villages run day-to-day services, the Town handles the ones that serve everyone, and a school district runs the schools; Westchester County adds a share of the tax bill and county-wide services. This site cuts through the complexity so you can show up informed, ask better questions, and participate in local government.

~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
What's Happening Now

Current Issues

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Elections

November 2026 β€” First Contested Village Race Since 2019

Unofficial results reported in all races β€” not yet certified by the County Board of Elections
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EMS / Emergency Services

EMS Station & Community Church β€” First Street

No vote taken Β· site still undecided as of October 5
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Budget / Taxes

Rising Property Taxes & Village Debt

FY2026-27 adopted β€” structural debt debate ongoing
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πŸ—³ Election held

November 3, 2026

3 contested races Β· 14 candidates Β· Unofficial results reported; not certified (Nov 5, 2026, updated throughout the day, per the Pelham Examiner). Certified results come from the Westchester County Board of Elections, not this site.

See the candidates β†’
Meeting Summaries

Latest from each board

See all meetings β†’

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 the Pelham sources this site relies on.

⚠ 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.

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