The pandemic may have put the parts of the world on pause, but the Pelham Civic Association and DeCicco & Sons teamed up to assist those in need during the holiday season. According to Dr. Stanley Trocchia, current Chair of the Pelham Civics’ Good Neighbor Program, “We have a wonderful 30-year tradition with DeCicco & Sons during the holidays. Because of their benevolent donation, the Civics were able to provide dozens of families with both Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, which we refer to as ‘deserving families.

We at the Pelham Civic Association are anguished over the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many other victims of injustice and racism in the United States. We recognize that their horrific deaths are just the latest manifestations of the racism and inequality prevalent in our society. We are particularly saddened to hear our Black neighbors sharing their own stories of bias and discrimination right here in Pelham.

These awards recognize special students who not only excel academically but have also made significant contributions to our community through their leadership in volunteer time, actions, talents, and dedication. These honorees selected serve as role models for compassion and service, as they demonstrated enthusiasm and motivation in the areas of community service, charitable support, civic leadership, and creativity in service:

At one time, technology was simply considered a backdrop to our workplaces and daily life. Now it’s, perhaps, the most significant component that’s interwoven into the fabric of how we work and live each and every day. So it would only stand to reason that the Pelham Civic Association and Pelham Schools’ Counseling Office host a Career Workshop on “Technology,” helping students understand career options in this dynamic sector as they begin thinking about college and the world beyond Pelham.

The Pelham Civic Association will be selling raffle tickets throughout the town starting on September 8th, raising funds to fuel their award-winning programs.

“It’s hard to find a better town-wide event like this that brings together the entire community, across generations and schools.”

Special kudos go out to George Brescia, known as “Stylist to the Stars”, and author of Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can't Go Naked.

“It was ‘politics aside’ as the panelists displayed a spirit of camaraderie, focusing solely on the students. They provided the well-attended workshop with numerous ways to get involved… and even encouraged them to run for office. It was also clearly explained to the students that once the elections are over the real task at hand is actually governing.”