Ambulance Service
The Town of Pelham contracts with the Town of Amherst. For Emergencies call 911.
Birth, Death, Marriage Licenses and Certificates
Contact the Town Clerk’s office at (413) 253-0512 or by email, townclerk@pelhamma.gov
Building
Contact each inspector individually for questions related to construction, electrical, gas & plumbing.
Business Certificates
Contact the Town Clerk’s office at (413) 253-0512 or by email, townclerk@pelhamma.gov
Cable Television
Cable provider is Comcast.
Code of Pelham
Pelham Code. Questions, please contact the Town Clerk (413) 253-0512.
Construction in Pelham
Permits are required for construction/building in Pelham. See the Building Department page for further information about building permits, electrical permits, and gas permits. Driveway permits and trench permits can be obtained from the DPW Department page. Well, plumbing, and soil evaluation/perc test permits can be obtained from the Board of Health page.
Council on Aging
Pelham does not have a senior center. If you are interested in finding out more about the Council on Aging, please call Tracy Osbahr, (413) 531-9678 or visit the Council on Aging under Departments then click on Tracy Osbahr's blue highlighted name to email.
Dog Licenses & Dog Officer
Dogs are licensed through the Town Clerk’s office by phone at (413) 253-0512 or by email, townclerk@pelhamma.gov. Pelham has a dog officer that can be reached by calling the Police Department at (413) 253-0484.
Drivers License/Vehicle Registration
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is responsible for issuing driver’s licenses and registration of motor vehicles. The closest Registry office is in Easthampton at 116 Pleasant Street. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Electricity
Eversource provides electricity for Pelham. If a tree is leaning on the lines, please call (877) 659-6326.
Fire Department
The Town’s Volunteer Fire Department operates out of the Public Safety Complex at 2 South Valley Road. They can be reached for emergencies by calling 911, or for non-emergencies, (413) 253-3311, by accessing their homepage under important links and/or departments, or click here.
Garbage
Pelham residents can use the Town of Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center. Use of this facility requires an annual vehicle sticker and fee. The transfer station is open year-round on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm and is closed on all major holidays. More information can be obtained by accessing their website click here , or by calling (413) 259-3049. Local options for curbside trash pick-up are available through USA Waste & Recycling (800) 998-2984 or services@usarecycle.com.
Green Community
Pelham was designated a Green Community on July 24, 2012 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Energy Office of Environmental Affairs, and the Department of Energy Resources. Click here for more information and to see a list of other green communities. Pelham is now eligible for awards to fund local renewable power and energy efficiency projects that advance both municipal and state clean energy goals.
Hospital
Hospitals in the surrounding areas include Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, and Holyoke Hospital.
Library
The Pelham Free Public Library is located at 2 South Valley Road. The library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check the library website for updated hours of operation. The library can be contacted at (413) 253-0657,. Click on the Pelham Library under 'Important Links' or click here
Newspapers/Newsletters
The Town of Pelham is covered by three newspapers; Amherst Bulletin (free), Daily Hampshire Gazette (subscription required), and the Springfield Republican (subscription required). The Town sends a free triannual newsletter to all residents called The Pelham Slate and is compiled by the Select Board Office.
Police Department
The Town of Pelham has its own Police Department located at 2 South Valley Road in the Public Safety Complex. For emergencies call 911, and for non-emergency calls (413) 253-0484 or go to click here.
Post Office & Zip Codes
The Town of Pelham does not have a post office. Residents can use any post office in surrounding towns; Amherst, Belchertown; to obtain PO box, stamps, etc. Most Pelham addresses share the same zip code as the Town of Amherst; 01002; but there are locations in Pelham on the Belchertown end of town that use zip code 01007.
Property Valuation
Properties are valued for tax purposes by the Board of Assessors who can be reached at (413) 253-0734. Their office is located in the Rhodes Building/Town Offices at 351 Amherst Road with office hours on Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm, and by appointment.
Public Meetings
Local Boards & Committees in Town mostly meet on set schedules every month but some meetings are varied. Public Meetings are posted in the Town Clerk’s office and on the Town’s website, which can be viewed on the calendar displayed on the homepage click here.
Recycling
Residents can drop off their recycling at the Amherst Transfer & Recycling Center as long as an annual sticker is purchased, (413) 259-3049. Residents can subscribe to curbside pick-up through USA Waste & Recycling who already serves Pelham, please call (800) 998-2984 or services@usarecycle.com.
Requests for Reasonable Modifications
For inquiries, contact the ADA Coordinator, (413) 253-7129.
Schools
Pelham has one Elementary School located at 45 Amherst Road and can be reached at (413) 362-1100, or by accessing their website, click here. Pelham School students attend the Amherst Middle School (7-8) and the Amherst Regional High School (9-12) following graduation from Pelham Elementary School (K-6).
Taxes
Personal Property Taxes and Motor-Vehicle Excise payments may be made in person in the Tax Collector’s office at 351 Amherst Road. Real Estate taxes can also be paid in person or online; the link can be found under the 'Find it Fast' tab or click here. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:30pm.
Telephone
Landline phone service can be obtained from Verizon or Comcast.
Trees
If you have any questions pertaining to trees on your property, tree work around your home, or trees on/over wires, please call the Tree Warden, Dave Hawkins, (413) 256-4266 or contact him by email, dhawkufs@comcast.net.
Water & Sewage
Most Pelham residents have their own wells and septic systems. Harkness Road and parts of Amherst Road have access to the Town of Amherst sewer lines. Please contact the Town of Amherst Public Works Department, click here.
Wetlands
For more information please contact the Conservation Commission Chair, Mr. Dana Macdonald, at (413) 461-8224.
Zoning
Click here for contact information for the Zoning Board of Appeals Chair.
