Organizational, Legislative Meeting Held at Town of Pelham
By Stephen E. Lipken
Pelham Town Supervisor Theresa Mohan convened the Monday, January 12th Organizational Meeting, the first item on the Agenda being approval of official undertakings of Municipal Officials for the year 2026. “This Resolution puts in place a blanket undertaking for the named officials and includes everyone on the Board and officers of the Town. It is covered by our current insurance policy,” Mohan said.
“The second Resolution is adoption of Rules of Order. Town Board is authorized under New York State law to determine the rules governing conduct of its meetings,” Mohan concluded.
Beginning with appointments, Councilwoman Maura Curtin was named Deputy Supervisor.
The Recreation Commission established August 7, 1946 appoints five members, each serving a five-year term. The 2026 members are Aisling Bier, Kevin Fee, Daniel Green, Rosa Valencia and John Boyce.
Town Attorney and Prosecutor is Thomas Kleinberger, Town Engineer is James Vassalotti III, serving from January 1st to December 31st, 2026. The Town Controller is Samantha Losurdo. Stephen Conte was appointed Chief Constable; and Anthony Camardella, Lieutenant. Sergeant Constables include Michael Farley and Christopher Williams.
Molly Girolamo is Deputy Town Clerk and Custodian of Elections. Joseph Durnin is the Marriage Officer. Felix Anderson and Philip DeSimone are appointed as Caretakers. Arthur Scinta is the Town Historian.
During the Legislative Meeting, Curtin discussed a proposed grant for acquisition of a vacant lot near the Post Office where the new headquarters for Town’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unit could be based, housing the flycar and ambulance.
“We are working with the County and Legislature to support property acquisition, design and construction of a centralized emergency center for $50,000, but we hope to get it for $1,” Curtin stated.
“Work is continuing in the buildout space for the clerks in the Town Hall,” Councilwoman Kara McLoughlin remarked, regarding the Court. “I believe that we are waiting for quotes for bullet-proof glass. Philip DeSimone has been managing that project and moving it forward,” McLoughin noted.