🌱 Patch AM: Which Pelham streets and projects are prioritized in the new city budget?

Hello Pelham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Pelham streets and projects are prioritized in the new city budget?
• What does Pelham's new school budget mean for classrooms and taxes?
• How will Pelham's amphitheatre site and ice rink be transformed next?

Also on today's calendar: American Red Cross Blood Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
• Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pelham council outlines $65.6 million general fund budget, a... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham's proposed 2027 city budget outlines $65.6 million in general fund revenue, funding more street paving, sewer upgrades, traffic management and outdoor amenities like Blueberry Hill trails. City leaders plan to buy new police vehicles and a senior center bus while still growing reserves, and are accelerating resurfacing on several neighborhood streets this year.
   

2. Pelham City Schools approves $63.6 million budget amid enrol... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham City Schools has approved a $63.6 million 2026-27 budget that slightly outspends projected revenue but relies on savings while keeping the main operating fund balanced. With enrollment slowly declining and tax growth softening, leaders emphasize healthy reserves and plan to handle fewer teacher units mostly through retirements rather than immediate cuts.
   

3. Changes coming to Oak Mountain Amphitheatre site, Pelham ice rink (wbrc.com) — Pelham's city council is advancing plans to redevelop the former Oak Mountain Amphitheatre site while also investing $145,000 in new protective flooring for the Pelham Civic Complex ice rink. The upgrades aim to create more green space, add restaurants and make it easier to host concerts, festivals and other events, improving the overall visitor experience in Pelham.
   

4. Jefferson County coroner asking for help locating families of 4 people who recently died (wbrc.com) — Jefferson County officials are asking anyone in Pelham or nearby communities who may know relatives of four recently deceased people to contact the coroner's office. One man previously lived in Pelham, and all died of natural causes without identified family. Residents with any information are urged to call 205-930-3603 to help locate next of kin.
   

📸 Around Pelham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• PJ Storytime →
  Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Tai Chi →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  10:00 am
• American Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Oak Mountain →
  Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham
• Feed The City Birmingham: Making Meals for People In Need →
  Texas Roadhouse, 60 Drivers Mart Way, Pelham
• Granite Fight League - Night 1 →
  500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• PRXNCE.TAX 100 Renters to Homeowners - St Joseph Open House →
  133 Hidden Creek Circle, Pelham
Tuesday September 15
• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Ages 13+) →
  Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
  5:00 pm
• The ABC & D's of Medicare →
  Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• UAB RAN Community Education Workshop: Safety for People with Disabilities →
  Pelham Drivers License Office, 1018 County Services Drive, Pelham
• Preschool Storytime →
  Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
  9:15 am
• On-Site @24e - Pelham →
  24e – Pelham, 2244-A Pelham Pkwy, Pelham
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Shout out to Bobby Price for restoring my ac on Labor Day!
  It was hot ya'll and I knew it would cost more on a holiday, but I had to call! He came in a timely manner and voila ac! Thanks again (Nextdoor Hidden Creek)
• Has anyone had a tub/shower upgraded or converted to a walk-in?
  I am considering this but have no idea what the cost might be. If so, who did you use and what was the cost (if you don't mind sharing). I just need… (Nextdoor Hidden Creek)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Pelham. Apply here.
• Servpro posted a job opening for Rug and Upholstery Technician in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.

Ok Pelham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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