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• Pelham residents could pay nearly 20% more for garbage service starting in January (abc3340.com) — Pelham households may see garbage and recycling bills jump about 20% if the City Council approves a new $32.87 monthly rate on Sept. 21, effective Jan. 1. The change would reduce General Fund subsidies and could let future CPI-based increases happen automatically, directly affecting what Pelham residents pay for trash and recycling service each year.
• Alabama Adult Day Center opens in Pelham, aims to bridge gap... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — A new Alabama Adult Day Center has opened on Canyon Park Drive in Pelham, offering daytime health monitoring, activities, and social support for older adults and adults with disabilities. The program is designed to keep residents engaged while giving Pelham caregivers a more affordable alternative between home health visits and institutional care, including on-site nursing and help connecting to community resources.
• Week 5 Predictions: Final chance to make statements before n... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham fans get a big rivalry night as the Panthers, sitting at 2-2 and 0-2 in region play, host winless Chelsea in a crucial matchup for both teams' playoff hopes. Local coverage also breaks down other Shelby County Week 5 games, but highlights Pelham's passing attack and ground game as potential keys to finally grabbing a region win.
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