PELHAM

     Pelham was founded in 1654 when Thomas Pell signed a treaty with the Siwanoy Indians and purchased more that 9000 acres that extended from parts of the Bronx north to Mamaroneck. 
     Formed in 1788, The Town of Pelham is the oldest and smallest in Westchester County .  It today consists of a single unified school district and two villages, Pelham and Pelham Manor, with a combined population of 12,000.  A number that has been
constant since 1940.
     Developed as a suburb beginning the late 1800's, Pelham's neighborhoods consist of various historic architectural styles ranging from Shingle Style Victorians to Tudor Revival. Pelham's historic train is situated in the center of many of these neighborhoods and offers an easy 29-minute commute to Grand Central Station.
     Pelham's educational facilities are also centrally located, avoiding the need for busing.  Pelham's award winning schools consist of four neighborhood elementary schools serving grades K-5, a new middle schools for grades 6-8 and the adjoining Pelham Memorial High School (which graduates an average of 140 students per year).  The total district wide enrollment is about 2,000 students.  The Pelham Educational Foundation, PTA organizations and a community wide commitment further contribute to the quality of Pelham's schools.
Local private pre-schools include Huguenot Nursery School, Junior Wonders, Montessori School, Mount Tom Day School and the Pelham Children's Center.
     Pelham's recreation program offers something for everyone with over seventy recreational facilities.  It includes every age group, including swimming, tennis,
football, hockey, basketball and Little League.  There are many supervised playground
activities, scouting groups and a summer day camp.  An active Senior Citizen Group meets weekly.  The Richard Daronco Town House serves as a community center.  Private facilities are located at the Pelham Country Club and Travers Island, the outdoor facility of the New York Athletic Club on Long Island Sound.
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