Pelham Town Leadership Team

Dan McLaughlin has been a resident of Pelham since 1985. He and his wife Rita have raised two children, Daniel Jr. and Michelle, both graduates of Pelham schools. Dan is a seasoned finance and operations executive. He has served as a Pelham Town Councilman for the last 16 years, serving as Deputy Town Supervisor for the last 8 years, and serving as Town Supervisor for the last four years. Before his time on the Town Council, he served over 10 years on the Recreation Commission as a member, vice chair and chairman. During his time on the Commission the recreation programs for teens were expanded and other programs upgraded. Dan has a long history of volunteerism in the community. For 16 years he was a coach in Little League for both his son and daughter. He was instrumental in growing the town’s Girls Summer Softball program that he had been…

Clive Anderson has been a resident of the Town of Pelham for nine years. An Irish immigrant, Clive has followed his dream to make his life in the United States. As a local business owner and proprietor of Pelham Funeral Home, he is an important part of the fabric of this community especially during times of need. He has dedicated his life to service not only through his business but also through volunteer organizations where he donates a significant amount of his time and resources. Clive sits on the Board of Directors for the Pelham Danny Fund. He is a member and former Board Member of the Pelham Civics where he currently sits on the Scholarship Committee. Among other organizations, Clive is a supporter of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (which assists families in returning their loved ones home when they pass away while traveling) and The Aisling Center (a…

John De Chiaro has been a resident of the Town of Pelham for the past 34 years. A practicing attorney for the last 46 years, primarily as a trial and appellate litigator in local, state and federal courts. He was admitted to the practice law before all courts of the State of New York as well as the Southern and Eastern District of the Federal Courts since 1977. He was also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1984. Early in his career, he was the former law clerk to the Hon. Adolph C. Orlando, Judge of the New York State Court of Claims. He wrote numerous decisions in his capacity of a law clerk and was in the Courtroom daily, handling the calendar and overseeing trials. Recently, he was the presiding Justice of the Pelham Town Court for eight (8) years (2012 – 2019) where he…

Antoinette Clemente has been a dedicated resident of the Town of Pelham for her entire life and has enjoyed serving the community as Pelham Town Clerk since 2020. With four children enrolled in Pelham schools, she is proud to bring up her children in the warm embrace of this wonderful community that has enriched her life in numerous ways. Antoinette’s passion for improving the lives of animals is notable. As a veterinary technician, she works to promote and educate others on animal welfare issues. With an associate degree from LaGuardia Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College, Antoinette’s educational background has supported her commitment to making a difference.