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Construction and Renovation
- General Information
- Demolition
- Driveway, Walkway and Parking Area
- Exterior Work
- Fence and Hedge
- Geothermal Systems
- Interior Renovations
- Landscaping
- Landscaping and pool
- Licence for Landscapers and Snow Removal Contractors
- Mechanical Equipment
- New Buildings and Extensions
- Occupancy Certificate: Use of a new building, change of use, commercial premises and café-terrace
- Plumbing
- Retaining Wall
- Rock Excavation and Blasting
- Roof
- Signs
- Solar Panel
- Tree Felling
- Windows and Doors
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Road Safety Reminders for Back-to-School
Dear Westmount residents,
The new school year is here, and for a smooth transition, road safety is our top priority. Our school zones will be bustling again, and it's our collective responsibility to be vigilant. I ask you all to be extra careful, respect speed limits, and pay close attention at pedestrian crossings. The safety of our children is everyone's business.
This summer was particularly busy with roadwork, and several streets are still under construction. For your safety and that of the workers, it's crucial to respect the signage that is in place.
I wish you all an excellent start to the school year!
Christina M. Smith
Mayor of Westmount
To ensure a smooth and safe return to classes, give extra consideration to these safety rules and recommendations:
- Don’t double park; this will block the visibility of children and vehicles.
- Don’t allow a child to exit a vehicle that is double stopped; it could be extremely dangerous.
- Always pull to the curb side when dropping them off.
- Don’t load or unload children across the street from the school.
- Park a block away and walk your child to school.
- Shut off your engine while using the school drop off zone. Remember that these drop off areas have a 10 minutes time limit.
- Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school when possible.
- Be alert, some children may be unpredictable and ignore the risks of traffic hazards.
- Always stop for crossing guards holding up a stop sign.
- Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas.
- Give yourself extra time in the morning due to the increase in traffic during the back-to-school period.
As in previous years, Public Safety officers will patrol around school drop off areas during peak traffic times to ensure the safety of all road users. The City has also recently implemented new traffic calming measures and signage near schools to address concerns raised in a recent survey on school zone safety.