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Mayor Christina M. Smith and 8 city councillors, each representing one of the city’s 8 wards, form the council of the City of Westmount. The council is the main governing and legislative body for the city.

The Mayor and Councillors also sit on various standing committees and municipal organizations.

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Westmount today is a residential enclave on the island of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. It lies within walking distance of  Montreal’s downtown core, yet retains an air of tranquility and small-town community.

A list of city maps are available on-line.

If you are planning any renovation or construction work on your property, your professional or yourself must ensure compliance with any existing applicable by-laws and obtain the necessary permit or certificate before you undertake the work. The Westmount Urban Planning Department is composed of a team of professionals dedicated to assist you. We provide information related to all municipal by-laws.

Parking is limited to four hours on every Westmount street, unless otherwise indicated.

Westmount residents who do not have sufficient parking space on their property, including anyone living in an apartment, condo or similar dwelling, may apply for permission to park on the street.

For OVERNIGHT PARKING, you can reserve on-line or by phoning Public Security before 11 p.m. Please note that for temporary overnight parking the cumulative duration of these special permissions must not exceed 30 nights per vehicle per calendar year.

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A source of pride to generations of residents, Westmount Public Library opened its doors on June 20, 1899 and is the community’s most-used public facility. Membership provides access to over 190,000 items including books, movies, music, eBooks and eMagazines. The Westmount Public Library also offers a variety of activities and events for residents of all ages such as book clubs, lectures, and film screenings.

Residents can obtain a library card at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1G1. Find out what you need to obtain a card on the library website.

Neighbouring the Westmount Public Library, Victoria Hall is Westmount’s community centre. It is used for City Council events, cultural and community presentations, art exhibitions and recreation courses offered by the City of Westmount. A list of events happening at Victoria Hall can be found on the City of Westmount website.

The Sports and Recreation Department offers a variety of programmes to residents of all ages. The Facility Membership Card with photograph will serve to identify users of Westmount sports facilities, allowing quick and easy access to the Westmount Recreation Centre, Victoria Hall, and Westmount’s tennis courts.

Residents can obtain their card by using the online form or in person at the Westmount Recreation Centre, 4675 St. Catherine Street West, Westmount QC H3Z 1S4.

To obtain the card at the Westmount Recreation Centre, each individual must be present, as pictures are taken on site. Please note that leases and cell phone bills are not accepted as proofs of residence.

All invoices issued by the City can be paid electronically through your bank or in person at City Hall. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, Interac, telephone banking, preauthorized payment with banks (Hydro Westmount accounts only) or by return mail (no cash through the mail please).

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Public schools in the City fall under these school boards:

• Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM – French language public schools)
  Telephone: 514 596-6000
  Website: csdm.ca
• English Montreal School Board (EMSB – English language public schools)
  Telephone: 514 483-7200
  Website: www.emsb.qc.ca
• Cegep: Dawson College
  3040 Sherbrooke Street W.
  Telephone: 514 931-8731
  Website: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The following private schools are located in the City’s territory.

• Akiva School
• Montreal Oral School for the Deaf
• Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School
• Selwyn House School
• St. George’s School of Montreal
• The Study
• Villa Sainte-Marcelline

CEGEPs:

• Collège International des Marcellines
• Marianopolis College

The City offers its residents door-to-door collections of garbage, recycling, food waste (compost), garden waste and bulky items. Recycling and food waste bins are provided for free.

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