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Minimizing graffiti on your business or home property begins with keeping the property clean and well maintained. Fencing, increased lighting, and motion sensor lighting all contribute to reducing crime, including graffiti. Additionally: On expose......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Replacement of the main staircase foundations at Victoria Hall Work area : Victoria Hall main entrance (Arlington Avenue) Start date : Week of May 25, 2026 Estimated duration: Until the end of August 2026......
Read moreAll owners of solid-fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces, whether or not their appliance complies with the new by-law , must inform the City by submitting a declaration form. Forms may be submitted online or in person to the Urban Planning Departm......
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In 1901, the first Catholic church in Westmount, Saint-Léon-de-Westmount , was built on farmland purchased from the Grey Nuns. The design of the neo-Romanesque style exterior and the radical modifications made in 1920 are the work of architect G.A.......
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The Gallery at Victoria Hall is a unique public space dedicated to visual arts linking the community centre to the Library. The Gallery’s mission is to offer a space devoted to showcase and celebrate Westmount artists—be they emerging, semi-pr......
Read moreAssess needs and avoid overbuilding Do you really need such large floor areas in kitchens, bathrooms or entrance halls? Appreciate your green space: will an addition be a detriment to the enjoyment of your garden? Check out useful information e......
Read moreWork on the rehabilitation of Saint-Antoine and Saint-Jacques streets will resume during the week of April 27, 2026, and is expected to be completed by early June 2026. This phase continues the City’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway infrastructur......
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Commissioner of Public Order Liaison with Merchants' Associations Member of the Finance and Administration Commission Member of the Local Heritage Council 514-989-5200 ext. 5075 plevine@westmount.org Biography Paul Levine has proudly cal......
Read moreFood waste is transported to the St-Thomas composting center where it is mixed with wood chips and placed in swaths. As organic waste degrades, it produces heat. The internal temperature of the swath increases to 70°C, which eliminates pathogens. Th......
Read moreDisposable and single-use products are often used for a short time, but can take hundreds of years to decompose, harming the environment and wildlife in the process. Opting for reusable products reduces waste at the source! Eligible products wool......
Read moreElectric kick scooters and bicycles are sustainable modes of transportation that also contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Eligible products bicycles for adults or children: hybrid, road, urban, fat bike, touring, with electric assistance, or ele......
Read moreAll parks in Westmount are closed to the public nightly between midnight and 5 a.m. (By-law 69). Due to a dramatic increase in reports of vandalism, graffiti and substance abuse infractions in municipal parks, the City of Westmount adopted curfew i......
Read moreSeptember 5, 2017 Reference: Victoria Hall and Gallery Booking Policy Victoria Hall is Westmount’s community centre and home to the Community Events Division. This division is responsible for the operation of the building, including the Galler......
Read moreCancellation Programmes with insufficient registration may be cancelled.When a programme is cancelled, all participants will be entitled to an automatic refund. Unless otherwise noted, minimum registration for all programmes is 10 participants. Re......
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City Council has identified graffiti as a growing problem in the community and has taken the lead in graffiti prevention and removal. Westmount Public Safety Department offers a free year-round graffiti removal service. In addition, due to a dramati......
Read moreThe act of making, causing, producing or permitting excessive noise, which disturbs the enjoyment or comfort of others, is considered to be a nuisance and an infringement of the municipal by-law concerning noise. Citizens are also asked to limit th......
Read moreQualifications : bilingual (French and English), minimum one year completed in police training and First aid and CPR certification. Must provide a continual presence in the parks of the City and must be able to be tactful with the public. Required......
Read moreFollowing concerns raised by citizens concerning dust in local dog parks, the City of Westmount hired an independent laboratory, SOLROC, to carry out a study. Complaints included discomfort experienced by some from dust raised by the activity of dog......
Read moreThe following work does not require first obtaining a building permit, in accordance with the permits and certificates by-law: Replacement of the cladding of a flat roof Repair or replacement of mortar joints Ventilation work, including installa......
Read moreGenerally, the law does not require an architect (Architects Act, Chapter A-21) for the construction, expansion, reconstruction, renovation, or transformation of the following buildings : A detached single-family dwelling unit having, after the wo......
Read moreThe Urban Planning Department frequently receives calls from residents concerned about construction work being carried out at their neighbour's property. The City is also sometimes asked to intervene in civil disputes involving contractors, construc......
Read moreWhy is Hydro Westmount changing meters? Meters have an expiry date (generally 10 years) and must be changed by the expiration date. This process is strictly audited by Measurement Canada and failure to comply results in heavy fines for the City of......
Read moreThe following process will be used to analyze all traffic related requests and complaints. The process is also outlined in Figure 2.1 . Requests All requests are to be submitted in writing to the TAC and must include the following information:......
Read moreAn application for authorization for demolition must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the owner of the immovable to be demolished or his authorized representative, using the form provided for this purpose. This form must be duly......
Read moreThe City of Westmount offers a number of grants for your sustainable purchases. Residents who purchase eligible products and meet the general conditions may request a refund during the same calendar year by submitting the online form and providing s......
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