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The 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 moreQualifications : bilingual (French and English). Responsible for educating Westmount citizens on various environmental issues. Conducts door-to-door rounds and visual inspections of the contents of various residual material bins (garbage, recycling......
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 moreA permit is required to occupy a City street or any other municipal property with construction equipment. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, debris containers, cranes, and any similar type of equipment. The request must be sent by em......
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 moreYou must allow neighbours access to your property to carry out construction, repair or maintenance work on their own property. However, they must give you spoken or written notice, and must repair any damage caused in order to restore your property......
Read moreSometimes the branches or roots of a tree on your land can extend onto a neighbour’s property, causing major problems. In this case, the neighbour may ask you to cut back the branches or roots. If one of your trees seems likely to fall onto the neig......
Read moreConstruction materials and storage of debris Construction materials and storage of debris should not encroach on the neighbour’s property and if possible, not be visible from the public way. The general contractor’s safety program should be posted......
Read moreForest Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) Behaviour The Forest Tent Caterpillar is an insect native to North America that is widely found throughout the continent. In fact, it is one of the best known defoliating insects. The Forest Te......
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Following the Preventive Boil Advisory notice, the City of Westmount announces the end of the boil advisory period. Tests carried out in conformity with Québec Environment Ministry standards indicate that the water in your sector is safe to use......
Read moreTypes of Advisories There are two types of advisories: preventive and regulatory. Preventive boil-water advisories are issued as soon as there is a pressure drop in the system. This can occur for various reasons, including: planned mainte......
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 moreCommunity Action Towards Sustainable Rainwater Management The Hydrological Cycle The hydrological cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the land to the sky and back again. The construction of homes, extensions and roadways convert......
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......
Read moreBike-sharing helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also being an active and sustainable transportation choice. Eligible products Seasonal membership * Monthly membership (minimum 2 months) * Only one seasonal membership per appli......
Read moreGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced throughout the food supply chain, from production and transportation to disposal. Platforms and companies offer the opportunity to buy food products destined for disposal at reduced prices. Saving food fro......
Read moreIn Quebec, a legal warranty is offered free of charge to consumers for the purchase of any good, including clothing and shoes! An item must, among other things, have a reasonable lifespan and be free of hidden defects, otherwise the merchant or ma......
Read moreIdentify and limit the presence of invasive plants in Westmount Invasive plants are non-native trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that have been spread by human activity, intentionally or accidentally. They are often capable of reproducing and spre......
Read moreTo ensure the safety and enjoyable use of the pool, the following rules will be enforced at all times. Appropriate bathing attire is required for all members and guests. Before entering the pool, all persons shall take a cleansing shower. The l......
Read moreSmall Waste Recovery Island A small-item recovery island has been installed at the Westmount Recreation Centre . Its purpose is to recover small items that are not accepted in the recyclables materials collection, and that often end up in t......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Rehabilitation work on the road and water infrastructure Work area : Grosvenor Avenue, between The Boulevard and the northern limit of the city Start date : May 1, 2026 Estimated duration : 15 weeks Cont......
Read moreMaintenance and repair work is a variation of asphalt resurfacing and is carried out about 15 to 20 years after a complete road reconstruction. It applies to larger sections of roadway, such as an entire block or full street segments. The goal is t......
Read moreProject summary Work planned : Reconstruction of Hydro Westmount underground infrastructure, rehabilitation of sidewalk sections, and roadway resurfacing Work area : Sherbrooke Street West, between Grosvenor Avenue and Strathcona Avenue,......
Read morePurpose This notice describes the privacy policies and practices applied by the City of Westmount (hereinafter the “City”) in connection with this service (hereinafter the “Service”). Personal Information Collected Information relating to a natur......
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