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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 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......
Read moreThis book is intended to serve as an introduction to that heritage, which every Westmount resident should take pride in and guard a little jealously. There are few municipalities on the island of Montreal which can lay claim to an architectural h......
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Commissioner of Public Works, Accessibility and Mobility Chair of the Finance and Administration Commission 514-989-5200 ext. 5083 jshamie@westmount.org Biography Jeff Shamie was first elected to City Council as the representative of Dis......
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In-home Water Testing The City of Westmount’s annual lead sampling programme involves the testing of water at private residences throughout the City. This programme aligns with the guidelines of the Ministère de l’Environnement, et de la Lutte cont......
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 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 the Library, culture and Community Events Member of the Public Library Committee 514-989-5200 ext. 5080 gchadha@westmount.org Biography Gurveen K. Chadha was born and raised in Westmount—learning to swim at the YMCA, skat......
Read moreA transfer of immovables is a transfer of the right of ownership on a property as a result of a contract of sale, rental of more than 40 years, transfer of the rights of the emphyteutic lease or donation. Duties on transfers of immovables – a......
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 moreAccording to the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife , it is prohibited to kill or capture a wild animal without first attempting to scare it away or prevent it from causing damage. It is also forbidden to feed animals on p......
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 moreCity 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 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 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......
Read moreFollowing 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......
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