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Trees–A collective heritage Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming......
Read moreIn 1895 the Town of Cote St. Antoine changed its name to become the Town of Westmount. During the period from 1895 to 1908 when the Town got its charter and became the City of Westmount, the area saw its greatest period of growth. Ambitious civic pr......
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......
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This island of green, named Garden Point, first appeared on maps in 1902, the same year as the construction of the Lawn Bowling Club and greens. The City Hall building, by renowned architect Robert Findlay, was added in 1922, along with the nearby C......
Read moreWestmount 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. Discover the City by exploring our intera......
Read moreIf corrective work is needed to bring your pool installation into compliance, you must first obtain a permit or certificate of authorization issued by the City of Westmount. In this case, please contact the Urban Planning......
Read moreThe municipal council's decision, whether favorable or unfavorable, will be communicated to the applicant. In the case of a favorable decision, the applicant can proceed with their permit or authorization certificate application, if applicable. ......
Read moreConsult by-law 1575 to establish a Planning Advisory Committee Role The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the City of Westmount, given its exceptional built and landscape heritage, plays a significant role in its preservation and enhancement......
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......
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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......
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The project In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount will replace the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode Lamp) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable developme......
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......
Read moreThe City has established committees responsible for heritage such as the Westmount Local Heritage Council (LHC) and the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). Each of these has their respective mandates. Discover the City's Committees The City also......
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As part its Lead Elimination Action Plan , the Engineering Department has developed a subsidy programme to encourage residents to replace the private lead or galvanised steel water service pipes. The programme offers homeowners a financial incentiv......
Read moreWho can vote? Only electors whose names are on the electoral list will be entitled to vote on November 2, 2025. Everything you need to know about voting How to Vote? (In French Only) Electoral Districts Map of the electoral districts......
Read moreThe City of Westmount took ownership of the water mains and the public portion of the water services from the City of Montreal in 2006. Since 2007, the City has been actively replacing lead services through the annual capital works programme as wel......
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Westmount’s Public Safety Department patrols the City 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and benefits from the collaboration of residents and businesses to ensure public safety everywhere. Use the electronic forms on this page to make a request or provid......
Read moreThe Legal Services and City Clerk’s Office manage all claims filed against the City of Westmount. An individual who claims to have suffered damages for which the City is liable may file a claim in order to receive compensation for the damages incurr......
Read moreThe City must receive a written notice within 15 days following the date of the accident. It is the responsibility of claimant to make sure that the City of Westmount has received the claim within the deadline. The notice of claim must contain th......
Read moreConsult by-law 1607 to establish Westmount’s local heritage council Role The mandate of the Westmount Local Heritage Council (LHC), established in 2016, consists in providing recommendations to City Council on any matters relating to identifying......
Read moreRole The mission of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee (ESDC) is to issue recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and sustainable development in Westmount. In particular, the ESDC will make......
Read moreThe Council of the City of Westmount is formed by the Mayor and eight city councillors, each representing one of the City’s eight electoral districts. The Mayor and Councillors also sit on various standing committees and municipal organizations. The......
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4626 Sherbrooke Street West, H3Z 1G1 (at Lansdowne) Telephone : 514 989-5226 It would be unthinkable to talk about Westmount’s municipal buildings without mentioning Victoria Hall, the City’s community center. This avant-garde structure is......
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 moreFor your home, your neighbourhood, your planet Electrical lighting is part of city life. Excessive lighting, however, can lead to a number of negative effects. Energy More light is produced per capita in Quebec than anywhere in the world. Better......
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