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Bulky items collection aims to divert large household items such as wood, metal, ceramic and refrigeration appliances from landfill, so that they can be recycled and recuperated. Collection is by registration only . Registration must be received......
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The household hazardous waste and electronics collection will take place on Saturday, April 26, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the parking lot at 4670 Sainte-Catherine Street West. Accepted Materials Household hazardous waste, i.e. any......
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The City of Westmount will continue to accept the following items for the monthly bulky items collection: dehumidifiers, portable and window air conditioners, water coolers, as well as wooden and ceramic items. A reminder that the collection takes p......
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Through daily inspections, door-to-door outreach, and information kiosks, they will encourage residents to adopt eco-friendly habits. The upcoming kiosks, weather permitting, are as follows: Friday , June 20 , between 1 and 4 p.m. at Westmount P......
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Residents may register to have their reusable household items, in good condition, collected from their homes. The collection will take place from May 25 to June 5 and will be carried out using electric trucks. Collected items will then be sold at......
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Commissioner of Economic Development, infrastructure and Information Technology 514-989-5200 ext. 5077 jchomski@westmount.org Biography Jonathan Chomski is a real estate professional focused on practical solutions to today’s housing needs,......
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Food waste includes all raw, cooked or rotten solid food, soiled paper and cardboard such as paper towels, napkins and tissues, as well as indoor plants. All these are compostable . Composting is a very effective way to reduce landfill waste and......
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 moreCollecting rainwater allows you to water your plants and lawn, or even to wash your car, with chlorine-free water. Using rainwater allows you to reduce your use of drinking water. Eligible products plastic or wood rain barrel Note: Any recipien......
Read moreDomestic composters allow you to produce a natural fertilizer, compost, which can be used to nourish the soil and plants, while reducing the quantity of organic waste (food and garden waste) sent to landfill. Eligible products worm composting bin......
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At the recommendation of a citizens’ committee in 1890, the City acquired the grounds in 1898 to create Westmount Park. The Westmount Public Library and the Victoria Hall community centre were both inaugurated in its northwest corner the following y......
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Acquired by the City in 1898, the construction and landscaping of the lookout, stairs and park were carried out in the 1930s. Summit Lookout offers striking views of Westmount, Montreal’s downtown area and the St-Lawrence River. At the foot of the L......
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The Church of the Advent is Westmount’s oldest surviving religious building. It was begun as a mission of St. James the Apostle, opened in 1892 on Western at the corner of Wood. The neo-Gothic brick building by architects Cox and Amos was original......
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In 1875 Westmount’s first church, Anglican St. Matthias’ , opened its doors. The white clapboard building stood above Côte St. Antoine Road at the corner of today’s Church Hill Avenue on land donated by Mrs. R.T. Raynes at the corner of her ‘Ford......
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In 1911 Westmount’s Jewish community established its first synagogue, Temple Emanu-El on Sherbrooke Street at the corner of Elm Avenue. The founders were followers of Reform Judaism. The Byzantine Revival building by the firm Hutchison, Wood......
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Stanley Presbyterian Church was built in brick on Westmount Avenue at the corner of Victoria Avenue in 1913. The building was designed by Hutchison, Wood & Miller in a neo-Byzantine style with a dome and round arches. The Seventh-day Adventists......
Read moreMinimizing 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 moreIt is important to note that pursuant to certain statutory provisions of the Cities and Towns Act (CQLR, Chapter C-19) (hereinafter, CTA) and the Automobile Insurance Act (CQLR, Chapter A-15), the City of Westmount cannot be held responsible for......
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 moreInformation Email : assocpropriochienswestmount@gmail.com December 2013 Special message from the new Westmount Dog Owners Association You are invited to join the Westmount Dog Owners Association (WDOA). We are re-activating the WDOA t......
Read moreThe guidelines entitled “Building and Renovating in Westmount” form an integral part of the by-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes. These guidelines are applied by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) when reviewing any pr......
Read moreRequired documents for a preliminary review : A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A copy of a recent certificate of......
Read moreDo you know the respetive historical value of your property? Have you read Directive #1 (Introduction to Directives) for renovating and building in Westmount? Have you read Directive #2 concerning exterior walls? Have you read Direc......
Read moreRequired for application analysis: (Items marked with an * are mandatory) *A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; *A letter from the building owner authorizing the application, if the request is made by a third party; *A copy of......
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......
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