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Westmount residents who do not have sufficient parking space on their property, including anyone living in an apartment, condo or similar dwelling, may apply for permission to park on the street. Red 'G' permit Red “G” permit allows the......
Read moreVILLE DE WESTMOUNT/CITY OF WESTMOUNT GRILLE DES USAGES ET TYPES DE BÂTIMENTS PERMIS TABLE OF PERMITTED BUILDING TYPES AND USES ZONE C16-31-04 GROUPES ET USAGES PERMIS / PERMITTED TYPES AND USES STRUCTURE DU BÂTIMENT / BUILDING TYPE Isolée/......
Read moreIn determining the porosity of the surface you wish to clean, keep in mind that masonry surfaces and wood are the most porous, while painted metal, glass and vinyl surfaces are the least porous. For very porous surfaces the cleaning agent should b......
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The City now offers residents the option of receiving personalized reminders, via the Citizen Portal , based on the specific collection schedule for their address. Registered residents will receive a reminder the day before each scheduled collectio......
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It will be open Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for contractors with a City permit, and residents with proof of residency . Yard waste can also be taken to an Ecocentre , or kept on your property (not streetside) until d......
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Certain areas are at greater risk than others for different disasters. Knowing the risks in our region can help us better prepare and even prevent certain types of damage. Knowing what to do before, during and after specific types of disasters will......
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 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 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......
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(The speech was delivered at the opening of the Council meeting on October 1, 2025.) Twelve years ago, I began this journey not out of some lifelong ambition to be in municipal politics, but as a way to participate in the community where I was......
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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 spreading rapidly, outcompeting native species and upsetting the ecos......
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No one is spared from fraud attempts. Recent trends show that scams are becoming increasingly subtle, informed by personal information posted on accessible websites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and others, and tailored to the age of potential victims.......
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This includes all flexible plastic bags and packaging (whether stretchable or not), and all rigid plastic containers (whether identified with a Möbius strip or not). Containers: usually have a cap or lid. Packaging: used to easily transport a pro......
Read moreDid you know that in Canada, 1.3 million apples are wasted every day? Food waste not only hurts your wallet, it also has a significant negative environmental impact. Plan, use everything, preserve and compost PLAN your purchases and meal......
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The City of Westmount reminds residents that the Board of Revisors for the Electoral List will hold its sessions on the following dates: Without an appointment: Thursday, October 16, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12......
Read moreThe application of Bill 22 in 2009 has resulted in a revised tax structure, meaning that you will receive ONE PROPERTY TAX BILL , sent from the City of Westmount, for local services as well as for agglomeration services provided across the island.......
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Recyclable materials are materials that can be reintroduced into the production process from which they are derived or into a similar process that uses the same type of material. Recovery is the process of sorting materials at home and having th......
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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 moreOrganic materials are materials that are biodegradable by microorganisms, and therefore compostable. These include food waste, garden waste, and other types of waste from industrial and municipal activities.
Read moreParticipation in the composting programme is mandatory for residential buildings of 9 to 29 units . For all other address types in Westmount, participation is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. Collection programmes for compost and recycli......
Read moreUse mulching blades on your grass and fallen leaves, and allow them to mulch your lawn. They will decompose in 48 hours and produce a natural fertilizer that will help nourish your lawn while reducing the use of paper bags. Eligible products manu......
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