In this episode, Mayor Lee Patterson and Communications Director Ghyslain Forcier discuss highlights from the most recent Council meeting and other key topics. Click on the image ⬆️ to watch the video. THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 7 P.M. AT CENTRE LAC-BROME. | Share your nicest photos! | Our Citizen’s Guide will get a makeover, and we want to showcase the beauty of our town… thanks to your best photos! Whether it’s a landscape, a piece of nature, a heritage building, a sunset, or a place that means a lot to you, we invite you to help us discover Lac-Brome through your lens. Please send us your photos in the highest possible resolution, along with the completed consent form at the following address: communications@lacbrome.ca. The photos selected may be published in the next edition of our Citizen’s Guide, scheduled to be released by the end of 2026. | New in Municipal Parking Lots! | Participatory Budget 2026: Two Projects Selected | The Town of Brome Lake would like to thank the 487 people who took the time to participate in the 2026 participatory budget survey and vote for the projects they wanted to see come to fruition. Following this public consultation, two projects were selected: - Club de la Bonne humeur Improvements
- Whimsical walk with the Bande des 7 – Phase 1
| | These two projects will be completed by the end of 2026, bringing to life ideas proposed and selected by the community. The Town warmly thanks everyone who submitted a project, as well as all the residents who took part in the selection process. For more details on the 2026 edition of the participatory budget, click here. | An Inspector On Site This Summer | This summer, a municipal inspector is carrying out inspections of outdoor residential pools to verify compliance with the requirements set out in the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulation, whose new provisions will come into force on September 30, 2027. Please note that if your pool installations are not compliant, you will be sent a letter detailing the non-compliance issues so that you can make the necessary corrections. In the meantime, if you would like to assess whether your pool is compliant, the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation provides this practical guide (in French). We thank property owners for their cooperation! | | Reminder About Watering Regulations | The summer season is already well underway, and this is the ideal time to remind everyone of a few rules regarding watering vegetation in order to conserve our drinking water. Manual watering, using a hose equipped with an automatic shut-off device, is permitted at all times (except during restriction periods) for gardens, vegetable gardens, window boxes, planters, flower beds, trees and shrubs. Watering lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs and other plants using removable sprinklers or porous hoses is permitted only between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., according to the following schedule: - Even-numbered addresses: even-numbered days;
- Odd-numbered addresses: odd-numbered days.
| | Automatic watering systems may be used only from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. An exception applies to new lawns, new tree or shrub plantings, and new landscaping. These may be watered every day for a period of 15 days following the start of seeding, planting or sod installation work, during the hours set out in the by-law. Property owners may be required to provide proof of purchase for the plants or seeds concerned. To consult the by-law concerning the use of drinking water, click here. | Team Member Reaches 100th Plasma Donation The Town of Brome Lake would like to recognize the commitment of one of its team members. Congratulations to Benoit Blais, who recently reached the milestone of his 100th plasma donation. Through his generosity, he is helping support people who need plasma-derived treatments. Every donation counts and helps meet very real needs. Thank you, Benoit, for your sustained commitment and for setting such a fine example. | | | | Have your non-motorized watercraft washed Carke Terrace Details | | | | Council Meeting Centre Lac-Brome
Details | | | | Beach Party Douglass Beach Details | | | Drinking Water: A Resource to Protect This Summer | Hot and sunny days increase our drinking water consumption at a time when the resource is less available. Watering lawns, filling pools and spas, and outdoor uses can push water demand up to three times the usual level. This overuse reduces the amount of water available to all residents and increases treatment and distribution costs. Simple actions to reduce your consumption: - Water your lawn and flower beds early in the morning or in the evening to limit evaporation. Choose native species suited to your environment.
- Prefer watering every 2 to 3 days rather than daily.
- Set your mower height to 8 to 10 cm: longer grass retains moisture better, develops deeper roots, and is more drought-resistant, reducing your watering needs.
- Use a solar blanket to cover your pool or spa: this reduces water evaporation by 90% and limits the need for refilling. Fill the pool and spa in the evening or at night; it is also a good habit to adopt.
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway.
- Install a rain barrel or set up a rain garden.
See our rebate program These simple actions can significantly reduce your water consumption and help us preserve this precious resource. For more information, click here (In French only). | Douglass Beach: Why Temporary Closures Occur During the Summer Season To help ensure safe swimming conditions, the Town of Brome Lake conducts monthly water sampling at Douglass Beach to assess its microbiological water quality. These analyses measure, among other things, the concentration of E. coli bacteria, an indicator of fecal contamination. When the E. coli concentration exceeds 200 CFU/100 mL, the beach must be temporarily closed, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, to protect the health of swimmers. This is what occurred on July 3, when test results showed an E. coli concentration above the acceptable threshold. Where do these bacteria come from? E. coli bacteria are fecal coliforms that originate from human or animal fecal contamination. They have a limited lifespan in aquatic environments—generally only a few days during the summer. This means that any contamination detected must result from recent events and cannot be linked to the wastewater overflows that occurred last fall and winter. We believe that waterfowl are the primary source of this contamination. Why is the beach closed? Swallowing contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal illnesses, particularly in children and other vulnerable individuals. Closing the beach is therefore an essential preventive measure to protect public health. Following a closure, additional water samples are collected until testing confirms that the E. coli concentration has dropped below the prescribed threshold. | Monitor Water Quality in Brome Lake | Did you know that you can now access water quality data for our territory at any time? The Town of Brome Lake is proud to provide easy and transparent access to information on the health of our water bodies. Whether you live on the waterfront, swim, fish, or are simply curious about the condition of our lakes and watercourses, this data is now just a click away! | | Where can you find this information? Visit the Town’s website and discover the new tab dedicated to water quality monitoring. You will find up-to-date information on the parameters analyzed, sampling results, and practical tips to help protect our precious water bodies. | A summer tradition returns! The Beach Party is back this year at Douglass Beach on August 13. Starting at 2 p.m., enjoy plenty of free activities at the Beach Party: slip n' slide, inflatables, volley-pong, face painting, hot dogs and corn. At 7 p.m., catch the Beach Bums, a Beach Boys tribute band presented in partnership with Théâtre de Lac-Brome. It's the perfect opportunity to gather together and make the most of summer! See Facebook event for more details | Starting at 7 p.m. on August 13, join us for a performance by the Beach Bums, a Beach Boys tribute band presented in partnership with the Théâtre de Lac-Brome. The Beach Bums bring back the era when the beach, the sun, and endless summer were celebrated by the Beach Boys, the ultimate surf rock band and ambassadors of a utopian California for more than five decades. A Beach Bums show promises a chance to dive back into that carefree, sun-soaked atmosphere. See Facebook event for more details | Paddleboard rentals at Douglass Beach Many of you will be happy to hear that a paddleboard rental kiosk, operated by the Lac-Brome business Shack-à-l’eau, is now set up at Douglass Beach. The kiosk will be open daily throughout the summer. Psst… A 15% discount is offered to Brome Lake residents. Full details at tourismelacbrome.com/en/attraction/shack-a-leau | Pickleball The Recreation Department would like to warmly thank all pickleball enthusiasts who attended the opening event for the new courts at Lions Park, organized by the Lac-Brome Pickleball Club on July 11. We would also like to highlight the strong response from players to our new online court booking platform. This was a significant change in habits for many users, and we are very pleased with the results so far. The transition is going very well, as shown by the 120 bookings completed in just a few weeks! Book a court online | Volunteer Portal Volunteers play a key role in the well-being and vitality of our community. The Town of Brome Lake is proud to announce the launch of a new webpage dedicated to volunteering. This portal allows local organizations to post volunteer opportunities and helps residents easily find ways to get involved. Visit lacbrome.ca/en/volunteering for details. | | | | |
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