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 TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026, AT 7 P.M. AT CENTRE LAC-BROME. | It’s Time to Renew Your Watercraft Stickers | Boating season on Brome Lake is just around the corner. We remind boaters that a sticker or a wash certificate is required for any watercraft operating on the lake whether motorized or not. Owners who registered on the Citizen Portal last year to submit their initial application will begin receiving their renewal emails as of March 23. When renewing your sticker, please note the following: - Any new watercraft, motorized or not, must be registered.
- Proof of residency must be provided at the time of renewal.
- Stickers will be sent by mail. It is therefore important to ensure that the mailing address listed in your Citizen Account is correct.
- When renewing, you may request an access code for the washing station, which will be provided by the Town.
- Non-residents who rent a dock must go to the Town Hall to pay the fees associated with their sticker.
- The stickers will be valid for a period of two years, covering 2026 and 2027.
Please note that new sticker applications may be submitted starting April 6, 2026. This process is intended for individuals who did not apply through the Citizen Portal in 2025, as well as those who submitted an application in paper format only. | Second Draft Project 596-20: Continuing Process of Approval by Referendum | On March 2, 2026, Council adopted the Second Draft Project of Bylaw 596-20 modifying zoning bylaw 596. This Second Draft Project contains provisions concerning various aspects of zoning bylaw 596. These provisions could eventually become subject to approval by referendum. In the meantime, interested citizens can request the opening of a Register by completing the form Application to Participate in a Referendum. If the number of valid Applications received reaches the number required by law, a Register will be held. This is a preliminary step to the holding of a referendum. | | The period for submitting an Application to Participate in a Referendum concerning the provisions of the Second Draft Project is from March 10 to March 26, 2026. The deadline to submit an application is March 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. All the details are on the town website in the Public Notice section. Interested persons may contact Owen Falquero, Town Clerk, for more information by e-mail at greffe@lacbrome.ca or at 450-243-6111, extension 236. | Change to the Schedule of Regular Council Meetings | Because of the upcoming provincial election, the Town of Brome Lake must adjust its regular Council meeting schedule. In October, the Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6. To view the full schedule of regular Council meetings, click here. | | Participate in a Research Project on Tick-Related Diseases | Would you like to learn how to better manage the risk of tick exposure around your home or during your outdoor activities, while also contributing to the advancement of science? A team of researchers from Université de Montréal and Université de Sherbrooke invites you to take part in a training-research-action project on preventing tick-borne diseases. All the details are available on our website. | | Evaluators Will Conduct Inventory Maintenance | The evaluators from the firm Jean-Pierre Cadrin & Associates will be in the field over the coming weeks to carry out inventory maintenance, which involves updating the information contained in the file for each assessment unit within the targeted area. In the coming weeks, letters will be sent to homeowners whose properties have not been inspected in the past nine years. | | This is a legal obligation defined by the Municipal Taxation Act. There are two ways this verification may be carried out. An evaluator may visit the property to conduct a physical inspection. Otherwise, a letter may be sent to the owner inviting them to complete a detailed form. The information collected will then be analyzed and validated by a technician from the contracted firm. | Potholes Repairs Have Begun! | Spring will soon be here again… and so will pothole season! Over the next few weeks, our Public Works team will be busy filling potholes and working hard to repair the road network, which has been put to the test by the temperature fluctuations of recent months. We ask for your cooperation. To avoid overburdening our front desk staff, please report only urgent cases. You can also do this online through the Citizen Portal by clicking here. We expect things to return to normal around mid-May. | | Participatory Budgeting: Call for Projects Launched | The Town of Brome Lake is launching the call for projects for its 2026 participatory budget. This year, an amount of $20,000 has been set aside to carry out projects proposed by members of our community. We invite you to take an active part by submitting your ideas and voting for the initiatives that best meet Brome Lake’s needs, in accordance with the criteria established for this inclusive process. For full details, click here. | Return to the Summer Schedule for the Various Collections As of April, garbage collection will take place every two weeks, alternating with the recycling bin collection. As for compost collection, it has been carried out every week since March 19. Pick-up Schedule | | | | Deadline – Application to Participate in a Referendum Details | | | | Easter Egg Hunt Centre Lac-Brome
Details | | | | Council Meeting Centre Lac-Brome Details | | | Let’s Protect Our Lake and Our Waterways: Plan Ahead to Prevent Erosion on Your Work Sites! | With spring’s arrival and the start of construction season, snowmelt and heavy rainfall create conditions that are especially conducive to runoff and erosion. Sediment carried by rainwater from construction sites is among the main pollutants of our lakes and waterways. Brown water is not normal! Even if you are far from the lake, eroded sediment will end up in it! Let’s remember that it is illegal to discharge sediment into a lake or a watercourse. Before starting your construction or renovation work, put erosion control and stormwater management measures in place: - Keep as much vegetation as possible around the site
- Protect stockpiles of excavated soil
- Stabilize access roads
- Revegetate exposed soil promptly
- Install sediment barriers
Regularly review how effective your measures are, especially after heavy rainfall and after site modifications, and adjust them as needed. Consult the practical online guides to learn about all the techniques suited to your project: - Erosion Control Guide for Construction Sites (In French)
- Environmental Management Guide for Ditches (In French)
Together, let’s protect Brome Lake! | Our brand new bike patrol program is launching this summer and we need you! We're looking for motivated volunteers to join our very first bike patrol team!  What is the patrol's mission? - Promote safe and respectful trail use
- Inform and guide users
- Encourage positive interactions between walkers, cyclists, families, visitors, and residents
- Act as ambassadors
- Provide safe assistance in case of an emergency or incident
To learn more and submit your application lacbrome.ca/cycling-patrol | Attention, green thumbs! Registration to reserve your plot at the community garden for the 2026 season will open on March 23 at 8 a.m. The season will begin in early May and end in late October, depending on the weather. All the details at lacbrome.ca/community-garden | Need a moment to relax? The Town of Brome Lake, in collaboration with acupuncturist Johanne McIntyre, is offering free community acupuncture sessions. When: Fridays, January 23 to March 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Centre Lac-Brome
Cost: Free
No registration required Just show up and enjoy the benefits! Info: claire.citeau@lacbrome.ca | Espace des petits pas Offered free of charge by the Town of Brome Lake, Espace des petits pas welcomes children aged 0 to 5 in an unsupervised motor-skills play area. Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centre Lac-Brome. No registration required. | | 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 web page 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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