In this episode, Mayor Richard Burcombe, Finance Director Caroline Cusson and Communications Director Ghyslain Forcier discuss items from the last Council meeting and other key topics. Click on the image ⬆️ to watch the video. THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025, AT 7 P.M. AT CENTRE LAC-BROME. | Creating a Citizen Account: Thank You for your Participation! | Last month, you were invited to create an account on the citizen portal to apply for your boat stickers online! Many of you answered the call! As of June 12, more than 630 citizen accounts have been created and more than 1000 sticker applications have been submitted. A huge thank you to everyone who did! If you're waiting for a follow-up, rest assured that applications are being processed. Still not registered? You can do so at any time and request your boat stickers. Submit your request online | 2024 Financial Statement The Town's financial report for 2024 is now online! It includes audited data on revenues, expenditures, investments, debt status, and cash flow. You can view it by clicking here (in French only). | | Tax Account: A Third Instalment Is Expected in July Before fully enjoying your summer, remember to make your third tax payment. Deadline: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 For more details, visit our website. | | Residential Swimming Pools: Significant Changes Ahead By September 30, 2025, all residential pool owners must ensure that their facilities comply with the new standards. One important change this year: grandfather clauses no longer apply. This means that you must comply, even if your facilities were compliant when your pool was installed. Here are the main requirements: - Install a fence at least 1.2 meters high, with no elements that could be used to climb over it and no openings large enough for an object 10 cm in diameter to pass through (between the bars or between the ground and the bottom of the enclosure).
- Gates must have self-closing and self-latching mechanisms.
- Equipment such as heating and filtration systems or any other fixed elements must not be accessible to young children or must be installed more than one meter from the pool.
Click here for more details (in French) | A Wonderful Recognition for Our Director of Finance and Treasury | The Town of Brome Lake's Director of Finance and Treasury, Caroline Cusson, CPA, OMA, received the Award of Excellence from the Corporation des officiers municipaux agréés du Québec (COMAQ) in the Local and Regional Outreach category. The award recognizes the contribution of a COMAQ member to a section council whether through diligence, influence, loyalty, eloquence, or forward thinking. Caroline Cusson has been treasurer for the Town of Brome Lake since 2015 and has been actively involved in the Eastern Townships section of the COMAQ since 2016. In addition to serving as president of this section since 2017, she sits on the information technology committee. In presenting her with this award, the COMAQ also highlighted her exceptional ability to foster collaboration and build strong relationships. The entire team at the Town of Brome Lake congratulates Caroline on this wonderful recognition! | In Memory of Gilles Decelles It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Mr. Gilles Decelles, former mayor of the Town of Brome Lake, on May 13. Mr. Decelles devoted many years to serving our community. Elected municipal councillor from 1980 to 1987, he then served as mayor twice: first from 1987 to 1991, then from 2009 to 2013, for a final term. The Town of Brome Lake extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones and wishes to honour his valuable contribution to the development of our town. *We would like to thank Le Guide newspaper for the photo of Mr. Decelles. | | Holidays: Municipal Offices Closed Municipal offices will be closed on Tuesday, June 24, and Monday, June 30, for Quebec's National Holiday and Canada Day. | | Fire Prevention: Let’s Stay Vigilant This Summer! Summer is synonymous with fun, relaxation, and outdoor activities... but let's stay vigilant to avoid unpleasant surprises! Here are a few important reminders: - Barbecuing? Never leave your grill unattended. Keep it away from flammable materials and always have a means of extinguishing it within reach.
- Campfires: Before lighting a fire, make sure you comply with municipal regulations and check the fire danger rating published by SOPFEU.
- Be prepared at home! Test your smoke detectors, keep a working fire extinguisher handy, and discuss an evacuation plan with your loved ones.
- Carbon monoxide (CO) doesn't take a vacation! If you use a generator or any combustion appliance near a sleeping area (trailer, cottage, short-term rental, etc.), make sure you have a CO detector in good working order.
When camping or staying in temporary accommodations, these precautions are even more important. Better safe than sorry! | The MRC Brome-Missisquoi Launches a Real Estate Heritage Inventory The MRC Brome-Missisquoi is beginning a comprehensive inventory of its real estate heritage in order to identify buildings constructed before 1940 that have heritage value. This project, carried out in collaboration with the specialized firm Bergeron Gagnon Inc., is part of the obligations under the Cultural Heritage Act. In Brome Lake, field visits will be conducted in 2026. Only exterior photos of the identified buildings will be taken. No interior visits are planned. | | | | Tour du Lac Brome Lions Park Details | | | | June 24th Party Douglass Beach
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Lions Park Details | | | A New Member Has Joined Our Team! | Julia Gagnon-Paré is our new environmental technician. You’ll likely see her out in the field over the next few weeks as she works on various projects that directly impact residents. Here are her responsibilities: - Assist residents with the development of riparian strips and rain gardens;
- Characterize riparian strips;
- Help residents upgrade their gutters to reduce stormwater runoff;
- Collect water samples from the lake and the Yamaska River;
- Monitor invasive species;
- Distribute boat stickers;
- Inspect septic systems;
- Develop awareness campaigns.
If you see her, please give her a warm welcome! | Water Month 2025: Together, Let's Make Our Blue Gold Shine Every June, Water Month, promoted by the Regroupement des organismes de bassins versants du Québec (Quebec watershed organization coalition), is a chance to is an opportunity to celebrate our blue gold and highlight the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Did you know that in Quebec, the amount of water used per person per day in the residential sector is higher than in Ontario and the Canadian average? * By using water more responsibly and reducing losses in distribution systems, we help protect this precious resource for generations to come. Looking for ways to save water at home? Click here for tips and tricks (in French). | | Au Coeur de l'Eau As part of the first phase of the Au Cœur de l’Eau art project, reproductions of works by Michel Beaucage, Muriel Faille, Michel Gamache, Bertrand Licart, and Peter Raymond have been installed in Coldbrook Park. A big thank-you to the Men’s Shed for building the display stands! Led by multidisciplinary artist Muriel Faille, Au Cœur de l’Eau aims to raise public awareness about the importance of water and the health of our lake. Details at lacbrome.ca/aucoeurdeleau | Celebrate Canada Day in Brome Lake!
Enjoy family-friendly festivities with inflatable games, friendly competitions, craft beer, live music, Canadian pride—and a breathtaking fireworks display to end the night!
Cycling enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to seasoned riders, will also enjoy a variety of bike-friendly activities throughout the day. Join us at Lions Park.
Full details on the event’s Facebook page!
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