In this episode, Mayor Richard Burcombe, Director General Gilbert Arel and Communications Director Ghyslain Forcier discuss some of the topics on the agenda of the last Council meeting. Click on the image ⬆️ to play the video. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, AT 7 P.M. AT THE CENTRE LAC-BROME. | 2025 Budget Forecasts Soon to Be Released Elected officials and management are currently working on the 2025 budget. While a new property assessment roll will come into effect in January, officials have already committed to lowering the tax rate to offset the impact of the updated values on taxpayers' bills. The budget will be presented on Monday, December 16, at 7 p.m. at the Centre Lac-Brome. | | Watch Out for Phone Scams! Fraudsters are finding more and more tactics to target new victims! Scam attemps are on the rise, and everyone needs to stay vigilant to avoid falling prey to these schemes! Click here for prevention tips. | | Property Assessment: A Popular Information Session Over 100 people gathered at the Centre Lac-Brome on the evening of November 6 to learn more about the process leading to the deposit of a new property assessment roll.
If you were unable to attend, you can watch the session by clicking the button below.
View the meeting | Farmers’ Market : The Town Wants to Know Your Opinion The 2024 season of the Brome Lake Farmers' Market wrapped on October 12. In preparation for the 2025 edition, the Town would like to take the pulse of the population in order to improve the experience for visitors. Do you have comments or suggestions? We invite you to complete the survey by November 19, 2024. Go to survey | | It's Pennymania in Brome Lake! At the end of October, many enthusiastic readers of Louise Penny flocked to Brome Lake for the launch of her new novel, The Grey Wolf! Well done to everyone involved in organizing this wonderful event! | | Early Childhood Week: A Commitment for Brome Lake | The Town of Brome Lake is proud to join the solidarity movement for young children in Quebec. We're very proud to raise the Early Childhood Week flag and confirm our commitment to young children and their families. Parents and all those who care about the education and well-being of young children are invited to attend. Join us on November 18 at 9:55 a.m. at the Centre Lac-Brome. | Prevention: A Matter of Safety! During the holiday season, fire safety should be a top priority. Make sure your Christmas tree is well-watered to prevent it from becoming a fire hazard. - Keep it away from heat sources like fireplaces or radiators.
- Use nonflammable decorations and check that your Christmas lights are in good condition, with no frayed wires.
- Never leave candles unattended, and ensure that smoke detectors are working properly.
By taking these precautions, you can enjoy a safe and festive holiday season! | | | Knowlton's annual Santa Claus Parade Windmill Plastics Details | | | | Midnight Madness Coldbrook Park Details | | | | Budget 2025 presentation Centre Lac-Brome Details | | | Avoid Feeding Wildlife In Quebec, feeding white-tailed deer outside of hunting season, from December 1 to August 31, is prohibited. Artificial feeding can disrupt their natural behaviour and lead to serious health problems. Attracting them close to residential areas also increases the risk of tick proliferation on properties. To help protect wildlife and ensure evreyone's safety, it is advised not to feed wild animals. More information is available on the Quebec government website: Nourrir les animaux sauvages : un geste à éviter (in French only). | Ambassadors Wanted Are you concerned about the spread of invasive species? We're looking for dedicated citizens to become ambassadors within the community! By taking part in a few meetings a year, you'll help discuss the issues, propose solutions, and receive training to better raise public awareness. Join us in making a real difference by contacting Anaïs Renaud, Environmental Advisor, at anais.renaud@lacbrome.ca or 450-243-6111, ext. 333. | Common Reed Control Work Since November 11, work to control the common reed (Phragmites australis) has been underway between Bondville, Spruce and Pagé streets. First, the invasive exotic species will be mowed, and the debris at the bottom of the ditch will be removed. The ditch will then be covered with a tarpaulin to prevent the plant from growing back. The goal of this work is to improve water flow in the ditch running through the neighbourhood. The work is expected to last up to two weeks. | | Knowlton Lions Club Annual Santa Claus Parade! Santa Claus will be returning to Brome Lake on December 7, 2024. Everyone, young and old, is invited to come out and enjoy the Santa Claus Parade organized by the Knowlton Lions Club. - Departure time: 1 p.m.
- Departure location: Windmill Plastics
- Arrival location: Knowlton Academy
Come and celebrate the magic of the holidays, and let's hope for some snow to add to the festivities! | Art Therapy There are still spots available for the fall art therapy session, which ends on December 17, 2024. Led by certified art therapist Sylvie Fusade, the workshops are conducted in French every Tuesday at the Lac-Brome Center, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are offered to children aged 6 to 10. Details and registration | | | | |
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