Our monthly newsletter The Council at a Glance has gone on break for the month of August! We'll be back in September. To find out what was discussed at the August 5 Council meeting, consult the minutes. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 7 P.M. AT CENTRE LAC-BROME. | Restroom Facilities at Carke Terrace: Work to Begin Soon! Construction of a sanitary facility is about to begin at Carke Terrace in the Bondville sector! Work will begin in early September, and will last approximately 18 weeks. The building will feature men's and women's restrooms with changing rooms, lockers and outdoor showers. A green roof offering a magnificent view of our lake will be accessible to the public. We can't wait to see the final result! | Another Addition to the Carke Terrace! In addition to the future sanitary facilities, a dock has recently been installed on the Carke Terrace! This structure allows users to launch their small non-motorized craft, such as paddleboards, kayaks, sailboards or canoes, for safe access to the lake. Carke Terrace is located at 393 Bondville Street. Happy navigation! | | A First Collective Agreement for Our Firefighters! The Town of Brome Lake has reached a settlement on the terms of a first collective agreement with the members of its fire brigade! The five-year agreement runs from 2023 to 2027. Pictured from left to right in the front row are Thomas Bogan, firefighter and union representative, Mayor Richard Burcombe and Alain Roy, firefighter and union representative. In the second row, again from left to right: Kevin Robinson, Fire and Public Safety Service director, Ross Clarkson, Fire Operations chief, Robert Daniel, assistant general manager and Alexandra Barré, Human Resources advisor. | End of Season at Douglass Beach As every year, the return to school of our lifeguard team, who have monitored the swimming area throughout the summer, marks the end of the swimming season. The beach will therefore be open for one last day, on August 24, after which we'll have to say "See you next summer"! Thank you to our lifeguards for a wonderful season! 🏖️ | | 401 Knowlton Road Project: Register to Be Held On August 5, elected officials adopted the Distinct Draft Project of the Specific Construction, Alteration or Occupancy Proposal for an Immovable (SCAOPI) at 401 Knowlton Road (Route 104) (lot 4 267 551), in the Knowlton sector. This project is a proposed conversion of the former senior citizen home into 42 residential rental units. A register will be kept for those eligible to vote in the zone in which the building is located, as well as the contiguous lots. It will allow people to request the approval of this SCAOPI by referendum. The register will be held on Thursday, August 29 at the Town Hall. The SCAOPI can be consulted at Town Hall during office hours, or by email at greffe@lacbrome.ca. The public notice and the SCAOPI can be consulted by clicking here. | | Citizens’ Meetings Are Back! Once again this year, Town of Brome Lake's elected officials will be coming to meet you in your electoral district at citizen meetings. These meetings allow you to discuss issues of concern to you in your area, directly with your elected representative. It's a great way to complement our Town Council meetings and make your ideas heard! Date and location of meetings: - Bondville sector: Wednesday, September 11 at Club de la Bonne Humeur (5 Mill Rd.)
- Fulford sector: Wednesday, September 18 at Davis Community Hall (62 Davis Rd.)
- Foster sector: Tuesday, September 24 at Ovide Dagenais Hall (25 Taylor Rd.)
- Knowlton and East Hill sectors: Wednesday, September 25 at Centre Lac-Brome
- West Brome and Iron Hill sectors: Wednesday, October 2 at Auberge West Brome (128 Rte 139)
Please note that all meetings run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Are You Familiar With the what3words App? Available on the App Store and Google Play, what3words is used by our 911 centre (CAUCA) to locate injured or lost people. It allows you to provide your precise position using three words, within a 3-meter x 3-meter area. Emergency services are then much more efficient in their search. How do they do it? what3words has divided the world map into 57 trillion squares, each of which is represented by three words. For example, one of the boxes in front of Town Hall is defined by the words projection, restrict and eroded. Dear citizens and visitors, we invite you to install the app if you venture out into nature! On the App Store On Google Play | Final Tax Instalment It's time to pay your fourth and final instalment on your tax bill. The deadline for payment is Wednesday, September 11. You can pay online (here's how). You can also pay by cheque, cash or debit card at the Town Hall reception desk (122 Lakeside Road) during regular business hours. | | Raccoon Rabies: We Must Remain Vigilant! Since March 2022, more than 30 cases of raccoon rabies have been detected in Vermont, near the Canada-U.S. border. A recent case in Swanton, also in Vermont, highlights the high risk of introducing the disease in Quebec. The Quebec government is calling for vigilance, particularly in the Eastern Townships and Montérégie. Citizens are invited to report any raccoon, skunk or fox showing signs of rabies to 1-877-346-6763 or via Québec.ca/rageduratonlaveur. Everyone's cooperation is essential to prevent this deadly disease, while vaccination operations are planned for 2024. | | | | Brome Fair Brome County Agricultural Society Details | | | | Antiques and Crafts Market Lac-Brome Museum Details | | | | Journées de la culture Various locations Details | | | Rusty Crayfish Brome Lake is invaded by several exotic invasive species, including the rusty crayfish. The population of this species can be reduced by consuming it. Popular in Louisiana, crayfish can be prepared in a variety of ways and is delicious. For more information on catching rusty crayfish in Brome Lake, we invite you to view the following videos: Clip 1 (in French) Clip 2 (in French) Conservation Lac Brome can lend you crayfish traps for a deposit of $20 per trap. You can make a request by email to info@conservationlb.com. It is very important to follow the Quebec fishing regulations before catching crayfish. Note the following points, at the risk of being fined: - A valid fishing permit is mandatory;
- The sale or purchase of fish (and crayfish) caught in Quebec is prohibited;
- It is forbidden to let fish fit for human consumption (including crayfish) that you have caught and kept spoil;
- Traps must be identified with your name and contact details;
- Crayfish must be transported only when dead;
- Crayfish may not be used as bait fish, even if dead.
| A Step Forward for Biodiversity in Brome Lake On July 2, the Town of Brome Lake's elected officials adopted a resolution aimed at preserving biodiversity on the territory. Following the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Town expressed its desire to commit to living in harmony with nature and conserving biodiversity. The Town thus joined some fifty other signatories to the resolution in the Eastern Townships. More specifically, the Town is committed to: - draw up a portrait of biodiversity on its territory and maintain regular monitoring;
- take biodiversity conservation into account in its land-use planning to ensure that local and regional objectives for ecological connectivity and land protection are met;
- participate in efforts to restore and protect ecosystems, prioritizing habitats for native and endangered species, forest environments of interest, wetlands and hydric environments, as well as nearby natural areas;
- support projects to create protected areas on the territory;
- ensure better control of invasive exotic species to limit their spread, through concerted action and awareness-raising;
- promote access to natural environments;
- mobilize partners and citizens to preserve biodiversity.
| Back again! The Les Friands gourmet festival is returning to Coolbrook Park for a second edition that promises to be delicious! On the menu: - Tastings
- Activities
- Artisan Market
- Music
- Sidewalk Sale
Visit the event website to purchase your tasting coupons in advance and to enter the contest for a chance to win a spot in an exclusive mixology workshop offered by La Botanique Cocktail during the event! tourismelacbrome.com/en/lesfriands | With its new podcast, the Town of Brome Lake is proud to offer its visitors a unique perspective on its rich past. On this occasion, Louise Penny and Raymond Cloutier lent their voice by narrating the stories of characters and places that have shaped our town’s history. Listen to the episodes | Registration period It’s already time to start thinking about signing up for the activities that will be offered in the fall session! You will be able to access the registration platform starting September 3. Right here: lacbrome.ca/en/loisirs | New Promotional Clothing Line! | Designed in partnership with the Kool Club illustrators' collective (Sarah Bean, Antoine Lapierre et Aicha Smaili-Carpentier), this new line of promotional items, consisting of a t-shirt, a crew neck, and two reusable bags, shows the many faces of Brome Lake. Asked to capture what Brome Lake means to them, the artists chose ducks, paddleboards, antique shops and lakeside picnics to capture the authenticity and diversity of our region.
Produced in limited quantities, these items are available online at tourismelacbrome.square.site and can be picked up at our tourist office on weekends.
| | | Paddleboard crew neck Shop | | | Our community fridge is accessible from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the entrance of Centre Lac-Brome. Foods accepted include fruits, vegetables, bread, and pastries. You can take what you need for your personal consumption. Interested in volunteering for this project? Contact Claire Citeau at 450-242-2020 extension 306 or claire.citeau@lacbrome.ca. | | | | |
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