In this episode, Mayor Richard Burcombe, Director General Gilbert Arel and Communications Director Ghyslain Forcier discuss some of the items on the agenda of the last Council meeting. Click on the image ⬆️ to watch the video.

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, AT 7 P.M. AT CENTRE LAC-BROME.

Interested in Volunteering for the UAC?

Town of Brome Lake is seeking candidates to fill one (1) seat on the Urban Planning Advisory Committee.

Seat no. 1—Fulford-Bondville

This unpaid position is open in priority to residents of the Fulford-Bondville district, but any citizen with an interest in planning and land use is eligible.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience in architecture or urban planning.

Interested candidates must submit a brief statement outlining their motivations by email to greffe@lacbrome.ca no later than January 17, 2025.

A New Website for the Town of Brome Lake

The Town of Brome Lake is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website, designed to offer a modern, intuitive user experience adapted to the population’s needs.

Developed in partnership with Blanko, the website facilitates access to information and improves interaction between citizens and the municipality.

The website is now available at lacbrome.ca

Public Domain Occupancy: What You Need to Know

Do you know what the water property in the domain of the State is?

It refers to the beds and banks of watercourses in the province owned by the Government of Quebec, with land management under the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP).

To find out whether a waterbed is public or private, you must contact the MELCCFP.

Any use of the State’s water domain, such as adding a dock, a boathouse, or mooring anchors, must be approved by the ministry.

For full details, click here.

Midnight Madness in Pictures

Our Firefighters in Training!

Over the past few weeks, firefighters from the Brome Lake Fire Department conducted safety-critical ventilation drills.

These exercises allow firefighters to master techniques to control the spread of smoke and toxic gases during fires. Using ventilation methods, they can clear safe evacuation paths, improving working conditions during response operations.

Such regular training enhances the efficiency and response speed of firefighters, ensuring better community protection.

Curbside Recycling Modernization: Changes Coming in January

As of January 1, 2025, the list of recyclable materials accepted in the blue bin will expand as part curbside recycling modernization efforts.

The official list of accepted materials, which is the same throughout Quebec, was determined by Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ).

To learn more about these changes, visit the Brome-Missisquoi RCM website or refer to Bin Impact, the new reference for curbside recycling programs in Quebec.

Click here to see the full calendar

Ecocentre Holiday Schedule

The regional ecocentre located in Cowansville will be closed from December 22 to January 5, inclusive.

Activities will resume on January 6, 2025.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that old electronic devices, defective Christmas lights, small appliances, and used batteries cannot be disposed of in the blue recycling bin.

You can consult the list of accepted materials for your various bins or at the ecocentre by clicking here.

Winter: Leave No Traces on the Lake

The lake is a beautiful winter playground, but, just like in summer, your recreational activities can have a negative impact on water quality and ecosystems. Whether ice fishing or travelling on a frozen lake, it’s essential to follow certain principles to ensure you leave no trace behind:

• Bring back all your waste, including fishing lines, bait and packaging.
• To protect fish populations, respect minimum catch sizes and quotas. Keep fish you intend to release in the water as much as possible to prevent gills and eyes from freezing.
• Avoid spilling chemicals on the ice and do not leave food scraps.
• Use portable toilets and manage your organic waste at home.
• If using a fishing hut, be sure to remove it before the ice melts.

For those travelling on the lake by ATV, snowmobile or vehicle, here are some rules to follow:

• Ensure your vehicle is well maintained to reduce fuel leaks, polluting emissions, and noise.
• Never spill hydrocarbons on the ice or in the water.

Your safety matters to us. Always check the thickness of the ice before venturing out.

Finally, inspect the site before leaving to ensure no traces are left behind. Together, let’s continue protecting Brome Lake!

One Step Closer to a Healthy Lake

On December 12, the Town of Brome Lake made further progress in implementing its Action Plan for a Healthy Lake.

Representatives from various municipalities and local organizations met to discuss priority actions for 2025. Stakeholders involved in water management for the Brome Lake watershed addressed current water quality issues and identified actionable steps to minimize the impact of activities on the territory.

The actions resulting from this meeting will be shared during winter.

The Action Plan for a Healthy Lake, adopted by the Town in 2022, is available here.

Of the 35 actions outlined in the plan, eight have already been completed, and 15 are underway.

Winter Classes: Registration Is Now Open!

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