| What is the City Hall's telephone number? |
| The City Hall's telephone number is 450.698.3000. |
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| What is the City Hall's address? |
| City Hall is located at 5 D'Youville Boulevard, Châteauguay, J6J2P8. |
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| When do the next Municipal Council meetings take place? |
| Since January 2010, the Town Council meetings are held on Mondays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Municipal Council Chambers at 265 D'Anjou Boulevard, suite 106. The Municipal Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, except in January and August, the third meeting only, and in July, the first one only, and unless otherwise advised. They are held at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers at 265 D'Anjou Boulevard, suite 106. Residents can attend the meetings and a question period is set aside. |
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| What are the business hours at the City Hall? |
| The offices are opened from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:15 to 5 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. |
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| What are the business hours at the (Library) Bibliothèque? |
| Monday, from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. Summer schedule: Closed Saturday & Sunday, starting June 26, 2010. |
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| What are the business hours at the Recreation Department? |
| For the administration: from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:15 to 5 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Summer schedule for the customer service counter: Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 6 p.m / Saturday and Sunday closed. |
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| What are the business hours at the (City Planning & Permits Department)? |
You can visit the Division urbanisme et permis (City Planning & Permits Department) at 5 D'Youville Boulevard from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:15 to 5 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Please note that the office is closed on Friday afternoons. For more information, contact the Department at 450.698.3260. |
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| What is the telephone number for the (Police Department) Service de police? |
| The telephone number for the (Police Department) Service de police is 450.698.1331. You should use 9-1-1 for emergency calls only. |
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| What is the telephone number for the Fire Department (Service de sécurité incendie)? |
| The telephone number for the Fire Department (Service de sécurité incendie) is 450.698.3214. You should use 9-1-1 for emergency calls only. |
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| What is the telephone number at the municipal library? |
| The telephone number for the Library is 450.698.3080. The address is 25 Maple Boulevard. |
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| What is the telephone number for the Recreation Department? |
| The telephone number for the Recreation Department is 450.698.3100. |
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| Are garage sales authorized? |
| Many people like to take advantage of spring and summer weekends to sell the various items that they have accumulated over the years. While it is not necessary to obtain a permit, three garage sale weekends are scheduled in one year. We would like to remind residents that the garage sale must be held on private property and not in the public roadway, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The 2010 dates are Saturdays and Sundays, June 5 and 6, July 3 and 4 and September 11 and 12. |
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| What are the days for household garbage collection? |
| Garbage collection takes place on Thursdays and Fridays, depending on the area in which you live. Holidays: 450.698.3150 |
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| What are the days for the recycling collection? |
| The collection of recyclable materials (paper, card board, plastic, metal, glass) takes place on Monday, every week. For more information on the collection, see Pubklications, Environment section or call 450.698.3150. |
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| Where can I dispose of materials that are not recyclable? |
| Check with local businesses that recycle products. You can also consult the MRC de Roussillon web site at www.mrcroussillon.qc.ca, and then click on the Matières résiduelles tab |
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| How can I dispose of a household appliance (refrigerator, stove, etc.)? |
| Appliances (excluding refrigeration equipment: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.), old furniture, water heaters, etc. are collected with the regular household garbage. The RECYC-FRIGO ENVIRONNEMNE program collects old refrigerators and freezers, under certain conditions; for information or to make an appointment, call 1 877 493.7446, or visit the Web site www.recyc-frigo.com. You can also bring materials to the Ecocentre, located at 224 Industriel Boulevard, in Châteauguay. |
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| How can I dispose of dry materials, such as stone, asphalt, cement, rocks, branches, wood, etc.? |
| Residents of Châteauguay can dispose of materials that are not picked up in the regular garbage collection such as large items, construction or demolition materials, hazardous household wastes (HWW), wood, earth, clothing, appliances, etc., at the ECOCENTRE located at 224 Industriel Blvd. It opens every day of the week. Residents of Châteauguay are entitled to 3 free visits annually. A proof of residency is required. After 3 visits, a charge will be applied per volume. A proof of residency is required. For any additional information, contact the ECOCENTRE at 450.699.9401. |
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| Is there a regulation or a bylaw for the watering of lawns? |
| Compare your street address with the dates on a calendar. The even number days are reserved for residences with a civic number that is even and the odd number days are reserved for residences with a civic number that is odd. It is permitted to water from 9 p.m. to midnight. These restrictions apply to the watering of flowers, plants and lawns as well as filling swimming pools and washing cars. Changes may be made to the schedule on some very hot days and due to major construction. The City of Châteauguay will advise residents should the need arise. |
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| Do I need a permit to install a fence? |
| Installations such as walls less than 1 metre in height, fences and hedges do not require a permit but must respect certain standards. For more information, contact the (City Planning & Permits Department) Division urbanisme et permis at 450.698.3260. |
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| Do I need a permit to build a shed? |
| It is no longer necessary to obtain a permit for a shed, green house or gazebo that are accessories to a single-family home. However, municipal bylaws must be respected. For more information, contact the (City Planning & Permits Department) Division urbanisme et permis at 450.698.3260. You can also stop by the City Planning & Permits Department counter, at 5 D'Youville Boulevard, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:15 to 5 p.m., from Monday to Thursday. Please note that the office is closed Friday afternoons. |
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| Do I have to obtain a permit to install a swimming pool? |
| Before installing an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool you must obtain a permit. Note that an outdoor pool must be fenced-in. For more information, contact the City Planning & Permits Department (Division urbanisme et permis) at 450.698.3260. |
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| Who can I speak to about zoning questions? |
| For more information, contact the City Planning & Permits Department (Division urbanisme et permis) at 450.698.3260. |
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| Who should I call to pick up stray animals? |
| For more information, contact the Police Department (Service de police) at 450.698.1331. |
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| Is there a regulation or a bylaw dealing with dogs in Châteauguay? |
| In Châteauguay, dogs must wear a collar. Licenses have a duration of one year and you must have one for each dog. There is a maximum of two dogs per housing unit. For more information, contact the Police Department (Service de police) at 450.698.1331. |
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| Where can I obtain information about my tax bill or transfer fees? |
| For any information on municipal taxes of the City of Châteauguay , please click on online service on the web site. For any other financial aspects, one can contact the (Finances Department, Treasury Division) Service des finances, Division de la trésorerie, at 450.698.3020. |
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| Where can I go to pay a ticket? |
| You can pay a ticket at the municipal court, located at 265 D'Anjou Boulevard, Suite 101. For more information, contact the Municipal Court at 450.698.3246. |
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| Where can I obtain a list of merchants, industries and places of business in Châteauguay? |
| A directory of companies and businesses is available from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Châteauguay at 450.698.0027. Consult their Web Site at www.ccichateauguay.qc.ca. |
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| When is the municipal newsletter published? |
| Info-public is generally published every second week. It is distributed to all homes in Châteauguay, free of charge, on the Saturdays or Sundays of the week following the Municipal Council meetings. |
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| Which school boards are in the territory of the City of Châteauguay? |
| There are two school boards in the territory: the Commission scolaire des Grandes Seigneuries and the New Frontiers School Board. |
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| Where can I find information concerning public transit in Châteauguay? |
| CITSO (Conseil Intermunicipal de Transport du Sud-Ouest) is responsible for public transit in the territory of Châteauguay. For information on routes and schedules call 450.698.3030. Visit their Web site at www.citso.org. |
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| Where is the main water entry on my property and whom should I contact to have the valve shut-off? |
| To find out where the main valve and to have the water shut-off for maintenance, contact the Public Works Department (Division des travaux publics) at 450.698.3150. |
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| Where can I go to be sworn-in? |
| The offices of the Town Clerk or Mayor can swear you in, at no charge for residents of Châteauguay, at City Hall, 5 D'Youville Boulevard. You must telephone in advance to make an appointment at 450.698.3054 or 450.698.3008. The individual who is making the declaration must come in person to sigh before the commissioner of oaths. . |
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| Is there any low-income housing in Châteauguay? |
| The Châteauguay Municipal Housing Office manages more than 350 low-income housing units throughout the territory of the City of Châteauguay. For information on admissibility, contact the MHO at 450.692.9652. |
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| Is the assessment roll (evaluation roll) available on the Internet? How can I obtain the evaluation of a property? |
The assessment roll is available on the Internet. Refer to the online service at home page on the web site. You can also consult the section of the Municipality and its regulations/Assessment Roll. Information on the designation of the building, the area of the lot, the cadastre, the evaluation, etc., are available. |
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| Where can I obtain the list of the organizations in the community? |
| A list is available from the Recreation Department at 450.698.3100. |
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| Where can I find statistics on the City of Châteauguay? |
| General information on the demography, socio-economic, housing, companies, territory, bylaws, etc. are available from the (Document Management Department) Service de la gestion documentaire at 450.698.3052. |
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| Where can I see a list of job offerings? |
| If the City of Châteauguay is looking for manpower, we always publish the job offer in the Châteauguay Info-Public as well as in the Working section of this site. |
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| What should I do if I want to apply for a job? |
| Send your curriculum vitae (indicating the position of your choice); by fax to 450. 698.3059, by e-mail to emplois@ville.chateauguay.qc.ca or by mail to Direction des ressources humaines, City of Châteauguay, 5 D'Youville Boulevard, Châteauguay QC J6J 2P8. |
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| What do I have to do to obtain a subsistence certificate? |
| To obtain a subsistence certificate (which certifies that you are alive as of today's date) telephone the office of the town clerk: 450.698.3054 to set up an appointment. The Town Clerk or his assistant can issue a subsistence certificate but cannot give a certificate of residency (certify that you life at a certain address). There is a charge of $5 per certificate. |
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| What do I have to do to obtain a certificate of residency? |
| The domicile or residence is a question of fact that municipal officers do not control. They can however certify that a person is domiciled or resides at one location or another. The Town Clerk or commissioner of oaths can also witness the declaration of an individual to the effect that they solemnly declare that they are domiciled or that they reside in Châteauguay. Please call the town clerk's office for an appointment at 450.698.3054. |
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