Canton de Hatley

Committee creation

The environment committee was established to generate ideas, by the citizens, for the municipality and to put those ideas into action.  The committee’s mandate is to find sinple, fast efficient, short or long term solutions to environmental problems that can be addressed on a local level.

Spring 2012 environment newsletter

Cleaning up the Massawippi

45 marine cadets, equipped with 18 canoes, took part in a clean up operation of the Massawippi river, on Saturday, August 27th 2011.  They started out at the end of Kingdom road and stopped at the site of the Capelton Mines.  The activity allowed us to fill a 20 square yard container with all sorts of garbage, mostly tires.  Much of the debris had come down with the high Spring waters.  The day was a great success!
We thank the cadets, who very much enjoyed their experience.  We will certainly repeat the activity next year but will be asking for the participation of the public, because there is still a lot of cleaning to do.
This activity was initiated by Mr Michel Delisle who noticed the river could use some clean-up when he had been on it.  The Environment Committee decided to make the project happen.

Financial aid program for washable diapers

Parents of children under 2 years old that choose washable diapers will receive a refund of 50% of the purchase cost of a diaper kit (minimum 15 diapers), up to 250 $
Who can benefit from this refund?
All families with children under two (2) years old and residing in Canton de Hatley.  One financial aid per child.

How to benefit from this policy?
Buy a washable diaper kit (minimum 15 diapers).

a) Present the following documents to the Town hall, during the current year (before December 31^st)  

1. the original bill of the diaper kit (any brand or store)
2. child proof of birth;
3. proof of residence (tax bill, lease, etc.) ;
4. identification with photo (driver’s license, health card).

b) Fill out and sign the refund form.  The municipality will send you a cheque representing 50% of the cost of the diaper kit, up to a maximum of 250 $.

Don’t throw away your batteries

You may dispose of your household batteries at the Town Hall.  There is a special container in the entrance.  Please protect the postive end with tape or plastic wrap.  Batteries are also accepted at the eco-center and during the Hazardous waste collection.

Distribution of free trees

For three years now the CCE has participated contributed to tree planting in the municipality.  The distribution of free trees is held each year in May during Tree Week.  This is done in cooperation with the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune et de l’Association forestière des Cantons-de-l’Est.

Envirobags

Always looking for environmentally friendly habits, the committe is proud to offer residents the Envirobag.  The bag is made of high quality denim (blue jean) and is nideal for groceries and other articles.  For only 5 $ for residents and 10 $ for non residents,  The bags are available at the municipal office.  It is produce in cooperation with the Carrefour jeunesse emploi in Magog, as a youth job program.