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Aquamania Day this Sunday July 25!

2010-07-23T15:23:22-04:00

Don’t miss out on Hampstead’s annual Aquamania Day this Sunday! Come out in the sun to Hampstead Pool to enjoy water games, pedal boats, and inflatable toys. Free scuba diving trials, courtesy of Total Diving, will also be available for those interested.

The event is free for season pass holders. Residents and non-residents may purchase daily passes, space permitting.

Aqueduct repairs start throughout Town on week of July 26th

2010-07-22T10:35:14-04:00

A three-part series of rehabilitation repairs to aqueduct mains will soon start throughout the Town. Hampstead recently received $814,500 from the federal and provincial governments to help fix underground pipes. The federal-provincial funding comes from the PRECO agreement, the potable water and wastewater pipe renewal program.

Phase I of the rehabilitation repairs will start the week of July 26, 2010 and will affect the following streets:

Ferncroft (between Netherwood and Cleve)
Belsize (between Holly and Eton Crescent)
Applewood (between Netherwood and Applewood Crescent)
Aldred Place (between Aldred Crescent and 50 Aldred Place)
Harrow (between 61 Harrow and 21 Harrow)

All affected households will receive a 48 hour notice from Aqua Rehab before repairs start and, after work is completed, grounds will be restored to its original state.

Please note that, in order to complete these repairs, a temporary drinking water network will be installed to minimise impacts on residents’ everyday activities and to guarantee a continual supply of drinking water. Water quality will be closely monitored.

A splashing good time at Hampstead Pool on Sunday July 25

2010-07-16T12:28:02-04:00

The Town invites residents to its annual Aquamania Day. Hampstead’s summertime celebration is scheduled this year on Sunday July 25th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and will take place at Hampstead Pool, 30 Lyncroft.

Planned activities include water games, races, organized and animated by our lifeguards, pedal boats and inflatable water toys. Free scuba diving trials, courtesy of Total Diving, will also be available for those interested. This fun-filled day will be top off with delicious treats.

“It will be a great afternoon of pool fun, our lifeguards always have creative activities planned, and as a certified diver, I really enjoy being able to introduce others to the sport,” stated Bonnie Feigenbaum, Town Councillor, Community Service and Recreation.

The event is free for season pass holders. Residents and non-residents may purchase daily passes, space permitting.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260.

Summer activities and events in Hampstead

2010-07-07T10:25:13-04:00

Enjoy the sun and good weather with family and friends at Hampstead Park this summer! The Town’s main park located at 30 Lyncroft Rd. features a heated pool, 10 clay tennis courts with access to tennis pros, basketball and beach volley-ball courts, and baseball and soccer fields. For more information on sports, please click here.

This summer, Hampstead will be hosting at Hampstead Pool its annual Aquamania Day on Sunday July 25th from 1 to 5 p.m. Free scuba diving, water games, and much more will be available on that day. Also, on Tuesday August 24th from 1 to 8 p.m. Hampstead will be holding its annual Blood Drive. Held at the Community Centre Irving L. Adessky (30 Lyncroft Rd.), Hampstead’s 4th annual Blood Drive will be chaired again this year by Brandon Baran-Goldwax and his father Councillor Michael Goldwax.

Summer is here, watch out for pool safety

2010-06-25T15:15:10-04:00

With the nice weather here in full swing, the Town would like to remind residents of a few basic rules concerning swimming pools, which are designed to prevent unfortunate events such as injuries, drowning, etc.

According to by-law 760 concerning swimming pools:

It is prohibited to erect, install or alter an exterior swimming pool, hot tub or spa without first obtaining a permit to this effect.
The swimming pool must be situated at least 2 metres (6.6 feet) from any lot line, fence, accessory building or deck and from the main building, as measured from the exterior perimeter of the water surface.
Swimming pools, if they are to be used during the evening and night shall be equipped with permanent lighting to illuminate the entire swimming pool area. Lighting around swimming pools shall not be directed onto neighbours’ properties. Lighting shall not operate between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Swimming pools shall be equipped with an automatic shut-off device which will activate should the skimmer or other suction pipe detect the presence of a foreign object.
A pool must be completely surrounded by a fence, which may not be less than 1.85 metres (6 feet) high at all points as measured from the adjoining grade.

Residents are invited to call Public Security at 514-369-8250 to report unsecured pool gates.

The Town wishes residents a safe and beautiful summer.

Paving work on Fleet to start Monday June 28

2010-06-25T10:30:45-04:00

Please take note that paving work will take place on Fleet between Finchley and MacDonald. Work will start Monday June 28th on the south side if weather permits. Paving will take place between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. only. Total work is estimated to take up to 3 working days.

Come enjoy FREE ballet boot camp class this Friday!

2010-06-23T15:38:15-04:00

Hampstead's Recreation Services will be holding a FREE trial class of Ballet Boot Camp (18 yr old and over) this Friday July 25 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Come to the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre (30 Lyncroft Rd.) to enjoy this free trial!

Upcoming Friday Green Collections Maintained

2010-06-22T16:48:21-04:00

Please take note that Hampstead’s weekly green collections scheduled
for Friday June 25 and Friday July 2nd will take place as usual.

Hampstead Day on Monday June 21

2010-06-18T16:09:56-04:00

Come out and enjoy summer under the sun and stars at Hampstead Park (30 Lyncroft) on Monday June 21st from 4:00 p.m. until 9:40 p.m. when the fireworks start. In case of rain, Hampstead Day will be postponed to the following day on Tuesday June 22nd at 4:00 p.m.

Planned activities include inflatable games, petting zoos and ponies, a rock climbing wall, “The Fundamentals” performing live, and many more. New this year, the Montreal Jazzkidz Orchestra will be performing live on the main stage and BMX and skateboard stunt shows will take place at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, Hampstead’s giant birthday cake will be cut by the Mayor at 8:00 p.m. The evening then concludes with a fireworks display scheduled for 9:40 p.m.

Support this great event by purchasing a bracelet for the rides at $3 for toddler rides and $5 for all rides. Food (kosher food available) and beverages will be available at a cost.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260.

Changes to Hampstead’s nuisance by-law

2010-06-17T12:27:35-04:00

Please be advised that the Town of Hampstead has recently made several amendments to its nuisance by-law, which comes into force on June 16, 2010. According to by-law 690-5, some of the most important changes are:

Given that Hampstead is about 83% Jewish, the Town will respect the fact that many residents do not work on Saturday and only have Sunday available for gardening and other activities on the weekend. Consequently, rules for construction and noisy outdoor activities, such as using a lawnmower (gas or electric), are henceforth the same for Saturday and Sunday. Work is permitted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. In addition, just as work on statutory holidays is not allowed, construction and other noisy outdoor lawn work on Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashannah will now be forbidden.
Gas powered leaf blowers are now only permitted during a limited leaf collection period each fall. The Town will announce this period each year.
Some archaic provisions of the old by-law, such as the prohibition against horses in parks (the Town has the police cavalry at Hampstead Day every year) and the article related to spitting on the sidewalk or street, have been removed.
Loud noise is now better defined.

Click here to view the latest by-law amendments.

Questions or comments concerning these changes may be e-mailed here to Mayor Steinberg.

Hampstead Day on Monday June 21 at 4 p.m.

2010-06-14T15:39:51-04:00

The Town invites residents of all ages to its annual Hampstead Day, the Town’s kick-off event of the summer.

The event is scheduled for Monday June 21st at 4:00 pm and will take place at Hampstead Park, 30 Lyncroft. In case of rain, it will be postponed to the following day on Tuesday June 22nd at 4:00 p.m.

"As always, our marquee event is highly anticipated. We look forward to welcoming all our friends and neighbours to our annual kick off summer extravaganza. All our favourite activities and many new surprises await, so come out and enjoy," said Councillor Bonnie Feigenbaum.

Planned activities include inflatable games, petting zoos and ponies, a rock climbing wall, “The Fundamentals” performing live, and many more. New this year, the Montreal Jazzkidz Orchestra will be performing live on the main stage and BMX and skateboard stunt shows will take place at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, Hampstead’s giant birthday cake will be cut by the Mayor at 8:00 p.m. The evening then concludes with a fireworks display scheduled for 9:40 p.m.

Support this great event by purchasing a bracelet for the rides at $3 for toddler rides and $5 for all rides. Food (kosher food available) and beverages will be available at a cost.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260.

Don't miss Hampstead's annual Hazardous Household Waste collection this Sunday

2010-06-11T16:30:38-04:00

Hampstead's Hazardous Household Waste collection is this Sunday June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Town’s Public Works garage located at 10 Cleve Rd in Hampstead.

Don't forget to bring your personal documents for secure shredding and CDs and DVDs for recuperation.

A complete list of accepted hazardous household waste is available here.

Hampstead receives $814,500 from federal and provincial governments for the renewal of drinking water and wastewater pipes

2010-06-10T15:16:09-04:00

Hampstead recently received $814,500 from the federal and provincial governments to help fix underground pipes. The federal-provincial funding comes from the PRECO agreement, the drinking water and wastewater pipe renewal program.

Last year, both governments agreed to reserve $936 million from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for Quebec, which includes $350 million for PRECO for the whole province. D’Arcy McGee MNA, Lawrence Bergman, said that the plan is to approve projects quickly “so that the schedule work can be completed by March 2011.”

“Hampstead has been very active in seeking grant money for badly needed infrastructure work. This latest grant will be used for relining or replacing several water mains, which are in bad shape. By the end of 2011, we hope to have rehabilitated almost all of our worst water mains. Most of the funding will have come from grants like this one. We very much appreciate the funding from the provincial and federal governments,” said Mayor Bill Steinberg.

For more information on the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund in Quebec, please visit the Building Canada website.

From left to right: Hampstead Councillor Michael Goldwax, D'Arcy McGee MNA Lawrence Bergman,

Hampstead Mayor William Steinberg, and Hampstead Councillor Leon Elfassy.

Short survey on community programming and activities

2010-06-10T14:33:39-04:00

Hampstead Community Services and Recreation Department is constantly reviewing and revising its schedule of programming and activities and needs your assistance. The Town asks that you kindly take a moment to complete this survey regarding the fall and winter schedule. The objective is to offer a variety of programs, which accurately reflect your interests and needs as Hampstead residents. By completing this survey, you will be providing us with the tools to effectively meet our objective: quality services.

By taking the time to complete this survey and returning it by June 24th, 2010 at the Community Services and Recreation Department (30 Lyncroft, Hampstead, H3X 3E3, 514-369-8260), you will be enrolled in a draw where you could have the chance to win a prize.

SURVEY HERE

Hampstead's Soccer & Security Festivals are tomorrow!

2010-06-07T16:59:27-04:00

Hampstead’s first ever Soccer Festival and Security Fest take place tomorrow at Hampstead Park! The Soccer Festival will take place between 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. and Hampstead’s Security Fest will run from 5 to 8 p.m.

Bring your bike for free tips from certified Vélo Québec mechanics as well as your car with attached child seat for free car seat verifications provided by the Trauma programs of the Montreal Children’s Hospital. The SPVM will also be on site for a bike rodeo where police officers will teach your children basic safety tips.

And, don't miss the official launch of Hampstead’s new Municipal Volunteer Patrol (MVP)! The new neighbourhood watch patrol will be launched around 6 p.m. at the Security Fest.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260.

Hazardous Household Waste Collection: Sunday June 13th

2010-06-04T14:46:17-04:00

The Town will hold once again its annual Hazardous Household Waste collection on Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Town’s Public Works garage located at 10 Cleve Rd in Hampstead.

For a second year, Shred-It, a shredding company, will be on site from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to shred personal and confidential documents. Identity theft is currently the type of fraud that is expanding the most rapidly. The defrauders may get confidential information about a person, not only by Internet or by statements found in a recycling bin, but also from simple information contained on receipts of all kinds, restaurant checks, bank statements, etc. The Town invites residents to protect their personal data and take advantage of this free service to shred documents that are no longer needed, but which are still very important regarding financial security.

Also available on this day, residents are invited to bring their old electronic material as well as CDs and DVDs for recuperation. For a complete list of accepted hazardous household waste is available on the Town’s website here.

Hampstead Soccer and Security Festivals: June 8 from 2:30 to 8:30 pm

2010-05-31T13:13:51-04:00

Hampstead invites residents to its first ever soccer and security festivals. Hampstead’s Soccer Festival and Security Fest are both scheduled on Tuesday, June 8 and will take place at Hampstead Park, 30 Lyncroft. The Soccer Festival will take place between 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. and Hampstead’s Security Fest will run from 5 to 8 p.m.

Planned activities for Hampstead’s Soccer Festival include games, magicians, food, music and much more. From 5 to 8 pm, residents are invited to Hampstead’s first Security Fest where they may bring bikes for free tips from certified Vélo Québec mechanics as well as their car with attached child seat for free car seat verifications provided by the Trauma programs of the Montreal Children’s Hospital. The SPVM will also be on site for a bike rodeo where police officers will teach children basic safety tips.

Many other organizations will be present on site to provide advice for residents such as Ambulance St-Jean, Royal Montreal Regiment, Hatzoloh, and alarm companies. A first as well, Hampstead’s new Municipal Volunteer Patrol (MVP) will be officially launched at the Security Fest.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260.

Help build orphanages in Haiti

2010-05-28T15:23:24-04:00

The Town invites residents to support the Mata Amritanandamayi Centre founded by internationally renowned and awarded humanitarian worker, Amma. An Indian woman who has dedicated her life to helping the poor and needy, Amma has established many hospitals, schools, soup kitchens, and housing projects across the world. Following the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, Amma now wishes to help the orphans in Haiti. With your support in raising funds for orphanages, you may directly help in rebuilding this devastated country.

For more information on Amma and her Mata Amritanandamayi Centre, you may visit her website at www.amma.org. If you wish to donate to the centre, please follow this link.

A new era of Public Safety and Security in Hampstead

2010-05-27T15:16:18-04:00

Hampstead is very pleased to announce the launching of its new Municipal Volunteer Patrol (MVP) program designed to increase the protection residents already receive from the Public Security Department. The Municipal Volunteer Patrol is a pilot project, which will run from June 8 to October 31st, 2010.

Initiated by Councillor Leon Elfassy, the MVP project is similar to a neighbourhood watch program. It consists of an active mobile volunteer group of Hampstead residents serving as the eyes and ears of the community, helping to promote the well being of all its residents. Volunteer members are trained to observe, assess and report what they see and hear to Hampstead's Dispatch Centre for the appropriate response by the Hampstead Public Security Service or the SPVM.

“I am very pleased by the enthusiastic response from over 60 volunteers who have already signed up for this invaluable volunteer service to the Town; it shows that we have the heart and the willingness to give back to our beloved and closely-knit community!,” said Leon Elfassy, Councillor in charge of Public Security.

Residents can find out more about this Town initiative at Hampstead's Security Fest which will take place on Tuesday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Hampstead Park. Many organizations will be on site to provide safety advice for everyone. Residents are invited to bring their bikes for free bike tips from certified Vélo Québec mechanics as well as their car with attached child seat for free car seat verifications provided by the Trauma programs of the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

For additional information on the MVP program, please call 514-369-6440.

Extended Town Hall opening hours

2010-05-05T16:18:44-04:00

PLEASE NOTE THAT TOWN HALL WILL EXTEND ITS OPENING HOURS DURING TAX PERIOD IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE AND BETTER SERVE ITS RESIDENTS.

TOWN HALL WILL BE OPENED FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
FROM MAY 10TH TO 14th, 2010 AND
ON MAY 17TH

FREE COMPOST!

2010-05-05T10:31:11-04:00

Hampstead residents may obtain free compost made out of the leaf andgreen residue collections that have been carried out by the MontrealAgglomeration in 2009. Compost will be available at the Public Works garage upon presentation of a proof of residency.

Hampstead Public Works Garage
10 Cleve Rd.
May 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring with you:
• A proof of residency
• A shovel and containers (40 L of compost per household)

Compost, an efficient horticultural means…and the result of a process that helps reduce our waste output!

Richin essential nutriments, compost is ideal for reenergizing lawns,enriching flower beds or garden soil, or even protecting perennialsfrom weeds.

Hampstead's annual Spring Fun celebration 2010

2010-04-30T15:47:01-04:00

In case of rain on Sunday May 2, Hampstead’s Spring Fun outdoor activities may be cancelled. Indoor activities will take place, rain or shine, at the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. Planned activities include arts and crafts, edible flower creation, face painting and Reptizoo. New this year, The Children’s Theatre (junior performance class) will be performing The Ugly Duckling at 3:15 pm.

Hampstead Tennis Courts

2010-04-29T15:38:15-04:00

Great News Hampstead Tennis courts will open on May 1st at 7:00am in the morning!
Weather permitting.
Remember to bring your 2010 season pass card.
Please view office hours on our website www.hampstead.qc.ca. Do not miss out!

Hampstead's annual Spring Fun celebration

2010-04-27T11:13:56-04:00

Hampstead’s annual Spring Fun celebration

Don’t forget to join in on the fun at
Hampstead’s annual Spring Fun celebration on Sunday May 2nd
from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at Hampstead Park, 30 Lyncroft.
New this year, The Children’s Theatre junior performance class will stage The Ugly Duckling at 3:15 pm. Other planned activities include:

Kite flying
Flower planting
Reptizoo
Inflatable games
Edible flower creations
Face painting
Music and fun games for the kids

So join us with your families, friends and neighbours at this fun filled celebration of the season.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260 or visit our website at www.hampstead.qc.ca

S.O.S. Meadowbrook

2010-04-16T11:57:03-04:00

The Last Viable Green Space in our Area Threatened with Development.

How to help?
Come with your friends to the April 19th 2010 Montreal City Council Meeting at 6:30 PM at City Hall (275 Notreâ€Dame East)
to make it clear to Mayor Tremblay that we MUST save all of Meadowbrook.

David Suzuki Foundation - Letter to the Mayor

Spring Fun 2010 on May 2nd

2010-04-14T18:09:31-04:00

The Town invites residents to its first social event of the Spring 2010 season. Hampstead’s annual Spring Fun celebration is scheduled this year on Sunday May 2nd from 1:30 to 4:00 pm and will take place at Hampstead Park, 30 Lyncroft.

“We encourage all our residents to come out of hibernation and re-acquaint themselves with their neighbours and friends. We are lucky to have the good weather start a littler earlier, so there is no need to wait for Hampstead Day to enjoy the park. Our annual springtime celebration is a great opportunity to get out of the house and start enjoying our great recreation facilities,” enthused Councillor Bonnie Feigenbaum, chair of the recreation portfolio.

Planned activities include kite flying, flower planting, Reptizoo, inflatable games, edible flower creations, face painting, music and fun games for the kids. Outdoor activities are weather permitting. New this year, The Children’s Theatre (junior performance class) will be performing The Ugly Duckling at 3:15 pm.

For additional information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at (514) 369-8260 or view the flyer below.

Town of Hampstead’s 2010 Soccer Festival booklet: Future Olympians page

2010-04-12T16:13:56-04:00

Please consider naming your children and their favourite sports in our 2010 Sports Booklet. The booklet will be distributed to all Hampstead residents (about 3,000 households) in the May 2010 newsletter issue, at our Soccer Festival and at Hampstead Day.

Click here to download the Future Olympians 2010 form

Day Camp, Pool & Tennis registration is ongoing

2010-04-12T14:18:21-04:00

It is never too late to register for Hampstead Day Camp! Register today and see what the hype is all about.

Pool and tennis registration is ongoing. Come visit our beautiful facilities and see why you will want to have a season pass this summer.

Reminder: The Irving L Adessky Community Center is open Monday and Tuesday until 8:00 p.m.

New Green Collection starts Friday April 30th

2010-04-08T14:28:15-04:00

The Town will implement a new green collection as of Friday April 30th, 2010. This collection will take place every week on Fridays during summer months (approx. April to November) and will replace the Friday garbage collection. The new collection applies to all residents and all building types.

Accepted green waste includes outdoor spring cleaning residues and other landscaping work waste, tillage residues, waste from gardens or fruit trees, small branches (not exceeding 1m in length and 5cm in diameter) grouped together with fibre string, cut grass and weeds. Please note that regular garbage may no longer be put out on Fridays. Residents who put out non green waste as described above will be fined as per the Town’s bylaw.

Mayor Bill Steinberg explained, “Hampstead residents care about the environment and that is why we have the 5th best waste recuperation rate of the 32 boroughs and towns on the island. We expect this new green collection to dramatically increase our waste recuperation rate. The more tons we collect of green waste and recycling, the more money we get from the provincial government and the less garbage goes into landfill.” Steinberg also noted that “We chose to go with green collection rather than organic waste collection because far more of our garbage is green material than organic waste. However, the council will consider an organic waste collection, as well, for 2011 if we can find a cost effective method and if enough residents want to take part. Residents can expect news on this in the coming months.”

All green waste must be placed in one of the following: in a reusable container (i.e. garbage bin), cardboard boxes, paper bag for garden waste, or a biodegradable plastic bag certified by the BNQ. Your container may be put out the night before collection day after 6 p.m. The Town asks that residents instruct their gardeners to dispose of green waste into a container of their choosing, among the ones listed above.

From April 19 to April 30 residents may pick up free paper bags for garden waste {while supplies last} at Town Hall (5569 Queen Mary), the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre (30 Lyncroft) or the Public Works garage (10 Cleve).

New spring program for pool owners

2010-04-07T16:15:25-04:00

Hampstead Recreation is excited to announce a new spring program for pool owners!

The course will focus on prevention and knowledge of how to recognize the instinctive drowning response. Topics will cover first aid skills, personal safety, child-proofing the pool, emergency procedures and activation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Sunday, April 18, 2010
From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Resident: $50 plus tax
Non Resident $70 plus tax

Must be 18 yrs old and up

To register or for more information, please contact the Irving L. Adessky Community Centre at 514-369-8260.