Public consultations invitation
At the meeting, municipal council invited residents to participate in public consultations on the revised urban plan and its by-laws to be held on May 18, 19 and 28.
These consultations will allow residents to contribute to the development of the future urban plan. The contribution of the population to this planning document is essential so that it can better respond to the concerns, needs and expectations of residents. All the information, including the schedule and registration, is available at Chelsea.ca/plan.
Bike Month: In May, the weather is better on a bike
The municipal council has invited its residents to participate in the Bike Month organized by Vélo Québec. Whether it is to go to your favorite coffee shop, just for a ride, to run some errands or have a family picnic, all reasons are good to get around by bike! The Municipality will be organizing activities throughout the month of May to encourage residents to use their bike, including the "Pedal with the Mayor" event on Saturday, May 21.
Participation to the « No Mow May » challenge
The Municipality of Chelsea will be participating for the first time this year in the "No Mow May" challenge, also known as the "Dandelion Challenge". Residents are invited to delay the use of their lawnmowers and let their grass grow throughout the month of May. This initiative aims to protect and help pollinating insects and to encourage biodiversity.
Awarding of a contract for engineering and geotechnical services for stabilization work along the Chelsea Greenway Trail
Municipality council awarded a contract for professional engineering and geotechnical services for a counter-expertise on the stabilization work along the Voie Verte Chelsea trail in the hemin de la Valley area. This will determine the feasibility of stabilizing this section of the Voie Verte Chelsea trail and determine if work can be done to extend the trail to the Loretta area and provide access to the trail for Ward 1 residents.
Project of intermunicipal grouping for the collection and transportation of residual materials
The municipal council is committed to participating in the intermunicipal grouping project for the collection and transportation of residual materials. This approach in collaboration with the municipalities of La Pêche, Cantley and Pontiac would potentially allow the municipalities to obtain a competitive price for the management of their residual materials.
Noise mitigation measures along Road 105
The Municipal Council has made a request to the Ministry of Transport to proceed with the implementation of noise mitigation measures along Road 105 in the southern sector that crosses the inhabited areas of the Municipality. Concerned about the safety and health of its citizens, the Municipality has initiated this process due to the increase in the number of vehicles that travel on this road every year and because of noise measurements exceeding 65 decibels reported by a citizen.
