Okay, many will say that I am being harsh on the North Hatley municipal administration, but please allow me to mention this unfortunate situation. The address on the official documents of the Chief Electoral Officer leads to an office that is closed for renovations. This morning, I tried to reach the Chief Electoral Officer by […]
Two candidates in the race for mayor of North Hatley
North Hatley has two candidates in the race for mayor: Ms. Marcella Davis-Gerrish, the incumbent mayor, and Mr. Aaron Patella, a former city councilor. This makes the municipal elections more interesting, as we will not see a mayor elected by acclamation, as is currently the case for all councilors who have no opponents at this […]
Still no 2024 financial report available and no explanation of the debt from the municipality of North Hatley
Time is passing and time is running out. The elections are in one month. Where are the 2024 financial statements for the municipality of North Hatley? Where can we get explanations about the municipal debt? For now, there is radio silence from the administration. Yet shouldn’t we know our public finances inside and out? Excuse […]
Please note that the address of the North Hatley Election Chair leads to an office under construction
This morning, I noticed that the address of North Hatley’s election chair, Mr. Benoit Tremblay, leads to an office under construction. The contact information for North Hatley’s election chair lists the address as 3125 Capelton Road, North Hatley, QC J0B 2C0. Official document for the 2025 municipal elections received by mail approximately 10 days ago. […]
Owners and tenants of business premises, you have the right to vote in municipal elections.
According to Élection Québec, here are the criteria for being eligible to vote. Please note that you are only entitled to one vote per municipality. In summary, if you own land, a cottage, an apartment building, or if you occupy a business establishment such as a hair salon, a notary’s office, a restaurant, etc., you […]
How can we restore access to Lake Massawippi for residents and tourists?
A majority of citizens who participated in the North Hatley municipal master plan survey are calling for better access to Lake Massawippi. This comes as no surprise! 98% of Quebec’s bodies of water are now inaccessible. Reference: Page 3 of the North Hatley master plan produced by Domus Architecture and Design. Of course, it’s easy […]
The municipality was able to avoid a formal notice and the intervention of a bailiff with Mr. Reed.
As they often say, it’s easy to criticize, but difficult to propose solutions. So, I’m going to take the liberty of presenting a constructive solution that could have been applied instead of issuing a formal notice to Mr. Reed. The threat against Mr. Reed is unwarranted. In my opinion, the role of our municipality is […]
A cone marking a hole on Capelton Road for over 4 months
Que se passe-t-il? J’ai pris en photo ce cône le 16 juin dernier. Il est toujours en place par-dessus un amas de concassés. Les symboles d’une mauvaise gestion sont flagrants à North Hatley dont ce fameux cône. Il a été mis en place il y a maintenant plus de 4 mois suite aux inondations du […]
The municipal administration is attempting to silence a citizen with threats of legal action sent by bailiff at taxpayers’ expense.
On Monday, Antoine Reed, a resident of North Hatley, received a formal notice less than 15 hours after publishing a news article about the official debt figures for the village of North Hatley. The formal notice was sent by bailiff and signed by a major law firm, all at the taxpayers’ expense. This represents an […]
Here are the nominations submitted so far for the November 2, 2025 election in North Hatley.
The elections have been officially open since September 19. The nomination period runs from September 19 to October 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Québec.You can follow the progress of the nominations on Élections Québec. All candidates who were still in office are seeking re-election in the village. Interestingly, one candidate is running against Marcella Davis-Gerrish […]
Is North Hatley’s municipal debt $4 million or $10 million?
Some citizens published that the debt was $10 million, while the mayor published that the debt was actually $4 million. This seems to have caused quite a stir, especially during election season! Finance is complex, especially municipal financial reports. You have to take into account boards of directors, subsidies, and certain amounts that do not […]
A look back at the presentation of the master plan by Domus Architecte et Design
I was there yesterday, September 23, 2025, to attend the long-awaited presentation of the master plan. First of all, I would like to highlight the excellent presentation by Domus Architecte et Design. I have drawn up a few master plans in a private context, and it is no easy task. Presenting a vision to citizens […]
Presentation of the municipal administration’s master plan tonight at 6:30 p.m.
The long-awaited moment is tonight at 6:30 p.m.: Presentation of the municipal administration’s master plan. Obviously, you know my biased opinion about the current municipal administration. Tonight, once again, there was a nice surprise in the middle of the election campaign. The presentation of a master plan with lots of computer-generated images (no doubt) that […]
The magic of the North Hatley community
On Thursday, September 18, ambassadors from North Hatley gathered for a fundraising event. More than 70 citizens enjoyed a magical evening on the terrace of Vilandré, right next to the North Hatley marina. Children, adults, retirees, and seniors gathered around a delicious lobster dinner. People from the French-speaking and English-speaking communities came together for a […]
Voting by mail in the municipal elections on November 2, 2025
Some citizens will be living outside North Hatley during the municipal elections on November 2 and will not be able to vote in person. However, non-resident voters can vote by mail. If you are eligible, you can vote by mail no later than the 10th day before election day. Here are the criteria for a […]
Is it useful to attend a municipal financial statement presentation meeting without having obtained the financial statements beforehand?
It is necessary to review the financial statements before the meeting If you have ever attended a presentation of financial statements and balance sheets, you know very well that if you are not sent the reports at least two or three days before the meeting, you will not be able to understand them and ask […]
How can major construction projects be launched before the master plan has even been delivered?
I am very surprised to learn that the current municipal administration of North Hatley is preparing to present its master plan this Tuesday, September 23, even though major construction projects are already underway. This means that important land use decisions have already been made, regardless of what you think. So, your opinion is important, provided […]
Are we victims of what appears to me to be disastrous financial management in North Hatley?
Slow play is an interesting strategy in the game of poker. When it pays off, it pays off big. And it pays off, because nobody sees you coming. But let’s get back to the North Hatley finances shall we. Town hall just released their much-anticipated financial update this weekend. Exciting slide deck with lots of, […]
Did the municipality collect property tax to service the debt without paying the debt?
I note that we paid property tax “towards the 2024 municipal debt.” However, the administration does not appear to have used this money to pay off the debt in 2024. You paid off the municipal debt in 2024 using your property taxes When I look at my 2024 tax bill, I see a line item […]
Where are we now, nearly five months after the start of renovations on the city hall offices?
According to the July 7 city council meeting, the North Hatley municipal administration is scheduled to return to its renovated offices in September. According to statements made by the North Hatley municipal director general on July 7, there is a problem with the architectural plans. The municipality must obtain mechanical and electrical engineering plans for […]
Are we victims of a lack of financial discipline?
On September 16, the North Hatley municipal administration gave a presentation to the public on its finances and achievements for 2021 to 2025. Obviously, the document provided to the public seems to me to emphasize achievements rather than sound financial management. Quite frankly, the presentation is partisan rather than in the public interest. Unfortunately, the […]
September 16 at 7:00 p.m.: Presentation of the 2022-2025 financial results for the village of North Hatley
Fortunately, my friends informed me that there would be a presentation of North Hatley’s 2022-2025 financial reports this evening, as I did not receive an invitation by email. However, I am indeed subscribed, but my last email from the municipal administration was the “Entre nous” newsletter. So, there will be a presentation of North Hatley’s […]
Financial developments in the village of North Hatley from 2016 to today
In order to better understand the financial results of the municipality of North Hatley, I have analyzed and simplified the results to the best of my knowledge to make them understandable to everyone. Here is a brief financial analysis of the results from recent years, based on the municipality’s financial reports available on the ministry’s […]
