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Nov 5, 2026
The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent seeks a service provider to collect and transport organic materials in rolling bins for the municipality of Howick. The contract is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027, run for two years, and allow two annual renewal options for 2029 and 2030. Sealed bids are due November 5, 2026, before 11:00 a.m. Quebec Legal Time, with a public opening scheduled for 11:15 a.m.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Howick
The council meetings addressed multiple municipal operations, including the acceptance of water analysis and municipal inspector reports, fire department activity reviews, and road maintenance reports. Financial approvals were granted for accounts payable, the 2026 budget for the local housing office, and municipal contributions to the Sûreté du Québec. The council authorized event logistics such as fireworks and road closures for dance classes, approved training for road crew employees, and established agreements for regional park and soccer field use. Additionally, the council advanced internal governance by initiating a new by-law on council meeting procedures and awarded an excavation contract based on the lowest bid.
The council meeting covered various administrative and community topics. Key discussions included approval of water analysis and municipal inspector reports, municipal fire service and road service reports, and the repair of street lighting. The council addressed financial matters such as payments for June 2026, discussed the 'Semaine de la municipalité', and resolved to participate in a MRC Haut-Saint-Laurent collective tender for waste management. Further items included delegation of competencies to the MRC for organic waste, reimbursement for fire department training, cleaning of municipal storm drains, adoption of internal regulations, and development plans for the Brown terrain soccer field. Additionally, the council formally opposed the closure of local postal boxes and discussed support for a local family festival.
The council meeting addressed various operational and administrative matters, including acceptance of water analysis and department reports (fire service, public works, lighting network). The council authorized payments for outstanding accounts and appointed representatives for financial agreements with the Société d'habitation du Québec regarding social housing renovation programs. They also established fees for peddling permits and authorized financial support for local organizations. Furthermore, the council adopted an intermunicipal agreement for regional fire prevention services and a program for the maintenance and evaluation of municipal water distribution networks. Several amendments to urban planning and zoning bylaws were initiated to support agritourism and harmonize local regulations with regional development schemes, with a public consultation scheduled.
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