Village of Masset

March April 2023 Newsletter

HARBOUR DAY

Harbour Day is Saturday May 20th and as always, we need your creativity to make this fun filled day a huge success.  Businesses and groups are encouraged to sponsor and organize events, run games, enter a float in the parade or set up a concession.  Please feel free to become a committee member or volunteer. Scheduled meetings are in the Village Office Council Chambers 1686 Main Street and are open to the public.  Call if you have any questions, to volunteer or to find out when the next meeting is.

Myrna Bell-Wilson 250-626-7735

Village Office 250-626-3995

 

UTILITY AND PROPERTY TAX BALANCES

Please be advised that any outstanding amounts on your utility account as of December 31, 2022 have been transferred to your property taxes as arrears and will be accruing interest.

2022 property tax amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2022 have been transferred to arrears and will be accruing interest.

*This includes people who have automatic transfers set up from NSCU.

 

BC ASSESSMENT NOTICES

Keep your eyes open for the BC Property Assessment notices. For more information please contact BC Assessment at:

1-866-825-8322 or online at: https://www.bcassessment.ca/

 

BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWAL

Masset’s Bylaw #616 requires all businesses within the Municipality to hold a valid licence, and we are currently processing for 2023. If you are paying online or at the Credit Union, please notify the office to ensure that your payment is applied to the correct account. 
If you no longer require a business licence, please call the office at 250-626-3995.

 

RECYCLING

The Masset Recycling Depot is located at 1730 Hodges Avenue.
Hours of operation are Thursday to Saturday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm., closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm and Stat Holidays.
For more information on residential materials accepted please call 250-626-3512 or go to: https://www.ncrdbc.com/services/waste/recycling
 

 

RODENTS

The Village of Masset has free rat traps available to all residents of Masset. Please drop by to pick up your traps.

 

MASSET SPRING CLEANUP

Monday May 15 to Thursday May 18

Please come into the Village Office 1686 Main Street to schedule a time and pay for items to be picked up.

Cost:  $12.00 per regular pick-up load

Note: All items must be sorted (burnable, metals, lawn debris, no kitchen refuse please) and placed at the curb or property line. Lumber and brush must be separated.

There will be additional costs for:

Appliances free
Tires - Standard free
Tires - Oversize free
Tires with Rims $ 6.00
Tires Oversize with Rims $15.00
Tires Skidder / Loader $25.00
Batteries free
Oil Tanks $10.00
Empty Drums 45 Gallons $ 5.00
Empty Drums Over 45 Gallons $10.00
Propane Tanks $ 2.50
Mattresses $10.00

Book Early Limited Spaces Available

 

GARBAGE PICKUP

A reminder to all residents in order to avoid messes and encounters with wildlife please ensure your garbage is secured in an appropriate receptacle and left at the curb on pickup days.

 

BATTERIES

Bring your old batteries to the village office during business hours for safe disposal and help to keep them out of the landfill.

 

BUILDING BYLAW No. 630

Siting and Use Application and Permit

Spring is here so before you get busy and start a new project please take note that the Village of Masset has bylaws in place to ensure that zoning and land use regulations are being adhered to by way of a Siting and Use Permit.  Please visit the village office to pick up a Siting and Use Application and review the Zoning Bylaw before you start construction.  There is no cost for the application and permit.

 

NOTE FOR SENIORS

If you are 65 yrs. or older please let us know, the Village of Masset offers a seniors rate for utilities.  Proof of age is required for us to apply this lower rate.

 

NORTHERN HAIDA GWAII VISITOR CENTRE

The visitor centre is now closed for the season.

Please call the Village of Masset Office at 250-626-3995 if you have questions.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

 

VILLAGE OF MASSET

The Village of Masset office is open to walk in traffic.  Please help us by using the drop box located to the left of the door for payments if possible.  If you have any questions or concerns please call 250-626-3995 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or the following is a list of email addresses:

Chief Administrative Officer cao@masset.ca

Chief Financial Officer/Tax Inquiries cfo@masset.ca 

Utilities finance@masset.ca 

General Inquiries admin@masset.ca

 

HAPPY EASTER

The Village of Masset office will be closed on Good Friday April 7th and Easter Monday April 10th.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday.