Village of Masset

November December 2020 Newsletter

UTILITY INVOICES

Please be advised that on January 1st 2021, any outstanding amounts on your utility account as of December 31, 2020 will be transferred to your property taxes as arrears and will be accumulating interest.
*This includes people who have automatic transfers set up from NSCU.

 

GWAII TRUST CHRISTMAS ALLOCATION FUND

Thanks to Gwaii Trust funding this year we are offering a $25.00 gift card for each household. Graham Island North will be working with a small group of local businesses which are accessible and practical for our residents. Each gift card will be issued by the Village of Masset on behalf of the business of your choice. 

The businesses are as follows:

Causeway Convenience, Co-op, Fields and Home Hardware/The Source.

Please call 250-626-3995 or drop by the village office by Friday December 4 to enter your name.

 

NCRD 2020 HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION

Masset Transfer Station

Closed December 26

Port Clements Landfill

Closed December 25 - December 28

Closed January 1

 

Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule

 

Masset Residents

Wednesday pickup as usual

 

Tow Hill Residents

From: Friday December 25

To: Thursday December 24

From: Friday January 1

To: Thursday December 31

Return to normal schedule on

Friday January 8

 

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.

 

RECYCLING

NCRD Service Restoration Plan

Residential recycle bins remain closed however Masset residents who want to recycle plastics and paper products can now bring them to the landfill in Port Clements.  Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.  Residents dropping off recyclables at the landfill are required to pre-sort their materials, only two people will be allowed in at a time and residents are asked to respect directional signage that is being put in place.  NCRD is currently not able to accept glass, tin cans or Styrofoam materials.

 

SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION

Please slow down!!!

The Speed Limit in a School Zone is 30 km/hr 8:00 am - 5:00 pm school days

 

BE NICE AND CLEAR YOUR ICE

With the arrival of winter weather, the Village of Masset would like to remind you to consider the safety of others in making an effort to keep snow and ice clear from the sidewalks adjacent to your property, both residential and commercial.

 

VILLAGE OF MASSET

The Village of Masset office is now open to walk in traffic.  Please help us by using the drop box located to the left of the door for payments if possible.  Service is limited to two customers inside at a time. 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

vom@mhtv.ca

Chief Financial Officer/Tax Inquiries

cfo@mhtv.ca

Utilities

vomub@mhtv.ca

General Inquiries

vomadmin@mhtv.ca

 

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.

 

BUILDING BYLAW No. 630

Siting and Use Application and Permit

Before you start a new project please 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 call or email the village office for a Siting and Use Application and review the Zoning Bylaw before you start construction.  There is no cost for this service

 

NORTHERN HAIDA GWAII VISITOR CENTRE

The visitor centre is now closed. 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.