{"id":7242,"date":"2026-02-09T22:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T03:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/2026\/02\/09\/reamenagement-de-lintersection-de-la-rue-main-et-du-chemin-de-la-riviere-la-memoire-collective-est-une-faculte-qui-oublie\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T07:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:50:34","slug":"redevelopment-of-the-intersection-of-main-street-and-chemin-de-la-riviere-collective-memory-is-a-faculty-that-forgets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/en\/2026\/02\/09\/redevelopment-of-the-intersection-of-main-street-and-chemin-de-la-riviere-collective-memory-is-a-faculty-that-forgets\/","title":{"rendered":"Redevelopment of the intersection of Main Street and Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re: collective memory is a faculty that forgets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This weekend, the municipality of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lerefletdulac.com\/actualites\/north-hatley-trace-sa-route-pour-les-15-prochaines-annees\/\">North Hatley released a wonderful press release featuring several images of future projects to beautify and improve the village<\/a>. These include architectural sketches for a potential marina. However, the project that particularly caught my attention concerns the redevelopment of the intersection of Main Street and Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re\u2014a project that, it should be noted, could have initially begun in August 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is certainly very inspiring to see all these beautiful architectural renderings circulating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-1024x827.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7244\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2377685170262243;width:693px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-1024x827.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-1536x1241.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-2048x1655.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-600x485.jpg 600w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reamenagement-intersection-rue-Main-chemin-Riviere-north-hatley-2026-1320x1066.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Potential redevelopment of the intersection of Main Street and Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/marina-north-hatley-nouvelle-vision-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3152937146771708;width:726px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/marina-north-hatley-nouvelle-vision-2026.jpg 947w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/marina-north-hatley-nouvelle-vision-2026-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/marina-north-hatley-nouvelle-vision-2026-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/marina-north-hatley-nouvelle-vision-2026-600x456.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Preliminary sketch of the future North Hatley marina.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" style=\"width:699px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chemin-des-rivieres-air-de-piste-cyclable-north-hatley-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My photo taken this summer following the article \u201cThe river path almost looks like a bike path.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A plan to relocate the bike path rejected in 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This redevelopment is closely linked to a well-known project: the relocation of the bike path from Route 108 (Capelton Road) to Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re. However, this project was rejected by the municipal council in August 2023, which at the time was composed of mostly the same elected officials as today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, a majority of citizens were in favor, and V\u00e9lo Qu\u00e9bec had issued a favorable technical opinion, indicating that the change in route\u2014via Laprise Road, Veterans Street, and Rivi\u00e8re Road to Main Street\u2014would allow for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>improve safety and comfort for cyclists;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>promote the discovery of the village&#8217;s tourist attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Article from Reflet du Lac: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lerefletdulac.com\/actualites\/la-piste-cyclable-seme-le-mecontentement-a-north-hatley\/\">https:\/\/www.lerefletdulac.com\/actualites\/la-piste-cyclable-seme-le-mecontentement-a-north-hatley\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article from La Presse : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latribune.ca\/actualites\/actualites-locales\/estrie-et-regions\/2023\/09\/16\/north-hatley-divisee-sur-la-relocalisation-de-la-route-verte-LJGYR4X2INBF7IJGO7Q3R2XXNE\/\">https:\/\/www.latribune.ca\/actualites\/actualites-locales\/estrie-et-regions\/2023\/09\/16\/north-hatley-divisee-sur-la-relocalisation-de-la-route-verte-LJGYR4X2INBF7IJGO7Q3R2XXNE\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A redevelopment largely financed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time, I met a young professional from the Memphremagog Regional County Municipality who had worked on setting up a project to take advantage of ministry work to finance a large part of the redevelopment of the bike path from Route 108 to Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re. Despite this potential financial opportunity, the project never saw the light of day, as the municipal council voted against it by a margin of 4 to 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northhatley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PV-2023-08-07.pdf\">Minutes of August 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45-1024x983.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7211\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0417191466273954;width:604px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45-1024x983.png 1024w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45-768x737.png 768w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45-600x576.png 600w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45-1320x1268.png 1320w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-21.56.45.png 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official decision of the city council<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 7, 2023, the city council rejected, by a vote of 4 to 2, the modification of the bike path route, despite the technical recommendations of V\u00e9lo Qu\u00e9bec and the support of the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The project was then shelved until the <a href=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/en\/2025\/09\/24\/a-look-back-at-the-presentation-of-the-master-plan-by-domus-architecte-et-design\/\">presentation of the master plan on September 23<\/a>, which was <a href=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/en\/2025\/11\/25\/adoption-of-the-master-plan-a-10-year-development-vision-for-north-hatley\/\">adopted by the city council seven days later, on October 1, 2025.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northhatley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PV-2025-10-01-finale.pdf\">Minutes of October 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-22.32.19-1024x672.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7213\" style=\"width:590px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-22.32.19-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-22.32.19-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-22.32.19-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-22.32.19-600x394.png 600w, https:\/\/northhatley.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Capture-decran-le-2026-02-09-a-22.32.19.png 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A clear rejection\u2026 and ethical questions raised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Four out of six city councilors opposed the project, leading to its rejection. However, according to my research, three of the six councilors present lived on Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re. Some nevertheless voted against the project, despite an obvious conflict of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citizens present at the meeting denounced the situation, openly calling it a scandal. Several felt that the elected officials concerned should have recused themselves from the decision, in accordance with their ethical obligations. Some of them were in a conflict of interest because the project directly affected their immediate environment: construction, noise, increased traffic, and the tranquility of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The law is clear, however.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Section 6 of the Municipal Ethics and Professional Conduct Act (MEPAA) states:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cA member of the municipal council must refrain from sitting or voting on a matter when they know or should know that it involves their personal interest, distinct from that of the citizens.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, when a decision directly affects the street where an elected official lives\u2014and may impact their quality of life, environment, or property value\u2014there is a real risk of conflict of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In 2023 as today: the same players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two and a half years later, it is clear that most of the elected officials and municipal leaders are still in office. However, this project\u2014which was rejected in 2023\u2014now seems to be regaining appeal in the eyes of these same decision-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comparison of the city council in 2023 and the city council in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>August 2023<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>February 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benoit Tremblay (Town chief executive officer)<\/td><td>Benoit Tremblay (Town chief executive officer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marcella David-Gerrish (mayor)<\/td><td>Marcella David-Gerrish (mayor)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michel Desrosier&nbsp;<\/td><td>Michel Desrosier&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elizabeth FEE<\/td><td>Elizabeth FEE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Danielle DUPR\u00c9&nbsp;<\/td><td>Danielle DUPR\u00c9&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andrew J. PELLETIER<\/td><td>Andrew J. PELLETIER<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carrol HALLER<\/td><td>Astrid Dangoise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>David Wilson (absent \u00e0 ce moment)<\/td><td>Claude GENDRON, conseiller<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Several questions remain unanswered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What has changed since 2023? The principles? The priorities? Have the elected officials involved moved on? Who knows\u2026 probably all of the above! Perhaps the fact that a firm specializing in urban planning recommended this redevelopment. Regardless, in my opinion as a simple citizen of Capelton Street (108), the bike path must definitely run along Chemin de la Rivi\u00e8re to ensure the safety of cyclists and promote the discovery of the attractions of the village of North Hatley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, let&#8217;s hope this time is the charm! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Ms. Gerrish promises that taxes will not increase. <br>That&#8217;s lucky, <a href=\"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/en\/2025\/11\/04\/is-property-tax-in-north-hatley-really-as-high-as-they-say\/\">since we are among the top 10 municipalities with the highest taxes in Quebec.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credit : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lerefletdulac.com\/actualites\/north-hatley-trace-sa-route-pour-les-15-prochaines-annees\/\">Journal Le Reflet du Lac<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This weekend, the municipality of North Hatley released a wonderful press release featuring several images of future projects to beautify and improve the village. 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