Drinking Water Report Earns Top Marks at its Annual Evaluation

At the last Council meeting, Water Wastewater Technician Jessica Fradley provided the Annual Drinking Water Report for 2022. This is mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).   This ministry regulates and enforces the production and delivery of safe potable water to consumers under the Safe Drinking… Continue reading

Local Mortgage Broker Offers a Wide Range of Financing Solutions

It’s an interesting time to be in the mortgage business with interest rate uncertainty near an all time high. If you’re in the market for a mortgage, it might be time to speak to someone with relationships with a broad range of financing providers. Iyana Arlain is a mortgage agent… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor

Stop Trashing Residents Using ‘Garbage’ Garbage Numbers!! I’m fed up with hearing that Cavan Monaghan is the “worst in the County” for solid waste.  Our family composts, recycles and reuses.  Our diversion rate (by weight) is in the high eighties/ninety.  Our neighbours are similar in their habits. Looking at the… Continue reading

Phase I Parks and Recreation Study Presented to Council

In March 2022, the Township of Cavan Monaghan launched an update to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which included an examination of existing facilities such as the old Millbrook Arena as well as the remaining land just west of the new Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. Dubbed “Vision 2035,”… Continue reading

Mischief and Vandalism Force 6pm Closure of CMCC Walking Track

As is often the case, the poor behaviour of a few affects to privileges of the many. A few weeks ago, Recreation staff decided to close access to the walking track at 6pm after a series of events where unsupervised youngsters played pranks that created dangerous situations for themselves as… Continue reading

Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 29th

This popular event is one of the highlights of the season when the community gathers around the Mill pond to celebrate the arrival of spring.  Hosted by the Millbrook Lions Club in partnership with Trout Unlimited, last year the event drew more than 250 registrants.  The group is preparing for… Continue reading

Open-Air Burning Permit Procedures to Change

For many years, residents wishing to have open fires on their property have been required to hold valid burn permits for this activity and to call a dedicated “burn line” that operates under a contract with the City of Peterborough when they start to burn and again when the fire… Continue reading