Council Continues to Seek Ways to Support Local Business Recovery

At the June 15th council meeting, Economic Development Officer Brigid Ayotte presented a report summarizing the findings of an investigation into the possible temporary closure of King Street this summer. It was proposed as a tool to stimulate pedestrian and cyclist traffic by providing adequate space for physical distancing in… Continue reading

Millbrook Mason’s Food Drive

On Saturday, members of the Millbrook Masons conducted a drive for Kawartha Food Share on King Street.  Collecting cash with an extended fishing net to maintain social distancing, the group collected 350 lbs of food and $3,669.50 in cash and were very pleased with the response from local residents.  Since… Continue reading

Where Do We Go from Here?

Please make your voice heard, we know that historically, provincial government ears are turned much more by the voices of the families impacted. Over three months have passed since the mandatory closure orders were issued across Ontario that saw all schools, Licensed Child Care Centres and EarlyON Child and Family… Continue reading

The Chamber Corner – July 2020

As Phase 2 of Reopening Ontario’s Economy happens, more of our Millbrook Chamber members have reopened or extended their hours of operation as follows: 4th Line Theatre has cancelled its 2020 Summer Season but their Box Office and Administration Centre on Tupper Street is open Monday – Friday 9:00am to… Continue reading

Lions Club Hosts Tribute to Heath Care Workers at Centennial Place

On Wednesday June 3rd, the Millbrook and District Lions Club hosted a tribute to the Health Care Workers at Centennial Place thanking them for working through these difficult times.  If you have driven by Centennial Place recently you cannot help but see the signs of encouragement and thanks that adorn… Continue reading

Progress Continues in Nexicom’s Fibre Optic Internet Expansion in Millbrook

Residents in the village of Millbrook have seen the Nexicom and R-Line trucks and technicians working in the area over the last few months.  These are reminders that work on the installation of the new fibre optic internet network continues and is now well underway.   The new network will replace… Continue reading

Council Considers Temporary Pedestrian Only Route for King Street

At the May 19th Council meeting, Mayor McFadden directed staff to investigate the possibility of closing King St in Millbrook from Tupper St. (County Rd. 10) to Allan Lane to traffic during an undetermined period of time this summer.  Think of it as an extended edition of “Ladies’ Night”, with… Continue reading

Local Group Spreading Some Virtual Dust and Authentic Good Cheer

Less than two weeks ago, Julie Brotherstone Hartwick was inspired to start a group to make surreptitious deliveries to local women in the community to brighten their days and embrace the joy of giving. She and her Facebook friends are sprinkling their neighbours with kindness they liken to fairy dust,… Continue reading