Making a Splash at the CMCC
You can get a gentle sprinkle, a light gush or a massive dump from a bucket that gradually fills and releases its load on those who would rather be soaked. The much-anticipated splash pad opened the day of the Outdoor Movie event, giving an extra dose of fun to the evening. KG
Family Doctor Recruitment Starts with Accurate Data
Data drives decisions: that’s the message behind Lori Richey’s presentation to Council in August, where she outlined her role as Healthcare Advancement Coordinator for Peterborough County. Established in October, 2023, the position creates a full-time physician recruitment resource working to stem the growing tide of residents without a family doctor. She brings twenty-eight years…
Supporting a Strategy to Conserve and Enhance our Watershed
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Think globally, act locally”? The folks volunteering with the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) have been acting on this here in our community since the early days of pandemic lockdowns back in late 2020. Since coming together, this diverse group of local people started off at a grassroots…
New Road Needs Survey Shows Improvements in Road Conditions
Road Needs Assessments are conducted periodically by engineering firm D. M. Wills to guide the establishment of road maintenance programs and capital improvement priorities based on the physical condition and traffic volumes for each road in the township. These reports evaluate roads that are managed and maintained by the Township, excluding County Roads such…
COMMENT – September 2024
Speeches at last week’s Democratic National Convention were focused on hope and unity. They included many inspiring quotes, but the one that most struck me was attributed to the late John Lewis. A civil rights activist and Democratic Congressman from Georgia, he was an active supporter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with whom…
Mini Library
This new mini-library was built by Building Department staff member Frick Heilingbrunner and has become a popular repository for books from township staff. KG