Millbrook Agricultural Society Recognizes Mark Brackenridge
At this week’s Annual General Meeting, Mark Brackenridge was awarded the society’s Lifetime Member award for his contributions to the organization and the Fair over the years. As he tells it, his brother Steve “volunteered” him for the position of Treasurer in 1997. At the time, the organization’s books were done with pen and…
Common Ground – December 2023
“…. after summer evermore succeeds Barren winter, with his wrathful nipping cold.” Shakespeare Recently a visiting friend was surprised to see next year’s seed catalogues on my coffee table. They’ve been there for a couple of weeks now along with the highlighter pen. My friend asked if I was going to get more of…
Library Events – December 2023
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness? – John Steinbeck As we transition into December and the holiday season, it’s beneficial to ponder the successes of the month before. As part of our Seniors Community Grant, we welcomed Care Archbold (expressive art therapist) who walked…
Report Evaluates Options for Delivering Water Services to Millbrook in the Future
Last week, Council received the final draft of the Master Servicing Study (MSS) being prepared by the engineering consulting firm RV Anderson prior to its submission to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). This study is a requirement under the Ontario Environmental Assessment act and is designed to identify and evaluate…
Residents React to Mount Pleasant Cell Tower Proposal
The November 20th Council meeting was attended by six delegations from the Mount Pleasant area who spoke out against the proposed new cell tower located at 944 Mount Pleasant Road. Many of their arguments against the proposal were environmental. Delegates suggested that the proposed site was too close to the Cavan Swamp, which was…
Christmas Market
On Sunday the Millbrook Farmers’ Market hosted the last event of the season, with booths inside the gymnasium at the school and in the parking lot. Sunshine and mild weather encouraged a strong turnout. Thanks for the season. See you next year!