Community Care Hosts Breast Health Presentation
Last week two staff members from Peterborough Regional Health Centres’ Breast Assessment Centre came to Millbrook to discuss breast health. This hospital department offers complete breast care services, from screening through a range of diagnostic tools and patient support. In the event of a breast cancer diagnosis, their staff help patients navigate the…
Walk Your Dogs for a Good Cause with the Local Lions’ Club
The Millbrook & District Lions Club is hosting their PetValu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 27, 2018. The Walk coincides with the National Walk with more than 200 different communities participating to mark the 32nd Anniversary of the Walk for Dog Guides. Last year was their 8th event, and 22 walkers raised…
Turmoil in Township Over Proposed Commercial Development on Fallis Line
There was a wake-up call to the community as word spread about a proposal for a new commercial development on the south west corner of the intersection of Fallis Line and County Rd. 10 submitted by the Towerhill developer. After the initial public meeting in January drew little interest, a second public meeting was…
Millbrook BIA Contributes $10K to Community Improvement Plan Development
Representatives from the Millbrook Business Improvement Area (MBIA) were on hand Monday March 5th, 2018 at the Township of Cavan Monaghan’s Regular Council Meeting to present the Township with a cheque for $10,000 for the development of the Community Improvement Plan. The Township of Cavan Monaghan, in partnership with the MBIA and the Ontario…
MADD Speak to Local Elementary Students
Last week, representatives of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) came to Millbrook South Cavan Public School with a somber message for grade seven and eight students. The organization hosted a screening of their film entitled “The Pledge”. It is this year’s message that will be shared with elementary students across the country in their…
Development Charges Update
The most recent Council meeting included a Public Meeting to review a report authored by Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates outlining an update to the development charges levied by the township on new development or lands subject to redevelopment. Scandlan provides assistance to the municipality for development policies as well as issues…