Author: The Millbrook Times
COMMENT: Nursing Homes – Babies & Bathwater
We have all seen the headlines regarding the litany of concerns in our long term care homes. Neglected residents; soiled bedding; unanswered call bells; sloppy feeding; expired medicines; cockroaches; callous treatment: the list is…
COVID-19 Drive-through Testing Clinics
No appointment drive-through testing clinics took place across the county over the last few weeks. The clinics were conducted by the Peterborough Paramedics with support from and Peterborough Public Health. A local clinic was…
Emergency Repairs on Station Trail Complete
The sudden appearance of sinkholes under the former railway line along Station Trail left two sections of the trail unstable and unsafe for public use. Extensive repair work is now complete and the $18,332…
Tribute Signs created by Students
Tribute signs created by Millbrook South Cavan students surround the Centennial Place sign in anticipation of the appreciation event hosted by the Lions a few weeks ago. Young people in our community are taking…
“SPLASH! Art Contest”
Trout Unlimited Millbrook is hosting the “SPLASH! ART CONTEST”, which is an opportunity for children to draw, photograph, or write about their interactions with our local streams this summer Trout Unlimited Millbrook has prizes…
Farmers’ Market Opens This Sunday With COVID-19 Safety Measures
The Millbrook Farmers’ Market will open its 2020 season this Sunday, June 28 at the Old Millbrook School parking lot, 1 Dufferin Street. We will be open from 10:00am to 1:00pm. When you arrive,…
Take Precautions to Prevent Lyme Disease while Enjoying the Outdoors
Residents living in town as well as in rural areas are reporting tick activity on their properties over the last month. Millbrook IDA’s Pharmacist Steve Suszko has noticed an increase in tick complaints; on…
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…
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…