Letter to the Editor #1

Dear Editor, We moved to Millbrook five years ago this week. One of the main considerations in choosing Millbrook was its complete services provided to its population. We were pleased to find a small town with a post office, drug store, grocery store, service Ontario office and of course very… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor #2

In Response to Miriam Veneers Letter to the Millbrook Times on February 1, 2017: If residents of the Brock, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes riding wish to influence the outcome of the upcoming Conservative Leadership race, they can do what millions of Americans did when they registered as Republicans and democratically selected… Continue reading

March Events at our Libraries

Do you know more words than Karla Buckborough, the Libraries CEO?   Come challenge her to a game of Scrabble on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2pm. March brings forth MARCH BREAK! The Cavan Monaghan Libraries is excited to offer a fairly full week of activities for the children and youth… Continue reading

Township Seeks Input on Ranked Ballot Proposal

Voter turnout in the last Cavan Monaghan municipal election exceeded that of the four previous elections, because of, or in some opinions despite of, the introduction of electronic voting. In addition, the results were delivered in less than 15 minutes, and best of all, the process was less expensive than… Continue reading

Peterborough Police Develop Next Three-Year Strategic Plan

Consultants Michael Mitchel and Maurice Hodgson introduced themselves to Council members at the January 16th meeting and explained their role in preparing the next Business plan for the Peterborough Police Service, a task they have performed for Peterborough and other forces many times. The preparation of a plan is regulatory… Continue reading

Council Column: So what has been going on with the Millbrook Dam you ask?

The simple answer is a lot. The most obvious activities to date have been centered around strengthening the toe berm and stopping a leak around the penstock intake. The toe berm runs along the back side (dry side) of the dam, reinforcing the structure by giving it added width at… Continue reading

Free Tax Clinic on March 24

Cathy Meehan, pictured here, the Office Manager at Centennial Place, is inviting residents to meet with a group of volunteers who prepare tax returns for free. Your return needs to be simple with an income under $40,000 to be eligible for this free service. These volunteers are associated with Revenue… Continue reading

Kawartha Lakes Clear Bag Program Boosts Recyclables by 20% in First Month

During the first month of the new Clear Bag waste program results were double what was expected. During the month of January 2017, the City collected 20% more recyclables compared with January last year.  This could have a significant impact on our landfills, a 20% decrease in waste means 4,000… Continue reading

Public Budget Meeting Draws Little Interest

Last year’s public budget meeting attracted a dozen residents who asked questions and presented suggestions and Council members listened. As a result, the rise in the municipal levy fell from the proposed 7.22% to the final 3.32% increase. Despite this evidence of public influence on budget decisions, only three residents… Continue reading