Author: The Millbrook Times
Road Closure Clarification
The second road closure in as many years on King Street is the cause of some traffic concerns which will persist at best case until mid-December. The closure is necessary to allow the replacement…
Financial Pressures Forcing Municipalities to Assume Ownership of Local Cemeteries
It’s a trend across the country. Cemeteries are facing financial pressure as costs of maintaining their property and the paperwork associated with these landmarks are growing as their revenues are in decline. The growth…
Council Establishes Noise By-Law
Cavan Monaghan has always operated without a noise by-law addressing noise-related complaints as they arose. Last month, at the suggestion of Chief Building Official Kyle Phillips, the township adopted an official noise by-law to…
Sunset Speedway Changes Force OMRS to Reschedule its Season Finale
At the end of July, officials with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series received correspondence via e-mail and social media from the promotional team at Sunset Speedway, advising that in order to compete at…
Local Woodworker Featured in Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Studios and galleries will be open Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, from 10 am to 5 pm to display a rich diversity of arts and crafts, including painting, encaustic, printmaking, sculpture, textiles,…
Council Column
Summer is drawing to a close and students will be returning to school next week. Drivers are reminded to pay particular attention in school zones, and around school buses for all the excited parents…
The added value of an up-to-date land survey in purchasing real estate
This article is in response to an article titled “The Ins And Outs of Title Insurance: What’s Covered and What’s Not.” Title Insurance is just as the article states; “it is an insurance policy…
Volunteer Fundraising Committee Getting to Work
Last month the first volunteers for the Community Centre Fundraising Committee joined township staff to discuss the progress of the project. Manager of Parks and Facilities Gerry Baker provided a status report. He explained…