Mayor McFadden had ten minutes to make his point on Monday to former NDP MP Glenn Thibeault who took over the Energy portfolio last June. McFadden hosted a town hall last week on short notice to collect input from the community after learning he had secured an audience with the… Continue reading
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence Munroe of Cavan on Monday, January 9th. A widower twice, Clarence left peacefully at his home at the age of 93, surrounded by his family. Munroe’s extensive World War II experience was chronicled in the December edition of this… Continue reading
The people are speaking. Are our political leaders listening? At every level of government, it’s budget time, and that’s when we really see the priorities come to the fore. It’s a tough balancing act between being fiscally responsible and citizen expectations. We should soon see, as the Federal budget will… Continue reading
Referring to my good friend Andy Harjula’s Letter to the Editor in the January Issue of the Millbrook Times: It worries me to think that some of us may be ‘pitting’ a new fire hall against a new Community Centre. The reality is: we want them both; we need them… Continue reading
I am a recent resident having moved here last November from Toronto. I moved up here to live with my boyfriend and his two sons and I have enjoyed the transition. I love going to Millbrook to get lunch at the Pastry Peddlar, or watch a play at 4th Line…. Continue reading
Many times, we have been told by Hydro One, delivery charges on our hydro bill is approximately 30% of the cost of the electricity we are being charged for. People living in rural area’s “may be charged a little more”, I do understand that, but what do they mean by… Continue reading
After last year’s drought, local conservation authorities are introducing new tools to minimize the impact of development on local hydrology. Most construction projects inevitably affect water drainage by increasing water runoff and reducing the natural absorption process of rain and snowmelt. Problems arising from stormwater runoff can be significantly reduced… Continue reading
ORCA and Hatch design engineers were on hand last week to connect back with the community about the changes to the Millbrook Dam rehabilitation project scheduled to start this fall. The presentation revealed several improvements that were appreciated by residents who dropped in to see the new drawings. One of… Continue reading
The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) will be undertaking remedial actions at the Millbrook Dam to ensure the structural integrity of the dam. The work will involve the construction of a cofferdam in the mill pond in front of the existing penstock pipe and the strengthening of the toe berm. … Continue reading
