New Telecommunications Tower Policy Approved
At the November 19th meeting, Council approved a new policy for these unsightly but necessary pieces of infrastructure that have become a critical component of modern life. After an initial proposal presented earlier this…
Firefighter 2024 Graduates
Pictured are the 2024 Firefighter graduates at their Graduation on Sunday, October 6th at the EOETA in Norwood. Pictured from left to right are Jeff Davis, Zoran Kocovski, Breanna Pollock, Vasil Kocovski, Owen Williams…
Township Reserves Provide a Glimpse into Financial Sustainability
At the November 4th meeting, the township’s accounting firm Baker Tilly provided the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements for final approval by Council. In her presentation, Baker Tilly representative Joanna Park acknowledged the strong controls…
COMMENT – December 2024
It’s getting uglier out there. These days people are circling the wagons to protect themselves against ominous threats. Across the globe we see tightening immigration, new tariffs, widening gaps between rich and poor and…
New Accommodation Option Keeps North Cavan Students at Crestwood
At the November 6th Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Resource meeting, School Board Trustees had another round of discussions about options to rebalance school populations through a realignment of feeder schools and school…
Township Assumes Operational Control of Water/Wastewater Plant
In June, Council authorized the early termination of an agreement between the municipality and the City of Peterborough for the operations of the municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant to take effect on March…
The Day Millbrook (Partly) Blew Up
In early December 1975, folks were preparing for the Christmas holidays. Baking materials were selling briskly at Calhoun’s IGA. Turkeys were on sale for 89 cents/pound (Butterballs for 99 cents/pound). Some families and community…
Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant Presentation
Last month, roughly one hundred visitors enjoyed an entertaining and informative evening hosted by the Cavan Millbrook Historical Society featuring Millbrook resident Glenn Fallis. The topic of the discussion was an historical event called…
Improvements to St. Paul’s Chapel
Improvements continue to the St.Paul’s Chapel, located at 1304 Zion Line. In September the door frame & trim at the front door of the chapel was replaced. Along with replacement of fascia above the…