LIBRARY CLOSURE Saturday, March 14th @ 3pm To help protect the health and safety of people in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cavan Monaghan Libraries will be suspending operations effective Saturday, March 14th @ 3pm. No material will be due while the library is closed. Both branches will be open… Continue reading
So what does preparing for a pandemic actually mean? This is the question on so many minds these days, and one that is bound to generate reactions of doomsday scenarios for some, and quickly dismissed by others. So what’s the appropriate level of concern to take? Fortunately, a new virus… Continue reading
The former location of A Buck or Two plus has been sold to Helping Hands Day Care, a family owned business operating seven day care centres in the Durham region. They plan to open a new facility in the building on Tupper Street. The relief from young families struggling to… Continue reading
In early February, Mayor Scott McFadden and Deputy Mayor Matthew Graham hosted two Town Hall meetings to share their concerns regarding County Budget discussions to clarify their position and seek ratepayer input. Cavan Monaghan is one of eight Peterborough County member municipalities which joined together to improve purchasing power in… Continue reading
Last month, the 2020 municipal budget was approved, reflecting a 3.16% increase in the Municipal Residential Tax Rate. This consists of a 1.86% increase to cover the 2020 Operating budget and a 1.3% increase to fund the 2020 Capital budget. This rate increase is significantly lower than the actual increase… Continue reading
I am writing on behalf of the Millbrook Farmers’ Market Management Committee to express our concern about a proposal by Mayor Scott McFadden for the BIA to host a farmers’ market downtown on Friday evenings in July and August to capture cottage-bound traffic. While this may sound appealing, from a… Continue reading
I hate conflict. I know it can be helpful, but I prefer dignity and respect, which makes me a dinosaur. I can live with that. There are (usually) two sides to every story and I try to hear them both. It can be challenging. We all have our biases and… Continue reading
I would like to make a few comments on the risk assessment report that Cavan Monaghan Council received from staff in regards to allowing ORVs on the roads. Any time you add something to a road whether it is a walker, cyclist, or ORV, you have added a risk, so… Continue reading
