New Road Needs Survey Shows Improvements in Road Conditions

Road Needs Assessments are conducted periodically by engineering firm D. M. Wills to guide the establishment of road maintenance programs and capital improvement priorities based on the physical condition and traffic volumes for each road in the township. These reports evaluate roads that are managed and maintained by the Township,… Continue reading

Be Prepared: Local Black Bear Sightings

Last month there were several reports of Black Bear sightings in the area of Sharpe and Winslow Lines.  These sightings are not necessarily cause for alarm, but knowing what to do can prevent a chance encounter from becoming an emergency. Black Bears live across Ontario in forested areas where they… Continue reading

Common Ground – September 2024

“…Autumn hails anew…” John Banister Tabb My most surprising accomplishment in this year’s garden is that I have finally succeeded in growing sweet peas. Oh I have grown them before but they were always a bit straggly and never looked that happy. This year I planted them on the former… Continue reading

Council Awards Concept and Design Contract for Remaining CMCC Land and Downtown Park

At this week’s Council meeting, Council approved Landscape Planning Limited with the contracted for the development of a concept design and site plan for two of the most significant recreational properties targeted for redevelopment in the Vision 2035 Strategic plan for Parks and Recreation in the township: the downtown park… Continue reading

Millbrook and District Lions

Pictured is Lion Brooke Taylor, owner of Brooke’s Plastics and a member of the Millbrook and District Lions making a very generous donation of 46 chairs to Lion Camp Dorset Manager Jeremy Schumacher. Located in Dorset, ON, the camp is a unique resort that offers vacation opportunities for dialysis patients… Continue reading

 Cavan Monaghan pilots new Online Marriage Licence Program

The Township of Cavan Monaghan has been selected as one of the municipalities in Ontario to pilot a new online marriage licence program, making it less complicated and more convenient for Ontario couples to register.  This new online marriage licence application is being introduced through a phased-in implementation, with province-wide… Continue reading

Millbrook’s EarlyON to Host Second Annual Strawberry Social

Once again, EarlyON brings their young visitors to Centennial Place for another Strawberry Social on Thursday July 4thfrom 11:00am – 12:30pm.  This event is for families with children up to six years of age and Centennial Place residents. There will be strawberries, whipped cream and bubbles! Visitors should bring a… Continue reading