Tax and Water Bill Arrears Climbing

At the June 21st Council meeting, Director of Finance/Treasurer Kimberley Pope presented the annual Property Tax Arrears Update.  It included a few surprises. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the municipality waived all late payment penalties from March 16, 2020 to October 31, 2020 and held the collection process… Continue reading

Results are in for Maple Syrup Competition

  On June 5th, the Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted its first Maple Syrup Competition conducted remotely.  Despite the lack of an audience, the event attracted seventeen entries.  Dave Brackenridge brought years of maple syrup production experience from his family’s syrup operation to the contest, supporting the event by judging the… Continue reading

Kawartha Quilting and Sewing has Moved

A retirement paved the way for the Kawartha Quilting and Sewing to relocate to a new facility. This month, the shop moved to Bethany to the former location of another quilt shop with its own parking, lots of space and a separate building formerly housing a United Church. Phillipa Skjaveland… Continue reading

Lions’ Breakfast a Big Hit

Last month the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club resurrected their monthly breakfast in a COVID-friendly way, offering drive-through service of peameal bacon on a bun.  Demand exceeded their expectations, prompting a return visit to Foodland to replenish supplies.  They served 173 adults and five children, enabling them to make a… Continue reading

Comment – July 2021

Whispers are often more powerful than shouts when it comes to attracting attention.  The most powerful messages often use very few words.  Several simple and well-chosen words can communicate, educate or inspire – no lectures or explanations required.  Think-  Black Lives Matter; We shall overcome; Make Love, not war.  They… Continue reading

New Fire Hall Site Approved

After being sent back to further investigate the costs and other constraints surrounding developing the new fire hall on the township owned lands adjacent to the Municipal Offices, Greenview Environmental presented their results last week. The ideal location facilitates the quick assembly of volunteer fire-fighters to minimize their response times;… Continue reading

Supporting Local Artisans and Craftspeople

As you can imagine, when you buy from big retailers, already wealthy shareholders and overpaid executives barely even notice. It is a very different experience for local artisans, a customer really does count and is cause for celebration because you are truly making a difference in real people’s lives. Not only are… Continue reading