The 2021 Municipal budget analysis began with a bit of welcome news: at the end of 2020 there was an operating surplus of almost $250,000. All departments contributed to this surplus through reduced costs stemming from temporary lay-offs, reduced hours of service, fewer events, reduced travel and office expenditures. Efforts… Continue reading
Just a note to give credit where credit is due. On December 5th, our local Firefighters Association and their families undertook the task of acquiring and decorating the Millbrook Christmas tree. They did a great job. Not only did the tree bring smiles to many faces but the firefighters collected… Continue reading
Only ten members of the public participated in the virtual meeting hosted on behalf of the Towerhill North developer by members of Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS) and other advisors. The event was an unusual gesture on behalf of the developer to hear the community’s concerns and suggestions in the early… Continue reading
Agricultural Societies across the province act as resources for its members by providing leadership and education and promoting the rural way of life. One of their main events each year is hosting an agricultural fair. The Millbrook Agricultural Society has been hosting their fair for 170 years, having only missed… Continue reading
In mid-January, positive COVID tests in an asymptomatic resident and a staff member with mild symptoms forced the long-term care home into a Breakout designation. After further testing of all residents and staff, it was determined that the resident test was a false-positive results with the same likely true for… Continue reading
Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are Last week two postal workers made headlines when they refused to deliver complimentary copies of the weekly newspaper, The Epoch Times. They were both suspended without pay for three days, forfeiting wages for principles. They weren’t the first to take this position about… Continue reading
On Saturday, January 30th, the Millbrook and District Lions club came together for the first time in many months to raise money for a local teen named Wyatt. A Crestwood student, he is fighting cancer for a second time, and bills pile up in a hurry. Under the leadership of… Continue reading
My sincerest apologies for the lengthy delay in posting this thank you letter however the sentiment and gratitude are just as strong today as a year ago. The Millbrook and District Food Share would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of three volunteers who have left the agency… Continue reading
Property tax bills in Cavan-Monaghan include allocation to three service providers: the municipality, Peterborough County and the Ministry of Education. Each of them determine their funding requirements based on their own operations, legislative requirements and ratepayer expectations. Of the 2020 property tax receipts paid to Cavan-Monaghan, 58% were retained for… Continue reading
