Millbrook Community Care receives $6500 donation

Chris Schier of RE/MAX All-Stars provides a donation of $6,500 to the Millbrook Community Care, raised at this year’s Advantage Charity Classic Golf Tournament held at Baxter Creek Golf Club. Sponsors RE/MAX, Kidd Brothers Construction and Doyle Plumbing along with 80 golfers contributed to the cause. Pictured are Rosie and… Continue reading

Incentive Plan Will Encourage Private Investment in Downtown Rejuvenation

More than a year in the works, the Millbrook Community Improvement Plan (CIP) received Council approval on September 4th. This development tool will allow the municipality to extend financial assistance to property owners and tenants who undertake private investment projects aimed at revitalizing the area and reflect community values and… Continue reading

Comment – Every Vote Counts

The good news and bad news in a democracy is that every vote counts, so ones cast by informed and thoughtful voters carry no more weight than those selected by those who throw the proverbial dart. Perhaps voters will be less cavalier in their candidate selection these days given how… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor – October 2018

A great big THANK YOU from the Millbrook BIA to all the Millbrook BIA Ladies Night Committee members who work so hard to pull this event together, the Millbrook Community Policing as well as all the vendors.  The Millbrook BIA Decorating Committee made sure the downtown looked beautiful for all… Continue reading

Comprehensive Zoning Plan Ready for Approval

After many months of hard work, Director of Planning Karen Ellis presented a final draft of the Comprehensive Zoning by-Law in a public meeting last week.  After five public meetings, this was the final opportunity for public comment before the finalized document is presented to Council next week.  Thirty people… Continue reading

Mayor Candidate Jim Chaplin

The key issues in this campaign are the rapidly rising taxes in recent years.  My own taxes are up 106% since 2010.  In Millbrook the water rates are out of control and are having a detrimental effect on many residents. Our community is being divided instead of being united.  The… Continue reading

Cavan Councillor Candidate Cathy Moore

I am running for the position of Councillor for Cavan Ward. I am proud to have lived in Cavan Monaghan for the past 47 years where I have raised my two children. In that time I have owned and operated several businesses, Dennis Moore Auto Repair which together with my… Continue reading

Cavan Counillor Candidate John Fallis

I have appreciated the privilege of being part of Cavan Monaghan Council since 2010. During the past eight years I have dealt with issues in a thoughtful manner. I am also glad to have been part of a collaborative Council that has accomplished much for the community. Why do I… Continue reading