Acknowledging the Donation that Made the Outdoor Fitness Area Possible
The equipment has been in place since last fall, but it took almost a year to find conditions that allowed a celebration and acknowledgement of the generous legacy gift. Last month, a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially open the outdoor facility and thank the organization that made it possible. The Millbrook branch…
Drew McFadden’s Unique Chick Fostering Business
Two years ago, thirteen-year-old Drew McFadden returned from the Millbrook Fair with two chickens. The chicken coop in the yard near his house had not been occupied for decades, but he quickly converted it to a comfortable living space for his new charges. The renovations also took into consideration Drew’s own needs. He wanted…
Millbrook Legion Patio
Patrons are delighted to find Legion members providing hospitality after closed doors for more than a year. The patio behind their building is open for business several afternoons a week and BBQ lunch events have begun. Welcome back!
New Plan of Subdivision Received by Peterborough County
It appears that the appetite for building new residences in Millbrook has not yet been satisfied. Last week, Peterborough County confirmed it had received another complete Application for a Plan of Subdivision for property in Cavan-Monaghan from CSU Development, an arm of Bromont Homes which is owned and operated by the family of Saverio…
What Will It Take to Get It Done?
Every day we hear reports about the status of the provincial vaccination roll-out. Until recently, the news has been very encouraging, as vaccine supply increased dramatically and residents lined up for their “jabs.” In the last few weeks, vaccine uptake has slowed, and immunization rates now vary dramatically across parts of the province, along…
Pop-Up Clinic Coming to Millbrook
Vaccines will be offered at the Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre on Tuesday, August 17th from 9 am, and will offer both first and second doses of mRNA vaccines for residents who are aged 18 and up – no appointment necessary. Individuals become eligible for their second dose of the vaccine 28 days after their first…