The Millbrook Times

by: Celia Hunter In a press release issued on May 2, the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) announced that “In response to public safety concerns, Otonabee Conservation has taken steps to temporarily restrict public access to the Millbrook Dam.” The press release goes on to say that the fencing will… Continue reading →

by: Celia Hunter Brookfield Residential Properties and BPH Development Ltd., significant landowners in the northern portion of Cavan Monaghan Township, have reached a settlement with the township which will reinstate a Special Study Area as part of the new Official Plan.  

Tim Belch, councillor for the North Monaghan ward since April 2010, submitted his election papers to the township clerk on Friday May 2. “It has been a privilege to serve on Cavan Monaghan council for more than 4.5 years. We have worked hard to put the township back on a… Continue reading →

Millbrook Valley Trails is inviting anyone who wishes to volunteer to assist with the annual clean-up and grooming of the trails to a Volunteer Work Day on Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am to noon.

by: Celia Hunter Justin and Mark Hiscox are full-time, self employed musicians – a rare accomplishment – and they love every minute of it. They also have a close rapport that extends to their whole family. This is a family that plays together and stays together.

by: Karen Graham Monday April 28 marked another retirement for local fireball, Yvonne Clark. For roughly 30 years, Yvonne has been the organizer for the local adult volleyball club which operates on Monday evenings from September to April at Millbrook South Cavan School. It’s a location she knows well as… Continue reading →

Six years ago, a largely underutilized green space adjacent to the Old Millbrook School sat empty and idle. Today it is the site of a flourishing community garden that includes an orchard, meadow, perennial garden and labyrinth.

The Millbrook Community Choir invites the community to join us for our annual spring concert directed by Mark Hiscox, with accompaniment by Justin Hiscox.

by: Karen Graham On Friday, May 2, North Cavan’s School Council hosted their third “Spring Fling”, their final and most anticipated fundraising event of the school year. Despite the dreary weather, students, their families and friends swooped into the school to support their school and have some fun. The entrance… Continue reading →