Pump Track Proposal Receives Warm Reception
Council was introduced to an interesting recreational opportunity at last month’s Council meeting when biking enthusiasts John Frizzle and David D’Agostino outlined their proposal for a local Pump Track. These installations consist of a continuous bike loop that users can ride without pedaling, which incorporates berms, criss-crossing lines and smooth rollers that help riders…
Thanks for years of service
Former Council members John Fallis and Jordan Landry were thanked for their years of service last month, receiving a photo of the Millbrook Valley Trail by local artist George Raab. Pictured is Mayor McFadden, centre, the former Deputy Mayor John Fallis and his wife, Barb.
Local Litter
Photo supplied. Pictured is one of a steady stream of discarded beer cases that find their way onto township roads. Bud Light seems to be a particular favourite along Zion Line. Not only is this physical disgrace, but one wonders about the judgement behind it. Are the culprits consuming as they throw their empties…
Township’s Building Boom Continues
It should be no surprise that building activity in the township was extraordinary last year. According to the Building Permit Activity Report filed by Chief Building Official Kyle Phillips at the January 14th Council meeting, permit count more than doubled, total dwellings created increased almost five-fold, the value of construction increased 320% and permit…
Remembering the ’70’s and ’80’s
Just a few decades ago, but so many changes! Locally the 1970’s and 1980’s looked and felt a lot different from now. Don’t let those memories slip away! There’s no better time than now, on a cold winter’s night, to gather round and share a few stories, laugh at the mischief, remember some good…
OLG Revenue to Help Township Address Aging Infrastructure
Last week, the township received a third-quarter (October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $89,963 from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. This payment represents revenue earned during the first two weeks of October and during the last few days of 2018…