Common Ground – March 2020
“March is mostly a winter month, and carries the threat of a late season blizzard…. this is a month of promise, but also one of caution.” The New Victory Garden After thirty years of gardening in this particular place I have my favourites that I can’t live without. Yes it has really been that…
Family Day Festivities
Fifty children brought their parents to Family Day festivities at the CMCC where they made some crafts, decorated cookies, met some local police and firefighters, and took a spin around the rink. Looks like fun!
Meet Millbrook South Cavan Green Team!
In November, the township launched a pilot Organic Waste Program for Millbrook area residents to divert organic materials from the Bensfort landfill to help extend its dwindling life expectancy. Students at Millbrook South/Cavan Public School have embraced the program with spectacular results. There are ten green bins in the school and kitchen catchers…
A Millbrook Star in Training?
Three-year-old Brayden Holmes donned ice skates for the first time last month at the new Community Centre during the Sunday public skate event. His orange training supports came in handy but more traditional support always had his back! Whether you are a novice or an expert, sharpen your blades and join the crowds of…
Preliminary Budget Proposes a 3.14% Municipal Tax Rate Hike
Before Christmas, budget deliberations began as Council began their review of the township’s financial situation moving forward. Discussions continued last week, as Director of Finance Kimberley Pope presented the second draft budget which proposed a consolidated municipal tax levy increase of 3.14%, of which 1.9% was allocated to fund the operating budget and…