Letter to the Editor
Stop Trashing Residents Using ‘Garbage’ Garbage Numbers!! I’m fed up with hearing that Cavan Monaghan is the “worst in the County” for solid waste. Our family composts, recycles and reuses. Our diversion rate (by weight) is in the high eighties/ninety. Our neighbours are similar in their habits. Looking at the Public Works comparison report…
Phase I Parks and Recreation Study Presented to Council
In March 2022, the Township of Cavan Monaghan launched an update to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which included an examination of existing facilities such as the old Millbrook Arena as well as the remaining land just west of the new Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. Dubbed “Vision 2035,” the review, conducted by…
Mischief and Vandalism Force 6pm Closure of CMCC Walking Track
As is often the case, the poor behaviour of a few affects to privileges of the many. A few weeks ago, Recreation staff decided to close access to the walking track at 6pm after a series of events where unsupervised youngsters played pranks that created dangerous situations for themselves as well as other users.…
Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 29th
This popular event is one of the highlights of the season when the community gathers around the Mill pond to celebrate the arrival of spring. Hosted by the Millbrook Lions Club in partnership with Trout Unlimited, last year the event drew more than 250 registrants. The group is preparing for 300. The event is…
Open-Air Burning Permit Procedures to Change
For many years, residents wishing to have open fires on their property have been required to hold valid burn permits for this activity and to call a dedicated “burn line” that operates under a contract with the City of Peterborough when they start to burn and again when the fire is extinguished. The township…
Honour Our Veterans’ Banner Program
In October 2022, The Millbrook Times reported an initiative by the Royal Canadian Legion Millbrook, Branch 402, in partnership with Cavan Monaghan Township and the local BIA, to implement an Honour Our Veterans banner program. The banners will be displayed throughout the Millbrook downtown area and engages the community in honouring and remembering local…