COMMENT – January 2024 – What’s Your Resolution?

I don’t know anyone who makes a long list of New Year’s resolutions anymore.  Why start the year setting yourself up for failure?  I like Jill William’s approach.  Hers is a single, doable goal: eat less and walk more.  It’s hard to argue with that one. Those looking to work… Continue reading

Budget Discussions Underway

At last month’s Special Budget Meeting, Council reviewed a presentation of the first draft of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets. Based on the preliminary requests, the report indicated that township would require a 7.9% municipal tax rate increase to fund the full Operating & Capital budgets as presented.  This… Continue reading

Council Endorses Increase to Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit

At the December 4th meeting, Council voted to support a resolution submitted by the Council of the Municipality of Wawa to boost the volunteer firefighters’ tax credit as a tangible gesture of support for the volunteers who come to the aid of their communities in times of crisis. Established in… Continue reading

Volunteer Actors needed for 4th Line Theatre’s 2024 Summer Season

Millbrook, ON… Have you always wanted to act onstage?  Want to be part of an epic outdoor production in your community?  Have you ever wondered how 4th Line productions come to life? Interested in learning new skills and working alongside professional actors, directors and choreographers?  4th Line Theatre is looking… Continue reading

Former Millbrook Correctional Facility Groundwater Investigation

The latest update on the well testing results of the groundwater at the former Millbrook Correctional Facility were presented at the last Council meetings. These results are carefully watched because the site is so close to the municipal wells.  The wells at this site have been monitored since an investigation… Continue reading

Millbrook Farm and Pet Supply Bottle Drive Results

Thanks to the generosity of the community, bottle donation receipts for 2023 collected at Millbrook Farm and Pet Supply surpassed $14,000.  These funds were paid forward to a variety of local organizations including the Millbrook and District Foodshare, Millbrook Community Care, the Millbrook Lions’ Club, the Hospital for Sick Children… Continue reading

Do you know where your beef comes from? 

In Peterborough, the Cleary name might be associated with home building but before the family began that business, they were among the first famers in the Keene area. Two years ago, Chris Cleary left a career in the restaurant business, having risen to the position of Chef de Cuisine at… Continue reading