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Recycling services shift to Circular Materials January 1, 2024
This week begins a transition period for Cavan Monaghan as its agreement with Circular Materials Ontario to begin hauling and disposing blue box materials received at the Transfer Station for the next two years comes into effect. Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit organization that establishes and manages recycling systems… Continue reading
Expanded CIP Incentive Program Attracts One Applicant
This year, the Township launched the newly expanded Community Improvement Plan (CIP-E). This version expands the eligibility of applicants to include businesses in the urban fringe and rural areas, in essence, all businesses outside of the Millbrook downtown core. The 2023 Capital Budget for the program was $25,000 and eligible… Continue reading
Crestwood EDGE – Go Mustangs!
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
Millbrook Lions Support the Community
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
