Last month, Norm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms presented a proposal to accept leaf and yard waste material collected by the township. A sixth generation farmer in Cavan, Norm is focused on improving farming practices to build soil health on the farm’s 500 acres. In his presentation, he described the decline… Continue reading
It didn’t take long for township staff to take up the generous legacy gift from The Millbrook Orange Lodge. The organization’s representatives, Robert Packman and Debbie Worr contacted the township to direct funds to enhance the current CMCC recreation facilities. Last week the concrete pad was poured to allow the… Continue reading
The controversy is over for now. In a split decision, Council decided not to support the proposed one year pilot project that would have allowed the use of ATV’s on a designated route along sections of Dranoel and Glamorgan roads connecting the Victoria Rail Trail near Bethany to a trail… Continue reading
Last month, Council approved a two-phased re-opening approach for the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On October 13th, the ice surface and walking track will re-open by appointment only for Phase One. In Phase 2, bookings for the additional facilities including the Community Hall, Studio Room, Meeting Room and Overlook Room… Continue reading
In a report submitted to Council last month, Cavan Monaghan Director of Finance Kimberley Pope reported that the financial impact of COVID-19 on the municipality totalled $302,875 as of the end of August. Of this, $188,760 is attributable to lost rental revenues from recreational facilities of $67,747 and late payment… Continue reading
Connor Als was four and a half months into his training when he heard the news that his race was cancelled. Last year he had registered to compete in the Ironman Triathlon at Mount Tremblant, Quebec on August 23rd. It is a grueling competition consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a… Continue reading
Eleven-year old Isaiah Jalsevac is selling furniture he is building in his garage. Don’t worry, his father John operates the power saw, but Isaiah does the rest. On occasion he has been known to let a younger sibling help with the painting, but to be frank, he’d rather not. He… Continue reading
This month, the process of realigning ward boundaries within the township will begin. The current boundaries were established in 1998, when the former Townships of Cavan, North Monaghan and the Village of Millbrook were amalgamated to create what is now the Township of Cavan Monaghan. The issue of ward boundaries… Continue reading
