Tag: Cavan-Monaghan
After Doing the Math, Township Prepares Application for Phase 2 Emergency Funding
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…
Iron Man- Virtually
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…
Isaiah Jalsevic: Furniture Maker
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…
Boundary Review Initiated to Prepare for 2022 Municipal Election
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…
COVID’s Impact on Township Finances
For months now, local news broadcasts repeatedly mention the dire financial impact of the pandemic on the finances of the City of Kawartha Lakes, indicating the combination of lost revenues and increased expenses has…
Organic Waste Collection Comes to Transfer Station
Last year, the township introduced an organic waste program for a pilot area in the Millbrook area which was up for renewal last month. The program consists of weekly curbside collection of waste material…
New Dog Control Regulations
Last month, Council approved a new Dog Control bylaw to address some issues that have arisen since the 2013 version was implemented. In addition to the normal licensing and “stoop and scoop” provisions, the…
Harvest Community Park Open for Play
Last month, the new playground developed by the congregation of the Millbrook Christian Assembly was installed beside their parking lot in the west end of town to the excitement of local children and parents. …
Community Events – August 2020
Bottle Drive Fundraiser for Young Local Cancer Patients Bottle returns at the Millbrook Farm & Pet Supply have begun on a limited basis. The proceeds of bottle return donations are being shared equally between…