Tag: Cavan-Monaghan
Now That’s Perseverance! Local Farms Celebrate 150 Years
Two Cavan area farmers have recently received commemorative plaques acknowledging their family’s more than 150 years of dedication to farming in the township. Recipients Allan Bigelow and Murray Foster who are both 4th…
Role of Reserves in Township Financial Position
At the December 4th Council meeting, Council received audited financial Statements for the township for the year ending 2016 from auditors Collins Barrow who assumed responsibility for the audit function for the township…
A Year in Review
With the holidays over and everyone getting ready to take on a new year, it seems appropriate to look back at 2017 from a council perspective. In 2017 there were almost 30 Regular…
Rising Calls Prompts Firefighter Recruitment
Fire Chief Bill Balfour outlined the rationale for a requesting more support for the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department at the December 18th Council Meeting. The primary motivator is an ongoing increase in service…
New Ice Rental Allocation Policy Approved
Last month, Council approved a new ice rental allocation policy to tighten up and clarify the process and conditions surrounding ice rental contracts. User groups will no longer be able to cancel booked ice…
New Alcohol Policy Approved
When the weather heats up, a new policy will kick in allowing alcoholic beverages to be served in sidewalk patios in the township this year. Last month Cavan Monaghan Council approved a new Municipal…
Come Cook with Us
Come and learn how to prepare healthier foods as a New Year’s gift to yourself. Through hands on learning, this free program helps community members of all ages and stages learn how to prepare…
Local Kindergarten Teachers Bring Indigenous People Curriculum to Life
The spirit of Truth and Reconciliation is taking root in our schools. After a few weeks of discussions around First Nations, Millbrook South Cavan Kindergarten teachers Tracy Parker and Andrea Read brought their curriculum…
Preliminary Budget Proposes a 3.5% Municipal Rate Hike
Budget deliberations began a month earlier this year in part to facilitate early tendering for capital projects including road work which has proven to reduce costs. Council began their review of the township’s financial…