This week, Council approved the Plan of Subdivision for Towerhill North. This was the final step in the approval process which was first outlined in October, 2021 through a draft plan including conditions of approval issued by Peterborough County. Work at this location to install services has been underway for… Continue reading
At this week’s Council meeting, Council approved Landscape Planning Limited with the contracted for the development of a concept design and site plan for two of the most significant recreational properties targeted for redevelopment in the Vision 2035 Strategic plan for Parks and Recreation in the township: the downtown park… Continue reading
Last week, Township Councillors, staff and volunteers with the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail (CMBQT) Committee, gathered in celebration of community spirit and cultural heritage for a formal ribbon cutting ceremony of the Rising Sun Quilt Block. Designed by local quilter Kate DeKlerk and painted by local artist Maya deMaria,… Continue reading
At the May 6th meeting, Council accepted the proposal for the design and installation of a splash pad at the community centre. This feature was identified in the Vision – 2035 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and the area where it will be installed is currently used as a sand… Continue reading
Last month, Cavan Monaghan received the fourth quarter (January 1 – March 31) payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) totaling $72,868 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. This payment brings the township’s total payment for OLG’s fiscal year to $324,499. Since the gaming site opened in… Continue reading
At the March 4th meeting, Council was asked to comment on a proposed amendment to Peterborough’s Official Plan The clause in question prohibited the extension of municipal services such as water, sewer and utilities beyond its borders except to service city-owned facilities such as the Peterborough Airport. The proposed amendment… Continue reading
Any business within the Township is eligible to apply for a grant under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) this year. This program provides financial incentives for eligible projects that are expected to stimulate economic growth in the area. Eligible projects in this year’s iteration of the program include façade and… Continue reading
At the final budget meeting last month, Cavan Monaghan Council approved a residential Tax Rate increase just under 3.4 percent to fund the municipal operating and capital expenditures for 2024. This is significantly lower than the first draft of the budget which reflected a potential 7.9% rate increase. The Operating… Continue reading
Two significant residential developments were on the most recent agenda, providing an additional opportunity for the public to weigh in on the plans in addition to the statutory meetings held in August 2022. Plan 15T-21007, or CSU, encompasses an area of 49.2 hectares fronting on Fallis Line adjacent to the… Continue reading
