Tag: council
Tough Decisions Ahead for Budget 2022
In the initial draft budget introduced on December 9th indicates a 2.5% increase in the municipal tax levy would be required to meet the operating needs and capital investment requests from all departments. Upon…
Ambitious Redevelopment Plan for Fraserville Relies on Expedited Planning Approval
At the December 6th Council meeting, Richard Weldon of Romspen, an experienced Toronto developer, made a presentation requesting Council support for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for a revitalization project in and around Kawartha…
Mayor Opens the Door to Annexation
In a surprising about face, Cavan-Monaghan Mayor Scott McFadden presented a notice of motion at the last Peterborough County Council meeting, outlining a proposal that would see a parcel of 271.8 acres of land…
Millbrook Water Rates to Rise by 1.5%
Last month, Council approved a 1.5% annual increase in water bills for Millbrook water customers for the next four years. Water rates have been a cause for concern since the launch of the new…
What’s in the Municipal Tax Rate?
Zoocasa is a fast-growing, full service real estate brokerage relying on data and technology to better serve the real estate market. Last month the firm published a report comparing 2021 property taxes across 35…
The Next Official Plan: Our Blueprint for Growth
Meetings are occurring at the lower tiers of government across the province to have approved Official Plans in place by July 2022 that reflect plans for long term population and employment growth to the…
Boundary Adjustment with Peterborough Dead Issue
It seems the extended stand-off between Cavan-Monaghan and the City of Peterborough over a possible boundary adjustment at the northwest edge of the township has been shut down by the city’s own staff. The…
Water Services to Move In-House?
With the multi-year contract for the operation and maintenance of the Millbrook Water and Wastewater Treatment System up for renewal, staff released a Request for Proposal in July seeking a supplier for another five-year…
New Plan of Subdivision Received by Peterborough County
It appears that the appetite for building new residences in Millbrook has not yet been satisfied. Last week, Peterborough County confirmed it had received another complete Application for a Plan of Subdivision for property…