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Preliminary Budget Proposes a 3.14% Municipal Tax Rate Hike
Before Christmas, budget deliberations began as Council began their review of the township’s financial situation moving forward. Discussions continued last week, as Director of Finance Kimberley Pope presented the second draft budget which…
Council to Consider On-Road ATV Use on Municipal Roads
With 30 spectators in the gallery at the last Council meeting, it was clear a new issue was touching a nerve with some community members. The item of interest was a report presented by…
Kawartha Downs present donation
Kawartha Downs’ General Manager Orazio Valente presents a donation of $5000 to Council towards the CMCC project, explaining that the contribution was a gesture of gratitude to the community for the support they have…
The Arena: Where Memories and Friendships Were Made
I attended the final skate at the Arena yesterday, and as I sat there in my old spot I began reminiscing, thinking about what that place meant to so many. My last official visit…
Township Responds to Proposed Amendments to Planning Legislation
Gone are the days when landowners could build a retirement home on their property for grandpa or a starter home for the kids. Lot creation is subject to a growing web of regulations, with…
Township Budget Conclusions
The Township budget passed with little comment last month, with Council approving a 2.5% hike in the municipal portion of the local property tax bills. The total operating budget amounts to $7,144,906 with the…
Pump Track Proposal Receives Warm Reception
Council was introduced to an interesting recreational opportunity at last month’s Council meeting when biking enthusiasts John Frizzle and David D’Agostino outlined their proposal for a local Pump Track. These installations consist of a…
Thanks for years of service
Former Council members John Fallis and Jordan Landry were thanked for their years of service last month, receiving a photo of the Millbrook Valley Trail by local artist George Raab. Pictured is Mayor McFadden,…
OLG Revenue to Help Township Address Aging Infrastructure
Last week, the township received a third-quarter (October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $89,963 from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. …