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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…
Cavan Monaghan Receives 4th Quarter OLG Payment
Late last month, the township received the fourth quarter (January 1 to March 31, 2020) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $86,016 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Any payment for the next quarter…
Late Fees Waived Present Financial Hit to Township
In response to the challenges presented by COVID-19, in mid-March the township made the decision to waive all late payment penalties for any invoices for property taxes and water/wastewater bills due during the COVID-19…
Mayor and Deputy Mayor Express Concerns about the County Budget
In early February, Mayor Scott McFadden and Deputy Mayor Matthew Graham hosted two Town Hall meetings to share their concerns regarding County Budget discussions to clarify their position and seek ratepayer input. Cavan Monaghan…
Municipal Tax Levy to Rise by 3.16%
Last month, the 2020 municipal budget was approved, reflecting a 3.16% increase in the Municipal Residential Tax Rate. This consists of a 1.86% increase to cover the 2020 Operating budget and a 1.3% increase…
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…