At the February 6th Council meeting, Director of Public Works Wayne Hancock reported the scheduled re-opening of the much-missed Reuse Centre at the Transfer Station on Syer Line. Residents have been asking about this facility for many months. Hancock explained that the building was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic at… Continue reading
pdf_04 electoral boundary mappdf_04 electoral boundary map The report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario was published on February 8th2023. It lays out the final electoral districts drawn by the Commission designed to establish, as closely as reasonably possible, a level of voter parity across… Continue reading
The 2023 application period for Canada Post’s Community Foundation grants is now open. This organization provides grants up to $25,000 to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth. There are also up to three $50,000 Signature Grants for organizations with… Continue reading
The first draft of the 2023 budget was presented to Council at their December 8th meeting. The combined asks for operating and capital in that document would require a 9.4% municipal tax rate increase. These first drafts are starting points for financial discussion which usually result in significant reductions in… Continue reading
At the December 6th 2021 Council meeting, Romspen Investment Corporation’s Managing Partner Richard Weldon introduced plans for their newly acquired property popularly knowns as Kawartha Downs. Weldon requested an endorsement of a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request to expedite the planning process, as well as an indication of support for… Continue reading
For the first time in many recent elections, there were no Council positions in which candidates were acclaimed. In two contests, four candidates vied for a seat on Council. This suggests a growing interest in municipal affairs in our area, which is a very welcome turn of events. Voter turnout… Continue reading
Council and Staff for the Township of Cavan-Monaghan celebrated the official opening of the Parks and Public Works Millbrook Depot on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. This is the first of three capital building projects currently underway in the Township. A new Cavan Public Works Operation Centre is scheduled for completion… Continue reading
