In a presentation to Council on December 4th, Kawartha Downs’ General Manager Daniel D’Ercole outlined the status of the redevelopment of the entertainment facility and the new residential subdivision. Significant progress has been made on the commercial side of the project, where there has been an investment of $4.4 million… Continue reading
At the last Council meeting in December, Council demonstrated some holiday spirit with a $2500 donation to the Millbrook and District Foodshare, accepted by the organization’s President Tamara Easto. Food insecurity is a growing risk everywhere, fueled by rising food costs. In 2021 the organization distributed 39 hampers, but this… Continue reading
Last week, Public Works staff celebrated the official opening of the new Operation Centre located at 1470 County Rd. 10. A township works depot has operated here for many years and rejuvenation of the previous facility was long overdue. Growth in the community also created a need for additional space,… Continue reading
At the November 20th Council meeting, Cavan Monaghan Chief Bill Balfour, pictured right, accepts a $5,000 donation from Janice Page ofEnbridge Gas to support Firefighter Training in the township. Cavan Monaghan is one of fifty Ontario communities receiving similar donations which will be used to purchase educational materials to assist… Continue reading
Last week, Council received the final draft of the Master Servicing Study (MSS) being prepared by the engineering consulting firm RV Anderson prior to its submission to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). This study is a requirement under the Ontario Environmental Assessment act and is designed… Continue reading
The November 20th Council meeting was attended by six delegations from the Mount Pleasant area who spoke out against the proposed new cell tower located at 944 Mount Pleasant Road. Many of their arguments against the proposal were environmental. Delegates suggested that the proposed site was too close to the… Continue reading
Last week, two meetings were held to collect public input on the strategic plan for the future of the Parks and Recreational Programs and facilities investments that might be desirable over the next 12 years to address the recreational needs of a growing community. The strategic plan provides background information… Continue reading
Over the past six years, Cavan Monaghan has been a significant contributor to the inventory for new homes in the region, particularly in and around the village of Millbrook. This is not breaking news. Some of this development was anticipated in the 2015 Official Plan and three Minister’s Zoning Orders… Continue reading
Since it ceased operation in 2010, the former Millbrook Landfill site located on the south side of County Rd. 10 just west of Tapley ¼ Line has been the subject of mandatory environmental monitoring to ensure there was no residual contamination at the site. This annual expense has been funded… Continue reading
