Extensive Mould Triggers Permanent Closure of Millbrook Arena

Prior to opening the arena to users in the fall, tests are performed to ensure the building is safe to occupy.  This process was initiated after a Designated Substance Survey of the Millbrook arena conducted by engineering consultant Cambium Inc. in 2023 identified the presence of mould.  At that time,… Continue reading

Keeping our Firefighters in Fighting Form

Cavan Monaghan is served by a Volunteer Fire Department which has only four full time staff, which includes the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, a Fire Clerk and a Fire Prevention Officer. At the most recent Council meeting, a new position to support Firefighter training was approved.  In the… Continue reading

Local Healthcare Town Hall

Peterborough County’s Healthcare Advancement Coordinator Lori Richey came to Cavan Monaghan to provide an update on her efforts to recruit full-time physicians to the region on Monday. She was hired to help stem the growth in the number of Peterborough County residents without a family doctor which is estimated to… Continue reading

New Telecommunications Tower Policy Approved

At the November 19th meeting, Council approved a new policy for these unsightly but necessary pieces of infrastructure that have become a critical component of modern life. After an initial proposal presented earlier this month was met with some resistance, staff went back to the drawing board and returned with… Continue reading

Firefighter 2024 Graduates

Pictured are the 2024 Firefighter graduates at their Graduation on Sunday, October 6th at the EOETA in Norwood. Pictured from left to right are Jeff Davis, Zoran Kocovski, Breanna Pollock, Vasil Kocovski, Owen Williams who have joined the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department. Welcome aboard!

Township Assumes Operational Control of Water/Wastewater Plant

In June, Council authorized the early termination of an agreement between the municipality and the City of Peterborough for the operations of the municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant to take effect on March 31st, 2025.  Under this agreement, the City handled regulatory requirements, operational and maintenance issues.  The termination… Continue reading

Effective Waste Management Requires Careful Sorting by Users

It seems we need to do a better job sorting our waste to ensure we divert as much of it as possible to save money and protect the planet. Staff at the transfer station are frustrated by some of the items that are being discarded inappropriately which might jeopardize some… Continue reading

Air Quality Concerns Result in Sudden Closure of Arena

The days for the old arena are numbered. A decision to demolish the facility was made last June, after engineering studies concluded the facility required extensive investment to remain operational and community consultation conducted last spring indicated an overwhelming support for replacing it with a downtown park.  This project is… Continue reading

Second Annual Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Forum Draws a Crowd

Last week the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) held their third annual community watershed forum at the Millbrook Legion. The Forum opened with guest speakers representing some of their partners.  First was Jess Marlow of Trent Community Research Centre who discussed a variety of projects involving students from Trent and… Continue reading