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
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
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
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
Every year, the township receives feedback from residents regarding issues with speeding vehicles, safety hazards and traffic patterns on municipal roads. The most common comments are requests to reduce speed limits at specific locations. Rather than address each concern as it arises, Council reviews these complaints once a year and… Continue reading
Data drives decisions: that’s the message behind Lori Richey’s presentation to Council in August, where she outlined her role as Healthcare Advancement Coordinator for Peterborough County. Established in October, 2023, the position creates a full-time physician recruitment resource working to stem the growing tide of residents without a family doctor. … Continue reading
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Think globally, act locally”? The folks volunteering with the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) have been acting on this here in our community since the early days of pandemic lockdowns back in late 2020. Since coming together, this diverse group of local people started… Continue reading
Road Needs Assessments are conducted periodically by engineering firm D. M. Wills to guide the establishment of road maintenance programs and capital improvement priorities based on the physical condition and traffic volumes for each road in the township. These reports evaluate roads that are managed and maintained by the Township,… Continue reading
Last month there were several reports of Black Bear sightings in the area of Sharpe and Winslow Lines. These sightings are not necessarily cause for alarm, but knowing what to do can prevent a chance encounter from becoming an emergency. Black Bears live across Ontario in forested areas where they… Continue reading
