Tag: March 2018
Another Page in the History of Needler’s Mill
They did it! Last week, the papers were signed, officially transferring ownership of Needler’s Mill to the hands of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society from the Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority which had assumed…
Is No News Good News for Kawartha Downs?
Walking into Kawartha Downs last week for a much anticipated press conference, it was clear the news would not be good. The crowd eagerly awaiting news from the facility’s General Manager Orazio Valente consisted…
Millbrook Manor’s Wait List Underlines Local Need for Affordable Housing
Ideally located within walking distance to Foodland and the downtown, Millbrook Manor has been a popular destination for seniors seeking affordable rental housing in town when they are no longer interested in maintaining a…
Fundraising Efforts for New Community Centre
Members of the Millbrook & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a drop-in event at the end of January to showcase the goods and services provided by their members and to support the fundraising efforts…
Comment – The Political Season is Upon Us – Who Deserves Our Support?
These days our politicians belong in the entertainment section of the news. The continuing saga of Patrick Brown’s leadership resignation/bid/withdrawal will surely make an interesting film someday. Lie detectors, Facebook and Twitter outbursts, death…
Letters to the Editor – March
Letter to the Editor: I would like to send a big thank you to the snow removal staff in town. You’ve put in long hours with little family time. If you are like me,…
Daylight Savings Starts March 11th
The Cavan Monaghan Fire Department reminds you to: Test your alarms once a month and replace the batteries every year. Replace alarms that are more than ten years old. A working smoke alarm must…
Life Labs to Move to Municipal Office
In August, 2015, the medical testing and services company LifeLabs established an office and opened their doors to Township residents. They set up shop on the 2nd floor of the Old Millbrook School on…