COMMENT – March 2021

Our community is changing.  For the most part, we might feel that we have little influence on most of the changes – the scale of a new development, public health measures that restrict our activities, and even the proposed changes to Cavan’s “four corners” intersection.  These changes are prescribed for… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor – March 2021

The Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing 39 hampers and vouchers to local families. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook BIA, Millbrook Masonic Lodge, Millbrook Community Care, Nexicom,  Millbrook Legion- Branch 402, Millbrook… Continue reading

Putting Names to Faces in the Waiting Room

In the December issue of the Millbrook Times, a photo donated to the Historical Society by Greg Ret was featured, with a call out to the community to identify the occasion and some of the faces.  Quick to respond to the challenge were Carol (Ridge) Donaldson and Gary Snelgrove.  Both… Continue reading

Crestwood Intermediate Staff and Students Create Their Own School

Change can be scary, and when news first emerged that Millbrook Grades 7 and 8 might be moving to a new, intermediate school housed at Crestwood Secondary School in the fall of 2019, there was considerable anxiety, but excitement, too.  At the time, some of the students were concerned about… Continue reading

Correction: Christmas Tree Credit

Just a note to give credit where credit is due.  On December 5th, our local Firefighters Association and their families undertook the task of acquiring and decorating the Millbrook Christmas tree.  They did a great job.  Not only did the tree bring smiles to many faces but the firefighters collected… Continue reading

Towerhill North Information Meeting Draws Little Interest

Only ten members of the public participated in the virtual meeting hosted on behalf of the Towerhill North developer by members of Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS) and other advisors.  The event was an unusual gesture on behalf of the developer to hear the community’s concerns and suggestions in the early… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor – January 2021

My husband and I came here so we could raise our family in the country.  We are from Scarborough, Ontario. Alas it was only a matter of time before the city followed us here.  Although they call it progress, some things are better not touched. I’ve been reading a lot… Continue reading

Decorating Committee Brings Christmas Cheer to the Village

Pictured are members of the decorating committee during the early days of November as they updated the streetscape with winter décor.  The beautiful boughs were purchased locally from Puddleduck Farm. The Community Garden gave permission to cut dogwood that surrounds the garden, while sedum and hydrangea were donated by Maya… Continue reading

Pandemic Allows Local Couple Time to Launch New Business

Amy Howley has always had a creative bent and her husband Dean loves working with wood. Amy would find inspiration on Pinterest, and ask her husband – can you make this?  Of course he could, so he did. One of their first joint creations was a headboard.  While shopping for… Continue reading