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June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Road Repair Package Amid Budget Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve a $4.2 million infrastructure package targeting 18 miles of deteriorating roadway across the city.
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June 5, 2026
Farm-to-Table Restaurant Row Takes Shape on Millbrook's Revived Canfield Street
Three new restaurants emphasizing locally sourced ingredients are set to open on Canfield Street this summer, transforming a once-vacant corridor into the city's hottest dining destination.
June 5, 2026
New Drive-In Theater Coming to Millbrook's East Side This Summer
Millbrook is getting its first drive-in movie theater in over three decades, with Starfield Cinema set to open at the old Hendricks Farm property on Route 9 by late June.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Arts Center Unveils Ambitious Fall Exhibition Featuring 30 Regional Artists
The Millbrook Arts Center announced its most expansive exhibition to date, "Currents: Art from the Heartland," opening September 6 with work from 30 artists across five states. Organizers say it's the biggest programming investment the center has made in over a decade.
June 5, 2026
Eastside Farmers Market Gets a New Permanent Home — and a Few New Vendors Worth Knowing
After two years of operating out of a temporary lot on Prescott Avenue, the Eastside Farmers Market has officially moved into its permanent home at Calloway Square, bringing a handful of exciting new food vendors along for the ride.
June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Parking Problem Isn't Going Away on Its Own
The city has been talking about downtown parking for a decade. It's time we stopped talking and started building.
June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Infrastructure Bond After Heated Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 5–2 late Tuesday to approve a $4.2 million bond measure that will fund road resurfacing and stormwater upgrades across six neighborhoods.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Art Museum's New 'Voices of the Valley' Exhibit Celebrates Regional Artists
The Millbrook Art Museum opens its most ambitious local showcase in a decade this Saturday, featuring work from 34 artists who live and work within 60 miles of the city.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Art Center's Summer Exhibition Explores the City's Industrial Past
A new group show at the Millbrook Art Center draws on archival photographs and personal objects to reckon with the city's manufacturing heritage.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook City Council Approves $1.8M Grant for Eastside School Safety Upgrades
The Millbrook City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to accept a state safety grant that will fund security cameras, updated door-locking systems, and new exterior lighting at four Eastside elementary schools.
June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Revival Is Real — But Who Gets Left Behind?
The new shops and coffee bars on Harlan Street look great in photos, but the families who built that neighborhood deserve a seat at the table too.
June 4, 2026
Millbrook Arts Center Unveils Ambitious Three-Story Mural Celebrating City's Textile Heritage
A sweeping new mural painted across the east façade of the Millbrook Arts Center officially debuted Saturday, drawing hundreds of residents to the Garfield Street building for a ribbon-cutting celebration that lasted well into the evening.
June 4, 2026
New Millbrook Food Hall Set to Open on Former Cannery Site This Fall
A long-vacant industrial building on the city's east side is getting a delicious second life — developers confirmed this week that the Millbrook Food Hall will open in October, bringing 14 local food vendors under one roof.
June 4, 2026
New Farm-to-Table Restaurant Birchwood Opens in Millbrook's Revitalized Warehouse District
Millbrook's newest dining destination is betting big on hyperlocal sourcing and a menu that changes weekly, opening its doors Friday night to a packed house in the city's rapidly transforming Warehouse District.
June 4, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Downtown Revitalization Package
Millbrook's city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a sweeping downtown improvement plan, unlocking $4.2 million in state and local funds for streetscaping, facade grants, and new public spaces.
June 3, 2026
Millbrook Arts Center Unveils Ambitious Mural Project Honoring City's Industrial Roots
A sweeping new public mural series is coming to downtown Millbrook, celebrating the city's century-old manufacturing heritage through the eyes of twelve local artists.
June 3, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Road Repair Package After Years of Delays
Millbrook's city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a $4.2 million infrastructure package targeting 18 of the city's most deteriorated road corridors.
June 3, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Downtown Revitalization Plan
Millbrook's city council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to greenlight a sweeping downtown improvement package that includes new streetscaping, small business grants, and a renovated Central Plaza. The funds will be drawn from a mix of federal grants and municipal reserves.
June 2, 2026
New Food Hall on Merchant Street Brings Eight Local Vendors Under One Roof
Millbrook's long-vacant Hargrove Warehouse has been transformed into The Provisions Hall, a 12,000-square-foot food market featuring eight locally owned food and drink vendors that officially opened its doors Saturday.
June 2, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Growth Is Real — But So Is the Risk of Leaving People Behind
Columnist Delia Hargrove argues that the wave of development and investment transforming Millbrook's core neighborhoods is genuinely exciting — but warns that without intentional policy choices, the city's working-class residents could be priced out of the story entirely.
May 29, 2026
New Farm-to-Table Restaurant Roots & Rind Opens in Historic Millbrook Warehouse District
Roots & Rind, a new farm-to-table restaurant from chef duo Paloma Vega and Devon Ashby, opened its doors last weekend in the Millbrook Warehouse District to packed houses and a menu built almost entirely on local ingredients. Reservations are already booked out through mid-July.
May 27, 2026
City Council Approves $14M Infrastructure Bond Over Vocal Opposition
Millbrook's city council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a $14 million infrastructure bond package targeting road repairs, storm drains, and a new fire station on the city's east side.
May 26, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Is Changing Fast — Not Everyone Is Keeping Up
Columnist Ray Okafor argues that while Millbrook's downtown revival looks great on paper, the city needs to be honest about who's being left behind as rents climb and longtime businesses close.
May 25, 2026
New Farm-to-Table Restaurant Opens in Millbrook's Southside District, Drawing Early Crowds
Harvest & Thread, a farm-to-table restaurant emphasizing locally sourced ingredients from within 100 miles of Millbrook, opened its doors last weekend in the Southside District and drew lines out the door on its first three days. Chef and co-owner Marcus Delacroix says the menu will rotate weekly.
May 24, 2026
Streaming Giant Wavelength Greenlights Second Season of Drama Filmed in Millbrook
Streaming platform Wavelength has officially ordered a second season of 'Cedar Falls,' the critically praised limited drama series shot largely on location in Millbrook last year.
May 24, 2026
City Council Approves Controversial Warehouse Development Near Eastside Residential Zones
In a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the Millbrook City Council approved a rezoning request that clears the way for a 340,000-square-foot logistics warehouse on the eastern edge of the city, over strong objections from nearby residents.
May 19, 2026
Millbrook Art Museum's 'Rust and Renewal' Exhibit Celebrates Regional Industrial Heritage
The Millbrook Regional Art Museum opened its ambitious summer exhibit 'Rust and Renewal' this weekend, showcasing the work of 14 local and regional artists responding to the area's industrial past. The show runs through August 31 and is already drawing crowds.
May 18, 2026
City Council Approves $12M Downtown Revitalization Package in Split Vote
Millbrook City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a $12 million revitalization package for the downtown corridor, clearing the way for new streetscaping, facade grants, and a controversial parking garage demolition.
May 17, 2026
Millbrook Art Museum's 'Rust & Renewal' Exhibit Opens to Packed Crowds
The Millbrook Regional Art Museum debuted its most ambitious exhibit in years Friday evening, drawing more than 600 visitors on opening night alone to see 'Rust & Renewal,' a collection exploring the region's industrial past.
May 17, 2026
City Council Approves $2.1M Emergency Shelter Expansion After Months of Debate
Millbrook City Council voted 6-3 Monday night to approve a $2.1 million expansion of the Northside Community Shelter, ending a contentious months-long debate over funding sources and location.
May 16, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Parking Debate Is Missing the Point
The city keeps arguing about parking spaces while the real question — what kind of downtown do we actually want — goes unanswered. Courier columnist Dana Ferris weighs in.