News and Updates in King Township
I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.
Designation of 7 Church St.
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending the designation of 7 Church St. Schomberg. Just by its look I have always thought that it was a special building with surely a special history. Now from reading the report I read that it was built in 1860 and...
All-Way Stop Control
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending implementation of all -way stop control (AWSC) at the 15th Side Rd./7th concession and Main Street/Doctor Kay Drive in Schomberg. A recommendation to implement AWSC at the 15th/7th concession was presented...
Strategic Plan Progress Report
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report providing the annual progress report on the corporate strategic plan. This report reviews the progress in year 3 of this 4th year program. This plan keeps the municipality focussed and aligns efforts to make significant...
Presentation re Victim Services of YR
On April 13 Council agenda there is a presentation by Gillian Freeman, Executive Director of Victim Services of York Region. She will be talking about its 24 hour crisis intervention services and its impact on King Township.A couple years ago I had opportunity hear a...
Building Divison Annual Report
April 13 Council agenda includes the annual Building Division report. Building permit fees are established to fully recover the Township’s cost of providing building permit services, including administrative overhead / indirect costs. These indirect costs include...
Meet Mayor and Council Members
Both the Mayor and all the councillors work hard to make progress on important issues that face our community. We want to hear from you! This is an opportunity to meet with me and/or any of the the Council members to tell us what you think about issues in King which...
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday!
This a wonderful tradition. And it is in Tasca Park; a great space to be enjoyed throughout the year!
Development Hwy 27 /15th SDRD
On March 30 Public Planning Council meeting an application is being reviewed for lands in the northwest quadrant of Nobleton. Specifically west side of Hwy. 27 and south of the 15th Sideroad. The application is for a revision to the draft plan of subdivision which was...
Development on Keele Across From GO Station
On March 30 Public Planning Council meeting an application is being reviewed for lands east of Keele St. with frontage on Clearview Crescent, Patricia Dr. and Keele. The application is for a zoning by law amendment to facilitate the redevelopment of the subject...
Development Application on King Rd east of Hwy 27
On March 30 Public Planning Council meeting an application is being reviewed for the lands at 5885-5905 King Rd. in Nobleton. 5885 King Rd. Is where the Nobleton Public school was located. The application is for a zoning bylaw amendment and a draft subdivision plan...
Age Friendly Community Action Plan
On March 23 Council agenda there is a report with the final Age Friendly Community Action Plan. At time of writing I have not read it completely but certainly intend to as I think it provides very important direction to Council as to how the Township is to evolve. ...
Gravel Rd Conversions in 2026
In Council March 23 agenda there is a report recommending a budget increase of $750,000 to the 2026 gravel road conversion pro program. As reviewed in the report bids for the 2026 conversion program came in higher than had been budgeted. Rather than not completing...
Recent Comments
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…
Yes, I can attest that a four way stop is necessary for safety at the 15th and 7th. With the…
Architecturally beautiful old building for sure.
You are right… there is need for residential units for families. I will ask about proponents thinking on the matter.
I appreciate your perspective, Chris, about number of bedrooms.
I am also supportive of this kind of development. We need a lot more of it!! And I would suggest…
Thank you, Debbie, for your approach to keeping the community updated on matters before Council!! On this application, I am…
For update on St. Rita at Mary Lake LTC suggest you contact it. As indicated in the Age Friendly Community…
The presentation and content of the aging plan in King is impressive. As a potential beneficiary, I appreciate the housing…
Speaking of age friendly communities, what is the latest update on Mary Lake Long Term Care facility? And, are there…