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.
Roads, Bridges & Culverts: current state & capital strategy
On July 11 Council agenda there is a Staff report reviewing results of the recently completed Roads & Structures Needs Study. And, the strategy for managing the capital requirements of the required maintenance is also presented. As we have >300 km of roads,...
Farmers’ Markets in King
The Farmers' markets are in full swing now. This Sunday, June 26 is the first one in King City. It runs every second Sunday 8AM-1PM. And every other Saturday there is the one in Schomberg; next one is July 2nd. Follow the links I have provided to get...
Severance in Kingscross
On Council 6/27 agenda there is a Staff report on the severance application on Snowberry in Kingscross. The technical assessment made by Planning Staff is thorough. As I consider this application I keep coming back to two philosophical points. i) Our villages are...
Mary Lake Estates: subdivision agreement
At 6/27 Council there is a report covering the subdivision agreement for Mary Lake subdivision south of 15th SDRD. The agreement is between the Township and Mattamy (Monarch). As is usual most the agreement is focused on building the infrastructure and the houses. ...
Site for New Recreational Facility in King
At June 27 Council there is a report on a very important first step towards executing the vision of new recreational facility in King Township; specifically an indoor and outdoor facility on the southeast corner of Seneca College on Dufferin Street. The report at...
Planning Project Status & Timeline Review
There are two very important planning projects underway: Official Plan Review and Zoning By-law Review. Many members of public have been involved in the process to varying degrees. On 6/27 Council agenda there is a review of status of these projects and the...
CHATS’ Walk For Wellness
A big thank you to those who supported me and all other walkers in CHATS' Walk for Wellness on June 12. Photo on left: Walking with me is Ian Hilley, CHATS Board Member and a CHATS volunteer. Pledges can still be made for this fundraiser at ...
Animal Control: new by-law with new provisions
June 12 Council agenda includes a draft by-law and draft report on Animal Control. Staff have reviewed the numerous by-laws in place, each covering different aspects of the topic and have determined that updating and consolidating is of value. And, in addition, new...
King City Zoning By-law Review
Reminder: Tuesday, June 14 is the open house for the King City Zoning By-law Review. Doors open at 6:30, presentation at 7. At King City Arena, 2nd floor. Hope that many King City residents will attend; but to confirm it is open to all. For more information see...
Traffic Enforcement: overview by York Region Police
At Monday June 13 Council there will be a presentation by York Region Police on traffic enforcement. Very specifically, Superintendent Mark Brown and Inspector Paulo DaSilva will be presenting an overview of Police Traffic Enforcement Strategies and Current Trends. ...
Zoning By-law Reviews: King City and Schomberg
Open houses are being conducted for the zoning by-law review in King City and Schomberg. I have been impatient waiting for this to start as this is the means to protect our mature subdivisions. Specifically, this is where we have the opportunity to effectively...
I am walking for CHATS
"Walk for Wellness," the annual fundraising event for CHATS (Community & Housing Assistance for Seniors) is underway. I believe that CHATS provides valuable service to our senior citizens; with the services of CHATS people can continue to live with...
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…