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.
Nobleton Zoning By-law: time to review the draft
As indicated earlier a draft of the zoning by-law for Nobleton will be reviewed at June 3rd meeting at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 5750 King Road. Presentation is at 7PM; meeting will be from 6:30-9PM. You can review the draft by clicking here and scrolling down....
A Bazaar and an Auction for Pink Grand Piano
Looking for a special gently used treasure? Saturday, May 23rd 9AM -3PM is annual bazaar at Sacred Heart Parish at 14485 Jane St, King City (corner of Jane and 16th SDRD). This year there is a new feature: a sealed bid auction for a 6' pink grand piano. For...
Magna International Comes to King
Magna International is coming to King City! There truly will be "prestigous employment" at the lands designated for such in the southeast quadrant of Jane/King Road intersection. Local media has speculated on who the property owner would be but the actual plan has...
Victoria Day Celebration 2015
Monday, May 18 is Victoria Day. As is the grand tradition, bring your family& friends to Nobleton for the parade at 11AM, food, music & fun throughout the day and then the greatest fireworks ever. See here for details.
Transportation Master Plan
The Transportation Master Plan will be on the Council agenda on May 25. As I have attend the various meetings for our Official Plan review and the Nobleton Zoning By-law there has always been at least one person asking when the transportation master plan would be...
Nobleton Zoning By-law–next meeting
The draft of a new zoning by-law is the subject of a public meeting on June 3, 7-9PM. Meeting will be held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 5750 King Road. (The Church is about 1 km east of Hwy 27.) As indicated on the notice for the meeting the draft by-law will...
Public Meetings for the Review of the 4 Plans
Thursday (5/14) I attended the last of the 17 public meetings conducted to get input from citizens for the review of the 4 Provincial Plans (Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine, Greenbelt and Growth Plan). This was the second one I attended; the other one being an...
King’s Input to the Review of the 4 Plans
In a previous post I summarized my response to the Staff report recommending input to the Provincial Review of the 4 Plans (Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan and Growth Plan.) I indicated that there was one point that I was in...
New Opportunity For Passing On Your Treasures For Some $$
Kettleby has new idea: a car boot sale at Christ Church on Saturday, May 30 in the morning. You can find out details if you want to sell right here. If you want to look for treasures and see what good morning food will be available look here.
Right To A Healthy Environment
At the May 11 Council, I hope that my fellow Council members will join me in approving a declaration of the Right To A Healthy Environment. At our last meeting Council received deputation from students of County Day School asking King to pass such a resolution. You...
Review of 3 Conservation Plan & Places To Grow
The draft Township Response to Province on 1st stage of review is on May 11th agenda; you can read it here; see item 10.5. My top concerns are well addressed in the draft: no expansion of the urban boundaries; recommendations on how to introduce secondary uses to...
Kettleby Spring Tea and more
May 2nd is annual spring tea at Christ Church Kettleby. As always, there will be a tasty baked goods to take home and the opportunity to enjoy tea with friends. There will be a table with treasures and "good finds." Tea is $5/adult and $2/child. And there is also a...
Recent Comments
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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…
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Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…