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.
Transportation Master Plan–information session #2
We are developing a long term (20 year) transportation vision for King. We want a sustainable transportation system with a strong focus on efficient use of existing infrastructure, transit, active transportation demand management. You are invited to drop in to an...
Neonicotinoid Treated Seeds and the Honey Bee
I am very proud that my resolution on neonicotinoid treated seed, which was seconded by Councillor Eek, was unanimously supported at Council on July 7th. It is time that there be real action to address the risk to honey bees and other pollinators associated with the...
Servicing Options for Mary Lake Estates–the choices
Earlier I indicated that servicing options (water and sewer) for Mary Lake Estates were being assessed and that options on the table would be presented at an information meeting on June 24. If you weren't able to attend or you want to see again, here are the...
Nature Walks in King City and Nobleton
There are some wonderful guided walks being planned for the summer months with guides from Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA.) in Nobleton and King City. The walks are free but you must register at www.trcastewardshipevents.ca. In the remaining weeks of...
Canada Day 2014 Celebration
You can celebrate Canada Day 2014 with neighbours, family & friends at Kettleby again this year. There will be hot dogs & beverages and a festive cake starting at 7PM on July 1 in Tyrwhitt Park. Fireworks display is at 9:30. No matter where you celebrate the...
Pledge To Protect the Greenbelt
On Monday 6/23 I participated in The Municipal Leaders for the Greenbelt (MLGB) 2014 Summit. I renewed my pledge to protect the Greenbelt's 1.8 million acres which includes areas protected by the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the...
Keele/King Road Intersection Makeover
During the last couple weeks I have been asked about the construction activity at Keele/King Road on the south west corner and the apparently neglected, once beutiful garden on the north west corner. I am not surprised that people are asking as it has been over a...
Choices for Servicing Routes for Mary Lake Estates
Tuesday, June 24 this is a public information session to review the servicing options for watermain and sewage servicing for the Mary Lake Estates subdivision. Session will be 6-8PM at King City library. Here is the notice which has been published in local papers....
Emergency Road Repairs and Reconstruction
Emergency repair and reconstruction of several roads including Scott Crescent, Winter Road and Collard Drive in King City is being recommended; you can read the report to Council here. As the report reviews the roads are in a state that such action is required. I do...
Protecting Drinking Water at the Source
To comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA) andLake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) King Township is preparing its plans for implementation of sewage system maintenance programs to ensure protection of drinking water at the source. Very specifically, it is necessary for...
Speed Humps on Kingscross Drive
Five (5) temporary speed humps are being installed week of June 23rd on Kingscross Drive. This is a pilot project to determine effectiveness of this traffic calming measure. They will be removed prior to winter maintenance period which is about November. In spring...
DiNardo Development Progress
There has been significant progress on the application to complete the Dinardo project on east side of Keele across from Kingscross Drive. You can read here the Staff report being reviewed at 6/23 Council. It is good to read that key concerns expressed by current...
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…