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.
“Kettleby” is the name and no other name will do
Residents and business owners who are proud to say that their address is Kettleby may continue to say this even though their postal code is changing. Canada Post has sent letters to people with Kettleby in their address advising them of new postal codes effective...
Monitoring The Moraine 2012 Status Report
I have finally taken the time to review the Monitoring the Moraine 2012 Status Report which was published in June. It was well worth the read as it caused me to think beyond the challenges and problems of my own backyard (i.e. King Township), to consider why it is...
King Road–to be improved but not widened
We heard good news from York Region at July 9 Council: the project to improve King Road between Highways 400 and 27 has been substantially scaled back. The EA to widen it has been cancelled. There will be modifications to 5 intersections on King Road to improve...
New Transit Fare Subsidy Program
York Region has implemented a pilot program for transit fare subsidies for intellectually challenged people. Under the pilot program, eligible Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) clients will receive a 50-per cent discount on York Region...
Paving King City Streets
Restoration of roads damaged during sewer installation is finally going to be completed in King City with a few exceptions as reviewed below. The 2012 work plan has always included paving a number of streets but the budget was inadequate to do all. Now, thanks to...
King City Corporate Center Application
When driving past our Museum on King Road, you will soon see on the opposite side of the road the big white sign with black letters announcing that that an application “for something” has been made for that property. As this is a big development I want to provide a...
Yes, you can park on King Road!
Parking on King Road near business centers of King City and Nobleton has been approved for off peak periods!! This is good news on many fronts. On street parking is valuable for businesses in the area. Street parking provides a buffer from the heavy traffic on King...
Discharge of Firearms By-Law Review
I am very pleased that process is underway to review the by-law governing discharge of firearms. It is time to review it as the profile of King is changing. Urban development has crept closer to wild/natural areas where discharging of fire arms is allowed. And I...
Canada Day Celebration
If its not part of your tradition start this year. Come to Kettleby for the evening of July 1 (Sunday). Fireworks display is at 9:45. But before that there is food, games and refreshments starting at 7PM in the Park. If you prefer, bring a picnic. For more...
Resolution on Large Scale Wind Farms
My motion regarding large scale developments of wind turbines passed unanimously at Council 6/25/12. Wind energy, along with other renewable energy sources, is an important energy source; our energy mix must feature more renewables in the future. Having said that,...
Sustainability Plan Update
Important milestones in our Sustainability Plan have been accomplished. Terms of Reference (TofR) for the Sustainability Committee (SC) was approved by Council 6/25. And the Sustainability Plan was launched to all Municipal Staff this week. Next step: appoint the 4...
Wind Turbine Farms—motion tabled
At the 6/11 Council meeting I tabled a motion regarding large scale developments of wind turbines. Although the Province through its Green Energy Act has eliminated a municipality’s ability to approve or not approve such applications I believe we can not sit back and...
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…