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.
208 Martin St
On May 13 council agenda item there is a staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment application for a property at 208 Martin St. The purpose of the application is to achieve modifications to certain zoning provisions which would then enable a...
YR Vision Zero-Traveller Safety Plan
At the beginning of the May 13 Council meeting there will be a presentation by Nelson Costa, Manager of Traffic Safety, and Joseph Petrungaro, Director of Roads and Traffic Operations, York Region. Topic is York Region’s Vision Zero - Traveller Safety Plan. If you...
ThinKING Green: Sustainable Development
On May 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of the ThinKING Green: Sustainable Development Standards. Its recommended that all site plan and draft plan of subdivision applications received after September 1 be subject to this program. It has...
Spring Tea in Kettleby
E-Waste Recycle
Do you have old electronics collecting dust at home? e-waste (e.g., small appliances, TVs, computers, cameras, video game consoles, printers, and DVD players) are not collected through regular curbside pick-up and do not belong in the garbage or blue box. Dispose your...
Community Yard Sale
Automated Speed Enforcement
On April 29 council agenda there is a staff report about implementation of a of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. Speeding is a serious concern across the Township. Safety of pedestrians, cyclists and cars with their occupants are at risk with vehicles...
2 Lots Into 3 on Banner Lane
On April 29 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of applications for the current 2 properties at 31 and 37 Banner Lane; impact of the approvals is creation of three new lots 3. Its evident that effort has been made to create three lots with...
Motion To Protect Heritage
On April 29 council agenda there is a motion tabled by Councillor Asselstine which I have seconded regarding a request to the Province to extend the deadline for removal of heritage properties listed on the municipal registers. I am very happy to second this motion as...
New Street Names
On April 29 council agenda there is a staff report recommending street names for the King Jane Industrial Holdings Development at southeast corner of King Rd/Jane. The two names are very appropriate and are in line with our policy of assigning historic names to new...
Digital Transformation Presentation
The first item on the April 29 Council agenda is a presentation called "Digital Transformation Framework." As the municipality is putting resources towards leveraging digital technology to provide quality services and experiences to King I think this will be a very...
Open House about Amendment to OP
Recent Comments
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
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I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…