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.
Repairing Laskay Pioneer Cemetery
On June 17 agenda there is a report reviewing actions underway to mitigate damage at the Secessionist Presbyterian cemetery in Laskay. As reviewed in the report the damage occurred as a result of development and construction works at an abutting property owner....
Nano-brewery on Main street
On June 17 agenda there is a report recommending approval of an endorsement request by the Schomberg Brew Works; specifically, to endorse their applications for a“By-The-Glass" and "Retail store" licenses. As reviewed in the report this is to enable the establishment...
reminder: Tuesday June 11 Kettleby Road PIC
The Kettleby Road reconstruction project aims to rehabilitate the deteriorating infrastructure within the Township right-of-way along a 720-metre segment of Kettleby Road, between Kettleby Bridge and the eastern limit of the community. This project is part of the...
Strawberry Social
Do you like strawberries? And does the idea of enjoying them with friends and family appeal to you? York Pines United Church inn Kettleby is hosting a strawberry social on Saturday, June 22 1-5 pm. Here are all the details.
Heritage Award
So much is changing across the Township. I am always thrilled to see a house or a barn built many decades ago which has been well maintained by its various property owners. I like this annual award by the Heritage Advisory Committee. I see it as a very nice way to...
King Food and Drink Fest
Saturday, June 8 12-9PM Memorial Park, King City More details Online tickets with discounted prices available until June 7 11pm.
Public Meeting for Priestly Demolition
On June 3rd there is a Council Public Planning meeting in order to hear applications regarding plans for two properties on the Lloydtown Aurora Rd. in the hamlet of Kettleby. Specifically it is for the properties where Priestly Demolition is currently located. In...
Amended Countryside Zoning Bylaw
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report with a recommendation to approve Bylaw 2024-028 which will amend the Countryside Zoning Bylaw approved by Council in September 2022. As reviewed the latter has not been in full force due to 17 appeals; since its approval the...
Neighbourhood Plans
On May 27 Council agenda there is a staff report about creating Neighbourhood Plans for two areas: one in King City called Doctors Lane and one in Nobleton called Old King Rd. As reviewed this report’s purpose is to get Council direction to prepare conceptual...
Community Assistance Program
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report about an update to the Community Assistance Program (CAP). I think the idea of establishing three funding streams is very smart as they are each different. One to provide support for programs offered through King Township’s...
5 year agreement with ASK
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report presenting a five year partnership agreement with Art Society King (ASK). I think the King community significantly benefits from the creativity and energy of the ASK volunteers. The evolution of the relationship between ASK...
Enforcing Grading and Storm water Management
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report recommending amendments to the current site alteration bylaw to allow enforcement of lot grading and stormwater management actions which has been approved by Development Services. In truth it seems to me unbelievable that we...
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…