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.
King Jane Pre-Servicing
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report which recommends authorizing a pre-servicing agreement to enable construction of the municipal services to accommodate buildings A and B at the King Jane site at corner of King Rd/Jane. As reviewed in the report these...
Interesting Presentations on June 17
At the beginning of the June 17 council meeting there are three presentations and deputations which will be of interest to the community. Presentation to Doctor Paul Randall in recognition of over 40 years of Health Care Service to the King community An annual update...
Whistle Cessation
On June 17 Council agenda there is a report on whistle cessation which I have been wanting to see for several years. The report recommends the Council to authorize the cessation of train whistles at the three “at grade crossings” in King Township. To support the...
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...
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