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.
Meet Council Members
Have you made your appointment to meet one or more of the Council members on April 28? You can use the meeting to review an issue of concern. Or you can tell us what you think is working well in the Township these days. We have set up the process of setting...
Kingcrafts Artisan Sale
This is always a very special artisan sale with a variety of crafts. While there you might have the opportunity to talk with the crafts person about techniques for producing his or hers craft. The ambiance is very agreeable.
Designation of 7 Church St.
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending the designation of 7 Church St. Schomberg. Just by its look I have always thought that it was a special building with surely a special history. Now from reading the report I read that it was built in 1860 and...
All-Way Stop Control
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report recommending implementation of all -way stop control (AWSC) at the 15th Side Rd./7th concession and Main Street/Doctor Kay Drive in Schomberg. A recommendation to implement AWSC at the 15th/7th concession was presented...
Strategic Plan Progress Report
On April 13 Council agenda there is a report providing the annual progress report on the corporate strategic plan. This report reviews the progress in year 3 of this 4th year program. This plan keeps the municipality focussed and aligns efforts to make significant...
Presentation re Victim Services of YR
On April 13 Council agenda there is a presentation by Gillian Freeman, Executive Director of Victim Services of York Region. She will be talking about its 24 hour crisis intervention services and its impact on King Township.A couple years ago I had opportunity hear a...
Building Divison Annual Report
April 13 Council agenda includes the annual Building Division report. Building permit fees are established to fully recover the Township’s cost of providing building permit services, including administrative overhead / indirect costs. These indirect costs include...
Meet Mayor and Council Members
Both the Mayor and all the councillors work hard to make progress on important issues that face our community. We want to hear from you! This is an opportunity to meet with me and/or any of the the Council members to tell us what you think about issues in King which...
Development Hwy 27 /15th SDRD
On March 30 Public Planning Council meeting an application is being reviewed for lands in the northwest quadrant of Nobleton. Specifically west side of Hwy. 27 and south of the 15th Sideroad. The application is for a revision to the draft plan of subdivision which was...
Development on Keele Across From GO Station
On March 30 Public Planning Council meeting an application is being reviewed for lands east of Keele St. with frontage on Clearview Crescent, Patricia Dr. and Keele. The application is for a zoning by law amendment to facilitate the redevelopment of the subject...
Development Application on King Rd east of Hwy 27
On March 30 Public Planning Council meeting an application is being reviewed for the lands at 5885-5905 King Rd. in Nobleton. 5885 King Rd. Is where the Nobleton Public school was located. The application is for a zoning bylaw amendment and a draft subdivision plan...
Age Friendly Community Action Plan
On March 23 Council agenda there is a report with the final Age Friendly Community Action Plan. At time of writing I have not read it completely but certainly intend to as I think it provides very important direction to Council as to how the Township is to evolve. ...
Recent Comments
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
Thanks for mentioning this. I was thinking that the developer was ignoring the seasonal pond near the 15th Sideroad, so…
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…
Yes, I can attest that a four way stop is necessary for safety at the 15th and 7th. With the…