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.
19 Old King Road Re-Zoning
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending that where the lands of 19 Old King Rd. (the Nobleton Community Hall) be rezoned. Currently the zoning is “institutional.” The new zoning is “core area” which will enable the building to be repurposed...
Easement on Patricia
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda regarding an easement agreement at 365 Patricia Ave. This was a most unusual situation: it was discovered that a 750mm storm water pipe outlet was located outside of an existing easement within the established...
Street Names
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending names in for the two streets in the new subdivision which has been referred to as Mansions of King. I like very much the process we follow for naming new streets. There is the...
Reminder: TMP Open House on Thursday
Drop into the Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Zancor Centre to learn about the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates, draft recommendations, and future plans. No formal presentations—just open conversation. At this third Public Open House...
OP Discussion Papers and Open Houses
Discussion papers and one page summaries of the 13 topics are now published on speaking. Its a great deal of reading; I suggest starting with topics which are of specific interest to you. Reminder: Wednesday (9/17) and Thursday (9/18) are the first two open houses...
TMP: PIC #3 and Waste Collection
Share your input on King’s transportation network and waste collection services at the Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. Drop in to explore Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates, draft recommendations, and future plans. No...
Age-Friendly Community Public Open House
Share your perspective on aging in place (growing older at home) to help shape King Township’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. Join our Age-Friendly Community Steering Committee at an upcoming Public Open House for an in-depth discussion on how King can support...
Transit Initiatives Presentation
Beginning of September 15 Council meeting there will be a presentation by Tamas Hertel, Manager, Service Planning of York Region Transit (YRT). The topic will be the 2026 transit initiatives of YRT,
Demolition Application
On September 15 council agenda there is a report addressing an application to approve demolition of a structure at 342 Kettleby Rd. As reviewed in the report that while the property exhibits construction contextual and design/physical cultural heritage significance...
Marylake Gatehouse Restoration Permit
On September 15 council agenda there is a report addressing an application for a heritage permit to permit restoration work on the Marylake Gatehouse. The report identifies the specifics and reviews the rationale for approving the solutions to be implemented. In...
Nobleton Community Hall.
On September 15 Council agenda there is a report addressing an applicationfor a heritage permit to permit works, funded wholly by the proposed tenants, to the Nobleton Community Hall. The report identifies the specifics and reviews the rationale for approving the...
Stormwater Pond Clean Out
On September 15 council agenda there is a report requesting approval of a single source request for the clean out of two ponds by Toronto Rregion Conservation Authority. Given all of the background provided in the report I am very supportive of the recommendation. As...
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…