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.
Draft Zoning Bylaw
On December 6 Council agenda is the draft zoning by law for the rural areas of King Township. The geographic area included in this bylaw is the whole Township except for the three villages. Here is the staff report which includes the draft bylaw and the schedules. ...
Library Survey: please do
Trees of Giving
If you haven't cast your vote for the best Tree of Giving yet do plan to visit the Heritage & Cultural Centre in the next couple days; last day is December 18th. The variety is incredible. The imagination of some of the community groups is outstanding. ...
Nov. 27,28 Festive Events
Weekend of November 27, 28 there are several seasonal events happening: the second weekend of the annual Kingcrafts sale; on the Saturday there is the King One of a Kind sale at the Heritage and Cultural Centre (HCC). At HCC there is annual Trees of Giving. I...
Street Names for Nobleton
On November 29 council agenda there is a report recommending street names for development in Nobleton. I always enjoy reading reports such as it often provides a quick snapshot of our social history. This is definitely true in this report which includes the names of...
Schomberg Community Hall
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report on the contract award for the renovation of the Schomberg Community Hall. Very importantly the report indicates that there is a budget to cover the $1.5 million dollar project and that the project will be completed in...
site plan control for new lot
On the November 29 council agenda there is a report recommending to place under site plan control a lot in Laskay that was created by a severance. The latter was approved by council in February 2021. Purpose of the site plan control is to allow for a detailed review...
Preparing for LLD (gypsy moth) in 2022
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report recommending the strategy for dealing with the LDD moth (the European gypsy moth) in 2022 which will be the third year of the cycle. As reviewed In the report the severe defoliation has not had significant long lasting...
Village Design Guidelines
On November 29 council agenda there is a report on the village urban design guideline review and there is a draft discussion paper. At time of writing this post I haven't had opportunity to read and reflect about the ideas presented. The topic is important as this is...
Recreation and Community Masterplan
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report with the Recreation and Community Masterplan which is an update to the one done in 2013. The report is asking for Council's endorsement. The masterplan itself begins on page 45 of 76; it is preceded by a paper developed...
A Main Street Christmas
Once again, there will be a non-traditional "A Main Street Christmas" celebration. Like last year the focus is on a Farmers' Parade of Lights/drive through in the Agricultural Fairgrounds. You need to buy a ticket for your car in order to drive by the extravaganza of...
Holiday Light Tour
Registration to have your decorated home and trees on the 2021 Holiday Light Tour closes November 30. Soon after that date people who love taking a tour to see the lights will be able to buy a map showing the registered properties. Christmas in King will be donating...
Recent Comments
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Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
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