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.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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A Main Street Christmas

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...

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Holiday Light Tour

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...

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Trees of Giving

Trees of Giving

Trees of Giving is back. Look at the many creative trees produced by community groups in King.  Vote on your favourite and raise funds for the Southlake Foundation in honour of the frontline workers.  

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Craft Sales in King Nov. 27 & 28

Saturday, Nov.27  (10-2pm) you can see and buy crafts at the Heritage & Cultural Centre where the one of a kind handmade holiday market is happening AND at Kingcrafts  where the artisans who work at that collective offer their work for sale from 10AM-4PM). On...

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Burlap Kit to defend against Gypsy Moth

Burlap Kit to defend against Gypsy Moth

Now here's a sustainable gift for either yourself OR a friend:  a burlap kit.  Limited  free quantities will be at the handmade holiday market at the Heritage and Cultural  Centre Saturday, November 27.

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2022 Budget: a tax increase <1%

The main agenda item on the November 15 council agenda is the budget for 2022. Our Treasurer will be making a presentation at the outset of the meeting so I encourage you to tune in to the live stream.   This is the same presentation which she used at the November...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…

  2. thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.

  3. This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…

  4. Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…

  5. Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…