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.
Where/how To Be Outdoors
Very tough decisions are being made to achieve the goal of breaking the transmission cycle of COVID-19. Both Lake Simcoe Region Conseravation Authority (LSCRA) and Toronto Regional Conservation Area have announced closures and/or identified limitations. As...
Financial Obligations to Township: temporary relief if needed
I strongly recommend that you check in with the King Township COVID-19 page regularly to be aware of decisions specific to King Township. In update 10, published March 25, there is news of relevance to all residents: waiving of penalties for late payment of property...
Keeping Safe in our Parks
To protect the greater community some very tough decisions are being made. As it is not possible to sanitize playground equipment Township is recommending that people do not use the equipment. Signs are being erected at the playgrounds. The parks are not closed but...
Responses to COVID-19
To stay up to date about the specific King Township actions in response to COVID-19 check with king.ca. In response to the financial stresses of the pandemic King is waving monthly penalties on property taxes through June 29, 2020. And to help citizens protect...
COVID-19: working through unique situation
March 19 the province introduced new legislation to help protect jobs, keep store shelves stocked and give municipal councils the flexibility to continue operations while maintaining social distance o The Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2020 provides job-protected...
Some Options for Prepared Foods
For a variety of reasons many people are having to find ways, different from usual habits, for putting food on the table for themselves, family and for friends & neighbours. In the last few days I have learned of a couple options and have identified below. If you...
COVID-19: update from York Region
As of March 17 10:45 AM York Region says: " There is no evidence of community spread within York Region. The risk of acquiring COVID-19 in York Region remains low." Here is the YR page. Beginning Monday, March 16, all three York Region hospitals (Mackenzie Health,...
King closes facilities, cancels programs
Due to the COVED-19 pandemic, Recreation, Library and Cultural programming and Facilities are being cancelled/closed through to April 5th. Additionally, the King Township Municipal Centre will be closed to the public until April 6 at 8:30 AM. Essential services like...
2195 King Road: re-development
On March 9 Council agenda there is a report regarding an application for 2195 King Road to permit an addition at the back to an existing dwelling. The outcome is desirable in that there is conversion of the property to professional office which represents positive...
KC & Schomberg Zoning Bylaw Amendments proposal
On March 9 Council agenda there is a report on a proposed Public Meeting to address the identified need to amend the currnent zoning bylaw for Schomberg and King City to address the fact that there are some areas which do not have appropriate indicators for maximum...
2019 Tax Adjustments
On March 9 Council agenda there is a report summarizing 2019 tax adjustments and supplementary taxes. As reviewed in the report there are several reasons for these adjustments with the main one being assessment changes. Important question will be how much was built...
Council Remuneration Report
On Council March 9 agenda there is the annual report of Council remuneration and expenses in 2019.
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