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.
What To Do With Dried Up Markers?
Keep dried‑up markers, crayons, broken pencil crayons and ink cartridges out of the landfill by dropping them at any King Township library branch for recycling in a terracycle box. The materials are turned into plastic pellets and remade into new products like...
Designating Jan Rupke House
On February 23rd Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council issue a notice of intention to designate the Jan Rupkey House at 19130 Dufferin St. The report is very thorough in reviewing the heritage attributes of this property and why designation...
Schomberg Community Hall Heritage Designation
On February 23rd Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council give notice of intent to designate the Schomberg Community Hall, 325 Main St. The property holds design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual cultural heritage value. My mind...
Heritage & Cultural Centre Designation
On February 23rd Council agenda there is a staff report which is complex to follow because it includes repealing one by law and amending another. The end result will be “a unified, accurate, and comprehensive designation by-law for the King Heritage & Cultural...
Volunteer Appreciation
This week is your last opportunity to nominate someone for special recognition for their efforts to make the community a better place through their tireless work and selfless action. Here is the form for nominating them for a Volunteer Appreciation Award...
Commercial Licensing Framework
At Council on February 23rd there will be a presentation about a Commercial Licensing Framework by David Bryden, Partner, Government and Public Sector Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP and Jordan Zaitchik, Manager, Government and Public Sector, Ernst & Young LLP. ...
All-Way Stop Control
At Council on February 23rd there Is a staff report recommending All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) at 4 intersections in the Township As reviewed in the report these 4 intersections meet the applicable warrant criteria for AWSC installation; doing so is expected to improve...
ZBA for 24 Banner Lane
On February 9 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable development of 24 Banner Lane in King City. The proposal is to build a four storey residential apartment condominium with 16 units. There are many...
Notice on Conservation Authority Consolidation
On February 9 Council agenda there is my motion about the proposal to consolidate Ontario’s Conservation Authorities; specifically to consolidate the 36 conservation authorities into 7 regional ones with the stated aim of improving consistency, modernizing service...
Municipal Drinking Water Rating
On Council agenda for February 9 there is the annual report for the 4 municipal drinking water systems as required. Each year when I receive this report I am so grateful to be in a municipality which is managing the 4 drinking water systems so well. The Township...
Preparation for Municipal & School Board Election
On February 9 council agenda there is a staff report reviewing administrative policy for the upcoming elections in 2026. As reviewed no changes in the various current policies are being recommended with the exception of adopting a bylaw which will permit the use of...
ZBA at Weston Road and Hwy 9 Property
On February 2nd Council agenda there is a report reviewing a zoning bylaw amendment application for a property south of Hwy. 9 and west of Weston Rd. The application is to enable a lot boundary adjustment resulting in the reconfiguration of two existing parcels of...
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Hi Debbie, Thank you for helping to get the word out. Above it says RSVP to attend, but clicking on…
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I must say Bert that I am glad to see your comment as I was surprised to have not heard…
Hallelujah, praise be! Good for council on this initiative. It's long overdue. Should the designation bylaw pass many would no…
A splendid idea, Debbie. So gratifying to see you and your legacy honoured like this for generations to see in…
I think this is well earned and deserved for all you have done over the years as a member of…
Well deserved Debbie!
So well deserved after all your dedicated and brilliant service. Thank you Debbie!