Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
What A Bargain: subsidized tree planting for you
LEAF offers a subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program to help you get the right tree in the right place. For approximately $150 to $220 per tree you will get a site consultation in your yard with an arborist, a five to eight foot tall tree (or two to four feet tall for evergreen trees) and full planting service. Signing up for this now is a great idea as fall is a perfect time to plant trees....
September Events: culture, history and art
Just a head's up on some excellent September activities & events in King. Sunday, September 11 is the annual Schomberg Street Gallery. This is a beautiful one of a kind event: walk and enjoy Schomberg's Main Street; and along the way check out the arts and crafts and talk to the maker. Saturday, September 17 10AM -4PM its Doors Open in King. Its an excellent opportunity to tour some of...
Learning How to Grow Trees
As I have posted separately LEAF offers a wonderful service: not only will they supply a tree they will plant it for you in the right place on your property. But maybe you would like to plant your own tree; or perhaps you want to know more about how to maintain trees. Sign up for LEAF's Tree Tenders Volunteer Training course this fall. This multi-day program is designed to give you...
Rezoning Current Township Office Property
On Monday August 29 there is a public meeting as required for changing the zoning for the property where the Township Office is located. Changing the zoning to permit a variety of commercial uses within a commercial or mixed multi-unit residential and commercial development is appropriate prior to selling the property to receive the best price. Proceeds from the sale is key for financing the...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…