Council wants better process for heritage register

August 17, 2016 · 0 Comments

King councillors want a more streamlined and effective method of dealing with properties selected for inclusion in the Township’s heritage register.

Family members remembered at memorial day

To the words of “Over the Rainbow,” the Neville-Lake children’s favourite song, four doves were released on Sunday to honour the four lives lost in a tragic drunk driving accident last September.

Nobleton Zoning Bylaw now in effect

Years of work has culminated in an updated Nobleton Zoning Bylaw (NZBL) for the urban area. The review began in 2014 and staff fine-tuned the bylaw following an open house and workshop in 2015. The final draft was prepared earlier this year and the public was invited to the May 16 meeting to provide final comments.

Increased densities pave the way for King City development

A large portion north of King City will become home to King’s next biggest residential development.

King goes green with new municipal building

As King’s new municipal building inches closer to reality, councillors approved making a few green upgrades.

New rec. centre will be affordable, state-of-the-art

The new state-of-the-art recreation centre planned for King will meet everyone’s needs and be affordable. Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Township and Seneca College to negotiate a ground lease and agreement for indoor and outdoor recreational facilities built by the Township.

Council refuses Kingscross severance

King Township councillors are holding firm on their no-severance policy in existing subdivisions. Council refused an Official Plan Amendment and bylaw change for a Snowberry Lane property, going against planning staff who recommended it be approved.

New recreational facilities coming to King

Residents will enjoy a new, modern recreational facility in King, thanks to an agreement between Seneca College and King Township.

In King it’s all hands on deck!

We often hear living in King Township is a lifestyle choice. It’s an option that really offers the best of all worlds. Mayor Steve Pellegrini, one of our biggest cheerleaders, often tells new residents to be engaged, get involved, shop locally and volunteer. He’s adamant that being a contributing member of our community enriches everyone.

Councillors cost taxpayers $280Gs

The high calibre leadership at King Township is a bargain, in the big picture. It cost taxpayers $278,791.12 for salaries and expenses for its mayor and councillors in 2015. That $280,000 is a tiny fraction of the Township’s annual budget expenditure of roughly $34 million.

« Previous Page — Next Page »