Have your say on the future of Nobleton Community Hall!

Changes are coming to the Nobleton Core as part of the Nobleton Community Park Revitalization Strategy. Part of those changes require a decision on the future of the aging Nobleton Community Hall/Nobleton Women’s Institute. At this time, we are inviting citizens to provide their input on whether to relocate or demolish and commemorate the facility.

King residents: choose your preferred option by taking an online survey before Friday, Nov. 17 at our online engagement platform SpeaKING.

Cultural heritage conservation education sessions

Interested in learning about cultural and heritage preservation? Attend one of three upcoming cultural heritage protection workshops led by the King Heritage Advisory Committee in partnership with the Township’s Heritage team. The free information sessions will be hosted at King Township Public Libraries on the following dates:

• King City Library: Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m.
• Schomberg Library: Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m.
• Nobleton Library: Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Each one-hour session will include time for discussion, a question-and-answer period and cover the following popular topics:

• Importance of heritage conservation in King Township
• Navigating and understanding the Ontario Heritage Act and Policies
• Common heritage myths
• Ways to protect heritage in the Township
• Heritage grant opportunities

For more information, contact Colin Pang, Heritage Planner, at 905-833-5321 or email cpang@king.ca.

2024 municipal budget open house

Learn about where your tax dollars go. The Township of King’s Proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budget Book is now available at king.ca/budget.

Review the budget, have your say, and ask questions of staff at an in-person ‘Budget Open House’ on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6-8p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre, in Council Chambers.

For more information, visit speaking.king.ca or king.ca/budget.

Water bills due on Nov. 15

Water bills for the third quarter (July to September) have been issued. Payment is due on Nov. 15 and can be made online at king.ca/onlineservices.

Keep in mind, this is usually the highest consumption quarterly given the use of sprinklers and pools during the summer months.

Property owners can request to have their payment split over three months with no interest by notifying King’s Finance department in advance of the due date by contacting treasury@king.ca

You can also sign-up for the Pre-Authorized Debit Program (PAD) where payments are automatically withdrawn on the scheduled water due dates each quarter.

For details, visit king.ca/waterbilling

Winter parking restrictions

Winter parking restrictions are now in effect until April 15. This means that on-street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., and on-street parking that interferes with snow removal or parking on the sidewalk at any time are prohibited. These restrictions ensure that our roads and sidewalks can be cleared and allow vehicles and pedestrians to safely pass following a snowfall.

King’s winter parking restrictions, which prohibit on-street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for winter road maintenance, will be in effect from November 1 to April 15. For more information, visit king.ca/snowremoval.

Christmas in King spreading cheer

Want to help spread Christmas cheer?

Christmas in King (CiK) is run entirely by volunteers with a mandate to offer everyone in King Township a happy holiday season. They know that many people manage without support for 11 months of the year, but December can tip the scales severely. You do not need to be registered with the King Township Food Bank (KTFB) to receive CiK benefits.

CiK is a separate organization, but relies on the support of KTFB; the two organizations partner to share holiday cheer.

Please consider purchasing and donating a requested item on the wish list for one of over 100 children in King. Festive Hamper adoptions are also available. Email christmasinking@gmail.ca or text Carol Ann at 416-559-7898. For more information, visit christmasinking.ca.