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Important update on Marotta Subdivision proposal

Our supporters will be aware that the Marotta companies that own the historic Rand Estate have applied for Planning Act approval for a densely packed 172 unit subdivision on the back half of the Rand Estate. Rather than giving Council a chance to consider that application, the Marotta companies … [Read More...] about Important update on Marotta Subdivision proposal

When SORE met with Benny Marotta in March 2018

Live stream SORE meets Benny Marotta

SORE meets with Benny Marotta in March 2018

March 30, 2018

SORE requested the opportunity to meet with developer Benny Marotta when he first presented his development proposal. He agreed to the meeting which was recorded. This is the video of the livestream of SORE’s meeting at 10:30 am, Friday, March 30, 2018, with Benny Marotta about the proposed Rand Estate development. 

Media archive

Benny Marotta the Developer- Media Archive

This archive was compiled at the time of the application for development in 2018 by Benny Marotta.

WhenMediaLink to article
May 2018The Globe & MailPublic money, private influence: How some of our vital public institutions are vulnerable
April 17, 2017The Toronto StarWinery owner’s land deals make Niagara-on-the-Lake nervous about what’s next
April 2017NiagaraAtLarge.comWelcome to Niagara Ontario and the big buzz of chainsaws in paradise
March 2014Toronto LifeBattleground Caledon
Jan 2014ToEnsureCompliance.caCorrupt tax auditor gets three years
Dec 2013The Toronto StarCorrupt CRA officer in plot to frame Caledon mayor
Oct 2008Newmarket EraFledgling newspaper folds after one year
June 2008The Globe & MailIt's nasty out there on the edge of the greenbelt
June 2008The Toronto StarCaledon turf war about urban sprawl
June 2007Canadian Medical Association JournalSir Frederick Banting homestead sold to developer, family outraged
Jan 2007Barrie AdvanceHistory Lesson
May 2006The Globe & MailBattling Builder

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Randwood Estate in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Randwood Estate in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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LATEST UPDATES FROM SORE

Important update on Marotta Subdivision proposal

March 16, 2023

Council has decided upon a process for making a decision about the Heritage Act permit applications. The Town’s advisory Municipal Heritage Committee (MHC) will be holding a virtual hearing starting at 5 pm on Wednesday, April 12. Council will be holding a public meeting, which can also be viewed virtually, starting at 5 pm on Monday, April 24.

SORE comments on Town’s Marotta Rand prosecution decision

February 16, 2023

SORE is deeply disappointed with the Town’s statement Feb. 14 that it is withdrawing its appeal of a Justice of the Peace decision to stay the Rand Estate Heritage Act charges against the Marotta companies due to delay in bringing them to trial.

Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference (CMC) Postponed

February 13, 2023

The  Case Management Conference scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 15, has been postponed on consent to June 9, 2023. An issues list for the hearing was not possible due to delays in the submission and processing of applications for permits under the Heritage Act for the proposed Marotta Rand subdivision.

 Solmar Rand Heritage Act prosecution

February 9, 2023

Following is the text of a letter sent to NOTL Town Council on Feb. 9, 2023, about the Solmar Rand Heritage Act prosecution.of the Marotta companies for the Rand Estate clear-cut that occurred in November of 2018.

SORE Letter to Council and OLT Update

January 31, 2023

Following is the text of a letter sent to NOTL Town Council on Jan. 29: Good Afternoon Council. We note an in-camera meeting concerning the Rand Estate is on the Council agenda for January 31st. We write concerning two matters. While we have regretfully yet to see a written copy of the JP’s decision, we […]

How the Lord Mayor candidates answered SORE

October 13, 2022

Responses to SORE questions from three candidates for Lord Mayor are presented side-by-side for easy comparison.

NOTL candidates provide responses to SORE survey

October 13, 2022

SORE is pleased to post the responses from candidates for Lord Mayor, Town Council and Regional Council to the questions we recently put to them.

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Latest posts by SORE

  • Important update on Marotta Subdivision proposal
  • SORE comments on Town’s Marotta Rand prosecution decision
  • Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference (CMC) Postponed
  •  Solmar Rand Heritage Act prosecution
  • SORE Letter to Council and OLT Update
  • How the Lord Mayor candidates answered SORE
  • NOTL candidates provide responses to SORE survey

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  • How You Can Help
  • Benny Marotta the Developer- Media Archive
  • History of Randwood Estate
  • 2021 Rand Subdivision proposal documents
  • 2018 Hotel Proposal Documents
  • 2018 Hotel Proposal Media Coverage
  • 2018 Hotel Proposal Process
  • December 2019 SORE Update

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