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Marotta continues Rand litigation against Town and promises new lawsuit against Council

As we recently advised, Benny Marotta withdrew entirely from the Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings on his proposed Rand subdivision after the OLT ruled against his company and sent him back to the drawing board to work with the Town and SORE on an acceptable approach. Mr. Marotta has though, for the time being, continued his judicial review application seeking to overturn the OLT decision.  This has forced the Town and SORE to hire litigation counsel to respond.  The factums of the … [Read More...] about Marotta continues Rand litigation against Town and promises new lawsuit against Council

Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses Marotta Rand subdivision application

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has this week issued a final order dismissing the Marotta/Solmar applications for a high density subdivision on the back half of the Rand Estate. As our supporters will recall, Mr. Marotta's company Solmar applied for permission to build almost 200 houses on the historic Rand Estate.  The subdivision would have been accessed through a narrow panhandle at 200 John St immediately beside the heritage-protected Rand house.  Solmar appealed directly to the … [Read More...] about Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses Marotta Rand subdivision application

When SORE met with Benny Marotta in March 2018

SORE meets with Benny Marotta in March 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

Building Support to Save the Rand Estate

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

The Rand Estate’s importance is no secret to local residents and visitors. But sadly, this site’s future is at risk. Read more