News and Notices

Notice: Passing of the Development Charges By-law 2024-47

Take notice that the Township of Severn passed municipal-wideDevelopment Charges By-law (No. 2024-47) on the 28th day of August, 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; 

And take notice that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Severn on or before October 7, 2024 a notice of appeal setting out the...

Update on the donated Port Severn property study

Township of Severn partnered with Lakehead University to complete a feasibility study in 2024 for a property located in Port Severn that was donated to the municipality by Mr. Reginald Bush. This study and the work completed by the project intern was funded in part by the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship program. 

Mr. Bush, the owner of the property, passed away, and in his will he expressed his wish for the property to be donated to the Township of Severn. This act of generosity on the part of Mr....

Severn Fire and Emergency Services earns Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation

Severn Fire and Emergency Services has achieved Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is a program of the Fire Underwriters Survey that recognizes a fire department’s ability to shuttle water by way of tanker trucks to fight fires in areas without municipal hydrants. This important accreditation means that the department can supply water to areas without hydrants just as effectively as areas with hydrants. 

To achieve accreditation, the fire department must be...

Notice: Swim advisory lifted for Washago Centennial Park beach

Always check before you swim

Based on water testing from August 21, the SMDHU has lifted the swim advisory for Washago Centennial Beach initially placed on August 15.

Every summer between June and September, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples each week from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka.

In Ontario, water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria and the beach may be posted when bacteria levels exceed the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per...

Apply for grants and funding before September 30

Township of Severn offers various grants and funding to community groups, not-for-profits, and charitable organizations that aim to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents of our community. The available grants are based on approved funding by Council during annual budget deliberations. The deadline to submit applications for consideration by Council this year is September 30. 
Grant streams Capital improvement and beautification grant Eligible groups can apply for a capital...