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The County of Simcoe is reminding residents of the options for overflow waste and Christmas tree removal during the holiday season. Also, a reminder that the County will no longer be responsible for recycling collection as of January 1, 2026, due to the provincially mandated recycling change.

In late 2025, the County of Simcoe asked residents for input on the Matchedash Waste Transfer Station in the Township of Severn. Options included relocating, expanding, or limiting accepted materials.

Of 825 survey respondents, 57% favoured keeping and improving the current site, citing convenience and reliability.

Based on these results, County Council voted to maintain the existing facility and introduce volume-based rate increases to reduce commercial use.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-20 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on December 5, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on January 21, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-15 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on December 12, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on January 21, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, free public skating is available at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) over the holiday season.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, for the holiday season. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

The City of Orillia will hold a hybrid public open house on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew Street South, Orillia), in Council Chambers, regarding the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion planning process.

Residents and businesses within Simcoe County are reminded of upcoming changes to recycling services beginning January 1, 2026, as part of the province-wide transition to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

The Washago Santa Claus parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m. The event will include a rolling closure of Muskoka Street (Ramsay Street to 3394 Muskoka Street) from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Severn is seeking highly organized and enthusiastic individuals to join our 2026 Summer Day Camp Team. These staff will support the planning, development, and delivery of the Summer Day Camp Program, as well as the Severn Park Adventures drop-in program.