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This year the theme for Ontario Public Library Week is “Libraries For Life” focusing on the role that libraries play in supporting individual and collective connections to the past and future of our communities, nations, and civilizations.

Local Government Week is taking place from October 19 to 25, 2025, to increase public and youth awareness and understanding of the amazing opportunities within the sector, the importance of local government, and how to get involved.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-09 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on October 14, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on November 5, 2025, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Trick or Treat Main Street event.

A road closure will be in place on Torpitt Road on Wednesday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for culvert replacement. There will be no through traffic north of 1461 Torpitt Road for the duration of the work.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Friday, October 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Witches Walk event.

Township of Severn is now accepting applications for Road Operators for our Winter Control Operations for the upcoming 2025 to 2026 season. These roles are essential to keeping our community safe and accessible during the winter months. The deadline to apply is October 15.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) and facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m.

Fire Prevention Week 2025 is October 5-11, and the theme is: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” This theme aims to educate people about the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing the importance of purchasing, charging, and recycling these batteries safely.

The County of Simcoe’s bi-weekly curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection program returns Monday, October 6. Place material out by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your garbage collection week. Each resident will receive five bi-weekly collections during this period, ending in early December. Battery collection will occur during Battery Collection Week, beginning Monday, November 3.