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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.

Severn's Fire and Emergency Services department has unveiled the newly arrived Rescue truck to Council and the community. This vehicle is a vital asset that supports the Severn Fire and Emergency Services team in fulfilling their role.

Township of Severn's two active Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras will remain operational in Community Safety Zones, and the Township will announce an end date for the program once provincial legislation is passed. 

As part of a province-wide shift in how recycling services are delivered, residential recycling collection in Simcoe County (including in the Township of Severn) will transition to the management of Circular Materials beginning January 1, 2026.

Due to strike action by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), a reminder that mail services will likely be disrupted. To view or pay your bills online, register for your eServices account. Learn more on our eServices page.

Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) has been selected to receive $200,000 in funding through Intact Financial Corporation’s 2025 Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program to implement a flood resilience project tailored to the needs of all eight SSEA member municipalities, including the Township of Severn. 

Township of Severn is hiring a Deputy Clerk. Visit our Job Postings page for details and to apply online.

Gray Street (John Street to Coldwater Road) and Coldwater Road (Gray Street to Robinson Street) will be closed on Friday, September 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Coldwater Fall Fair parade. Join the Coldwater and District Agricultural Society, local schools, Township of Severn Council, community members, and neighbours in celebration of the opening of the 132nd Coldwater Fall Fair. All are welcome to attend.