News

Tax bill and utility (water and sewer) bill account numbers were changed in 2024 as we upgraded to a new financial system. If you have not yet updated your account numbers, please do so before your next payment(s). Any bill payments made with the old account numbers will be subject to a $10 administrative fee.

Are you interested in teaching a new program or course in Severn that helps people get active, be creative, meet new friends, or learn something new? We want to hear from you. Complete the online form, and our staff will contact you to discuss your proposal.

Focusing on public safety, the Township of Severn has moved forward with the next phase in the the implementation of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program by activating the camera in the Division Road West Community Safety Zone around Marchmont Public School.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Coldwater Steampunk and Oddity Days event.

Online registration is now open for Severn Fire and Emergency Services' annual Junior Fire Fit Challenge at the Coldwater Fair on Saturday, September 27. This fun challenge features an obstacle course designed for kids five to nine years old, educates youth about fire prevention and fire safety, and offers a glimpse into the role of a firefighter.

Resurfacing of the walkways at Washago Centennial Park (3376 Quetton Street) will start on Tuesday, September 2.

Based on beach water testing results taken on August 27, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the swimming advisory issued August 20 for Washago Centennial Park beach.

Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on September 17, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider Zoning By-law Amendment application Z-25-11 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on September 17, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider a Housekeeping Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, for the Labour Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, at 8:30 a.m.