News

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 19 for the Victoria Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m.

These in-person information sessions will detail the volunteer firefighter recruitment process and the skills needed to succeed. Although attendance is not required to apply, it is strongly encouraged to attend one of the two sessions so that applicants can gain a full understanding and appreciation of the level of commitment required by all firefighting staff.

Township of Severn welcomed athlete, veteran, and community member Melissa Henderson to Council on May 7 in celebration of her achievements at the 2025 Invictus Games.

Township of Severn has proclaimed May 5 to 11 Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) 2025, with National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7.  

This proclamation was issued at the request of New Path. Visit their website or the Children’s Mental Health Ontario website for more information.

Township of Severn is recognizing May 4 to 10 as Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) and is encouraging all residents to get prepared and 'Plan for every season'.

The County of Simcoe released an update on May 1 regarding curbside brush pick-up and temporary drop-off sites.

A reminder that the next tax bill instalment due date is Thursday, May 8. Please remember, even during mail disruptions, all penalties, interest, or fines remain in effect. We are unable to make exceptions for late payments. You can easily view, pay, and print your tax bill online through our eServices portal. For information on creating your online account, visit our eServices page.

Township of Severn will be holding two hybrid Public Meetings on May 21, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. (Public Meeting #1) and 11:00 a.m. (Public Meeting #2) in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications OPA-24-07 and Z-24-10 under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990., and Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications OPA 24-04 and Z-24-02 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Township of Severn is hiring a Recreation Coordinator and Road Foreperson. Visit our Job Postings page for details and to apply online.