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The fire danger rating in Severn has been set to HIGH. At the high rating, burning is allowed but please use extra caution and never leave a fire unattended. Severn Fire and Emergency Services recommends no burning.

The outdoor watering ban issued for Bass Lake Woodlands subdivision on May 26 has been lifted as the second well is now operational. We appreciate the patience and understanding of the Bass Lake Woodlands community as work was completed on this major project.

Township of Severn, the Couchiching OPP Board, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are working together to host a Community Town Hall on August 20.

A Heat Warning for Simcoe County will be in effect for July 5 and July 6. Dangerously hot, humid conditions are expected for tomorrow through to Sunday with daytime highs of 31 to 33ºC, humidex values of 40, and overnight lows above 21ºC. Residents can cool down indoors and access water at the Severn Township Public Library. Residents are also able to access the City of Orillia cooling centres.

Residents in the Bass Lake Woodlands subdivision are asked to reduce water consumption effective May 26, as the system is operating at reduced capacity until the approval of well #2. 

Township of Severn will be undertaking the application of herbicide to occurrences of Giant hogweed located along the Uhthoff Trail, primarily in the areas of Division Road and Carlyon Line, and Uhthoff Line and Foxmead Road. Signage will be placed in the areas of the trail that have been treated. 

Township of Severn is currently accepting applications from individuals who are passionate about their community and who would like to share their skills and expertise as a member of the Council-appointed Public Library Board.

A full road closure will be in place from 4343 Hamilton Street to the corner of County Road 169 starting Monday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. until Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 p.m. for Canada Day celebrations. The Washago Canada Day parade is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at 1:00 p.m. The event will include a rolling closure of Muskoka Street (Ramsay Street to 3394 Muskoka Street) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Township of Severn is hiring a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. Visit our Job Postings page for details and to apply online.

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