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Based on recent testing, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised the Township of Severn that laboratory analysis of a water sample collected from the eastern shore of Gloucester Pool was not indicative of a blue-green algae bloom.

Registration opens on Friday, August 21 for the Township of Severn’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 recreation programs, with residents able to explore programs and register through the Township’s UniverusRec online registration portal.

Township of Severn announces the upcoming retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Laurie Kennard, following an accomplished 36-year career that includes more than seven years of dedicated service as Severn’s CAO. Kennard will begin her well-earned retirement in December 2026.

Our internet, phone and payment services have now been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the technical issues earlier today. We apologize for any inconvenience the disruption may have caused.

Due to technical issues, our internet service is currently unavailable, resulting in limited phone service and impacts to our payment systems. Please do not visit our office to make payments at this time. Our website remains available at severn.ca, and online property tax and water and sewer payments can be made at eservices.severn.ca.

Township of Severn offers a variety of grants and funding opportunities to support community groups, not-for-profit organizations, and charitable organizations that help enhance the well-being and quality of life of Severn residents. Applications for our annual Community Grant Program can now be submitted online. To be considered by Council this year, applications must be received by September 30.

Update August 20, 2026: Based on beach water samples collected on August 20, 2026, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is requesting that Washago Centennial Park Beach remain posted with swim advisory signs as E. Coli levels currently exceed the recreational guidelines.

Construction is now underway on South Sparrow Lake Road as part of the Township of Severn’s ongoing investment in local infrastructure. The project will improve drainage, road surface conditions, and safety, including the addition of paved shoulders and other road upgrades.

Town Line will be closed between 2169 and 2165 on Wednesday, August 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a culvert replacement. This work is under the management of the Township of Oro-Medonte.

Based on the most recent beach water testing results, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach. E. coli levels are now within recreational water quality guidelines, and the beach is considered safe for swimming. Advisory signs previously posted at the beach will be removed.