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Could Council be your next step?
Attend a candidate information event on July 30 in Washago or August 6 in Coldwater to ask questions, explore the role, and learn how to become a candidate. Whether you are considering running or simply curious, you are welcome. Registration is not required; drop in anytime.
Fire Danger Rating is MODERATE
Effective Tuesday, July 21, the Township of Severn has changed the Fire Danger Rating to MODERATE. Burning is permitted, but please burn with caution. Never leave a fire unattended. View the notice.
Limited parking at Hedgemere Landing Boat Launch
The Bayou Road reconstruction project has reduced access and parking capacity at the Hedgemere Landing Boat Launch. Parking will remain very limited until the project is completed this fall.
Boaters are encouraged to plan ahead and consider using the Quetton Street Boat Launch and Dock, located at 3420 Quetton Street in Washago.
Thank you for your patience as this important project is underway.
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed on south-west shore of Sparrow Lake
Residents and visitors should avoid drinking, swimming, or allowing pets to drink or swim in water where a bloom is visible. Learn more.
Nominations for Severn’s 2026 Municipal Election are open from May 1 at 8:30 a.m. to August 21 at 2:00 p.m. Interested in running for Council or School Board Trustee? Review candidate eligibility, nomination details, key deadlines, and helpful resources before filing on our Elections page.
Severn proclaims March as #ITSTARTS Month in Severn and joins the County of Simcoe campaign to promote and support diversity, inclusion, and equity in our communities.
Effective March 8, 2025 seasonal load restrictions will be in place throughout the Township of Severn. The Seasonal Load Restrictions By-law restricts loads on most Township roads to a maximum of five tonnes per axle.
The March 8 tax installment due date falls on a weekend. As a result, ratepayers will have until March 10 to pay their taxes without incurring a penalty.
Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on March 19, 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 the following Zoning By-law Amendment application under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on March 19, 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.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-24-14 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on February 12, 2025.
Water meter readings are starting the week of February 24 and are expected to be complete by March 14.
Please make sure there is a clear path to the remote reading device for your water meter. Keeping a path clear of snow, ice, and other obstacles ensures that our meter reader can get to your reading device to get consistent water readings.
The County of Simcoe is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre to provide the public and stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback on a proposed by-law to change the composition of County Council.
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