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Based on beach water testing results taken on July 29, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has issued a swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach as E. Coli levels currently exceed the recreational guidelines. The beach will be posted with signs informing park users of the swimming advisory.

Final tax bills were issued in June, and taxes are due in two instalments, August 8 and October 8. Visit our eServices portal to view, pay, and manage your bills online. As the due date falls on a Saturday, pre-authorized payments will be withdrawn on Monday, August 10. Payments received up to and including Monday, August 10 will not incur late fees. Please refer to your tax bill for payment details.

Township of Severn celebrated the installation of three new SaveStations during a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event held at the Coldwater Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 29.

Read the August 2026 Municipal Update for key Township news, project updates, meeting information, and more.

Work is progressing on the reconstruction of Bayou Road from Highway 11 to Hedgemere Landing. The project includes road reconstruction, sidewalks, drainage improvements, streetlighting and new pavement markings.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, August 15, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for The Magical World of Faeries event

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will be closed on Monday, August 3, for the Civic holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, at 8:30 a.m.

Based on beach water testing results taken on July 22, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach.

Update July 22: The cemetery has reopened. 

Coldwater Cemetery is temporarily closed due to a downed tree. For public safety, residents and visitors are asked not to enter the cemetery until further notice.

The Fire Danger Rating in Severn has been set to MODERATE. Please burn with caution, as conditions can change quickly, even with the recent rain and forecasted cooler temperatures. Never leave a fire unattended.