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Residents are reminded that burning wet trees and wet brush on their property is not permitted per our Open-Air Burning By-law, as this creates excess smoke and unsafe conditions. Residents can dispose of brush free of charge at County of Simcoe waste disposal sites or through regular curbside pick-up. 

Read the Mayor's message to the Severn community, staff, and volunteers in response to the ice storm on our website.

Township of Severn has opened a second Warming Centre at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) in addition to the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street). Both Warming Centres will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily until further notice. Individuals and families looking for a warm space to charge their devices (priority for medical devices), access restrooms, or a warm drink can drop by as needed.

Township of Severn has been working around the clock since Saturday to remove debris and downed trees from local roadways. Roadways that remain closed are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. Once Hydro One has cleared any powerlines and declared the area safe, Township staff will move in to clear the debris.

Potable water stations are available for residents who may continue to have no power and those who rely on wells. The current locations that can be accessed by the public are the indoor taps at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) and the Coldwater Water Supply and Distribution System (14 Sheridan Drive).

Roadways that remain closed as of April 3 at 3:00 p.m. are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. Once Hydro One has cleared any powerlines and declared the area safe, Township staff will move in to clear the debris.

Through a partnership agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay, a limited number of free parking passes for Port Severn Park and Beach (17 Port Severn Road North) will be available for Severn residents. The Port Severn community is shared between Severn and Georgian Bay, and for many Severn residents, Port Severn Park and Beach is the closest park for leisure activities and for children to play. 

Township of Severn's first Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. Attend in-person, watch the live stream, or subscribe to receive committee updates. 

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, free public skating at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) is being offered during March Break.